AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
Our mission is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally, through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition.
Check out our upcoming events! Our league holds regular meetings the second Tuesday of the month. In addition, we frequently host fun events locally and regionally.
Learn about the organization that’s been empowering women for more than 70 years and collect more information about ABWA national’s mission and impact.
We’re always excited to welcome new members to our league… and when you do, you’ll benefit from national and local membership perks.
(Pictured from left to right): Christina Adkison - VP of Membership, Michelle Crone - VP of Marketing, Tisha Strasser - VP of Programming, Cheryl Schmandt - VP of Finance, Jaime Wilsey-Heckman - VP of Communications, Shirley New - President Elect, Leigh Roberson - President.
Contact:
Leigh Roberson, President
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
abwawomenofmagnitudeexpnet@gmail.com
2023-2024 League Board
In our league, a variety of industries and professions are represented. We’re an open networking group, which means everyone is welcome. Just look at our current member list…
Meet our members
Monthly Lunch Meetings
Each month, our league meets on the 2nd Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. for lunch, networking, and an educational presentation. Held at the Lincoln Financial Event Center inside of Parkview Field in downtown Fort Wayne, the cost to attend is just $18. Check out our events page to learn more!
Our league is proud to award a scholarship each year to a deserving student. With a mission to support and grow women personally and professionally, it only makes sense that we invest in the lives of women who are looking to grow their careers and education. Meet this year’s scholarship winner, Chloe Hogue
Impact Scholarship
CONNECT, LEARN AND GROW IN THE
AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
Whether you are starting a new business, jump-starting a career, or searching for a job, the American Business Women’s Association is the place to be. Your membership in ABWA offers you a portfolio of benefits to fuel your personal and professional growth.
Enhance your business acumen in the Apex Campus, our exclusive online learning portal. Grow your professional network by attending ABWA’s National Women’s Leadership Conference. Stay current on business concepts and topics with your complimentary subscriptions to ABWA’s Women in Business® Magazine and Achieve Newsletters. And, save thousands of dollars on discounted business products and services!
Make an investment in you – join the leading association for working women and women business owners, the American Business Women’s Association.
Learn more about an ABWA Membership! Download this membership guide… then let us know when you’re ready to join! We’ll personally walk you through the process and welcome you into our fantastic league!
ABWA members have provided opportunities for women to achieve their personal and professional best by championing educational opportunities through the Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund (SBMEF).
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Check out some of our past monthly meetings
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