Become a Member in the American Business Women’s Association

For Your Growth

ABWA offers a safe space to learn, practice and grow through learning opportunities designed to build confidence and sharpen real-world skills.

For Every Woman in Business

You don’t have to fit a mold to belong. At ABWA, our strength is in our diversity. We’re not solely entrepreneurs or executives. We’re for the woman in transition, starting out or redefining her success.

For You to Belong

At ABWA, you’re not competing, you’re connecting. Meet women who will challenge you, cheer for you, and just get you. Your next friend, mentor, business partner or client is already here, waiting to connect. 

Your ambition deserves real support.  Here’s what ABWA brings to the table:

Learning & Professional Development

• Access to My Apex Campus, ABWA’s e-learning portal with hundreds of short-form courses across leadership, lean, six sigma, marketing and tech
• CEU – accredited learning sessions at national conferences and events 
• Complimentary monthly courses, handpicked for our members’ needs
• Professionally developed content in ABWA’s Achieve Magazine
• Access to the Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund (SBMEF), which has awarded close to $18 million in scholarships to more than 18,000 women since 1953

Community & Connection

• Local chapter and Express Network membership with monthly meetings, social events and fundraisers, with flexibility for virtual options
• National cohort groups across various subject matter and interest areas
• Access to national and district community groups on ABWA’s member platform and social media channels

Networking

• Connect with thousands of ABWA members online or in-person during ABWA National events, like the National Women’s Leadership Conference or Spring Conference
• Find your next position, or hire your next employee using ABWA’s Career Pages

Recognition & Leadership

• A platform for you to grow your leadership skills through your local chapter or Express Network by holding a board or leadership position
• Ability to run for national Board of Directors of ABWA 
• Recognition through local chapters or Express Networks in various awards, or ABWA’s national recognition program, the Top Ten Business Women award

Contact President, Ena Banks @ enawashington@bellsouth.net for more details about the Birmingham Charter Chapter.