BPW/PA is a statewide organization of 1600+ members in 75 local organizations and 12 districts throughout the state. As a member of BPW/USA, BPW/PA is a leading advocate for working women in our state. We work on all issues that touch women's lives and sponsor programs and scholarships to improve women's lives and careers.

• Organized in 1919, the Pennsylvania Federation (BPW/PA) is one of the Charter Members of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. (BPW/USA).
• Our organization was one of the first women’s organizations to formally endorse the Equal Rights Amendment in 1937, and we have led the drive for ratification ever since.
• Since its inception, the Pennsylvania Federation has initiated programs such as: Luncheon Honoring Women in Government, National Business Women’s Week Projects, Workshops for Women, Youth Conferences, Leadership Training and Mentoring.
• BPW/PA has endorsed many financial projects including: purchase of cancer research equipment, victims flood relief, scholarships, interest free loans to members and Math Counts.

Our Goal

To promote full participation, equity and economic self-sufficiency
for America’s working women.

Our Vision

To achieve equity for all women in the workplace through
advocacy, education and information.

U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce™ announces membership affiliation with
Business and Professional Women/USA® (BPW/USA)

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