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BPW/WA Benefits
Each
member of BPW has the opportunity to network with members around the
state and in their local area, listen to enthusiastic and diverse
speakers, participate in leadership training and individual development
programs, become a leader or speaker within BPW, help other women to
help themselves, learn about the politics that affect your business or
personal life, and develop lasting friendships. BPW is an organization
of women helping women whenever possible.
Being a BPW member opens up many
possibilities and avenues for professional, personal, and political
growth. There are many member benefits:
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Advocacy
and Legislative Involvement and Awareness |
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Leadership
and Training |
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Visibility
for Your Business |
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Education/Career
Enhancement |
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Helping
Others Over a Broad Geographical Spectrum |
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Information
on Women's Issues |
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Friendships
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A
lot of BPW members join because of the networking. However, that is just
the tip of the iceberg. There is a wealth of information, opportunity, and
personal growth within BPW, not to mention two great programs: the Young
Careerist Program and the Individual Development Program. Many members find what
they need, add to their skill set, and develop business contacts and friendships
along the way.
BPW
Testimonials
Below are a few testimonials on why
members joined BPW/WA.
Member
Trini Mayo states:
"I joined BPW after attending a few
meetings. I was new to the community and new to my job so this was a way to meet
new people. I immediately enjoyed networking with the ladies and was very
intrigued by how they were balancing families, work and volunteering in the
community. I wanted to be just like them as I grew older and advanced in my
career!
BPW offered so many workshops on leadership skills, professional growth, and
personal development that I took advantage of them to support the mission of
empowering working women to achieve their full potential and build successful
workplaces. I learned through BPW the resources that are available to working
women, business networking and how to become more involved in my community.
Twenty-nine years later, these workshops and resources are still available to
me, and I continue to grow both professionally and individually.
Participating and becoming a Young Careeriest was a highlight of my career and
my personal life. The program assisted me in becoming more confident in my
public presentations and gave me confidence to advance in my workplace. If it
wasn't for the Young Careerist program, I wouldn't be where I am now!"
Member Conni
Richter states:
"I joined BPW so I could connect
with other women who owned their own business. I have gotten a lot of great
information on how to enhance and grow my business while having fun with a group
of dedicated, powerful, and diverse women. I am glad I joined BPW."
Member
Sylvia Valine states:
"I originally came to meetings to
just get out of the house and listen to speakers that gave me a different
perspective and to broaden my horizons locally. I soon found out that BPW is
more than just a once a month meeting with good food and entertainment. It is
about people helping each other professionally in their business or career and
personally with so many diverse members as a knowledge base. BPW also helped to
enlighten me politically. I am proud to say I worked hard to support and pass
the Family Leave Act and Equal Pay for Equal Worth. BPW has given me the
leadership training and self esteem to become a Sr. Manager within a 3, 000
employee company."
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