Dallas Area Council of ABWA
About ABWA (American Business Women's Association)

Formed in 1949, ABWA has dedicated over 50 years to women’s education and to providing
workplace skills and career development training to its members. Over 85,000 members in
1,600 chapters nationwide utilize ABWA to promote the advancement of women. ABWA is a
nonprofit business league per IRS regulation Section 501(C)(6).

ABWA Mission Statement
To bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them
to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership,
education, networking support and national recognition.

ABWA Proud Code of Conduct
1
.  All members will serve as goodwill ambassadors for the American Business Women's
Association.
2.  Members will not allow their personal beliefs and convictions to interfere with the
representation of ABWA's mission.
3.  Members will always treat their member colleagues, guests, vendors and sponsors with
honesty, respect, fairness, integrity, responsibility, kindness and in good faith.
4.  Members will maintain compliance with ABWA National, Chapter and Express Network
Bylaws.
5.  Members will not use their personal power to advance their personal interests.
6.  Members will strive for excellence in their professions by maintaining and enhancing their
own business knowledge and skills, and by encouraging the professional development of other
members.

At the ABWA website, you can find out more about the American Business Women’s
Association, join, shop, and register for conferences. The website is also your gateway to
WIN, the Women’s Instructional Network. With your email address and a password, you have
access to a BLOG about your primary group (chapter or express network) and to outstanding
on-line professional development courses.

Click on the link below to go to the ABWA website.

www.ABWA.org