About

BPW/FL, A nonpartisan, grassroots organization for working women

BPW/FL is a State Legacy Partner of the Business & Professional Women’s Foundation, the first foundation dedicated to conducting research and providing information solely about working women.

Founded in 1919, BPW has a long track record of promoting equity for women in the workplace. BPW provides leadership through advocacy, education, and information within our communities, states, and the nation on issues we all care about.

THROUGHOUT THE YEARS BPW HAS FOCUSED ON THREE CORE ISSUES:

1. The Elimination of Gender Discrimination
2. Equal Pay
3. Ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment

BPW’s commitment to these issues is reflected by the BPW/FL Public Policy Platform, which provides members with the tools they need to become effective advocates and have a strong voice in Tallahassee and Washington, D.C.

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Our Mission

To achieve equity for all working women through advocacy, education, and connections.

Our Objectives

- To elevate the standards for women in business and professions.
- To promote the interests of business and professional women.
- To bring about a spirit of cooperation among business and professional women of the United States.
- To extend opportunities to business and professional women through education.

Our Goal

To be the leading nonpartisan, grassroots advocate for working women.

Vision Statement

We envision a world where every woman is empowered to reach her full potential.

Core Values

We Act with Integrity. We are honest, transparent and committed to doing what is best for the organization.
We Are Professional. We show each other respect and maintain professionalism in every situation.
We Work as a Team. We leverage our collective strengths for the good of all.
We Share What We Can. We are generous with our time, money and expertise in pursuit of our mission.
We Value Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. We believe we all benefit by listening to many voices, embracing differences and providing support to those who need it most.
We Support and Empower Each Other. We cheer each other’s successes, offer compassionate support in hard times and inspire each other to reach our full potential.
We Stay Focused on Our Mission. We direct our energy and resources toward programs that help achieve our mission of equity for working women.

Our History

Founded in 1919, BPW has a long track record of promoting equity for women in the workplace. Whether you are a business owner or an employee, BPW provides leadership through advocacy, education, and information within our communities, states, and the nation on issues important to all working women. Through BPW, you can connect with mentors, colleagues, and friends who can assist you in advancing your career and making the right connections. You can also thrive professionally through exclusive membership development programs.

While mobilizing for World War I, the U.S. government recognized the need for a cohesive group to coordinate identification of women’s available skills and experience. A Women’s War Council, financed through a federal grant, was established by the War Department to organize the resources of professional women. The National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs was founded on July 15, 1919.

Throughout the years, three major issues shaped BPW’s legislative agenda: elimination of sex discrimination in employment, the principle of equal pay, and the need for a comprehensive equal rights amendment.