The Professional Business Women's Association is comprised of professionals, business owners, and aspiring business women from the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia and nearby Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania. Now in our fourteenth year, the PBWA works to support and foster the development, leadership and community service of our members. The PBWA is governed by a group of five elected members called the Management Council.

The Professional Business Women's Association has succeeded since 1994 thanks to many women who have volunteered their time and talents.

In 1994, 13 women came together to form this group.

Since then, 52 women have volunteered and served or are serving on the Management Council.

Over the years, members have volunteered for major projects such as;

• Membership recruitment events at NCTC
• Take Your Daughter to Work when the First Lady of West Virginia came to Martinsburg
• They have volunteered to put together the monthly newsletter and mail it out
• They were recognized for outstanding perseverance in locating places for meetings and keeping members informed
• Volunteered to up-date our PBWA display
• Volunteering to come in early and help each month with registration
• Consistently bringing guests to our meetings to grow our membership

What are the benefits of PBWA?

• Networking with dynamic, creative and effective business and professional women.
• Online articles and member profiles provide information on topics of interest to women in business.
• Listing in the PBWA Directory of members' businesses.
• Opportunities to receive mentoring on business and professional skills.

Does PBWA have a regular meeting schedule?

Our monthly business and networking meeting takes place at The Purple Iris in Martinsburg, WV. No reservations are required. Additional networking meetings are held throughout the month. Check out our calendar page for more details.

Why should you join PBWA?

PBWA allows you to meet new businesses and professional contacts while you continue to network with existing contacts. You can make new friends and share your expertise. While you learn from other business and professional women you will also meet new clients. Renew contacts with existing clients and help to enhance the image of women as business and professional leaders.

How do I join?

All you need to do is fill out the membership form and send in your yearly membership fee. The 2009 Membership Form is located here: Click Here to open a PDF Version of the 2009 Membership Form

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2009 Membership Form