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Political Awareness
Advocating for legislative issues affecting working women
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Networking and Lasting Relationships
Making connections and sharing information in pursuit of solidarity
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Professional and Personal Development
Strengthening talents and improving skills for career advancement
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Civic Engagement and Collaborative Partnerships
Participating individually and collectively for a livable community
Luncheon Programs
Each month, on the first Thursday from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, you can join us at 400 Beach Seafood and Tap House for our General Membership Programs. Enjoy a wide variety of interesting speakers and meet BPW members while enjoying a delicious lunch. Anyone may attend by simply making a reservation. The cost is $25 for members, $30 for non-members but you can save $5 by making a reservation by the day before the meeting. (Click on the coffee cup above to reserve or get more info)
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOMEN
The Connie Passmore Scholarship was established in 1993 to honor a long-time BPW member. The scholarship makes awards directly to women, age 21 or over, who live, work or go to school in Pinellas County, and who demonstrate achievement, need and well-defined educational goals. Since 1993, we have awarded nearly $58,000 to more than 120 students. (Click on the envelope icon above to learn more.)
2019 Working Women's Forum
October 22, 2019 5:30-7:30pm - Feather Sound Country Club Our annual celebration of National Businesswomen's Week culminates with this great evening celebrating two local women who have built successful businesses here in the Tampa Bay Area. Special thanks to our wonderful sponsors: Perfect Copy & Print, Brandi Image Photography, Janssen & Igar, Suncoast Center, Inc., Let Amy Handle It, Community Cremation. Robert Ladimir. Shollenberger Public Relations Admission includes one drink ticket, complimentary appetizers and free parking. Click the star Icon for info and tickets
News & Events
Art is a Catalysis for Connecting
Please join us on February 6 as we welcome D YaeL Kelley who was recently named the MUSE Visual Arts Award winner for 2020 by the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance. The MUSE arts awards shine a spotlight on special people who inspire and guide St. Petersburg as a true City of the Arts. Please join […]
New Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement
Please join us on January 16th as we welcome Tom Magoulis, the Executive Director of the new Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement. This new gem is planned to open in early 2020 and will be a welcome addition to the booming St. Petersburg Arts scene. From collection and storage of the art to […]
Voices of Florida Women
Kelly Sciba will be visiting our local BPW luncheon meeting on Thursday, December 5 as we participate in the series of public forums that are being conducted around the state n Florida’s diverse regions and communities to talk to women about the challenges they encounter in their everyday lives. The 2019 Voices of Florida Women […]
November 7: Gender Pay Equity–An Economic Issue
Lorrie Lykins, Vice President of Research at the Seattle-based Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) and Editor of The SheSuite™, an ongoing series of in-depth interviews with women executives, will address the issue of gender pay equity and its implications as an economic issue. A thought leader, speaker, and researcher on the topic of gender equity, […]
October 3: Current Insights in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
On Thursday October 3 BPW welcomes Lakshmi Shenoy, CEO of the Embarc Collective, the innovation hub in downtown Tampa backed by business mogul Jeff Vinik and whose mission is to foster startup talent by providing a range of services and support to build thriving companies. Her experiences with hundreds of emerging businesses in Chicago and […]
Sept 5: Work-Life Reset: Fawn Germer visits BPW
We’re delighted to welcome renowned author, Fawn Germer, to our September Luncheon meeting where she will discuss the principles of her latest book, Work-Life Reset. If Fawn Germer didn’t live by the Japanese proverb, “Fall down seven times, get up eight,” she probably would have given up years ago, when a bad boss told her […]
Wine Tasting Social September 12th
Join BPW on Thursday, September 12 at American Spirits 280 3rd St S in St. Petersburg from 6 to 8pm. Guests are welcome and there will be a an opportunity to win a gift certificate for at least $20. Each attendee of the August and September luncheon meetings will receive a ticket to win and […]
August 1: Women’s Rights to Reproductive Healthcare in Florida
Talking about sensitive social issues, such as unintended pregnancy, can be tough. Knowing the facts can help in conversations with those unsettled by topics like teen sexuality or abortion. Amy Weintraub, Reproductive Rights Program Director for Progress Florida, will lead a discussion on the state of women’s access to reproductive health care, including abortion care, in Florida […]
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