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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
Twice each month, on the first and third Thursdays 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)
2018 Working Women's Forum: Gender Equity in Action
October 24, 5:30 - 8:00 pm, The Club at Treasure Island. The 2018 BPW/SPP Working Women's Forum showcased organizations in Pinellas County that have demonstrated a commitment to achieving gender equity. The organizations were a mix of for-profit, non-profit and government and of varying sizes:: Grow Financial Federal Credit Union, Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, Sabal Trust Company and Tech Data. (Click on the star icon above to learn more.)
Message from the President
December 2018 -This is the time of year to give thanks for all that we have, personally, professionally and politically. For me, BPW is a significant part of that. I enjoy the camaraderie of the members, continue to find ways to use and grow my skills, and am better informed politically and better able to decipher the news and the world's events. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season. ... for full message click on the word bubble in the upper left of the message
News & Events
December 6: Maximizing Your Personal & Business Insurance Options
Kristin “Kristi” Demers-Crowell has traveled the state of Florida handling commercial and residential building damage claims, including thousands of losses from hurricanes, fires, sinkholes, collapse, pipe bursts, water intrusion, theft, vandalism and other causes. Kristi pushes insurance companies to pay what they owe building owners. She also focuses on business interruption, bad faith litigation, and […]
Holiday Donations for CASA
At our luncheon meetings on November 15 and December 6 we’ll be collecting donations for CASA (Community Action Stops Abuse) to assist in their mission of ending domestic violence. This time of year is particularly difficult for those who find themselves in a shelter. Here’s their “holiday wishlist.” 2018 Hope for the Holidays Wishlist
November 15: Domestic Violence and the Workplace
Domestic violence often intrudes into the workplace in a myriad of ways, either directly or indirectly. Gabriela Lopez, the Community Education and Awareness Manager at CASA (Community Action Stops Abuse), will help us better understand these dynamics and how businesses can best respond. Gabriela graduated from The Florida State University with a bachelor in […]
November 1: Veteran Reintegration Into the Civilian Sector
In recognition of Veterans Day (November 11), Shelina Frey, USAA Military Affairs Representative, will address the challenges faced by female veterans upon separating from the military and entering the civilian sector. Shelina joined the USAA Military Affairs Team in February 2018 after retiring from the U.S. Air Force as a Command Chief Master Sergeant with […]
October 18: New Treatments for Breast Cancer
New treatments for breast cancer are happening all the time. Dr. M. Catherine Lee, Moffitt Cancer Center, will bring us up to date. Dr. Lee graduated magna cum laude from Kent State University and completed her MD degree at the Northeast Ohio University College of Medicine in Rootstown, Ohio. After a general surgery residency at […]
October 4: Know Before You Vote
Twelve proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution remain on the Nov. 6, 2018, ballot, eight more than appeared on the 2016 ballot. Of the twelve amendments, seven were proposed by the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC), three by the Florida Legislature and two by citizen initiative. To pass, each of them must receive at least 60% […]
September 20: Why the Internet of Things is Important to You
Why is the Internet of Things (IoT) important to you professionally and personally? Come find out from Laura Malavé, a Tampa Native, leads the St. Petersburg College (SPC) College of Computer & Information Technology Center for Cybersecurity. Laura joined SPC in July 2015 as Academic Chair for the Midtown and Downtown campuses and successfully grew a […]
September 6: Voting and Cyber Security
It’s election season and Julie Marcus, Pinellas County Chief Deputy Supervisor of Elections, representing Deborah Clark, is the perfect person to tell us about voting and cyber security. She is committed to conducting fair, accurate and secure elections for Pinellas County. Marcus ascended to her position in 2007 after having served in other capacities in the […]
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