Join us on Thursday, December 2 as we welcome Dr. Linda Lucas to lead a discussion on a variety of topics affecting working women in our shifting economy. Women's participation in the workforce has dropped as many women have left the market, others are prioritizing...
The Legislative Committee of BPW/SPP has been busy during this pre-legislative session time. There have been many bills presented and many of those are moving their way through committees. As of the writing of this article there are a couple of key items of legislation that...
On November 4, BPW Welcomes Megan McGee to discuss the CALL Program, a new approach to some 911 calls with a focus on community mental health services. Megan McGee is the St. Petersburg Police Department’s (SPPD) Special Projects Manager. Part of her role is the daily...
BPW/SPP Members: We are again at the time of an election and by the time you are reading this the election for the Mayor of St. Petersburg has begun, or possibly ended. I hope that all of you who live in St. Petersburg voted early...
America’s First Female Ression By Anneliese Lederer and Karen Kali / March 22, 2021 Over the past few decades, women of color have made substantial gains in the overall economy, in addition to playing a significant caregiving role to their families and in their communities. Pre-pandemic, the country was due...
BPW/SPP Members: I wanted to update you on the Bans Off Our Bodies March and Rally that was held on Saturday, October 2. There were over 1700 registered for the local event and I would say about that number actually participated. There were speakers from...
Join us in October when we welcome Taylor Withers, the Senior Director of Advancement at CASA, Pinellas County’s certified Domestic Violence Agency. She'll update us on new techniques and tools that are being employed by CASA, domestic violence advocates and local authorities to prevent domestic...
BPW Member and Florida CraftArt Board Member, Helen Igar, helped us to arrange a visit to experience the Environmentally Engaged Exhibit at Florida CraftArt - 501 Central Avenue in St. Petersburg. This beautiful and fascinating exhibit aligns with aligns with the 5th plank of our...
Pursuant to my July article I am going to continue to highlight the BPW Public Policy Platform. This month I am highlighting Platform items 2 and 3. Item 2: Economic Equity, Opportunity and Self-SufficiencyBPW/FL supports legislation which assists women in obtaining pay equity and equal employment...
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