TIAW Member Associations
Alliance of Professional Women
P.O. Box 480384
Denver, CO. United States 80248 Phone: (720) 271-7015 Fax: (303) 282-4968 execdir@apwcolorado.org www.apwcolorado.org Contact: President, Lisa Austin
Our Mission is to forge fundamental alliances among our members to advance the personal and professional development of women everywhere. To provide our members with opportunities to take active roles in leadership, community activism, and lifelong learning. To encourage our members to enjoy useful information exchange and pursue meaningful friendships.
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Asociation de Empresarias y Profesionales de Panama
Apartado 6-9447
Panama, Panama Phone: (507) 264-4741 gerencia@acetioxigeno.com.pa Contact: President Marta Picota
Broad based membership. Purpose is to improve women's condition through integral development and promote the progress of entrepreneurs and professional women by means of training and leadership development. Community projects focus on training to improve women's status. Programs include Youth Group, Young Career Women, development of Microenterprises, Young Values Recognition.
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Canadian and African Business Women's Alliance
107 Mynden Way Newmarket, ON Canada L3X 3B7 Phone: 416-537-0067 katholland@rogers.com www.caabwa.com Kathleen Holland
To improve economic sustainability and growth in Africa; to encourage gender equality and empower women; and to advance private sector development.
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Canadian Assoc.of Women Executives & Entrepreneurs
401 Bay Street
Suite 1600 Toronto, ON. Canada M5H 2Y4 Phone: (416) 756-0000 Fax: (416) 929-5256 Contact@cawee.net www.cawee.net Contact: Patty deLaat, Association Manager
At CAWEE our mission is to provide opportunities for all businesswomen at every stage of their career, to empower other women in the development and advancement of their business’ and professional lives, fostering financial independence, professional development and personal satisfaction.
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Canadian Women in Communication
67 Yonge Street,
Suite 804 Toronto, ON Canada M5E 1J8 Phone: (416) 363-1880xt 302 Fax: 416-363-1882 mackend@cwc-afc.com www.cwc-afc.com Contact: Stephanie MacKendrick
CWC's mandate is to support the involvement and advancement of women in the converging communications industry in Canada. Services include a member directory, National Mentorship Program, Scholarships for Career Accelerator Executive Training, Internship Exchange Program, Jeanne Sauve Professional Development Program, Annual Awards, Women on Boards Directory, member access to confidential child, elder and personal care information.
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City Women's Network
Meadow Court
Faygate Lane Faygate, West Sussex United Kingdom RH12 4Sj Phone: 0203 326 3030 Admin@citywomen.org www.citywomen.org Contact: India Gary-Martin /President
The leading network for senior professional and business women in and around London. Members are directors, partners, consultants, senior managers and business owners from all sectors of the economy. CWN organizes excellent business and social events and provides mutual encouragement and stimulation. Membership is by application, supported by a proposer and seconder, for those who have at least 5 years' experience at senior level. Services include a regular newsletter, a members’ directory and a register of trusteeships.
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Congreso Permanente De Mujeres Empresarias De Nicaragua
Entrada Vehicular UCA 75 Metros Arriba
Reparto Lomas de Guadalupe Managua, Nicaragua Phone: 505-2270-6742 cpmen.sede@gmail.com www.euram.com.ni Ximena Ramirez
CPMEN is a National Movement unique in Gender that defends the interests and needs of Women Business Owners, a place to make commercial contacts, to find partners, to establish commercial relationships, and to be visible to society as a vigorous and powerfull organization that is the conterpart of the goverment, civil society and other organizations of the private sector. Next year (2010) is our 10th Anniverssary.
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European Professional Women's Network
4 rue Galvani
75838 Paris,, Cedex 17 France 75838 Phone: +33 9 70 44 62 62 Contact@europeanpwn.net www.europeanpwn.net Contact: Co Presidents Marijo Bos & Rieke Smakman
European Professional Women’s Network is a vibrant growing pan-European federation of 18 women’s network. Our common objective is to provide women with the tools, networks and support they need to assume leadership. We aim to share knowledge across Europe, and are participating in several Europe-wide initiatives. We combine a sophisticated online networking platform, linking several thousand business women across Europe, with regular, offline events in many cities across Europe.
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EWMD lnternational e.V
Mainzer Strasse 52 Wiesbaden, Germany 65185 Phone: 0041 76 389 21 24 international-office[a]ewmd.org www.ewmd.org Co Presidents: Kris Hauf 2010- , Ursula Boehle 2011- .
EWMD is an international network of individual and corporate members, drawn from professional organisations and all areas of business, education and politics. EWMD was founded in 1984 with the vision to improve the quality of management with respect to people, children, age and the cultural diversity of Europe. Women and men as individuals, double career couples or families should have a balanced work and private life. EWMD has members in more than 25 countries, including Europe and the United States, South Africa and Asia. There are ten active national chapters, and a growing number of regional chapters.
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Executive Women in Government
710 Miller Road Annapolis, MD United States 21401 Phone: 410-562-2552 execwomeningov@gmail.com www.execwomeningov.org Contact: Linda Davis, Davis Design Group.
Members are senior women executives in the executive, legislative and judicial branches of the federal government (grades GS-15 or the equivalent and above, and presidential appointees). Members who have left the federal government to retire or serve in the private sector may retain membership. Objectives are to advocate the advancement of women, to encourage interest and participation in public service by other women, to mutually support members' professional pursuits, to provide opportunities to meet with other professional women and to take a public position on issues related to the goals of the organization. Services include speakers, directory and mentoring opportunities.
EWG's annual conference takes place in March and holds holds monthly meetings with guest speakers who discuss topics of professional or general interest. Other events focus on networking or programs that highlight contributions of outstanding women. Venues and times vary. Guests of members are welcome.
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Financial Women's Association of New York
215 Park Avenue South
Suite 1712
New York,, NY. United States 10003 Phone: FWA (212) 533-2141 Fax: (212) 982-3008 fwaoffice@fwa.org www.fwa.org Contact: Exec Dir. Nancy Sellar / President, Anne Izzillo
The Financial Women’s Association brings together high-achieving professionals from every sector of the financial world. It is dedicated to developing future leaders, enhancing the role of women in finance, and investing in the community. The FWA was established in 1956 when eight enterprising women on Wall Street met to share professional experiences and further their knowledge. Now, FWA proudly numbers more than 1,000 members worldwide. The FWA continues to live up to its mission, by:
- Furthering knowledge with outstanding programs that explore social concerns, technology, financial and political issues.
- Expanding horizons through international conferences and regular briefings with government officials and industry leaders.
- Contributing to its communities, reflected in 20+ years of scholarships and mentoring programs, internships, and community service activities.
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Forum for Women Entrepreneurs
850-1095 West Pender Street Vancouver, BC Canada V6E 2M6 Phone: 604-682-8115 Fax: 604-682-8140 jill@fwe.ca www.fwe.ca Contact: Jill Earthy
To provide tools, energy, education and support to all women, encouraging them to become wildly successful entrepreneurs.
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Initiative for Women in Business, Joseph L. Rotman School of Management, U of T
Joseph L. Rotman School of Management
University of Toronto
105 St. George Street Toronto, ON Canada M5S 3E6 Phone: 416 978-4441 Fax: 416-978-5549 geeta.sheker@rotman.utoronto.ca www.rotman.utoronto.ca/women Director: Geeta Sheker
The Initiative for Women in Business at the Rotman School of Management was launched in 2008 to empower women to advance in their careers and to pursue business education. It provides programs that refine management skills and help women develop the tools they need to be effective leaders and senior executives. The Rotman Initiative supports women from the classroom to the boardroom by offering continuing education, mentorship and networking opportunities. Its vision is to be the leading voice on issues facing women in management.
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Kosovo Women's Business Association SHE-ERA
I.Qemaili, No.9
Gjakove, 50000 Kosova Phone: +377 44 122 696 Fax: +381 390 323 194 wsheera@gmail.com; Mirlinda.kusari@gmail.com www.she-era.org Contact:: Mirlinda Kusari Purrini, Executive Director SHE-ERA
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Michigan Association for Female Entrepreneurs
P.O. Box 40628 Redford, MI United States 48240 Phone: 865-490-6233 membership@mafedetroit.org www.mafedetroit.org Tonya McNeal-Weary
To foster the economic growth of women-owned businesses by providing access to education, information, resources and opportunities focused on business growth and development.
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National Association of Women Business Owners
National Association of Women Business Owners
601 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
South Building, Suite 900 Washington, DC United States 20004 Phone: 800-556-2926 Fax: 202-403-3788 jearle@nawbo.org www.nawbo.org Contact: President Diane Tomb
NAWBO is the only dues-based national organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs in all industries. The association currently has over 8,000 members in nearly 80 chapters nationwide
NAWBO's strength comes from the diversity of its membership - all sizes from sole proprietorship to hundreds of employees, every industry from construction, importers, and retailers to service providers, and in all areas of the country.
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Organization of Women in International Trade
1707 L Street NW
Suite 570 Washington, DC United States 20036 president@owit.org www.owit.org Contact: President, Angela Marshall Hofmann
United around the globe to foster international trade and the advancement of women in business
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Pensacola Women's Alliance
P.O. Box 12157 Pensacola, FL. United States 32591 Phone: 850-485-4605 hrwhite@cox.net www.pensacolawomensalliance.org President: Ruth White
Pensacola Women's Alliance is a group of women from diverse backgrounds who meet monthly for fellowship, food and networking.
The goals and purposes of the Pensacola Women's Alliance (PWA) are to:
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Encourage the advancement of women by disseminating information and conducting educational seminars.
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Promote the acceptance of women in positions of responsibility.
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Encourage the expansion of opportunities for women.
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Improve the status of women, generally.
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Provide a network for working women with representation from a broad range of professions.
We are a networking organization for women in Pensacola, Florida and surrounding areas. We are not a fundraising organization but do support Pensacola Junior College, the University of West Florida, and George Stone Technical School with annual financial grants.
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PrimeTime Business and Professional Women's Association
Orchard Post Office, Box 619
Singapore, 912321 Phone: 65 6234 0973 2ndvp@primetime.org.sg www.primetime.org.sg Contact: Christy Davis
PrimeTime Business and Professional Women's Association is an association for international business and professional women in Singapore . Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2007, the PrimeTime membership is represented by over 40 nationalities and a broad range of professions and industries. The association offers a diverse range of activities, over 100 events each year, with a focus on professional development, social networking, and community outreach activities. The association welcomes guests at its events which include: 2nd Thursday meeting, The Arts Group, Book Review, DineTime, Golf Group , Human Resource, Marketing, Mothers Support Group, Personal Power Lunch, PrimeTime Outreach, Professional Development Series, Small Business Group and WineTime. PrimeTime is a member of the Singapore Council of Women's Organisations.
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Professional Women International Brussels asbl
Brussels, Belgium Phone: +32 473 980386 Fax: +32-2-6481577 President@pwi.be www.pwi.be President, Armelle Loghmanian
Professional Women International (PWI) is a Brussels-based, multi-national networking forum for women in business. Founded in 1991, PWI is a non-profit, dynamic organisation dedicated to fostering professional and cultural contacts for businesswomen with different national, cultural and professional backgrounds.
Its purpose is to enhance the individual and collective value, image, competence and influence of members. The organisation provides an environment for personal and professional development in which members interact, exchange knowledge, share experiences and discuss business opportunities.
PWI values cultural diversity and co-operation as a way to create understanding between women of different backgrounds. It promotes partnerships with other women’s networks, in Belgium and throughout Europe. PWI organises regular events: from networking dinners with speakers who offer insight into life and business, to hands-on workshops, networking drinks and cultural visits.
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SAARC - Chamber Women Entrepreneur Council (SCWEC)
No: 2, Dr. P.V. Cherian Crescent Road
Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu India 600 008 Phone: +91 44 6677 2610 Fax: +91 44 6677 2680 chairperson@scwec.com www.scwec.com Contact: Chair Pramila Acharya Rijal
Empowerment of women (capacity building, effective communication and networking) across the region.
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Stella maris College
17 Cathedral Road Chennai, Tamil Nadu India 600086 Phone: 91-44-28111987 Fax: 91-44-28111129 principal@stellamariscollege.edu.in www.stellamariscollege.edu.in Dr. SR. Jasintha Quadras
The mission of the college is to empower young women to face the challenges of life with courage and commitment, to be builders of a humane and just society, and to promote a learning community in which all, especially those from less privileged backgrounds, feel part of the collaborative high quality educational process which is value based and leads to holistic growth.
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The Committee of 20
Stolovyi per.,6, str.2 Moscow, Russia 123995 Phone: +7-495-697-61-33 Fax: +7-495-697-61-33 aarwomen@online.ru www.kom20.ru Contact: Executive Director: Elena Fedyashina
The Committee of 20 is dedicated to helping Russian women entrepreneurs increase their success and be recognized as an influential power in the economic development of the country
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Turkiye Kadin Girisimciler Dernegi (KAGIDER)
19 Mayis Cad.
No; 47-57
A Residence K:1 D:20
34360 Sisli Istanbul, Turkey Phone: 00 90 533 651 41 10 Fax: 00 90 212 266 82 65 kagider@kagider.org www.kagider.org Contact: Secretary General: Mrs Yesim Sevig
To create women entrepreneurs who are effective in shaping the business world of the future.
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UnitedSucces
Slingerweg 4
2111 AH Aerdenhout Amsterdam, Netherlands Phone: +1 347 460 3633 tina.thomson@unitedsucces.com www.unitedsucces.com Contact: Tina Thomson
To facilitate the growth of women's businesses.
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WEConnect International
3566 13th Street NW Washington, DC United States 20010 Phone: 202-332-4411 info@WEConnectinternational.org www.weconnectinternational.org Contact: President & CEO Elizabeth Vazquez
WEConnect International facilitates sustainable economic growth by increasing opportunities for women-owned businesses to succeed in global value chains
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WIN International
2651 Satellite Blvd. Duluth, GA United States 30096 Phone: 770-623-7907 Fax: 866-862-4439 LK124278@ncr.com President: Lois Kemp
WIN International is dedicated to supporting women in achieving career growth and advancement through professional development, mentoring, and networking, while maintaining work/life balance through personal development.
WIN International currently has 5 chapters
Atlanta, Georgia
Dundee, Scotland
Sydney, Australia, and
Virtual
Chapters will be added in India (Guragon) and Canada (Toronto) this year.
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Women Business Owners of North Florida, Inc.
P.O. Box 551434 Jacksonville, FL. United States 32255-1434 Phone: (904) 278-9270 admin@wbonfl.org www.wbonfl.org Contact: Administrator, Hope Ferguson , President, Kathryn Murphy
Business owners; membership is open but must be approved by Board of Directors. Services include meetings, speakers, newsletter, directory, mentoring, community service with Girl Scouts, scholarships and Camp Entrepreneurs. Women Business Owners of the Year - Annual Award - is open to all women in business for 2 years or more; Annual Award Luncheon held to award 2 women.
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Women Chiefs of Enterprises International
PO Box 346
Carole Park, Qld Australia 4300 Phone: 0402274711 Fax: (07) 3259 8785 contact@wcei.com.au www.wcei.com.au Contact: National President, Ondina Gregoric; Office Manager, Donna Parker.
To exert influence by supporting and inspiring women leaders.
To expand opportunities for entrepreneurial women.
To mix with high calibre women.
To engage with people who affect our future.
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Women in Banking & Finance
PO Box 122
West Wickham, Kent. United Kingdom BR4 9WW Phone: + 020 8777 6902 Fax: + 020 8777 7064 admin@wibf.org.uk www.wibf.org.uk Contact President, Sylvana Caloni, Executive Director, Ann Leverett
As a leading networking organisation, WIBF has supported individuals in their quest for personal and professional excellence.
We aim to: Provide support and encouragement to members in their professional life
Serve as a consultancy and advisory service to corporations seeking to empower individuals in their employ through creating internal networks.
Encourage constructive attitudes in financial services industry to women in the workplace.
Provide a platform for discussion of current issues in banking and finance
Provide access to leaders in the banking and finance industry.
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Women in Capital Markets
720 Spadina Ave.
Toronto, ON Canada M5S 2T9 Phone: 416-502-3614 Fax: 416-929-5256 Admin@wcm.ca www.wcm.ca Contact: Chief Executive Officer, Martha Fell
To attract, advance and retain women in the capital markets industry.
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Women in International Security (WIIS)
Georgetown University,
Cebtre for Peace and Security Studies
3600 N. Street, NW Washington, DC United States 20007 Phone: 202-775-3257 jshoemaker@csis.org wiis.georgetown.edu Contact Executive Director, Jolynn Shoemaker
Women in International Security (WIIS) is the only global network actively advancing women's leadership at all stages of their careers, in the international peace and security field.
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Women International Leaders of Greater Philadelphia, Inc.
c/o CEO Resources Inc.
915 Clinton St
Suite 305 Philadelphia, PA United States 19107 Phone: 215-209-3065 linda@ceoresources.com http://www.wil-gp.org/ Contact: President & C0-Founder, Linda Resnick
Learn more about global women's business and social issues; make new friends
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Women Leaders Forum of Coachella Valley
74-923 Hwy 111, PMB 129
Email: info@wlfdesert.org
Suite 104-56 Indian Wells, CA. United States 92210 Phone: (760) 837-7222 president@wlfdesert.org www.wlfofcv.org Contact: President, Rebecca Kenary
At Women Leaders Forum of the Coachella Valley, our focus is on support of women in business, the professions, academia, government, and the not-for-profit sectors. We invite women from all cities in California's Coachella Valley to join us in empowering the women of all ages in a manner that will enhance their lives.
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Women Presidents' Organization
155 East 55th Street
Suite 4H New York, NY United States 10022 Phone: 212-688-4114 marsha@womenpresidentsorg.com www.womenpresidentsorg.com Contact: Founder & President, Marsha Firestone
The Women Presidents' Organization (WPO) is a nonprofit membership organization whose members are a diverse group of entrepreneurial women presidents who have guided their businesses to generate at least $2 million in annual sales. (or $1 million for a service-based business) Each chapter serves as a pero advisory group.
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Women's Enterprise Centre, BC
201-1726 Dolphin Ave. Kelowna, BC Canada V1Y 9R9 Phone: 250-868-3454 Fax: 250-868-2709 laurel@womensenterprise.ca www.womensenterprise.ca Contact CEO, Laurel Douglas
Women's Enterprise Centre is B.C.'s leading resource for women who are starting, purchasing or growing a small business. With offices and business advisors in Kelowna, Victoria and Vancouver, we provide resources and services designed for women, by women, to build business capacity and fuel success. Our professional team understands and relates to the unique circumstances of women business owners, providing essential tools and confidence through a supportive, individual and practical approach.
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