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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: Exec Director, Karen Rosen 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.

All Bar None, The Women's Network at UBS 1000 Harbor Boulevard Weehawken, NJ United States 07086 Phone: 201-352-5018 Fax: 201-352-3467 Gayle.Hawkins@UBS.com www.ubs.com/diversity All bar None, The Women's Network at UBS, aims to promote the recruitment, retention and advancement of women at UBS and provides networking, mentoring and leadership opportunities that encourage the professional and personal development of all employees. Global Chapters include the Americas, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan & Tokyo Regional Women's Networks include The Womens Business Network in Germany, The Women's Business network in Switzerland and The Women's Network in Seoul

Asociation de Empresarias y Profesionales de Panama Apartado 6-9447 Panama, Panama Phone: (507) 264-4741 etymolina@yahoo.com.mx Contact: Ety Molina 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.

Association of Business Women and Top Managers in Brasov (AFAFCI) 17 Eroilor Blvd. (Modarom Building) 4th Floor Brasov, Brasov Romania 500030 Phone: 0040 (368) 003036 Fax: 0040 (368) 003036 afafci@rdslink.ro www.afafci.ro Melinda Muresan AFAFCI supports members and encourages them to do business among themselves and the improvement of members business skills; AFAFCI aims at building partnerships with other Romanian and international associations and organizations of business people; AFAFCI supports women's and young women's free enterprise; AFAFCI promotes women's initiative, career, creativity and involvement in solving community problems through community projects; AFAFCI aims at improving the business environment in Romania.

Athena Society Incorporated P.O. Box 10813 Tampa,, FL. United States 33679 Phone: (813) 251-9172 Fax: 813/253-3901 ewhubbard@aol.com http://www.athena-society.com/ Contact: Eleanor Hubbard, Exec Dir The Society's members are business and professional people who have demonstrated leadership and whose purpose is the promotion of equality and opportunity for women. Membership is by invitation and sponsorship.

Atlanta Women in Transaction Services 2699 Frontier Trail Atlanta, GA United States 30341 Phone: 404-822-6267 Fax: 404-521-4929 Jenniferhunter@atlantawts.com www.atlantawts.com Contact: Jennifer Hunter / Taylor Henry Atlanta Women in Transaction Services (“AWTS”) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to offering women in the M&A transaction services arena a wide range of professional development and networking opportunities. The organization’s main goals are mentoring, networking and educating to support the promotion of women and betterment of quality of life. Additionally, AWTS members will be making a difference by fostering economic empowerment and the advancement of women in emerging nations.

Board of Directors Network, Inc. PO Box 5616 Douglasville, GA. United States 30154-5616 Phone: (770) 489-6689 Fax: 770/726-4635 execdirector@boarddirectorsnetwork.org www.boarddirectorsnetwork.org Contact: Rona Wells, ED; Miriam Burgess, President Membership is broad based. The mission is to increase the number of women in executive leadership and on corporate boards of directors. The three primary areas of focus are (1) Presenting the business case for adding women to executive leadership and corporate boards (2) Increasing public awareness of the presence of women in these positions of Georgia based public companies (3) Working collaboratively and confidentially with chief executive officers, directors, CEO's, executive search firms and other key individuals responsible for selecting Board members.

Canadian Assoc.of Women Executives & Entrepreneurs PO Box 1052 TDC Postal Stn. 77 King St. W. Toronto, ON. Canada M5K 1P2 Phone: (416) 756-0000 Fax: (416) 929-5256 contact@cawee.com www.cawee.net Contact: President: Beth Parker 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.

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.

Capital Area Network P.O. Box 82155 Baton Rouge, LA. United States 70884-2155 Phone: (225) 665-7738 Fax: (866) 676-2770 denise@summerell.com www.capitalareanetwork.com Contact: Denise Summerell / President Janice DeLerno In the beginning there were three young women who had been around a long time. They did not belong to Rotary or Kiwanis or The City Club or any other "Old Boy’s Network". They met for breakfast and talked about the community and state and the needs of the country and looked for similar-minded women like themselves. Women who would help other women to rise to the top in their job or profession, career or chosen work. We called ourselves the Old Girls Network, not to be confused with the Old Boy's Network, which existed throughout the world, and from which we felt excluded.

City Women's Network P.O.B 353 Uxbridge, United Kingdom UB10 OUN Phone: 44-1895 272178 Fax: 44-1895 272178 jeaniemas@aol.com www.citywomen.org Contact: Clare Dobie /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.

Company of Women 1353 Cleaver Drive Oakville, ON Canada L6J 1W5 Phone: 905-338-1771 Fax: 905-338-3018 anneday@companyofwomen.ca www.companyofwomen.ca Anne Day Company of Women supports, connects and promotes women in business through monthly events, online and print directories, mastermind groups, annual conference and quarterly magazine Company which is distributed across Canada. Based in the GTA, with three chapters in Toronto, Oakville and Waterloo/Wellington Region, Company of Women represents over 400 women in business. Company of Women is an active supporter of Opportunity International, a charity that provides microcredit financing to women in developing countries.

European Professional Women's Network 4 rue Galvani 75838 Paris,, Cedex 17 France 75838 Phone: +33 8 70 44 62 62 Contact@europeanpwn.net www.europeanpwn.net Contact: Mirella Visser, President; Pernille Giraud-Sauveur, Admin. European Professional Women’s Network is a vibrant growing pan-European federation of more than 15 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.

Executive Women in Government The Roberts Group 1620 I Street, N.W. Suite 925 Washington, DC United States 20006 Phone: 202-293-5800 info@execwomeningov.org www.execwomeningov.org Contact: Ellen Gardner 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.

Executive Women of Goizueta 1300 Clifton Road Atlanta, GA United States 30322 Phone: 404-259-5914 EWG@bus.emory.edu http://www.bus.emory.edu/EWG/ Contact: Laura Balser Since women's presence in the executive ranks began to grow in the last century, women have faced unique challenges—from fighting established ideas about women's capabilities in the workplace, to managing the frustrations of lower standard pay, to finding a balance between work and family. The mission of Executive Women of Goizueta is to provide a forum for executive level businesswomen to interact and support each other. EWG provides its members the environment in which to share experiences and business strategies, to learn about recent business trends and research, and to motivate one another to be successful women leaders in business. Our Vision is to provide an atmosphere of "Women empowering Women". Network membership is open to all current and alumni Emory University women who have completed BBA, MBA or PhD programs in the Goizueta Business School. A 501c3 organization, The Executive Women of Goizueta was founded in 2003. To this end, EWG holds regular events including informal discussion forums, an annual conference, and breakfast meetings with business leaders.

FEW (Foreign Executive Women) 801 4-11-1 Ikejiri Setagaya-ku Tokyo, Japan 154 0001 Phone: 81 90 7945 6232 maeda@maechu.com www.fewjapan.com Contact: Julia Maeda To assist women in Japan achieve their full professional and/or personal potential.

Filipino Chinese Federation of Bus.& Prof. Women 25 Quezon Ave. Quezon City Metro Manila, Philippines 1100 Phone: 632-731-8488 Fax: 632-740-4676 mtyao@info.com.ph Contact: Myrna Yao / President Myrna Yao

FWA of New York , Inc. 215 Park Avenue South, Suite 1713 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, Kristin McDonough 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.

Georgia Executive Women's Network 1188 Dorby Park Drive Atlanta, GA. United States 30319 Phone: (404) 261-7070 Fax: (404) 745-8045 gewn@earthlink.net www.gewn.org Administrator: Donna Murley President : Nancy Chambers As a women's leadership forum, GEWN promotes the professional and personal growth and development of its members while contributing to the development, leadership, and accomplishments of all women. Membership is by application and sponsorship of existing members. Members represent a diverse and broad base of industries and functions including finance and accounting, technology, legal and medical professionals, business owners, consultants, human resources and organizational development, etc. Benefits and services include monthly programs and newsletters, networking and social events, mentoring and scholarship programs, a community leadership forum, and annual meeting and recognition program.

Global Banking Alliance for Women 3120 Cardross Court Oakville, ON Canada L6M 0A1 Phone: 289-242-8266 betty.wood@cogeco.ca www.gbaforwomen.org Contact: Betty Wood The Global Banking Alliance For Women is a consortium of financial institutions and affiliate organizations who collaborate on identifying and sharing global best practices in the delivery of financial services to women. By sharing best practices initiatives, the GBA will be instrumental in supporting the growth of women's economic empowerment around the world. Mission: To accelerate the growth of women in business and creation of wealth while generating superior business outcomes for member financial institutions. Vision: Identify and share best practices; Source and collaborate on relevant woman's market research, studies and cases; Create forums for industry and thought leaders; Share collective knowledge.

International Association of Professional & Business Women in Bulgaria 25 Charles Darwin Str.Bl.2, 1113 Sofia,, Bulgaria Phone: 359 887 374 958 Fax: 359 2 971 1194 info@iapbwb.com www.iapbwb.com Contact: Nina Noeva / President: Nina Noeva The International Association of Professional and Business Women in Bulgaria - IAPBWB is a non-governmental, non-profit networking organization that unites, supports and promotes the interests of its members - Bulgarian and international professional and business women, implements programs for empowerment of women in Bulgaria and works actively for wider gender mainstreaming in all segments of social life.

Kosovo Women's Business Association St. Uck, No.5 St. Tirana, Gjakove, Kosovo 38320 Phone: 381-390-23-194 Fax: +377-44-122-696 she_era01@hotmail.com www.rrgak.com Contact: Mirlinda Kusari

Maori Women of New Zealand 143 Lambton Quay P.O. Box 3943 Wellington, New Zealand tysop@tpk.govt.nz Contact: Pania Tyson-Nathan

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: 202-639-8238 hhan@nawbo.org www.nawbo.org Contact: Exec Director, Helen Han; President, Cynthia McClain-Hill 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.

National Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Malaysia Lot 11, Rumah Puspanita, 5171 Jalan Hose Kuala Lumpur, W.P. Malaysia 50460 Phone: (603) 214-23325 Fax: (606) 214-85955 secretariat@nawem.org.my www.nawem.org.my Contact: Shamsimar Yusof, President To provide the leadership and inspiration and to act as a conduit for the transformation of the role of women in business into a dynamic force.

National Council of Women of the Philippines NCWP Executive Office Philippine Women's University 1743 Taft Ave Metro Manila, Philippines 1004 Phone: 632-536-8647 Fax: 632-522-4002 ncwp_abr@yahoo.com.ph Contact: President, Dr. Amelou Benitez Reyes To develop the capability of national women's organizations and councils of women nationwide in order for them to become effective agents of development.

Network of Executive Women P.O. Box 320834 Tampa, FL United States 33679 Phone: (813) 251-9172 Fax: (813) 253-3901 ewhubbard@aol.com www.networkexecwomen.com Contact: Eleanor Hubbard The Network of Executive Women is dedicated to increasing the visibility, influence, financial well being, community involvement and interaction of business and professional women in the Bay area.

New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners Windsor Business Park, Bldg 4B 186 Princeton Hightstown Road West Windsor, NJ. United States 08550 Phone: 609-799-5101 Fax: 609-799-5141 pgould@njawbo.org www.njawbo.org Contact: Paula Gould, President: Patricia R. Carley Celebrating our 30th Anniversary in 2008, NJAWBO, the NJ Association of Women Business Owners, is the largest statewide women business owners' organization in the United States. Its primary objective is to support and encourage business ownership by women. Since 1978, NJAWBO has helped women achieve their business visions by providing them with the tools to develop and grow their enterprises. Networking, partnering, leadership, education and political advocacy are the hallmarks of the NJAWBO experience. As of today, NJAWBO has grown to almost a thousand members, organized in twelve chapters, and three regional groupings, with members serving as officers at the chapter, regional and state levels. Together, we are a diverse, dynamic, and powerful group of women business owners.

Organization of Women in International Trade 24 David Court Colonial, CA United States 07067 Phone: 626-345-8929 Fax: 626-796-2070 president_ceo@owit.org www.owit.org Contact: Lilia Navarrete, President United around the globe to foster international trade and the advancement of women in business

Pensacola Women's Alliance P.O. Box 2637 Pensacola, FL. United States 32513 Phone: 850-485-4605 tish@tisholesky.net www.pensacolawomensalliance.org President: Tish Olesky

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 30 nationalities and a broad range of professions and industries. The association offers a diverse range of activities, over 90 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.

Professional Women's Network/LA P.O. Box 14023 Alexandria, LA. United States 71315 Phone: (318) 445-5711 andries@Bellsouth.net Contact: Eloise Andries, President

Skills Development for Self Reliance Inc: cmmuna@bellsouth.net Contact: Catherine Mugo-Muna

The Committee of 20, non-profit partnership 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 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

Towers Perrin, Women's Leadership Network 3500 Lennox Road Suite 900 Atlanta, GA United States 30326 Phone: 404-365-1728 Fax: 404-365-1680 rene.wilson@towersperrin.com Contact: Rene Wilson Towers Perrin is a global professional services firm that helps organizations improve their performance through innovative human capital and risk & financial services solutions. We have offices and alliance partners in the world’s major markets. Our firm has served large organizations in both the private and public sectors for over 70 years. Our clients include three-quarters of the world’s 500 largest companies and three-quarters of the Fortune 1000 U.S. companies.

Visa Women in Leadership San Francisco, United States egranger@visa.com Contact : Liz Granger The Visa Women In Leadership (VWIL) diversity group mission is to provide an avenue for all women in Visa to achieve and demonstrate their leadership abilities. This group of active employees also serves to promote and champion women's issues across the enterprise. We will achieve this by: Providing development, educational and networking opportunities throughout the enterprise Providing an open, informal, an non-hierarchical employee support network Offering opportunities to further develop and enhance individual skills and interests Enhancing members' effectiveness as employees by the exchange of ideas and information about Visa, the financial industry, and general business issues Promoting interaction between our members and our communities; and, Creating an environment that promotes healthy self-esteem

WIN International 2651 Satellite Blvd. Duluth, GA United States 30096 Phone: 770-623-7907 Fax: 866-862-4439 kate.Laneve@ncr.com President: Kate Laneve 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 and is planning to add at least 2 more during 2008: Dayton, Ohio Atlanta, Georgia Dundee, Scotland Sydney, Australia, and Virtual Chapters will be added in India (Guragon) and Canada (Toronto) this year.

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: Hope Ferguson , admin. Kim Knapp, President 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.

Women Entrepreneurs of Canada 720 Spadina Ave. Suite 202 Toronto, ON Canada M5S 2T9 Phone: 416-485-9296 svanderhout@girlphyte.com http://wec.ca Contact: Susan Van Der Hout WEC is a not-for-profit organization that encourages women business owners to “Think Big!” about growth and expansion — from start-up and beyond. Our mandate is to: Provide a forum for growth oriented women business owners who "Think Big!" Support and facilitate the growth of women-owned businesses. Create public awareness around business practices and policies that support growth oriented businesses. WEC was founded in 1992 and since then has become a hub that supports numerous initiatives to support the growth of women owned businesses on the local, national and international level — including research, trade mission, conferences, documentaries, resource manuals and events. Today, WEC’s core national community spans 50,000+ among multiple stakeholders in the women’s business community throughout Canada. Just like our members, WEC is on the high-growth track.

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: Christine Lawrence, President; Ann Leverett, ED 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.

Women in Capital Markets 250 Consumers Rd Suite 301 Toronto, ON Canada M2J 4V6 Phone: 416-502-0123 Fax: 416-485-8723 info@wcm.com www.wcm.com Contact: Martha Fell To attract, advance and retain women in the capital markets industry.

Women in Lodging Connect, AH&LA American Hotel & Lodging Association 1201 New York Avenue, NW, 6th Floor Washington, DC United States 20005 Phone: 202-289-3130 kpotter@ahla.com www.ahla.com Contact: Vicki Gordon Serving the hospitality industry for nearly a century, AH&LA is the sole U.S. national association representing all sectors and stakeholders in the lodging industry, including individual hotel property members, hotel companies, student and faculty members, and industry suppliers. Women In Lodging Connect is a group within the AH&LA that is comprised of women employed across all segments and disciplines of the hotel industry. It is the mission of Women In Lodging Connect to provide a platform for engagement for professional hotel women that will lead to the enrichment of their lives and the advancement of the industry. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AH&LA provides members with national advocacy on Capitol Hill, public relations and image management, education, research and information, and other value-added services to provide bottom line savings and ensure a positive business climate for the lodging industry. Partner state associations provide local representation and additional cost-saving benefits to members.

Women International Leaders of Greater Philadelphia, Inc. c/o CEO Resources Inc. 1616 Walnut Street Suite 1605 Philadelphia, PA United States 19103 Phone: 215-209-3065 ext 22 linda@ceoresources.com Contact: Linda Resnick Learn more about global women's business and social issues; make new friends

Women Leaders Association Niza #39, La Herradura Coquimbo, Elqui Chile 179-1382 C Phone: (56) 51-246153 Fax: (56) 51-246153 acexmgortiz@123.cl Contact: Maria Graciela Ortiz Salinas The Mission of the Women Leaders Association - Chile, is to support, to develop and to consolidate the Female entrepreneurship. Understanding entrepreneurship and all the required abilities that promote continuous Personal growth and improvement.

Women Leaders Forum of Coachella Valley 78-015 Main Street Suite 104-56 La Quinta, CA. United States 92253 Phone: (760) 777-8420 Fax: (760) 262-3913 cathy@celebrationsofjoy.com www.wlfofcv.org Contact: Cathy O'Connell, President 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.

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: Marsha Firestone, Founder & President 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.

Women's Business Connection 302 Orchard Road @11-01 Tong Building Singapore, Singapore 238862 Phone: (65) 6730-1116 Fax: (65) 6735-1336 info@wbc.org.sg www.wbc.org.sg Contact: Exec. Secty. Nishah Khan Women Making a Difference WBC - connecting leading business women across the world and facilitating business opportunities for individuals, organizations and society Women's Business Connection exists to encourage professional women to meet the challenges they face in furthering economic development and prosperity within their communities and across their regions. WBC organizes networking lunches, seminars, workshops, training programs, conferences, counseling and consultancy services to advance its members' business and professional skills and personal growth. WBC: women making a difference… to you, and the community.