The Pikes Peak Chapter of the American Business Women's Association (ABWA) is a non-profit organization chartered December 19, 1961 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. There are 35,000+ members across the United States. To date, the Pikes Peak Chapter-ABWA has contributed more than $90,000 to women's professional success and personal growth through education.
Mission Statement: The mission of the American Business Women's Association is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition.
The ABWA Seal in Recognition of Best Practices was awarded to the Pikes Peak Chapter by the National Association. The Seal, identifying the chapter as one that is committed to great meetings, successful members and best-in-class ABWA experience, was presented to the chapter during the 2009 National Leadership Conference.
ABWA's Code of Conduct
1. All members will serve as goodwill ambassadors for the American Business Women's Association.
2. Members will not allow their personal beliefs and convictions to interfere with the representation of ABWA's mission.
3. Members will always treat their member colleagues, guests, vendors and sponsors with honesty, respect, fairness, integrity, responsibility, kindness and in good faith.
4. Members will maintain compliance with ABWA National, Chapter and Express Network Bylaws.
5. Members will not use their personal power to advance their personal interests.
6. Members will strive for excellence in their professions by maintaining and enhancing their own business knowledge and skills, and by encouraging the professional development of other members.
