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WHAT IS ABW DAY?
A
merican
Business
Women’s Day
is an American
holiday, nationally
recognized every year
on September 22. It
is a day set aside to
honor and reflect on
the contributions and
accomplishments of
the millions of women
working in the U.S.,
whether they are in the
workforce or own their
own business.
The first annual event
was sponsored by the
American Business
Women’s Association
(ABWA) on September
22, 1982. The following
year a congressional
;
proclamation officially
recognized the day.
September 22 also marks
the 1949 founding date of
the American Business
Women’s Association.
On this special day,
business women in the
area will come together
to celebrate ABW Day.
Locally, there are several
ABWA chapters in
the Atlanta area and
one, New-Roc Charter
Chapter, that has been
meeting consistently in
the Newton and Rockdale
area since 1989. Visit
abwanewroc.org to learn
more about this local
chapter and abwa.org to
learn about the national
organization.
As recognition of
women’s positive
impact in business
has grown, women’s
empowerment has
become a significant
topic of discussion
in development
and economics. In
addition to ABW Day,
the Conyers-Rockdale
Chamber of Commerce
is presenting the we3
Women’s Conference
on October 20th to
engage, educate, and
empower women. More
information about this
conference is available
at conyers-rockdale.
com/we3.
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