National Business Women's Week

I recently learned that this week, the 3rd week of October, is National Business Women’s Week, sponsored by the Business and Professional Women USA organization. This week of recognition was officially designated over 70 years ago by President Herbert Hoover to celebrate and honor the accomplishments of working women. The first observance back in 1928 was meant to “focus public attention upon a better business woman for a better business world”, as BPW/USA’s President at the time, Lena Madesin Phillips, said.

A national organization based in Washington D.C, the Business and Professional Women’s organization has over 2000 local chapters. For more information, visit their website at www.bpwusa.org. Be sure to take a look at their downloadable report entitled “101 Facts on the Status of Working Women" or contact me for a copy.

How can you make a difference this week in recognition of National Business Woman’s Week?
Mention it to your colleagues and plan an informal gathering where you share the year’s accomplishments. Look into mentoring young women as they develop their careers. Share information with your boss and human resources department and gain their support in making an announcement or posting a flyer. Gather your women friends and co-workers and head off to lunch to celebrate. Uncover and update your list of accomplishments for the year and pat yourself on the back. We’ve all come a long way!