Many businesses cover membership expenses, dues and related costs and offer in-kind support for employees to be actively involved in professional groups. IN RETURN, THE BUSINESS RECEIVES IMPROVED LEADERSHIP, HIGHER QUALITY WORKERS, GREATER EXPOSURE, EXPANDED CONTACTS AND COMMUNITY RECOGNITION.

THE CALIFORNIA FEDERATION OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN AND BAY CAPITAL DISTRICT BPW OFFER THIS SUPPORT FOR YOUR EMPLOYEES AND THIS REWARD FOR YOUR BUSINESS.

• Encourage employees to participate in organizations which support their personal and professional development.

• Sponsor annual BPW dues for employees.

• Reimburse expenses for employees to participate and provide leadership in BPW activities.

• Provide in-kind support for BPW and employees who are selected for leadership.

• Encourage your young women employees to participate in the BPW Young Careerist Program.

BPW is a moderate lobbying voice for Working Women. We are women and men helping women achieve personal and professional goals.

• BPW/USA was founded in 1919. It is non-profit, non-partisan, non-sectarian, self-governing, and member-supported. Members are in over 1,600 local organizations in 50 state federations, and in the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, and the Puerto Rico.

• BPW focuses on women's issues in business and professions and translates these concerns into action. Statewide and national legislative agendas are developed each year for implementation by legislative committees. Active participation in the legislative process by members is encouraged. Annual state and national legislative conferences are conducted.

• BPW provides a range of member services, including scholarships, credit cards, loan programs, insurance programs, car rental and leasing and travel service.

• Professional development is offered through Individual Development programs, leadership opportunities and training at local, district and state levels.

• Scholarships are offered at state and national levels for continuing education, graduate studies and individual research projects.

• Young women are supported in identifying and achieving goals through the Young Careerist Program.

• Rawalt Resource Center in BPW/USA's headquarters in Washington, D.C. includes over 6,000 books and a vertical file of 123,000 research and conference reports, journal articles, working papers, speeches and news clippings on the role of women in contemporary American society.

• Membership is open to all employed individuals who support the objectives of BPW/USA and who pay appropriate dues.