Changing lives . . . one woman at a time!

OUR MISSION
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.

OUR HISTORY
The American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) is a national organization, founded on September 22, 1949, by a Kansas City, Missouri businessman – Mr. Hilary Bufton, Jr.  During World War II, women were heavily recruited into the workforce where they gained “tremendous business knowledge.  Post World War II, Mr. Bufton recognized the positive impact women had on the economy and felt all women deserved equal business opportunities.  Today, the ABWA National Headquarters continues to operate out of Kansas City and perpetuates its mission through local chapters nationwide, changing women’s lives, one woman at a time.

OUR CHAPTER
Imua Chapter was installed on April 10, 1975.  Our membership profile is highly diverse, representing industries from health to home improvement.  Imua Chapter’s main objectives are to provide educational opportunities to both its membership and to deserving women seeking scholarships for higher education; empowering women through education.  We welcome you to join Imua Chapter and find out, first-hand, why ABWA remains one of the nation’s top women’s organizations!

Just announced...

Imua Chapter General Membership Meeting
Thursday, June 11, 2009 · 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.Manoa Grand Ballroom · 2454 S. Beretania Street · Honolulu