The Business and Professional Women Ontario (BPW Ontario) develops the professional, business and leadership potential of women in Ontario through education, awareness, advocacy and mentoring within a supportive network.
The Business and Professional Women Ontario is a non-sectarian, non-profit, and non-partisan organization that works to improve the economic, political, social and employment conditions of women. It is an equality-seeking group.
BPW provides a training ground for developing professional, business and leadership potential in a safe and supportive environment, enabling members to build skills, networks and create lasting friendships.
BPW Ontario aims to unite business and professional women in all parts of Ontario and beyond.
To extend to members and the community an enhanced awareness of issues, interests and practices that affect women at municipal, provincial, national and international levels.
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BPW supports and assists women to be all they can be, improving women's lives worldwide. The friendships I have made over the years keep me in BPW. – Kingston member since 1983.
BPW has definitely helped me grow as a person and a businesswoman. I feel much more comfortable talking to groups and I have learned numerous business skills. My life is definitely richer in many ways. – Barrie member since 2004.
I belong to several business and networking groups but I particularly enjoy BPW as the members are diverse, approachable and supportive with a common shared interest in women’s issues. - London member since 2012.
BPW is a true sisterhood of women who are always there for one another when needed. Their community involvement is exemplary as is their dedication to the plight of less fortunate women everywhere. - Brampton member since 2002.
The Canadian Coalition to Empower Women and the BPW Canada network of clubs across Canada are joining forces with the WE Empower team to highlight the #FlexForEmpowerment campaign in Canada. This collaborative initiative will serve to connect, engage and empower all stakeholders committed to advance gender equality in Canada - one community at a time. Share your stories...
