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BPW/OHIO monitors federal and state legislation that affects working women and educates its members to become involved in public policy development in their own workplace, and at the local, state and
federal levels. A legislative platform, approved annually, includes planks that call for economic equity, equal educational opportunity, quality dependent care, access to reproductive health, research
and funding on women's health, victim's rights and affirmative action.
BPW/OHIO offers a variety of meetings, conferences, workshops, and seminars that provide training, skill building, and
networking. The Florence Allen Endowment Fund offers scholarship opportunities for women to achieve their full potential through education.
WOMEN MEAN BUSINESS, is BPW/OHIO's phrase, which sums up
the essence of the organization. In the business arena women mean business in terms of professional prowess and strength in the marketplace. Politically, there are more women in all levels of public
service as well as involved in the political process. The
tenacity and spirit of BPW members striving toward the common goal of economic and workplace equity for working women, make BPW/OHIO a relevant organization-now and in the future.
BPW/OHIO is proud of its history. Three BPW/OHIO members served as
BPW/USA presidents:
Olive Joy Wright, 1925-1926
Jeanne Squire, 1972-1973
Dianne Studer, 1993-1994
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