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Our MissionTo 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 VisionTo empower, support, and elevate our members while inspiring them to do the same for women in our community.
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Chapter Meetings
Meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the Montana City Grill - 4 Mt Hwy 518, Montana City, MT 59634.
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Meeting Agendas
Meeting agendas can also be requested via email at [email protected]
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Big Sky Chapter
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Big Sky Chapter News
ABWA Big Sky Chapter is proud to offer the Stephen Bufton Memorial Education Foundation Impact Scholarship for the Fall semester of 2025. Please visit the following link for eligibility requirements and additional information. Deadline to submit all scholarship materials is May 15, 2025.
The 2025 Scholarship application deadline has closed. Please check back in February 2026!
The 2025 Scholarship application deadline has closed. Please check back in February 2026!
ABWA Big Sky Chapter sponsored Trivia Night at the Lewis & Clark Tap Room on March 13th. Featured were trivia questions about Women's History and ABWA! It was a fun night out with our members spreading the word about ABWA to our community. We gave out ABWA inspired prizes for the trivia winners and at the end of the night had a drawing for an amazing basket (thank you Showdown Montana, Vigilante Pizza, and L&C Tap Room for donating gifts)
Each July, the ABWA Big Sky Chapter gathers for a spirited event that brings members together. Most recently, members rolled up their sleeves at Hammer and Stain, where imagination ran wild and creativity took center stage. From charming home décor to heartfelt gifts, every project was a unique reflection of its maker. More than just a crafting session, the event was a chance to bond, share ideas, and enjoy a little time together—with plenty of laughs along the way!
How to Join UsEmail [email protected] for more information. We would love for you join us!
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About Us
Women have always worked, whether it was in the home or in the business sector. During the height of WWII, women were not only encouraged to enter the workforce, they were deluged with propaganda to join the workforce because it was their patriotic duty. When the war was over, many women lost their jobs, and were reminded that their first responsibility was to their home and their family.
On September 22, 1949, Shirley Cupp, Irma Beisel, Frances Stuckey and Mr. Hilary Bufton Jr. met in a coffee shop in downtown Kansas City to incorporate the American Business Women’s Association at a time when it was considered socially unacceptable for women to pursue a full-time career, have a girls night out or even join an association.
A statement made by Mr. Bufton in the early 50s summarizes ABWA’s impact on societal norms: “In many ways, the first generation of ABWA members were the breaking tradition…Without even knowing it, I guess they were paving the way for today’s women.”
While women’s opportunities and pay in the business sector have evolved, there is still work to be done. Breaking barriers for women and on behalf of women is nothing new in ABWA. We’ve been doing so since 1949!
On September 22, 1949, Shirley Cupp, Irma Beisel, Frances Stuckey and Mr. Hilary Bufton Jr. met in a coffee shop in downtown Kansas City to incorporate the American Business Women’s Association at a time when it was considered socially unacceptable for women to pursue a full-time career, have a girls night out or even join an association.
A statement made by Mr. Bufton in the early 50s summarizes ABWA’s impact on societal norms: “In many ways, the first generation of ABWA members were the breaking tradition…Without even knowing it, I guess they were paving the way for today’s women.”
While women’s opportunities and pay in the business sector have evolved, there is still work to be done. Breaking barriers for women and on behalf of women is nothing new in ABWA. We’ve been doing so since 1949!