Business & Professional Women Alberta

Women. Leadership. Advocacy. Impact.

Connecting and empowering business and professional women in Alberta through advocacy, education, networking, leadership development and economic empowerment.

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Who We Are

Creating greater opportunities for women.

Business and Professional Women Alberta (BPW Alberta) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to improving the economic, political, social and employment conditions for women in Alberta.

Through our local clubs in Calgary and Edmonton, we create opportunities for women to build skills, develop leadership potential, expand professional networks and participate in advocacy.

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What We Do

BPW Alberta brings women together to learn, connect, lead and create change.

Advocacy

We advocate for policies and practices that support equality, economic independence, representation and opportunity for women.

Leadership

We help women develop professional and leadership skills and connect with women who are making an impact in their fields.

Networking

We create opportunities to build meaningful professional relationships and learn from women across industries and communities.

Economic Empowerment

We support initiatives that help women strengthen their economic independence and participate fully in decision-making.

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BPW Alberta's local clubs in Calgary and Edmonton bring the organization to life through meetings, speakers, networking, mentorship and advocacy.

BPW Calgary

Connect with business and professional women in Calgary through local programming, networking, learning and advocacy.

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BPW Edmonton

Connect with business and professional women in Edmonton through networking, professional development, mentorship and advocacy.

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Our Areas of Focus

BPW Alberta connects local action with national and international initiatives advancing equality, sustainability and women's empowerment.

Women's Empowerment Principles

BPW Alberta is an official signatory to the Women's Empowerment Principles, supporting action to advance gender equality in the workplace, marketplace and community.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Explore BPW Alberta's connection to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the work being undertaken locally to advance the Global Goals.

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50–30 Challenge

BPW Alberta supports the 50–30 Challenge, encouraging greater representation and inclusion in leadership and decision-making.

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Advocacy That Starts With Conversation

BPW Alberta brings the perspectives of business and professional women forward through resolutions, dialogue, education and engagement with decision-makers and organizations.

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Part of a Global Network

BPW Alberta is part of BPW Canada and BPW International, connecting Alberta women with a global network of business and professional women.

1930 BPW Canada & BPW International founded

110+ Countries with BPW International affiliates

1947 ECOSOC Special Consultative Status

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Join us for meetings, speakers, networking, professional development and other BPW Alberta activities.

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Your Network. Your Voice. Your Impact.

Whether you're looking to build your professional network, develop your leadership skills, participate in advocacy or connect with women in your community, BPW Alberta provides opportunities to get involved.

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