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Question: What is National Busi-
ness Women’s Week? A: National Business Women’s Week
provides an opportunity to call attention to women entrepreneurs, facilitate dis- cussions on the needs of working wom- en, share information about successful workplace policies and raise awareness of the resources available for working women in their communities. Q: Why is National Business Wom-
en’s Week celebrated? A: We celebrate National Business
Woman’s Week to honor the contribu- tions of working women and employers who support working women and their families.
Q: What is Mountain Home Busi- ness & Professional Women and what does the chapter do? A: Business and Professional Wom-
en’s (BPW) Foundation advocates for successful workplaces by focusing on
Nationally, 47 percent of U.S. workers are women. Out of those, only 25 percent are executive- and senior-level officials and managers, 20 percent hold board seats, and only 6 percent are CEOs.
issues that impact women, families and employers. The work of BPW Founda- tion supports workforce development programs and workplace policies that recognize the diverse needs of working women, communities and businesses. BPW Foundation brings together wom- en, employers and policy makers to cre- ate change and expand workplace op- tions, in order to develop an equitable and diverse workforce. BPW Founda-
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tion’s mission is to empower working women to achieve their full potential and to partner with employers to build successful workplaces through re- search, education, knowledge and pol- icy. The local chapter also raises money for scholarships.
Q: What is the national and local
impact of women in business? A: Nationally, 47 percent of U.S.
workers are women. Out of those, only 25 percent are executive- and senior- level officials and managers, 20 percent hold board seats, and only 6 percent are CEOs. In Arkansas, women make up about 38 percent of the workforce, with about 21 percent being executive- and senior-level officials and managers. Q: What roles do women have in our local business community? A: Women are in every avenue of our community. Q: Why is it important for women to
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