Corporate Partners

Business and Professional Women/River City, Inc., the largest chapter of Business and Professional Women/USA, seeks to empower women in the workplace and in the community through education, information, and advocacy. Below are the various opportunities we provide for working women to enhance their leadership development; professional skill enrichment; mentoring abilities; and their access to business, civic, and legislative information. As a result of the following programs, not only do our members benefit, but also the Louisville community becomes a major beneficiary.

As an all-volunteer, non-profit organization, your corporate support would go a long way in helping us continue the following beneficial programs and others for BPW and the Louisville community.

LEADERSHIP BPW

Designed to facilitate involvement in the Louisville community and to increase members' awareness of Louisville's economic leverage, participants meet monthly with community leaders and corporate executives. Development of the attributes needed to move into business and community leadership roles also is part of the program. In order to graduate, participants must meet set leadership requirements.

INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (IDP)

IDP enhances professional and personal skills through interactive participation in expert-facilitated workshops. Topics include: public speaking, effective interviewing, basic finance and more. Participants have the opportunity to represent BPW/River City at regional, state, and national levels.

MENTORING PROGRAM -CHOICES

In collaboration with the Jefferson County Public Schools, BPW members teach 9th and 10th grade girls the importance and power of making wise choices. Through thought-provoking exercises, these young women learn to make sound decisions about career options, budgeting choices, and marriage and family responsibilities - all based on measurable goals and real-life consequences. BPW volunteers taught students at three schools: Southern High, Central High and Iroquois High. A fourth school has requested the program and it is under consideration.

MENTORING PROGRAM - MARYHURST

Through mentoring young girls at Maryhurst, BPW members serve as tangible role models for these emotionally challenged adolescent girls. Maryhurst is a private, not-for-profit, nonsectarian agency providing residential and community-based treatment programs for girls aged 13-18. BPW mentors meet with their mentee over a six-week period. Mentors and mentees attend one of BPW/River City's regular program meetings, giving the young girls an opportunity to see professional women conduct a business meeting.

WOMEN IN TRANSITION (WIT)

WIT provide resource information, support, and options for women experiencing today's dynamic transitional work environments. Last year's recipient was the Creative Employment Program of the Center for Women and Families. Working with abused women, the program teaches women the necessary skills for the workplace. To help them get ready BPW donated gently used suits, blouses and slacks. The WIT Committee also lists web sites in the BPW/River City newsletter, which provide information to assist women through various life and career transitions.