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The mission of ABWA is to 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, & national recognition.

11/03/2026

Your Voice. Your Vote. Matters!

10/26/2026

❤️ IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR BELOVED ABWA - Women on the RISE Chapter SISTER ❤️

Dr. Diane Jones Chapman
September 18, 1957 – October 20, 2026

🖤💛 HONORING A LIFE. CELEBRATING A LEGACY. 🖤💛

With heavy hearts and grateful memories, we join together to honor and celebrate the life of our beloved ABWA Sister, Dr. Diane Jones Chapman.

A Charter Member, Chapter Formation Ambassador, and 2023–2025 Vice President of the Women on the RISE ABWA Chapter – Florence, SC, Diane was among the women who believed in the vision, stepped forward to serve, and helped build the foundation of our Women on the RISE ABWA Chapter Sisterhood.

Her leadership, commitment, and contributions will forever be part of our Chapter's history and legacy.

❤️ To Diane's family, friends, and our ABWA Sisterhood, we extend our heartfelt condolences, love, and prayers during this difficult time.

🖤💛 CELEBRATION OF LIFE 🖤💛

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Mt. Zion AME Church
1305 East Cheves Street
Florence, SC 29506

Services will also be livestreamed on the Jackson & McGill Funeral Home page:

https://www.facebook.com/JacksonMcGillFH

Additional arrangements are included in the attached announcement.

Rest peacefully, Sister Diane. Your life, leadership, love, and legacy will never be forgotten.

Together in Sisterhood, Love & Remembrance. ❤️

Women on the RISE ABWA Chapter – Florence, SC
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09/23/2026

CELEBRATING AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S (ABW) DAY!
Today, September 22, we proudly celebrates American Business Women’s Day — ABW Day!

Today we CELEBRATE, HONOR & RECOGNIZE the achievements, leadership, impact and significant contributions of women in the workplace and in business — past, present and future!

💡 DID YOU KNOW?
September 22 marks the founding of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) in 1949. American Business Women’s (ABW) Day was nationally recognized through Congressional action and presidential proclamation recognizing the important contributions of American business women to our nation’s vitality.

For 77 years, ABWA has created opportunities for women of diverse occupations to CONNECT • GROW • LEAD • SUCCEED • IMPACT through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition.

And today, we celebrate EVERY WOMEN — working women, entrepreneurs, business owners, executives, professionals, emerging leaders, students, retirees and women navigating new chapters in their careers who continue to show up, lead, serve, build and make an IMPACT!

WE INVITE YOU TO LEARN MORE ABOUT US!
Looking for a community where you can CONNECT • GROW • LEAD • SUCCEED • IMPACT?

Let’s Chat – Activate Your Ambition In ABWA!
Membership • Sponsorship • Vendor • Speaker Opportunities
📞 803-630-5284
📧 [email protected]

03/26/2026

Today, March 26, 2026 is Equal Pay Day. It marks how many days into 2026 women must work just to match what men were paid in 2025.

In 2025, the gender wage gap widened, with women earning 18.6% less than men per hour on average.

Pay equity is not just about fairness. It is about economic security for families and communities.

03/01/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to these incredible SC ABWA SBMEF Scholarship Recipients!

✨ Countdown to March 5th! ✨
We are excited to hear you speak at the 4th Annual SC ABWA Day Celebrating HERstory Luncheon as you share the powerful impact these scholarships have had on your lives and educational journeys.

Join the ABWA - Women on the RISE Chapter in giving these phenomenal ladies a well-deserved round of applause! 👏🏽

🎓 Peyton McQueen – SC State University
Bachelor of Science Candidate
$5,000 | 2024–2025 ABWA SBMEF National President’s Scholarship
In honor of 2023–2024 National President Rachelle Jamerson-Holmes

🎓 Bethany Scriven – Claflin University
Bachelor of Arts Candidate
$5,000 | 2024–2025 ABWA SBMEF National President’s Scholarship
In honor of 2023–2024 National President Rachelle Jamerson-Holmes

🎓 Shonita Montford – Business Educator Orangeburg High School for Health Professions
ABWA & Northcentral University
Full-Tuition Master’s Scholarship Recipient
Master of Educational Leadership – Completed June 2026

These phenomenal women represent leadership, excellence, resilience, and the future of women transforming lives across South Carolina.

🎉 Join us In-Person or Virtually to hear their powerful HERstories!

Event Details & Registration:
🌐 www.SCABWADAY.com
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time: Luncheon Begins at 12 Noon EST
🛍Vendors Open at 11 AM
📍 Brookland Banquet & Conference Center | Columbia, SC

✨ 2026 Scholarship Opportunities Available:
Visit: Stephan Bufton Memorial Education Fund (SBMEF)
www.SBMEF.org

02/17/2026

4 VENDOR SPOTS Left!
Calling all Entrepreneurs, Businesses & Organizations! Showcase your business at our SC Women's History Month Signature Event!

4th Annual South Carolina ABWA DAY at the State House & Celebrating HERstory Luncheon and Reception in Columbia SC.

Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Event Details: www.SCABWADAY.com

Interested call 803-387-6915 or email [email protected]

02/14/2026

HYBRID EVENT: Join Us! 4th Annual South Carolina ABWA DAY at the State House & Celebrating HERstory Luncheon and Reception.

Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026 - "In-Person & Virtual"
Event Details & Registration: www.SCABWADAY.com
Schedule:
9 AM EST: Meet & Greet at the State House, Columbia SC
10 AM EST: Visit & Photos: SC Legislature
11 AM EST: Vendor Pop Up Shops - Brookland Conference Center
12 Noon-3 PM Luncheon at Brookland Conference Center

Keynote Speaker: Elizabeth Johnson, CAE & Executive Director, ABWA - National Organization

HERstory Honorees
- Kendall Rae Johnson, 2026 Young Entrepreneur Trailblazer Award
- Dr. Amalia Luxardo, CEO Women's Rights and Empowerment Network - WREN - 2026 Trailblazer Award

Registration Options: Members & Guests are Welcome.
- Event & Host Hotel Details: www.SCABWADAY.com
- Eventbrite Hybrid Registration: https://bit.ly/3ZaItt5
- Square Registration: https://square.link/u/WLfCf03c

Additional Featured Special Guest attendees and MORE!
· Barbara Pederson - ABWA National President (NC)
· J Franco - 2026 ABWA American Business Woman (TX)
· Shonita Montford - MBA Scholarship Recipient, North Central University (SC)
· Dr. Deborah Johnson-Blake - ABWA District 1 Vice President (GA)
· Peyton McQueen - SBMEF $5000 Scholarship Recipient (SCSU)
· Jessica Burgoyne – President ABWA SC Area Council (NH)
· Bethany Scriven - SBMEF $5000 Scholarship Recipient (Claflin University)

Contact Us to Showcase your Business/Organization.
- Host Table Sponsor - Reserved for (10) w/ Signage
- Vendor Table
- Swag Bag Sponsor
- Prize Sponsor
- Sponsorship Levels

Purpose: Women's History Month Signature Event
The purpose of the SC ABWA DAY at the State House and Luncheon is to raise awareness, inspire and celebrate the contributions that women are making in the workforce in South Carolina and recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of South Carolina history in a variety of occupations.

ABWA Mission
The mission of the American Business Women’s Association is to bring together business women 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.

For additional information on Membership, Vendor, Sponsorship and Speaker Opportunities Call: 803-387-6915 or Email: [email protected]

02/14/2026

Wishing you love and happiness this Valentines Day!
~ ABWA - Women on the RISE Chapter

01/02/2026

Happy New Year from the ABWA - Women on the RISE Chapter!

12/25/2025

From our homes to yours, wishing you and yours a happy and blessed holiday season!

ABWA - Women on the RISE Chapter

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Florence, SC

Website

http://www.womenriseabwa.org/

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