EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter Orangeburg SC

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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EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter - Orangeburg, SC

10/11/2026

🔥 THERE’S STILL TIME TO REGISTER! 🔥
Join us Tuesday10/13!
Come Ready to CONNECT • ENGAGE • EXPAND YOUR NETWORK!

We’re looking forward to connecting with YOU 💙

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10/06/2026

Join Us and Invite a Friend 10/13 for Ladies Professional Night Out "Empower Chat" Hosted By: EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter

Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 (2nd Tuesday-Monthly)
Time: 6:30 - 7:00 PM EST - Engaging Networking
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Professional Development Event

Professional Development Topic: Job Seeker Interview Portfolio Internal & External : Then & Now

Personal Development Topic: Healthy, Strong & Empowered: Taking Charge of Your Breast Health

Speakers & Panelist
- Dr. Pamela D. Williamson, Senior HR Professional
- Kimberly Houser, Strategic HR Executive
- Tasha Burks, Recruiter & Career Specialist
- Rashanda Mack-Kelly, Health Awareness Advocate & Speaker

Virtual Event: Members and Guests are Welcome.
$10.00 Members & Guests
$5.00 Student Mermbers & Guests

Eventbrite Registration: https://bit.ly/4yAngc5
Note: Zoom Link - After registering check your registration email confirmation and click the Zoom Link to register to receive your

This Is ABWA: The mission of the American Business Women’s Association 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 and national recognition.

Looking for a community where you can CONNECT • GROW • LEAD • SUCCEED • IMPACT? Let’s Chat — Activate Your Ambition in ABWA!

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📞 803-937-1747
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Multi-Generational Hybrid Chapter

10/06/2026

👏🏼 Introducing the 2026- 2027 ABWA National Board of Directors

The EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter Orangeburg SC Congratulates the newly elected National Board of the American Business Women's Association (ABWA)

National President – Dior Davis
National Vice President – Dr. Deborah Johnson – Blake
National Secretary – Treasurer – Kristena Hackett
District 1 VP – Alexia Martin
District 2 VP – Nicole Travis
District 3 VP – Krina Snider
District 4 VP – Becky, Wagner
District 5 VP – Dr. Dawn Kaiser
District 6 VP – Adrienne Jackson Wright

This Is ABWA: The mission of the American Business Women’s Association 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, and national recognition.

🩵 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
📞 803-937-1747
📧 [email protected]

EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter
Multi-Generational Hybrid Chapter

09/22/2026

🩵 WE CELEBRATE AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S (ABW) DAY! 🩵

Today, September 22, the EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter Orangeburg SC 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!

We are proud members of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA), grateful for the friendships, leadership opportunities, education and encouragement that come from women supporting women.

💡 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 and national recognition.

And today, we celebrate EVERY WOMAN — 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!

❤️ Here’s to women supporting women.

❤️ Here’s to women investing in themselves.

❤️ Here’s to women building careers, businesses and legacies.

❤️ Here’s to women opening doors and inviting other women through them.

From all of us at the EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter Orangeburg SC — HAPPY ABW DAY! 🎉

🩵 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

📞 803-937-1747
📧 [email protected]

EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter
Multi-Generational Hybrid Chapter

09/21/2026

💗 CELEBRATING WOMEN. SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY. MAKING AN IMPACT.

In celebration of American Business Women’s Day — September 22 and in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter Orangeburg SC is proud to support our Community Partner Event — Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Orangeburg County (MSABC) Walk & Brunch with Breasties!

We are especially proud to show up and support our EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter President, Rashanda Mack, who is serving as the Event Lead for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (MSABC) Orangeburg 2026. 💗

As businesswomen, leaders, and community advocates, we believe showing up for women extends beyond the workplace. It means showing up for one another, supporting causes that impact our families and communities, and making a difference together.

💗 You’re Invited: MSABC Walk & Brunch with Breasties
Honor. Remember. Support. Together, We Thrive.

A heartfelt morning of connection, inspiration, and celebration at Brunch with Breasties, a special event honoring breast cancer survivors and supporting the fight against breast cancer.

💗 MSABC Orangeburg 2026
Saturday, September 26, 2026

📍 Fine Arts Building, 649 Riverside Drive, Orangeburg, SC 29115
Event Schedule
📝 Registration: 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM
🚶 Walk Begins: 10:00 AM

🍽️ Brunch: Immediately Following the Walk - Survivor Brunch: Breast Cancer Survivors are FREE.

What to Expect
✨ Inspiring survivor stories and meaningful conversations
✨ Engaging panel discussion over brunch
✨ Live entertainment
✨ Special keynote address from First Lady Sarah Priester
✨ Fellowship, encouragement, and community support

Registration Information
Free for all Breast Cancer Survivors. RSVP Required
For all other attendees, a $25 donation is requested, which includes brunch and helps support breast cancer awareness initiatives.

RSVP Today at makingstrideswalk.org/orangeburgsc
Together, we honor those we’ve lost, celebrate survivors, and stand united in the fight against breast cancer.

09/08/2026

🔥 THERE’S STILL TIME TO REGISTER! 🔥

Join us TONIGHT 9/8 for a FUN, fast-paced evening of VIRTUAL SPEED NETWORKING!

Come Ready to CONNECT • ENGAGE • EXPAND YOUR NETWORK!

We’re looking forward to getting to know YOU better! 💙

👭 TAG a friend & bring her along!

🎟️ Register Here: https://bit.ly/3TaFq4E

See you TONIGHT!

Join Us and Invite a Friend 9/8 for Ladies Professional Night Out "Empower Chat" Hosted By: EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter

Topic: VIRTUAL SPEED NETWORKING - Building Relationships • Expanding Networks • Empowering Communities

Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 (2nd Tuesday-Monthly)
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM EST - Virtual Speed Networking
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Recognitions & PEP Rally
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Chapter Business Meeting

Virtual Zoom: Members and Guests
$10.00 Guests
$5.00 Students
FREE Chapter Members

Eventbrite Registration: https://bit.ly/3TaFq4E

Note: Zoom Link - After registering check your registration email confirmation and click the Zoom Link to register to receive your

Who Are We? The mission of the American Business Women’s Association 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 and national recognition

09/04/2026

Join Us and Invite a Friend 9/8 for Ladies Professional Night Out "Empower Chat" Hosted By: EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter

Topic: VIRTUAL SPEED NETWORKING - Building Relationships • Expanding Networks • Empowering Communities

Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 (2nd Tuesday-Monthly)
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM EST - Virtual Speed Networking
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Recognitions & PEP Rally
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Chapter Business Meeting

Virtual Zoom: Members and Guests
$10.00 Guests
$5.00 Students
FREE Chapter Members

Eventbrite Registration: https://bit.ly/3TaFq4E

Note: Zoom Link - After registering check your registration email confirmation and click the Zoom Link to register to receive your

Who Are We? The mission of the American Business Women’s Association 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 and national recognition

09/03/2026

🌟 YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SPOTLIGHT 🌟

Our EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter Young Professionals are doing AMAZING things!

Today, we're proud to spotlight EmpowerHer ABWA Young Professional Trinati Hemingway, a Senior Biology Major at Claflin University and member of our Young Leaders Society, as she pursues an exciting college endeavor as a candidate for Miss Claflin Homecoming! 🧡

At EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter, we are proud to support and celebrate our Young Professionals as they pursue their goals, develop their leadership, build meaningful connections and make an impact — on campus, in their careers, in business and throughout our communities.

Trinati, keep shining, leading and making your mark! Your EmpowerHer ABWA family is cheering you on! 📣

EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Young Leaders Society | Ages 18–39
American Business Women’s Association

CONNECT • GROW • LEAD • IMPACT

05/12/2026

It’s a Celebration! 🎉

Join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday 🩵❤️ (5/12) to our amazing sister, Jessica Burgoyne, a member of the EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter, former Chapter President and Woman of the Year and 2024-2026 President South Carolina Area Council of ABWA.

We celebrate YOU and honor the PHENOMENAL woman that you are!

🩵❤️ Drop her some love in the comments! 👇🏽