Downtown Sacramento Business & Professional Women

08/17/2026

Please remember to Vote November 3, 2026. Stay informed - check your CFBPW webpage. Ask your local clubs to keep their members informed. Use your voice - VOTE

07/31/2026

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It is with profound sorrow that we bid farewell to Jeanne Gibson, our beloved Rosie the Riveter, has passed away today, July 29, 2026, at the remarkable age of 100. 🕊️

At just 18 years old, Jeanne left her home in Minnesota in the summer of 1944 and answered her nation's call, becoming a welder at Todd Pacific Shipyards in Seattle. With determination and grit, she helped build destroyers that strengthened the Allied war effort during World War II. She later continued her service with the Army Transportation Corps in Juneau, Alaska, embodying the resilience and patriotism of the Greatest Generation.
Yet Jeanne's legacy extended far beyond the war.

She earned her Ph.D., dedicated three decades to teaching, earned her private pilot license, and spent the rest of her life proving that courage, determination, and purpose know no age. In 2024, Jeanne and her fellow Rosies were collectively awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, one of our nation's highest civilian honors, recognizing the extraordinary women whose sacrifices and determination helped secure victory during World War II.

She had a special gift for encouraging young girls, reminding them that no dream was too big and no obstacle too great. Through her words and her example, she inspired generations to believe in themselves and pursue lives of courage, service, and purpose.
Jeanne remained a tireless advocate for preserving the legacy of the Rosies, volunteering at Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park on "Rosie Fridays" and ensuring the stories of the women who helped win the war would continue to inspire future generations.

Though Jeanne has taken her final flight, her legacy will never fade. It lives on in every story she shared, every young person she inspired, every life she touched, and in the enduring example of courage she leaves behind.
Our hearts are with Jeanne's family, her fellow Rosies, and all who were blessed to know and love her.

06/16/2026

Dear Members & Friends of BPW
Moving Worlds: The Changing Story of Immigration -JDEI PRESENTATION.

Immigration is one of the defining conversations of our time. Beyond headlines and statistics are stories of resilience, hope, challenges, and contributions that shape our communities and our world. This presentation offers an opportunity to deepen our understanding, broaden our perspectives, and engage in thoughtful dialogue on an issue that affects us all.

Together, let us close this biennium not as spectators, but as active participants—engaged in understanding, connected through dialogue, and committed to building bridges across our changing world.

Please join us virtually and be part of this important event. Your voice, your presence, and your participation make a difference.

In anticipation of your presence,
Thank you,
Sher. JDEI Chair NFBPWC

05/23/2026

A successful Annual Conference - CFBPW - California Federation of Business and Professional Women- Thank you ladies for traveling to the north to share this memorable event. Dr Pascal Lee NASA Scientist was our Friday Lunch Speaker - "Influential Women in Outer Space"

05/23/2026

Join us for a meeting of ideas for 2026! Downtown Sacramento BPW welcomes everyone!

04/29/2026

Please join us if you are interested in learning about "INFLUENTIAL WOMEN IN SPACE"
our lunch speaker Dr Pascal Lee from NASA - a special honor of him speaking - A very special treat and it is free !
I will add the flyer here and hope to see some of you.
Just click the bottom of the flyer and that is the Zoom link.

04/22/2026

Our very own Emily is speaking at the UN.