West Branch Area Business & Professional Women

06/15/2026

What an honor to host Joanna Kartes, the owner of our local West Branch Dairy Queen, as our guest speaker at our last meeting. Joanna shared invaluable insights into challenges of running a successful seasonal business in our community. To top off an incredible evening, Joanna was presented with the "Women on the Move" award! This honor, presented by VP Pam Hiltz, recognizes outstanding female professionals who demonstrate true excellence and leadership in their field. Please join us in congratulating Joanna on this well-deserved honor and thanking her for her dedication to the City of West Branch! 🏆✨

06/15/2026

We are thrilled to officially announce the installation of our new West Branch Business and Professional Women's (WBBPW) Executive Officers. Please join us in welcoming and congratulating our leadership team for the upcoming term:

President: LaDonna Schultz
Vice President: Pam Hiltz
Treasurer: Sandy Osterland
Secretary: Kathy Taylor

A special thank you to Nancy McLaughlin for conducting the beautiful installation ceremony and guiding our officers into their new roles.

We are excited for the vision, energy, and commitment this incredible group of women brings to our organization. Under their leadership, we look forward to a successful year of empowering women, fostering professional growth, and serving our community.

Congratulations to all of you! Let's make it a fantastic year ahead.

06/04/2026

05/03/2026

BPW Michigan hosted its 108th Annual Convention on May 2, 2026, in West Branch, welcoming members from across the state for a day of business, learning, and celebration.

The morning focused on key organizational work, followed by an engaging networking workshop with Greg Peters, “The Reluctant Networker.”

The day concluded with a banquet honoring outstanding members, including West Branch BPW’s Vicki Seltz-Barnes, Pat Hiltz, Lynn Card and Sandra Osterland for their dedication and service.

A great day of leadership, connection, and recognition!

04/22/2026

Let 4-H do your baking! WB BPW supports 4-H!

04/14/2026

BPW/Michigan State Convention is May 2nd. Click here to get a preview of the keynote speaker:

https://bpw-michigan.org/events"Hello and a Handshake: Building Stronger Connections for Business and Professional Women"Do you ever walk into a room full of...

04/09/2026

President Pam Hilts spoke about Esther M. Diebold founder of the Diebold Insurance Agency. In 1929, Ester began selling car insurance out of her husband's car dealership. She was a good business women who was ahead of her time starting and running a buisiness when women were not necessarily recognized in the business world. She sold the agency in 1961 and retired. The business is still operating 97 years later in West Branch and continues to bare her name. Great presentation Pam! Reminds us that professional women have been making a difference in WB for a long time.