BPW/Raleigh Resources
LOCAL USEFUL WEBSITES
NAWBO Greater Raleigh provides support, resources and opportunities to propel women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power.
NC Women United is a consensus-based coalition of organizations committed to achieving full equality and empowerment for women. BPW/NC is a member of the coalition NC Women United.
USEFUL BLOGS
Career Thought Leadership - New and Emerging Careers is a blog written by BPW member Sharon Jones. Sharon Jones became interested in new and emerging careers while conducting research for the book she coauthored, The Parent’s Crash Course in Career Planning: Helping Your College Student Succeed. She has a broad background, serving as a U.S. Army officer, corporate recruiter, career consultant for trailing spouses, private practitioner, and a career counselor for college students.
Life of a Film Student is a blog written by Raleigh-native Ashley Maria. She tells you about her years in film school. Are you interested in attending a film program? Not sure where to start? Shoot her a message or comment on a blog entry and she'll answer any questions you have!
Diary of a Documentary is a blog written by Producer/Director Camden Watts. Camden shares her story about the path she takes to create the documentary: Abandoned Allies.
Dear CEO is a blog written by BPW member Lea-Ann Berst and her business partner. Together they interview CEOs from around the world and provide tips on sales & marketing.
OTHER USEFUL WEBSITES
www.votesmart.org This web site provides instant access to databases on candidates and issues, along with presidential candidate speeches (searchable by keyword and phrase), publications (full text), youth inclusion program (where young people can match their issue responses with those of the candidates) and links to all the best sites on the internet with government and political information. You can even register to vote or find out who your candidates are by putting in your zip code. This site also provides "tracking" of current legislation! Truly a "one-stop" site.
BPW FOUNDATION PUBLIC POLICY and ADVOCACY WATCH
Business and Professional Women’s Foundation works with women, employers and policymakers to create successful workplaces that practice and embrace diversity, equity and work-life balance. Through groundbreaking research, a network of national supporters and as a neutral convener of employers and employees, BPW Foundation leads the way in developing and advocating for polices and programs that “work” for both women and businesses.
BPW Foundation Policy Focus Areas: