BPW/Raleigh Resources

This page and subsequent sub-pages provide useful information relevant to anyone looking to further their career and their community reach. These pages also provide resources, research and advocacy for innovators of equity, diversity and work-life balance.

• Altrusa International – National
• Executive Women's Golf Association – Raleigh
• Financial Women International – National
• Morrisville Chamber of Commerce Knowledge Network of Women (KNOW) Series -- a program designed to support the development of professional women through innovative and creative programming. The series consists of quarterly luncheons, each featuring a keynote speaker or panel of experts to address an issue or topic unique to professional women. Each event provides women with opportunities for growth, networking and making connections
• National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women's Clubs, Inc.
• National Association of Women Business Owners – Greater Raleigh - provides support, resources and opportunities to propel women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power.
• National Association of Women Business Owners – National
• Women Executives
• NC Council for Women
• NC Women United - 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.
• SBA Office of Women's Business Ownership
• www.votesmart.org - 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.

USEFUL PODCASTS

Courage Cocktail radio show podcasts can now be found here!

USEFUL BLOGS

Young Women Misbehavin' - a USA BPW Foundation blog providing news, opinions, stories, and stats about working women issues.

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 After Film School is a blog written by BPW member Ashley Maria. She tells you about her experiences during and after 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 took to create the documentary: Abandoned Allies. The film has now screened and is making its way through the festival circuit.