About The South Bay Chapter

ABWA is a national, non-profit organization founded in 1949. The South Bay chapter was founded in 1993 by member and past president Denise Guzman. We are a dynamic and motivated group of approximately 60 women serving the South Bay from Long Beach to Santa Monica.

Our mission 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 enjoy community involvement and the camaraderie of other women in business with whom we can share our issues, concerns, ideas and successes. Beyond the goal of professional development,
we emphasize social activities and events with spouses and friends. These activities are key
to developing relationships that will help enrich our lives both personally and professionally.

Our chapter holds regular fundraisers to provide scholarship awards to women of
all ages, and to support local non-profit organizations. Past beneficiaries of our
fundraising efforts include Rainbow House, Wise Senior Center,
Children’s Institute International, South Bay Children’s Health Center,
Pediatric Therapy Network and Superclown Children’s Art Gallery.

To find out more information about the
American Business Women's Association,
visit our national headquarters at
www.abwa.org.