American Business Women’s Day
The first American Business Women’s Day (ABW Day) was celebrated in 1982. It is a national day for Americans to recognize the achievements of not only ABWA members but also the millions of employed women in the U.S. It’s observed on September 22, the anniversary of ABWA’s founding.
In 1983 and 1986, joint congressional resolutions were passed designating a national observance of September 22nd as American Business Women’s Day. Following each resolution, President Ronald Reagan issued a Presidential proclamation.
In 2005 Reno-Tahoe Express Network and the Washoe Zephyrs Chapter of the ABWA held the first inaugural ABW Day event at the Peppermill Casino Resort.
The event was a big success and a sell-out. The guest speaker was Sylvia Samano, President of SBC Telephone Company. The luncheon was attended by over 220 women and men.
Community businesses donated raffle prizes for the luncheon and the Grand Prize was from Southwest Airlines trip for two to anywhere in the United States. Meadowood Mall gave a $500 shopping spree gift card.
In 2006 we had another successful event with over 235 attendees. Corporate sponsors each year have been: Northern Nevada Business Weekly, Allegra Print & Imaging, B & W Wholesale, 1st National Bank of Nevada, IGT, Atlantis Casino Resort and At&t.
All proceeds raised go to the Scholarship Fund to help women in Reno attend UNR and Truckee Meadows Community College. Applications can be picked up at both colleges in the Scholarship Office on campus, or you can write to: ABW Day Scholarship Committee, P.O. 20268, Reno, NV 89515.
