Women Professionals:BWIA

The Chamber’s Business Women in Action (BWIA) initiative creates opportunities and facilitates support for women business owners and managers by providing networking and educational opportunities as well as resources for business growth and professional development.

BWIA meets quarterly for Lunch and Learns.

Since 2001, BWIA has facilitated the annual ATHENA Leadership Award® that goes to a professional woman in the community for their leadership, hard work, and dedication to the success of other women.

BWIA celebrates past ATHENA Award recipients each November.

Recipients of the Greenville ATHENA Leadership Award®

2001: Patricia Haskell-Robinson

2002: Vivian Wong

2003: Michelle Shain

2004: Susan Lill

2005: Deb Sofield

2006: Chandra Dillard

2007: Barbara League

2008: Judith Prince

2009: Minor Shaw

2010: Susan Hoag & Diane Smock