Business and Professional Women announces that the annual National Business Women’s Week was held Oct. 17-21.

NBWW offers communities, companies and organizations an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of working women and companies that have made strides toward improving working women’s lives in their communities.

“NBWW is a significant way to observe and raise awareness about women in businesses and women-owned business in the Tamaqua area,” said BPW/PA President Melissa Wieand.

BPW works with women, employers and policymakers to create successful workplaces that practice and embrace diversity, equity and work-life balance. Through our unique role as a neutral convener of employers and employees, BPW leads the way in developing and advocating for polices and programs that work for both women and business.

Tamaqua BPW has presented several women-owned businesses, including Holman Law Offices, throughout our area with a placard that will be proudly displayed by these businesses.

Members encourage the community to support these businesses.

For more information on the local chapter of BPW, contact Cindy Sabol at saboll@gmail.com.

Monthly meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at DiMaggio’s Restaurant, Broad Street, Tamaqua.

On Nov. 1, Tamaqua BPW will meet and honor area women veterans.