About

EWI was established in California in 1938 when Lucille Johnson Perkins recognized the importance and potential of an association of key women working with their executives to promote their firms and improve their community. On April 29th of that year, Articles of Incorporation were filed with the State of California under the name of Executive Secretaries, Inc.

In May 1939, the Los Angeles business community recognized the value of such an organization, and that city's chapter was chartered, and EWI was on its way. Since then, additional cities throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe have joined, forming a prestigious and exclusive networking organization of key firms and individuals.

During the 30th Annual Meeting of the corporation (May 1977), the organization's name was changed to Executive Women International. This change reflects the international expansion of the organization and recognizes the changing roles of women in business and the diverse careers held by its representatives.

Over 3000 companies and 3500 representatives are members of EWI today in 75 chapters located in major cities in the United States, Canada, and Europe. EWI is the premier organization for networking and leadership development for today's business professionals and their firms.

Introduction

For over 60 years, Executive Women International (EWI) has been a visionary organization dedicated to the personal and professional growth of businesswomen and their firms. Membership with EWI creates opportunities for international networking, cutting edge programming, leadership development and community involvement. Today's businesswomen have found that EWI provides a needed forum for professional development and lifelong learning.

Our member firms benefit from EWI membership through the involvement of their representatives as they network, achieve recognition as business leaders in their communities and enjoy access to an international business base. Member firms also enjoy unique opportunities to publicize their firm locally and internationally.

Today 4000 companies and 5000 representatives are members of EWI in over 80 chapters located in major cities in the United States, Canada and Europe. EWI is the premier organization for networking and leadership development for today's professional businesswomen and their firms. Let EWI be your connection to businesswomen around the world.

Our Mission

Founded in 1938, Executive Women International is an organization which brings together key individuals from diverse businesses for the purpose of:

* Promoting Member Firms,
* Enhancing personal and professional development, and
* Encouraging community involvement.

Objective

To bring together business and professional women in the Chicago area who share common goals of leadership in our own business community and throughout EWI's international organization.

* To provide opportunities for growth and development through participation in the activities of EWI.
* To share our knowledge of the Chicago business community through the personal association and exchange of information.
* To work together for the benefit of our representatives and member firm by maintaining high standards of excellence in our membership.

Structure

EWI is a membership association organized into chapters located in major cities in the United States, Canada and Europe. Local firms from diverse industries join the local chapter and designate up to two key individuals to serve as representatives for the company and to be active participants in the chapter. Representatives can serve on chapter boards, committees and community projects. Leadership opportunities extend to service on the corporate board and corporate committees. The volunteer corporate board is elected by the membership and serves one-year terms. The corporate office staff, located in Salt Lake City, Utah, provides membership, marketing and public relations services as well as administrative support to the entire organization.