WHO ARE WE? We are a group of McLean County women dedicated to educating, empowering, and engaging each other through monthly meetings, networking, leadership & service.

We meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Heartland Bank in Uptown Normal unless otherwise stated. Please join us! New in 2024, each meeting is $20 which includes lunch, or you may pay $200 in January or February for an annual membership. This includes eight meetings, three off-site adventures and one Holiday Party!

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  • Membership

    Professional Women of McLean County expects both members and guests will find value in our monthly programming, networking opportunities, and outreach.

    As a member of Professional Women of McLean County, you have access to additional benefits including:

    Cost savings! Members save more than $50 over the course of the year enrolling as a member versus paying per meeting.

    Listing of your name and contact information in our Membership Directory

    Private Facebook Group where you can network with other members directly (search @PWMC – Members Group to request access)

    Reduced price ticket for you and your guests at our annual Casino Night fundraiser held in July

    Opportunities to represent PWMC in the community

    … And more!

  • Scholarship Opportunities

    Professional Women of McLean County, Inc, a not-for-profit organization, was established to provide a forum specifically for businesswomen to connect, network, and grow professionally. Part of our mission is to act as a benefactor for women in their academic and professional development pursuits.

    To this end, PWMC is proud to present two scholarship funds annually to assist women pursuing educational, professional, or technical training, development, and certification.

  • empowerment award

    As PWMC continues to grow and evolve, we would like to recognize those women who empower, educate, and engage others in the workplace and community, acting as role models in advancing and celebrating women.

    To that end, we are proud to announce our annual PWMC Empowerment Award. Nominations will be accepted until June 15, 2023.

    Do you know a dynamic individual with demonstrated professional excellence, leadership, and community service who actively assists women in the pursuit of professional and personal excellence?

    PWMC Empowerment Award Nominees must meet each of the following criteria:

    • Demonstrated excellence, creativity, and initiative in their business or profession

    • Providing valuable service(s) to improve the quality of life for others in their community

    • Actively assist women in achieving their full leadership potential

    Well-qualified nominees will represent the for-profit, not-for-profit, government, or academic sector. Nominees will have a comprehensive body of work for which they are to be recognized.