Become a member.

Become a member today. Fill out the form below and submit payment ($200 a year payable in January 2024) to PWMC, C/O Membership, P.O. Box 927, Bloomington, IL, 61702-0927 or bring it to the next meeting. Credit cards are accepted at meetings. Invoices are also available upon request. Membership includes all scheduled meetings (8) and lunch (8), as well as three off-site adventures and our annual Holiday Party!

Guests are also welcome at all our events.

Welcome to Professional Women of McLean County!

In 1968, a group of women working in McLean County established the Women’s Division, as a subsidiary of the McLean County Chamber of Commerce. The organization was formed to provide a forum specifically for businesswomen to connect, network, and grow professionally. Many of the female business leaders of McLean County have contributed to the organization’s rich 54-year history. Today, Professional Women of McLean County, the successor organization to the Women’s Division, carries on this dynamic tradition.

Our Pillars, Mission, Vision, Values & Conduct

  • Three Pillars

    Professional Women of McLean County, Inc (PWMC) is centered on three PILLARS: Education, Empowerment, and Engagement. The role of women in the workplace has changed drastically and yet we believe we still have a long way to go to fully realize all women’s potential to be impactful, successful and move business and our world forward.

  • Our mission

    Professional Women of McLean County (PWMC) promotes the advancement of professional women in McLean County. We are organized and operated to:

    Promote and support the development and advancement of women in business, public service and academia through information exchanges, educational programming and projects.

    Encourage civic collaboration in the recognition of community advocates for the professional growth and health of women.

    Act as a benefactor for women in their professional development and in support of individual efforts towards the advancement of women.

    PWMC is driven by its members directing the organization to better serve their needs as aspiring or well-established professionals.

  • Our vision

    Shape the future of business women in McLean County through opportunities for career and personal development; fostering valuable connections and relationships; and facilitating member success through business and career growth. We envision a world in which all women, regardless of race, ethnicity, income level or social status, are nurtured and empowered to reach their full potential.

  • Our Values

    The values of PWMC form the building block for all our actions. Naming our values better guides PWMC and helps members and future members realize value through our membership.

    Build Leaders

    As a diverse group of women, PWMC desires to build leaders for the members of our group within their business and professional lives and in the community.

    Foster Connections

    Building and maintaining long-term relationships is an ongoing process. PWMC asks members to invest in themselves and one another with purposeful connections and relationship building.

    Act with Integrity

    PWMC Members are expected to act in an honest and fair manner, representing both themselves, their organization and PWMC professionally.

    Relevant

    Ensure that interactions, programs, meetings and networking opportunities bring value to PWMC members by presenting best practices, timely information, new leadership models and quality experiences and informational exchanges.

    Make an Impact

    As an organization, act in a way that will benefit our community and women in our local workforce both now and in the future.

    Lead through Mentorship

    PWMC is a professional, growth-oriented environment encouraging structured and informal mentorship for its members.

  • Code of Conduct

    All PWMC members and directors will:

    • Act in accordance with our values.

    • Interact in an honest, fair manner and always respectful of others

    • Represent PWMC positively, professionally and admirably among members, guests and the external community.

    • Only promote or sell their business interests at meetings as allowed during introductions.

    • Conduct themselves in a professional manner. We value open discussion, exchange of divergent views, strategies and approaches with the goal of working as a team and building consensus and unity in our organization.