TPW is an organization which has a primary focus to support women in business. The mission of this local organization is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. TPW understands the constant challenges you face professionally and personally every day. TPW will give you access to resources, skills, and networks necessary to help you tackle these challenges and achieve the goals that you have set for yourself and your business endeavor.
We encourage you to attend our TPW meetings. Our group meets the fourth Wednesday of every month alternating between Hammond and Ponchatoula locations. Networking among members and guests begins at 11:30 with the meeting program and guest speaker presentation beginning at 12:00. It is recommended that you bring plenty of business cards to distribute.
TPW Scholarships Awarded
Pictured in the Photo (left to right)- TPW President Barbara Davis, Claire Salinas, Hannah Pierce, Brittany Pickett, Dynnishea Jones, Abby Earles, Aimee Elizabeth Dufreche, Christine Alexis Dominguez, Chanta Bryant, and Scholarship Chair, Betty Nepveux.
The Tangipahoa Professional Women’s Organization (TPW) recently awarded eight scholarships to deserving women in the community who will be pursuing their education in the fall. The total amount awarded this year was $10,000 which was divided among the winners.
The scholarships were given to women who are entering higher education for the first time, as well as to others who are achieving advanced degrees. All applicants were well qualified and deserving of the awards making the selection even more difficult to determine the final winners. This is the second round of awards given by TPW.
The scholarship winners were feted at a luncheon held in their honor at Trey Yuen Restaurant in Hammond on June 26 accompanied by a family member as an invited guest. TPW members were present to help celebrate and encourage the winners to become active in their professional organization in the future.
The Tangipahoa Professional Women’s Group has been established for over five years. It has as its mission the role of fostering communication and support of area business and professional women. The organization holds a major Women’s Conference annually and participates in additional fundraising and civic activities throughout the year, TPW hosts monthly luncheon meetings that currently rotate between Hammond and Ponchatoula.
Women Mean Business
In addition to the monthly networking opportunities, Tangipahoa Professional Women host a conference in the spring that invites women who are interested in strengthening their ties to the community as well as strengthening their business know-how. With over 100 in attendance at the 2012 conference, attendees had the opportunity to make meaningful connections and share ideas. At the end of the conference, a fashion show will preview the season’s hottest looks.
 A women’s panel talks health, wellness and fitness at Women Mean Business. |
 A fashion show capped off the conference and featured all the new looks of the season. |
 The women of WMB hosted another successful conference at Twelve Oaks on Southeastern’s campus. |