Welcome to The Heart of the Piedmont

The Heart of the Piedmont is a Nationally recognized award winning chapter of ABWA - American Business Women's Association, the working women's best resource to connect, learn and grow personally and professionally.

The Heart of the Piedmont Chapter (HOP) was chartered on June 4, 2009 with the combination of the Greensboro Sunshiners Chapter, Lou Celia Chapter, NaJa Charter Chapter and Triad Express Network.

Chapter Vision Statement

Like the heart supplies the body with the essential ingredients for life, the Heart of the Piedmont Chapter will provide the network for personal & professional enrichment in an enjoyable atmosphere for our members while reaching out to the business women's community for continued growth.

We know you're busy!

Our meetings are streamlined and our programs are focused on professional development.  We provide networking opportunities at each meeting and a safe and fostering environment for women to connect, learn and grow.

Members of our league include current and past national officers of the American Business Women's Association and honorees:

• 2024-2025 National Vice President, Anne O'Neill
• 2024-2025 National Secretary-Treasurer, Barbara Pedersen
• 2019-2021 National President, Sharon Godbee
• 2021 Top Ten Business Woman, Robin Necci
• 2018 Top Ten Business Woman, Sharon Godbee
• 2017 Top Ten Business Woman, Toby Page
• 2012-2013 District IV Vice President, Toby Page
• 2009-2010 District I Vice President, Anne O'Neill
• 2009-2010 District IV Vice President, Barbara Pederson
• 2009 Top Ten Business Woman, Vicki Marlett
• 2008-2009 National President, Vicki Marlett
• 2006-2007 National President, Robin Necci
• 1999-2000 National President, Terry Howard
• 2002 Top Ten Business Woman, Terry Howard

Activities That Set Us Apart

• Member incentives program
• Chapter installed in 2009 and has won Best Practices awards for 14 years running!