The American Business Women's Association is a national professional association for women, established by Kansas City businessman, Hilary Bufton Jr.[1]
On Sept. 22, 1949, Mr. Bufton and three Kansas City businesswomen incorporated the American Business Women's Association.
“It was my feeling all women were seeking and deserved equal business opportunities.” He later wrote: “They had gained tremendous business knowledge during World War II, through necessity, and I felt a new organization for all businesswomen was needed.”