American Business Women's Association

The American Business Women's Association is a national professional association for women, established by Kansas City businessman, Hilary Bufton Jr.

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.”