North Carolina Federation of

Business & Professional Women

Headquarters Building

In 1947 the Federation adopted as a statewide project, establishment of a home for retired businesswomen. A fund for the purchase of land and construction of facilities was started, but increased so slowly over the years that the project was abandoned in 1957 for the construction of a centrally located headquarters building for the Federation. The major portion of the funds accumulated for the home project was transferred by individual and Local Organization action to the headquarters project.

Dr. Rachel D. Davis of the Kinston LO donated a tract of land consisting of some four acres, located in Carrboro near Chapel Hill, to the Federation. Groundbreaking ceremonies were held on May 15, 1960. Construction was completed in 1961 and on October 1, 1961, the building was dedicated. Miss Katherine Peden, National President and Governor Terry Sanford participated in the ceremonies, along with notable others. Approximately 700 members attended the festivities. All indebtedness on the building was paid off by 1966, when on another October day, note-burning ceremonies and a picnic were held on the grounds with many BPW members in attendance.

For some years a Headquarters Chairman was appointed to serve on the Board each year and direct the matters arising out of the operation and maintenance of the headquarters building. This position was eliminated when the Board of Trustees was formed and assumed these responsibilities, along with the management of all of the Federation assets.  

Today BPW/NC, while maintaining ownership of the building and land, shares the facility with other organizations.  For this reason,   BPW/NC does not hold regular business hours at the headquarters building.   Please contact the BPW/NC Property Coordinator prior to visiting, or to schedule a meeting.  

Directions to Headquarters