The objectives of the West Virginia Federation of Business and Professional Women is to elevate the standards for women in business and in the professions, to promote the interests of business and professional women, to bring about a spirit of cooperation among business and professional women in the United States and to extend opportunities to business and professional women through education along lines of industrial, scientific and vocational activities. The local chapter is active in the Young Careerist Program under the leadership of Lee Heavner. The Young Careerist is recognized for her accomplishments and service in the professional and community. Judging is done on speech presentation on a designated topic, interviewed by knowledgeable community leaders, and by filling out an application outlining her accomplishments.
Candidates participate in competitions at the local and state levels.
The BPW celebrates National Business Women's Week in October of each year. The local chapter gives an opportunity for a young woman to receive a scholarship for one academic year. The applicant must be a resident of Wood County or a graduate of Wood County high school and must be a full-time student. The Parkersburg chapter is part of the District II of West Virginia. The district consists of BPW clubs in Clarksburg, St. Marys, West Union and Parkersburg.