"WPG provides a forum for personal and professional growth through networking and educational opportunities."
Stephanie Bolton James – Women of Prince George's Founder and President
What We Do
We provide direct contact and access to an ecosystem of essential business resources to professional women and entrepreneurs in the greater Prince George's Country region.
Mission Statement
The Women of Prince George's uses our strategic roster of business relationships in the Washington D.C. area to create mutually beneficial relationships between key businesses and local women. We connect professional women and entrepreneurs with neighboring markets and provide exposure to businesses targeting the Prince George’s County community. We aspire to educate women, strengthen our families and communities, and increase our economic position as a global leader.
Collaboration and Cohort partners
WHUR
WEBNC
National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMCDC)
SBA
Department of Army
Department of Treasury
JP Morgan Chase
Industrial Bank
National Coalition of 100 Black Women
Prince Geroge's Community College
Prince Geroge's County Economic Development Corporation
Adventist Hospital Ft. Washington
Holy Cross Health
Community Serving the Community Health Fair
Maryland Women's Business Center
Educational Impact
14 Annual Women's Conferences
Over 4500 attendees
12 Community Leader Awards Ceremony's
Recognizing over 150 profound, first-class, unstoppable women in leadership in their industry in the greater Prince George County area
12 Annual Jump Start Seminars
It is one of the premier government procurement seminars in the county. Over 3500 attendees
15 Annual Education Modules workshops
Experts sharing business strategy, branding/marketing, driving revenue and lead sources, operations, and business foundation. Over 2000 attendees.
Our Founder
Stephanie Bolton James has more than ten years of experience leading and growing one of the largest women's professional groups in Prince George's County, Women of Prince George's. As a descendant of Black Wall Street and a native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Stephanie is passionate about entrepreneurs and women in business. As a long-time resident of the Washington, DC, area, Stephanie noticed a need for a resource to connect and support professional women in the Prince George's County community. In 2010, she co-founded Women of Prince George's as a platform where local women business owners and professionals could connect, grow, learn, and ultimately enhance their business position.
Women of Prince George's host annual meetings, events, and industry-specific modules, facilitate meaningful business connections and provide access to an influential professional network. The organization's signature event is its annual conference, where professionals from the region gather to hear the latest industry trends, learn from influential speakers, and engage in elite networking. The women of Prince George's aim is to educate women, strengthen families and communities, and increase their economic position as global leaders.
Stephanie's work in the community has earned her several awards and acknowledgments. In 2011, the Hospitality and Tourism Institute at Prince George's Community College recognized her for her commitment and support to the program. In 2014, Stephanie received the Black Wall Street Award at Proud Mary's Restaurant in Fort Washington, Maryland, to commemorate her organization's elite status and true community impact. In 2015, the organization received a proclamation for an official Women of Prince George's Day from State Attorney Angela Alsobrooks and a letter of recognition from County Executive Rushurn Baker, congratulating the organization on its impact and success. 2016 Stephanie served on a panel at the Prince George's County African American Museum and Cultural Center's Black Wall Street event.
Stephanie holds a BA in Business from North Texas State University and a Master's Certification in Events Management from George Washington University. She has been active with the Association of Meeting Professionals, the Society of Government Meeting Planners, and the Northern Virginia Business Travel Association. Stephanie is a former Links Inc. Reston Chapter member, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, and the Prince George's County Chapter of Jack and Jill. She is a First Baptist Church of Glenarden member and resides in Upper Marlboro with her family.