Founded in October 2007 in Dearborn as a 501(c)3 nonprofit professional organization, the Arab American Women’s Business Council addresses the needs of Arab American women professionals and business owners as well as young Arab American women seeking professional or business careers in Michigan and across the country. Its purpose is to assist its members by providing mentorships, internships, scholarships and professional development programs. The mission of the Arab American Business Women’s Council (AAWBC) is to bring together Arab American women of diverse professions and industries for the purpose of building business and professional growth through networking, leadership and educational opportunities, and cultural programming.