On January 19, 2010, Virginia Russell, chamber executive board member and owner of VIP Basket store, was sworn in as the President of the newly formed Enterprising & Professional Women (EPW) - Long Island an affiliate of The International Federation of Business & Professional Women. The International Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW International) develops the professional, leadership and business potential of women on all levels through advocacy, mentoring, networking, skill building and economic empowerment programs and projects around the world. BPW International is celebrating its 80th year of advocating for working women everywhere with over 30,000 members in ninety four countries around the world.