The Global Federation of Chinese Business Women of Chicago Chapter, a well-known organization, has been around for quite some time. However, women in Chicago were initially more reserved and hesitant to step into the public eye. It wasn’t until former Overseas Chinese Affairs Commissioner Zhou Xianmeng persuaded them, and they had a chance to learn more about the organization, that they realized its significance. The association had been involved in numerous charitable endeavors and diplomatic activities, and its membership included many successful businesswomen.

Considering that Chicago was the third largest city in the United States, and many smaller cities had already established their own chapters, it seemed odd that Chicago didn’t have one. Moved by this realization, Jade Wu boldly accepted the challenge. With the recommendation of Chen Yongfeng, the director of the Chinese Cultural Center at that time, she received an invitation from Guo Shifengzhu, the then president of the association, to establish the 45th chapter of the World Chinese Business and Professional Women’s Association.

Her initiative was met with enthusiastic support. Friends from Chicago joined one after another, and the chapter quickly grew to 35 members. They then began organizing a variety of exciting activities.