A new local chapter of the National Association of Professional Women will hold its inaugural meeting Thursday night.

The Metro East Chapter of the NAPW will meet 6 to 8 p.m. at The Abbey at 5801 W. Main St. in Belleville. The organization is open to all business women interested in networking and sharing with other professional women.

To make a reservation, call chapter president Angela Barnes at 398-4357 or go online to angela@heartspokenwords.com.