As The NAWBO National Conference 2020 theme was "Brave Is..." This month we asked our members, "What does "Brave Is..." mean to you?"
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Brave is… I don’t know about you, but fall is my favorite time of the year. I enjoy seeing the leaves changing colors, the weather becomes crisp, and I look forward to enjoying a hot cup of pumpkin latte or eating a pumpkin donut. If we compare our lives to the seasons, 2020 required that each of us also change amid the adversities, the daunting challenges, and for some, the success we had when we pivoted our business. Everything we once considered normal has been disrupted both at home and at work in today's current climate. The way we interact with individuals and society feels unusual and somewhat challenging.
Read MoreLocal Member Wins National Award
Rebecca Fyffe, founder and CEO of Landmark Pest Management in Chicago, IL
Read MoreAs a small business owner, what signs of hope are you seeing for the future post-pandemic?
Read MoreA Message From Our President
What’s Next? I recently spent the day in the city and saw people enjoying the weather, eating at restaurants, and spending time with family and friends. It wasn't a typical day where you would see the streets filled with people, and honestly, it just didn’t feel quite normal. I took comfort in seeing that there were signs of hope for the small businesses that had their doors opened, and I remain optimistic that these businesses will once again thrive.
Read MoreRight to Control Our Destiny
As each woman embarks on her entrepreneurial journey her voice rings true to her aspirations of contributing to the success of our nation. Today, 12.3 million women-owned businesses generate $1.8 trillion a year guaranteeing our right to control our destiny following in the footsteps of our historical Women’s Suffrage movement.
Read MoreNAWBO Chicago 2020 Board Installation Announcement
CHICAGO, July 1, 2020 -- The first Latina president of the National Association of Women Business Owners - Chicago Chapter has been preparing for her new role for decades. The oldest of six children growing up on Chicago’s south side Englewood neighborhood, Elizabeth Colón was an early advocate for women. Her parents immigrated to the United States from Puerto Rico. “Advocating for women began with me advocating for my mother. She did not speak English. I was the interpreter when we would go to the doctors, stores, the bank,” says Colón.
Read MoreOur Seat at the Table
This week we will find out who the Democratic Vice-Presidential candidate will be. For the first time ever, historians and political analysts have commented that the “short list” is comprised of Latina, African American and Asian candidates. It’s taken 100 years to get to this potentially historic moment! It is imperative that we continue to find or make our seat at the table!
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