Past Conferences
2008 Women's Business Conference
Phoenix, Arizona
The 2008 Women's Business Conference successfully brought together women business owners from around the country for networking, education, and business growth. Attendees brought their energy and enthusiasm for NAWBO and their passion to help other women entrepreneurs grow their businesses.
Highlights included:
- Engaging breakout sessions, exciting entertainment, and great networking opportunities
- Awards presentations to remarkable women and corporations
- Keynote remarks from remarkable women and business leaders
- Rita Davenport, President of Arbonne International and author of Making Time, Making Money
- Laura Liswood, Secretary General, Council of Women World Leaders and Senior Advisor, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
- Nely Galan, Television producer, owner of Galan Entertainment, and cast member of "The Apprentice: Celebrity Edition"
- Oren Harari, Author, competitive advantage expert, and former consultant with The Tom Peters Group
2007 Women's Business Conference
Atlanta, Georgia
NAWBO's 2007 Women's Business Conference was a resounding success! Women entrepreneurs from across the country gathered in Atlanta, Georgia, May 31-June 2, for the exciting opportunity to connect with other NAWBO members, industry experts, and partnering organizations.
WNBA President Donna Orender pumped up the crowd on Thursday, May 31 with her energy-filled presentation on the power of women's leadership at work, play, and home.
Friday, June 1 featured author and business owner Patricia Russell-McCloud, who got attendees cheering with her rousing remarks, proving that attitude is everything.
Closing the conference with a call to action, feminist and journalist Gloria Steinem engaged in a dialogue with conference participants and reminded them that our work is not done.
2006 Women's Business Conference
San Francisco, California
The 2006 Women's Business Conference was held in San Francisco, California, June 1-3 at the Westin St. Francis Hotel. View event highlights from NAWBO's Premier Media Partner, SBTV.
On Friday, June 2, conference attendees enjoyed a keynote address by Stan Slap, former executive vice president of Mrs. Field's Cookies. Slap enlightened women business owners about the Seven Deadly Sins of Strategic Implemtation™ and discussed the ins and outs of employee culture.
For Saturday's keynote luncheon, Maria de Lourdes Sobrino spoke about her path to success as Founder and CEO of Lulu's Dessert® Corporation. The company is ranked among the largest and fastest growing Hispanic owned businesses in the United States.
Other speakers included Stephanie Frank, author of The Accidental Millionaire, Jill Lublin, author of Guerilla Publicity, and David Nour, author and senior management advisor.
Attendees had the opportunity to participate in a Vinayasa yoga session (led by NAWBO member Cassie Stockamp), join a wine tasting workshop, and take a class on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle.