Power Your Voice
Since 1975, NAWBO has been the voice of women business owners—making sure we are at the table with key decision makers on Capitol Hill and speaking out on the issues that are most important, plus empowering our chapter leaders and members to do the same in their states and communities across the U.S. To best represent the diversity within our membership, all the business advocacy issues we engage in are bipartisan in nature.
Toolkit
To support our chapters and members in their efforts to power their NAWBO voice and impact positive changes in their states and communities, we are pleased to provide a variety of resources. Click on the links below to get started.
Talking Points
Talking points for our advocacy agenda
Advocacy Agenda
Learn more about the topics in our advocacy agenda.
Sample Press Release
View a sample press release to reach local media.
Sample Letter
View a sample letter to initiate conversations.
NAWBO Litmus Test
Take NAWBO National’s Advocacy Litmus Test.
Litmus Explained
Learn more about the NAWBO Litmus Test through examples.
Share Your Story
Share your experience & story with NAWBO!
We’d be honored to hear your story — the challenges you’re navigating, the triumphs you’re celebrating, and everything in between. Your voice helps us better advocate for business owners like you. Submissions may be featured on our social media or in future publications to inspire and inform others.
If you prefer to remain anonymous, please check the ‘Yes, I want to remain anonymous’ box below, which will automatically set your First and Last Name to ‘Anonymous.’ Then, provide a general description of your business in the company field (e.g., First Name: Anonymous, Last Name: Anonymous, Business Name: Retail of Women’s Clothing).
Please know that your contact information is collected only in case we need to follow up — it will never be shared or published.
Advocacy News
A Conversation With the WBO of the Year Top 3 Finalists
Strategy, overcoming adversity, giving back to their community. These are just some of the ways the 2021 Woman Business Owner of the Year finalists shine in their industries. These finalists were celebrated at the recent Virtual National Women’s Business Conference...
Communication Is Everything
Communicating internally with employees and externally with customers and vendors has always been important, but it rose to a new level of significance during the pandemic with most face-to-face interactions off the table. So what lessons have we learned from this...
Virtual Programming Connects and Supports
Plus, It’s No Cost to You! Join us for these upcoming programs! Every Wednesday at 2 p.m. PT/4 p.m. CT/5 p.m. ET Join us on Zoom to meet other women business owners across the nation! We’ll connect, share best practices and support one another in an interactive...