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
Minding the Rules
Compliance is a catch-all term for how well you mind the rules—the laws and regulations governing your business. The challenge is these range from federal to state to local and are often unique to business size, industry, etc. The sheer volume is enough to make your...
Start 2021 With a “Stimulus Package” of Education and Inspiration
NAWBO has all the education and inspiration you need to start the new year off right—great topics to move your business forward, meaningful opportunities to connect and support one another, a leadership event to fine-tune your style and so much more! Check out these...
2020 YEAR IN REVIEW
NAWBO Takes a Look Back at This Year Like No Other—Filled with Incredible Adversity and Resiliency January NAWBO kicks off the year renewed and excited. It’s an election year—the perfect time to amplify our advocacy voice and further the issues that are most critical...