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
ADVOCACY UPDATE
NAWBO Bi-Partisan Position Reminder As the 2020 election cycle heats up, just a friendly reminder that NAWBO is a bi-partisan organization and we will not be endorsing any candidates at this time. For more information or questions about our advocacy efforts, click...
Use Your #NAWBOVoice at Virtual Advocacy Days
Use your #NAWBOVoice to make a difference for yourself and other women business owners! We’ll show you how and give you a seat at the table during activities from June 2-4. • Briefing: U.S. Small Business Committee Briefings - June 2nd @ 12 p.m. ET (2 hrs.):...
Inaugural NAWBO Advocacy Award Goes to CPA and 37-Year NAWBO Member
Some things in life are simply better together—like Linda Forman, a certified public accountant and 37-year NAWBO Chicago member, and NAWBO. Linda was first introduced to NAWBO before she was a woman business owner. She was a future partner in a large accounting...