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
No-Cost Resources Available to All WBOs Right Now
Connecting and supporting all women entrepreneurs during this challenging time is NAWBO’s number one priority! Here are virtual offerings we currently have in place to help — these are all no cost and available to the public so please forward the information to all...
NAWBO Installs 2020-2021 National and Institute Board of Directors
Cristina Morales-Heaney appointed as NAWBO National Board Chair NAWBO has appointed Cristina Morales Heaney of U.S. Safety Services as Chair to the 2020-2021 Board of Directors. The NAWBO National Board represents the millions of women business owners across the...
How NAWBO Ensures Every Woman Feels Welcome and Included
Watch this special video message from NAWBO’s CEO: Diversity and inclusion don’t happen on their own or overnight. They take a dedicated, long-term mindset and ways to measure progress to truly make sure every woman feels welcome and included. At NAWBO, since the...