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
Equity and Parity For All
Equity and parity—fairness of treatment and equal opportunities and representation—took center stage for women business owners just over 30 years ago when the Women’s Business Ownership Act, H.R. 5050, was passed to further the success and impact of women...
Kansas City and Iowa Take Their Seat at the Table
NAWBO’s founding mother and visionary leader famously said, “Get a seat at the table or build your own table, and make sure to include other women at that table.” Since then, NAWBO National and our chapter leaders have continued this powerful legacy of building...
On Board: NAWBO-UCLA Partnership Will Have More Women Serving
High on NAWBO’s list of priorities is preparing the women entrepreneurs it serves for board service, and a new partnership between NAWBO and UCLA is fast making it a reality. NAWBO is partnering with UCLA to provide NAWBO members access to the UCLA Anderson...