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
NAWBO Lawyers Share Insights on Protecting Your Business
There’s no way around it: Understanding your legal rights and responsibilities as a business owner is critical to long-term success. Yet, keeping up with legal and public policy best practices can require time that many busy business owners just don’t have. That’s...
How San Antonio Puts Relationships First
As every business owner knows, relationships matter. They can be the connection to your biggest client, a mentor to guide you through a challenge, or a friend who understands what you’re going through. Relationships are also a key reason why members are flocking to...
Creating Policy to Help Women-Owned Businesses Starts in Data
MediaPlanet: Future of Business and Tech BUSINESS SOLUTIONS This year is the 30th birthday of the Women’s Business Ownership Act. Continuing the progress towards equality in entrepreneurship begins with accumulating the right data. Every March we celebrate the many...