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
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: WILL YOU ANSWER IT?
NAWBO National has launched an official call for nominations for the NAWBO Board of Directors for the term of 2017-2019. The nominations committee is seeking board candidates to apply who possess the following leadership attributes and qualifications: MEMBERSHIP: Is a...
NAWBO Supporting Women Entrepreneurs Since 1975
Insight into Diversity, by Kelley Taylor Forty years ago, a dozen women gathered in Washington, D.C., to provide support to one another regarding their small businesses. As described by the group’s founder, the late Susan Hager, that “local self-help group … gained...
NAWBO National Endorses Barbara Comstock for Congress
(Washington, D.C. September 26, 2016)—The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is announcing its endorsement of Barbara Comstock in her bid for re-election to Congress from Virginia’s 10th District. NAWBO National screens candidates for endorsement...