Tap into these upcoming no-cost programs to connect, learn and grow!
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEI&B) Events
DEI&B Circles
Returning on Thursday, February 24 at 3 p.m. PT/5 p.m. CT/6 p.m. ET
Honest dialogue is the start of any healing process. Join NAWBO and the National Federation for Just Communities (NFJC) of WNY, Inc. for a monthly CANDID CONVERSATIONS virtual series of DEI&B Circle events—featuring facilitated dialogue designed to empower, encourage and support you in your diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging journey.
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February 24, 2022
March 24, 2022
April 28, 2022
May 26, 2022
Connect and Learn Events
Every other Tuesday at 9 a.m. PT/11 a.m. CT/12 p.m. ET
Presented By NAWBO Premier Members Nationwide
Learn best practices and tools to help you in your business as well as focus on ways to promote self-care. During each event, we will have the opportunity to use our virtual lounge to connect with one another before the event starts and meet and greet with our speaker for the last 15 minutes of the hour we spend together. Join us to learn, connect and be inspired!
Next up:
March 1
Can I Trademark That?
Presented By Michele Berdinis
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Virtually every business has a trademark whether they know it or not. Learn what a trademark is and is not and how to pick a trademark that will be a strong foundation for your business to build on and keep you out of trouble. Main takeaways include: What is a trademark? What’s the difference between ® and TM and SM? How is a trademark different from other types of intellectual property? What kinds of trademarks have strong legal rights? What kinds of trademarks will get you into trouble? How long does a trademark last?
Michele graduated from Brown University in 1981 and from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 1985. Michele has been practicing intellectual property and business law for over 25 years. Until a few years ago, Michele was a partner at a boutique firm where she represented startups from formation to acquisition. Now, she’s having a blast doing her own startup, Beeline Legal. Michele is a frequent speaker on how to keep your business out of legal trouble.
March 15
Ready to Present
Presented By Stephanie Korczynski
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Uncover the secrets to quality presentation design and delivery that will leave your audience craving more. In this presentation, you will learn: The #1 reason people disengage and how to avoid it; three design tips for visually appealing slides; and how to create a stellar opening that captures and keeps your audience’s attention.
Stephanie is a business and communications coach, award-winning public speaker and founder of The KORE Company. With over 11 years of experience creating engagement for top celebrities and executives, she is an expert storyteller, a natural born leader and master communicator.
March 29
Setting Goals and Staying Focused
Presented By Gina Studer
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Attain goal setting and time management strategies to help you grow your business and to hold you accountable to achieve these goals.
Gina’s mission is to empower people to make positive change in their professional lives. Through career coaching, she works with career changers, career advancers and those in transition providing clarity, uncovering roadblocks and enabling forward motion. Having experienced many transitions herself, Gina knows what it feels like to be in her clients’ shoes. With a background in sales and marketing, she equips clients with strategic tools providing them with confidence.
Community Connects Events
Every other Wednesday at 2 p.m. PT/4 p.m. CT/5 p.m. ET
Next up:
Wednesday, March 2
Join us on Zoom to meet other women business owners across the nation! We’ll connect, share best practices and support one another in an interactive format. This is a safe space to share since the calls are not recorded. Please introduce yourself as you participate. We welcome non-member guests to attend up to two times and then ask that you decide if NAWBO is the right community for you. We will have a 10-minute huddle after each Community Connects to answer any questions you may have about NAWBO membership.
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Up next month:
Wednesday, March 16
Wednesday, March 30
eLearning Webinar Series
From “Need To” and “Must Do” to Being Intentional
Thursday, March 3 at 9 a.m. PT/11 a.m. CT/12 p.m. ET
Presented by Michele Schina, CPA and Meggan Ciaccia, CPA
As a business owner, do you have times when you feel scattered instead of focused? Does overwhelm creep in and win over your efficiency? Do you intentionally pursue a course of action that will help you take your business to the next level? Join Michele and Meggan, founders of Beyond Strategy Partners Inc., as they facilitate a conversation on how to identify what is most critical in your business, and how to use your time intentionally to produce the results you desire—in business, but ultimately for your life!
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NextGen Events
Join Us for Our Next Quarterly Virtual Experience!
Tuesday, March 15 at 2 p.m. PT/4 p.m. CT/5 p.m. ET
Brand Authenticity: Why It’s Important to Remain Real in a “Perfect” World
Your personal brand begins with YOU…the authentic you in your heart and soul. We know that people buy from people first; the product is secondary. Being authentic in your brand will attract the right clients to you and your business. Karianne Munstedt of Karianne Munstedt Portrait will inspire you to understand what a personal brand is and why it is important; infuse authenticity and vulnerability into your brand in a way that works for you; and celebrate how imperfectly perfect you are.
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Women’s History Month Events
Women in Negotiation Part 2: How to Say Less and Get More
Thursday, March 10 at 9 a.m. PT/11 a.m. CT/12 p.m. ET
Negotiation is a skill that can bring significant value to everyone, yet women are less likely to engage in the practice. With good reason. Studies and anecdotes galore tell us that women are often penalized for negotiating. However, combine some subtle communications tricks with innate empathy skills and women are ideal negotiators. Join Key4Women and Negotiation and Communications Expert Fotini Iconomopoulos for this free webinar.
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HERstory in the Making
Wednesday, March 30 at 8 a.m.-11 a.m. PT/10 a.m.-1 p.m. CT/11 a.m.-2 p.m. ET.
Join us for the second consecutive year for this free, virtual international summit for women powering big dreams. It features a panel of global women leaders discussing the innovative, sustainable concept of a circular economy. It will also have roundtable discussions for a deeper dive on the concept; breakout session on importing products and services into the U.S.; breakout session on exporting products and services out of the U.S. and speed networking. This event is for all international women wanting to do business with the U.S. or overseas in other countries.
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Membership Events
Member Orientation
For all members
Get to know the benefits of belonging, including events, programming and opportunities to increase your company’s visibility. This webinar provides best practices for how to get the most out of your NAWBO membership!
Thursday, March 31 at 10 a.m. PT/12 p.m. CT/1 p.m. ET
Register in advance for this meeting here.
Thursday, April 28 at 10 a.m. PT/12 p.m. CT/1 p.m. ET
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WHY NAWBO? Webinar
For potential members as well as chapter leaders (it’s a great tool for recruitment)
Learn why NAWBO is the “go-to” premier women’s organization for thousands of women business owners across the U.S.
Thursday, February 24 at 10 a.m. PT/12 p.m. CT/1 p.m. ET
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Tuesday, March 8 at 10 a.m. PT/12 p.m. CT/1 p.m. ET
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Tuesday, March 22 at 10 a.m. PT/12 p.m. CT/1 p.m. ET
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Tuesday, April 5 at 10 a.m. PT/12 p.m. CT/1 p.m. ET
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Tuesday, Apri1 19 at 10 a.m. PT/12 p.m. CT/1 p.m. ET
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Partner Events
Tuesday, February 22 at 8 a.m. PT/10 a.m. CT/11 a.m. ET
Enterprising Women of the Year Conference Zoom Series
If you missed a session or any of the great speakers at Enterprising Women’s 2021 conference, join in a series of calls taking place twice a month through June where you can experience the sessions again and have the opportunity to interact after the video with the session speaker.
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Tuesday, March 8 at 9 a.m. PT/11 a.m. CT/12 p.m. ET
Putting Profit First
Do you manage your financials reactively? Are your business financials a black hole? Do you have someone else manage the financials for you? Not anymore. Join Jeremy Round, business advisor with Cultivate Advisors, for a 60-minute training session to reframe your thinking around your financials to make sure you’re putting profit first moving forward.
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