I am delighted to be back serving as board president this year and can’t wait to jump right in! We’ve celebrated many successes over the past few years that we hope to continue, and I have big aspirations for NAWBO Chicago. Our momentum continues to build, and it is truly inspiring and exciting to be a part of it!
Read MoreAs a woman business owner, how have you approached DEI&B (diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging) at your company? What steps have you taken to implement diverse hiring practices? What role do employees play in furthering DEI&B? Elise Jaffe CEO, Big Teeth
Read MoreWomen in business have always been fierce and outspoken advocates for themselves, and the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) continues to believe that it is our mission to lift up the voice of female entrepreneurs across the country. How has this advocacy propelled you and your company forward? How important do you believe advocacy is for women in business and for future generations?
Read MoreThe word “advocacy” might sound overwhelming at first to a woman business owner who has never engaged with her legislators or testified on Capitol Hill about an issue that impacts her business, but it shouldn’t be. Our NAWBO founding mothers didn’t start out as advocates with a seat at the table. They were woman business owners, like each of us, with big dreams and obstacles keeping them from fully achieving those.
Read MoreMay is Mental Health Awareness Month and if any silver linings have come out of the prolonged pandemic, one is no doubt a heightened awareness around all the different elements of well-being. What have you done to nourish yourself while also keeping your business thriving?
Read MoreSpring has been a bit slow to come to Chicago this year. With more cloudy, cold, or rainy days than sunny ones, I can’t help but hope [for my own mental well-being] that May brings more warmth, more clear skies and more May flowers! We’ve got a couple of updates for you this month so let’s get into it. Our Achievement Celebration Was a Success!
Read MoreAs a certified business owner, can you please share with other women business owners any tips or recommendations that you have for women to leverage these certification opportunities to their benefit? Irene Schild Caminer, Caminer Law, LLC
Read MoreHave you thought about life beyond your business? Experts suggest planning for your exit strategy from day one in your business. What value have you gained from planning for your exit? Aisha Murff, Haire’s Gulf Shrimp
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