December is here (already!) and it’s amazing the way another year has flown by so quickly. On the other hand: ‘Tis the season to be jolly! What an exciting and magical time of year – holiday parties and get-togethers like it’s 2019! Our own in-person NAWBO Chicago holiday party was a ton of fun and booked to capacity, and it was wonderful to catch up with members and connect with other guests.
Read MorePlease join NAWBO Chicago in giving a heartfelt and sincere thank you to outgoing Chicago Connects co-leaders Marcy Fortnow and Ginna Ryan and West/South Connects co-leader Sue Harrawood!
Read MoreAs a woman business owner, what are you grateful for this past year? What took place within your company that allowed you to stop and be thankful for its impact? And how will that affect the mindset in which you enter 2023? Mary Aregoni, Founder & CEOSaigon Sisters
Read MoreIt is hard to believe it’s already November. The year has flown by so quickly and fall has certainly arrived to deliver on its promise – the leaves, the temperatures, the hours of daylight…
Read MoreSales are a big part of every business owner’s journey to growth and meeting goals. But many struggle with confidence and the fear of failing, and the past few years of great economic uncertainty have made sales that much more daunting. What tips can you share and what steps did you take in developing and cultivating a successful sales process?
Read MoreWomen business owners focus a lot of time and energy on investing in their companies, staff and clients to achieve goals and growth. Tell us about how you have invested in yourself. What are some personal investments (or commitments) you have made and what was the return? Jessica Freiburg Managing Partner, Sassetti LLC
Read MoreGreetings, NAWBO Chicago! I hope you’re enjoying the beautiful end-of-Summer weather and that you were able to make time for yourself and family before we find ourselves running at the usual hectic pace of school and work schedules and then winter and all the holidays. The theme this month is, appropriately enough, On The Money. (The money theme never really goes away, does it?)
Read MoreI 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
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