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Member Spotlight – Smooth Stepping
What steps have you taken to ensure your business can run smoothly without you whether you are on vacation, have a health crisis or have to step away from the office for an extended period of time for any reason? Helen Bloch Founder & Principal, Law Offices of Helen...
Member Spotlight – Digital Transformation
What digital tools have you tapped into or invested in to assist with the management and growth of your company? How have these resources benefited your business, team, sales or goals? Beth Kraemer Co-Founder and Lead Consultant, In College Consulting We developed a...
A Message From Our President – March
I hope this letter finds you well! We are just around the corner from Daylight Saving Time (March 12!) and closing out the first fiscal quarter for 2023. Inflation rates rose again in January, indicating that the Federal Reserve will continue to raise interest rates....
Join A NAWBO Chicago Committee
JOIN A COMMITTEE Are you interested in getting involved and joining a committee with NAWBO Chicago? Whatever your passion, we have a committee for YOU! We are champions for solutions that address the unique business needs of entrepreneurial women. Each committee is...
Member Spotlight – Leadership Matters
As the owner of your company, what steps do you take to allow your employees to be leaders in their various positions? How do you take your position of leadership and inspire others to blaze a path for themselves, smash goals and keep moving into new and exciting...
January 2023 Newsletter
January 2023 Newsletter Save The Date: 2023 Celebration of Achievement Conference Member Spotlight What processes or systems have you put in place at your company to be prepared for potential economic downturns? What recommendations would you give to other...
Ready, Set, Sell in Chicago
Every woman business owner has a product or service that they’re responsible for selling. But are all “natural” salespeople? Even if you are not officially in a salesperson role in your organization today, it’s important to always think like one since sales are...
Member Spotlight – Recession Proof
What processes or systems have you put in place at your company to be prepared for potential economic downturns? What recommendations would you give to other women business owners to help them prepare for a recession or other economic turmoil? John Gotschall Founder,...
NAWBO Chicago – Thank You Outgoing Connects Leaders
Please 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! For years Marcy, Ginna and Sue have organized and overseen these free monthly...
A Message From Our President – December
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...
Power Your Dream
NAWBO recently held its National Women’s Business Conference, which was virtual for the second consecutive year, but as near in-person as an online event gets. There was fun, networking, education, inspiration, resources, awards, swag and more — all designed to...
A Message From Our President – November
It 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… I am so happy to have just returned from NAWBO’s National Women’s Business...