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NAWBO Chicago's Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Recently, some questions have arisen relative to the emails being shared by NAWBO National in the past couple of months. We believe some clarity is due to our NAWBO Chicago Members on what steps we are taking as a local organization. The NAWBO Chicago Board of...
City of Chicago: 2022 Budget Engagement Forums
Join the Office of Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Chicago's Office of Budget and Management at the 2022 Budget Engagement Forums taking place during the month of August. Share your feedback on the most pressing issues in Chicago and have your voice heard. South Side 2022...
City of Chicago: 2022 Budget Engagement Forums
Join the Office of Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Chicago's Office of Budget and Management at the 2022 Budget Engagement Forums taking place during the month of August. Share your feedback on the most pressing issues in Chicago and have your voice heard. South Side 2022...
City of Chicago: 2022 Budget Engagement Forums
Join the Office of Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Chicago's Office of Budget and Management at the 2022 Budget Engagement Forums taking place during the month of August. Share your feedback on the most pressing issues in Chicago and have your voice heard. South Side 2022...
A Message From Our President: Self Care
Many years ago, I was on a plane heading to a business conference. I was reading a magazine when my vision started to get blurry, my heart started palpitating, and I became nauseous. Being the kind of person I am, I didn’t want to have the plane diverted, so I wrote...
Member Insights: Quality vs. Quantity
As businesses start to return to normal, what advice do you have for women business owners looking to scale and grow their business? Tracy L. Cooper, LCSW Private Practice CEO and Barry University Doctoral (DSW) Candidate My advice is to listen, learn and adapt as...
A Message from Our President: Quality vs. Quantity
During COVID, I did something a little crazy. As the pandemic was in full swing and my business started disappearing, I had to reassess what I wanted our company to look like in the future. I took a long, hard look at everything we had accomplished up to that point...
A Message From Our President: #NAWBOVoice
It’s June, which means summer is finally here! I don’t know about you, but I’m happy to finally get to spend some time outside with my loved ones! As I look ahead at the summer months, I think back to my theme for this NAWBO chapter: Stronger Together. I chose this as...
Member Insights: #NAWBOVoice
NAWBO Chicago was founded on advocacy. Please tell us why you think it is paramount for female business owners to lift up their voices and advocate for themselves. Ari KrzyzekChykalophia Some women may wonder why they should advocate for themselves or whether...
Member Insights: Leading the Way
As the last year has tested even the strongest of leaders, what leadership trait has been the most important to you and why? Lindrea ReynoldsLR Brand Consulting This past year, collaboration has been the most important trait to me. I launched my business three...
Member Insights: Minding the Rules
Compliance with business regulations is so important no matter what industry you are in, but business owners are often strapped for cash and think that they can adjust things “later” only to get too busy and not revisit these important matters. What advice do you have...
NAWBO Chicago Annual Conference Inspires Women Business Owners to Excel
37th NAWBO Chicago Annual Conference Inspires Women Business Owners to Excel Premier Event Now a Full-Day Online Leadership Convention Recognizing Chicago’s Women in Business The NAWBO Chicago Celebration of Achievement is “Reimagining Possibilities” as it...