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We are
A Community of Women Entrepreneurs Committed to Helping Each Other Learn, Grow, and Prosper.
We provide
Business Development Training and Resources for Women Entrepreneurs at All Stages of the Small Business Lifecycle.




We empower
Our Members to Advocate for Policies That Improve the Business Environment for Women Entrepreneurs.
We strengthen
The Wealth Capacity of Your Business With Our One-of-A-Kind Mentoring Program.


Latest News
A Message from Our President: Technology Takeaways for the Road Ahead
As we head into Fall and the final stretches of 2021, I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting on the past nearly two years and what it has meant for small and independently owned businesses. The pandemic showed us the truth about a lot of things. In so many ways, we...
Membership Spotlights: Year in Review
Please share with us your proudest milestone of 2021 and what you are looking to accomplish in 2022. Brandy Watson, BA LE Bare & Lush Co. My proudest milestone of 2021 was finally giving up corporate employment to pursue my entrepreneurial journey full time; the...
NAWBO Chicago Board of Directors Profile: Lynette DeRose
Name: Lynette DeRose Company: Supporting Strategies | Chicago Southland Role on Board: Treasurer Q: What do you hope to contribute to NAWBO during your term as a board member? What are your top priorities? A: As treasurer, I hope to guide the board in making sound...