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Welcome to the NAWBO Institute for Entrepreneurial Development

Your Business Growth Journey Begins Here

At the NAWBO Institute, we’re committed to supporting women entrepreneurs like you at every stage of your journey. As a 501(c)3 non-profit educational foundation, we provide world-class resources, expert insights and vibrant communities—online 24/7 and tailored to help your business thrive at every stage.

 

What Can You Do Here?

  • Plug into education and resources curated from NAWBO and partners like Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Verizon and others for your specific business size and stage. Then, level up to new journeys as you scale and grow. 
  • Unlock classes from our partners at Cultivate Advisors. The leading business advisory firm offers expert insights in customer service, financial fundamentals, recruiting and more.
  • Find, connect with and support like-minded women business owners who understand the journey in the NAWBO community chat.
  • Access the dynamic NAWBO webinar library, recordings from our interactive Power of You Series and episodes from our insightful NAWBO on the Go podcast.
  • Explore ways to grow your business internationally with resources and opportunities designed for bigger thinking and global expansion.
  • Discover ways—small and large—to leave a lasting legacy by giving to the Institute. Every dollar counts and is tax deductible, and non-cash contributions are also welcome.

 

Are you a NAWBO chapter leader, a NextGen member or part of a NAWBO Institute program like the Circle, Certification or Established and Ready to Grow?

  • Engage in forums to share ideas, ask questions, build lasting relationships and access exclusive content within your program communities.

 

Ready to Get Started?

Just sign into your NAWBO account (or if you don’t yet have one, create it in the top-right corner of the NAWBO home page). Then, click on the link below to start engaging and growing!

All women business owners are welcome at the NAWBO Institute! As the premier resource for women business owners across the nation, the Institute is here to help you grow—whether you are a NAWBO member or not. New resources are added daily!

  • Members, sign in using your NAWBO username and password.

     

  • Non-members, set up a profile to gain access to all resources inside the Institute.

We are here to help and are so glad to have you join us!

 

 

NAWBO Institute of Entrepreneurial Development

2024-2025 Board of Directors

NAWBO Institute of Entrepreneurial Development 2024-2025 Board of Directors

Chair

Shauna Huntington
Fortiviti
Olathe, KS
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Chair Elect

Deanna Novak
The Write Journeys
Orlando, FL
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Immediate Past Chair

Jeanette Armbrust
Greenlight Leadership Consulting Group, LLC
Pacific Palisades, CA
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Treasurer / Secretary

Dr. Theresa Ashby
Kaleidoscope Media Services
Long Beach, CA
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Directors

Wendy Goldstein
Studio Creative LLC
Columbus, OH
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Lisa Brunet
DLPZ Group
Richmond, TX
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Dr. Lena Graham-Morris
The Entreprenista®
HORUS Academy
Orlando, FL
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Angie Heer
Lasting Impact LLC
Kansas City, MO
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Dr. Janis Shinkawa – Ex Officio
Ohana Pet Hospital
Ventura County Chapter
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Dr. Janis Shinkawa – Ex Officio
Ohana Pet Hospital
Ventura County Chapter
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Jen Earle – Executive Director
NAWBO
Washington, D.C.
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