Rethink Success With Circle for Members With $1 Million+ Businesses
NAWBO understands how vital embracing a more holistic and sustainable version of success is to the long-term health of our women business owner community. That’s why we have redesigned our Circle program to challenge successful women to invest in their most valuable resource—YOU! The 2021-2022 program kicks off this month. Learn more here.
Read MoreNextGen Forum Delivers Inspiration, Motivation and Education
An innovative two-day virtual forum hosted by NAWBO is coming this fall—designed to develop curiosity, confidence and mindset in enterprising young women who are college or post-college age or high school age with an established business. This event is open to NAWBO members and non-members of all ages, so please share it with your network! This year’s event features a keynote on passion from Caroline Castille of Clickable Impact and bSteps Dancewear as well as returning emcee/moderator Vera Jones of Vera’s Voiceworks LLC.
Read MoreNew DEI&B Resources Ensure We’re Fully Living the Mission
In principle and in practice, NAWBO values and seeks a diverse and inclusive membership. NAWBO seeks full participation in the organization by all business owners who support our mission to empower women entrepreneurs, regardless of race, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin or disability.
Read MoreCongrats to Our WBO of the Year Top 10 Class of 2021!
The Woman Business Owner of the Year Award—sponsored by Bank of America—recognizes and rewards an entrepreneur who excels at strategy, operations, finances, problem solving, overcoming adversity and giving back to her community. It’s not based on business size, but rather overall business excellence. We’re thrilled to announce the Top 10 Class of 2021 and look forward to celebrating them and announcing the winner during October’s Virtual National Women’s Business Conferences Awards Gala. Congrats to:
Read MoreVirtual National Women's Business Conference Powers the Dreams of The Nation's Women Business Owners
Hear From a Diverse Speaking Line-up of Authors, Inventors, Poets and MoreEvery entrepreneurial journey starts with a dream, and this year’s Virtual National Women’s Business Conference (WBC) is powering the dreams—big and small—of the nation’s women business owners on October 17-19. This annual event is hosted by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO®) and presented by Bank of America for the ninth consecutive year.
Read MoreNAWBO Meets with White House to Discuss Moving Small Business Economy Forward
Washington, D.C. —Today, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) CEO Jen Earle met with White House leaders, including Senior Advisor Cedric Richmond, to discuss the needs of women business owners. The dialogue included aspects of the American Families Plan that would support women business owners and other legislative areas that NAWBO supports, including infrastructure investment. Following the meeting, NAWBO was pleased to see the White House announced a bipartisan infrastructure plan with Senate Democrats and Republicans.
Read MoreNAWBO Statement on U.S. Senate and House Passage of Juneteenth National Independence Day
Washington, D.C. — "We look forward to President Biden swiftly signing into law the new federal holiday known as Juneteenth National Independence Day. We are proud to see our nation's leaders acknowledging the injustices of the past. There is still much more work to be done and we will continue to do our part to ensure that our Black NAWBO sisters have the support and resources to compete equitably in our global economy," said Jen Earle, NAWBO CEO. ### About NAWBO
Read MoreNAWBO National Commends Nomination of Isabel Guzman to Head SBA
Washington, D.C. —The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is pleased to congratulate Isabel Guzman on her nomination to lead the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Biden Administration. NAWBO National works in close collaboration with the Small Business Administration. It looks forward to continuing to work with the SBA to ensure that the women's business economy remains resilient as women business owners navigate these difficult times.
Read MoreNAWBO Stands Ready to Partner with Biden Administration
Washington, D.C. — The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and Chair of the NAWBO National Board Cristina Morales Heaney released the following statement as the Biden transition team continues to prepare for 2021.
Read MoreNAWBO Statement on Wells Fargo CEO Comments
Washington, D.C. —"Wells Fargo has been a steadfast supporter of women business owners for the past twenty-one years. Our partnership helps to elevate women into spheres of power, and we value their contribution.
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