Biden-Harris Administration Announce New Federal Contracting Commitments to Small Disadvantaged Businesses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 2nd, 2021 Contact: Elle Patout (epatout@nawbo.org) Biden-Harris Administration Announce New Federal Contracting Commitments to Small Disadvantaged Businesses
Read MoreNAWBO Praises Cooperation as President Signs Bipartisan Infrastructure Package
NAWBO Praises Cooperation as President Signs Bipartisan Infrastructure Package Expansion of broadband is a top priority for women business owners
Read MoreNAWBO Proudly Announces New Partnership With Fidelity Investments
Fidelity is proud to share and support the vision of equity and inclusion for women in business that’s represented so well by NAWBO. For more than 75 years, Fidelity has helped millions of people save and invest to build a better life. As part of their mission, they’re focusing more of their resources and thought leadership to help women on the path to that goal. Read more about Fidelity’s support of women and about a new 401(k) product specifically for small businesses here.
Read MoreLaunch Right Start-Up Program Now Accepting Applications
Through the Wells Fargo Open for Business Grant, The NAWBO Institute is launching a start-up program for women who are exiting the workforce in rural regions and marginalized socioeconomic communities. We hope to reach and positively impact under-represented women who are exploring entrepreneurship to provide them with the tools they need for a good start. Learn more about this program and how to apply here. Deadline is November 30.
Read MoreGrants Available Through Verizon Small Business Digital Ready
Verizon has created an exclusive pool of grants for participants in its Small Business Digital Ready program that is bringing new online curriculum designed to give small businesses the tools they need to thrive in today’s digital economy to small businesses across the U.S. in partnership with Next Street and LISC. Complete two courses or coaching events to be eligible to apply for a $10,000 grant. Grant applications are open, so sign in now to get started.
Read MoreMove From Steps to Strides in Your Diversity at Leadership Academy
NAWBO’s 2022 Leadership Academy registration is open. This year’s event—on January 31st in Tempe, Arizona—has tracks for NAWBO chapter leaders as well as all women business owners.
Read MoreNAWBO Partner Bank of America Shares Insights From Black and Hispanic/Latino SBOs
Bank of America is sharing insights from its recently released Spotlights on Black small business owners and Hispanic/Latino small business owners.
Read MoreNAWBO and Partner Facebook Inspire Women in Small Business
NAWBO is proud to have partnered with Facebook during the National Women’s Small Business Month. Our National chair and three members recorded segments for Leading With Confidence about their local advocacy. These free virtual trainings, which kicked off on October 12, are designed to sharpen the leadership skills of women in small business. They include industry leaders, panels and more sharing about how women in small business can lead with confidence. Sign up here.
Read MoreRethink 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.
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