“We all have an unsuspected reserve of strength inside that emerges when life puts us to the test.”
—Isabel Allende, writer
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• Activate and balance out your NAWBO account if you haven’t already—the next email reminder goes out to those who need to take action on October 30th. If you’d like to receive one sooner, please email memberservices@nawbo.org.
• Nominate a NAWBO Premier member by November 1st for the 2025 Woman Business Owner of the Year Award recognizing overall business excellence here. Past Top 10 honorees who didn’t win the top honor are encouraged to nominate again!
• Get your ticket to NAWBO’s 50th event at our best-ever savings of $200 off for members and $100 off for non-members here—savings extended through November. After that, $100 off will be available to everyone through the end of Early Bird. Click here for a sneak peek of the schedule!
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Belonging With NAWBO Has More Exciting Benefits Than Ever
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NAWBO members enjoy exciting benefits that now include access to health and insurance benefits and perks and discounts on brands like UPS, Hertz, Lowes and more. Plus, those who join NAWBO during our Fall Membership Campaign through November 30th save $50 on the new member application (discount automatically applied).
Join NAWBO here »
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NAWBO Remembers Women’s Rights Advocate Lilly Ledbetter
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NAWBO remembers trailblazing women’s rights advocate Lilly Ledbetter who passed away this month. Lilly’s fight for equal pay started in the 1990s, when she received an anonymous letter that said she was being paid far less than her male colleagues who had similar or less seniority and experience and her advocacy led to the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act.
Read more here »
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As we countdown to NAWBO’s 50th anniversary, we’re sharing one milestone moment each week to celebrate.
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NAWBO incorporates the NAWBO Institute for Entrepreneurial Development, our 501(c)3 non-profit educational foundation. Today, Institute programs like the Circle for $1 million+ women business owners, Certification for validation and support as woman-owned are part of the Institute’s offerings, and more exciting announcements are coming soon!
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There are no chapter leader calls this coming week. Spend time instead nominating at least one deserving Premier member for NAWBO’s 2025 Woman Business Owner of the Year Award by the November 1st deadline. For details and a list of questions to be prepared to answer when you nominate, view the one-sheet here. Ready to nominate? Click here to access the form.
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NAWBO HQ is working to identify chapters with awards galas and fundraising, membership and anniversary events that would like to welcome members from the surrounding region. We will shine the national spotlight on these events and send special guests, including NAWBO Board and team members. If you have an event you’d like us to consider, please tell us about it by emailing events@nawbo.org.
Meanwhile, these chapters would love to welcome you to their October and November events if you are within driving distance or happen to be in the area:
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Take This Week’s Episode of NAWBO’s Podcast on the Go
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Tuesday, October 29 – Watch For a New Episode to Drop
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Latest guest Janna Willoughby-Lohr of Papercraft Miracles in Buffalo, NY
The NAWBO on the Go podcast delivers quick doses of fun, inspiration and education for today’s busy women entrepreneurs. Look for it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music & Audible. Latest guest Janna Willoughby-Lohr talks about turning her college dream of handwritten notes into a thriving business that connects and makes memories.
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INTA Pro Bono Virtual Trademark Program
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Tuesday, October 29 at 8 a.m. PT/10 a.m. CT/11 a.m. ET
In honor of Global Pro Bono Week, the International Trademark Association (INTA) is hosting a virtual program to provide pro bono trademark assistance to startups, SMEs, non-profits and entrepreneurs with low operating budgets. Once you register, you will be provided a Zoom link for your free one-on-one consultation with a professional.
REGISTER HERE »
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NAWBO Financial Literacy Series – Presented By the NAWBO Institute
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Mastering Cash Flow and Building a Strong Financial Foundation
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Tuesday, October 29 at 9 a.m. PT/11 a.m. CT/12 p.m. ET
This comprehensive workshop will cover the essentials of cash flow management, including forecasting, tracking and stabilizing income. Participants will learn how to create a detailed budget, identify areas to reduce expenses and develop a saving plan. The session will also emphasize the importance of setting realistic financial goals, both short-term and long-term, to ensure the business owner’s financial well-being and the ability to consistently pay themselves.
REGISTER HERE »
This event is part of a three-part series with additional topics on Tuesday, November 19 and December 17. For more information and to register for these additional dates, click here.
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Global Supply Chain For Small Businesses Virtual Training Series
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Now Through November 22nd
Successfully navigate the complexities of global supply chains! This UPS and U.S. Commercial Service program is designed to empower small and medium-sized businesses by providing comprehensive information on global logistics, supply chain trends, sourcing best practices and the impact of friendshoring in self-guided training modules and live virtual sessions.
REGISTER HERE »
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NAWBO Product Makers Group
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Tuesday, November 5 at 2 p.m. PT/4 p.m. CT/5 p.m. ET
Are you a NAWBO member with a product company that sells B2B or D2C? Having a product business is very different than a service business. Join this group each month on Zoom to chat about your business and use the collective wisdom of the room to talk through any where/how sell ideas, problems and opportunities you have.
JOIN THE ZOOM »
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(There is no session on 10/31; we’ll be back in November!)
Every Thursday at 2 p.m. PT/4 p.m. CT/5 p.m. ET
In this small-group, mastermind-style setting, you’ll address two questions per week. Connect, discuss and work ON your business. Join whenever you are able. Non-members—please attend up to two times before deciding if NAWBO is the right community for you.
REGISTER HERE »
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Navigating Business
Across Cultures
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Thursday, November 14 at 10 a.m. PT/12 p.m. CT/1 p.m. ET
With the world of business being so interconnected, expanding across markets in different countries and cultures can bring exciting opportunities as well as unique challenges, especially when it comes to navigating cultural differences. Hear from experts in working across cultures, who will offer practical strategies and tools to equip you to build and sustain successful cross-cultural relationships.
Key Takeaways:
• Adapting communication and leadership styles
• Fostering trust to build meaningful connections
• Marketing your brand across cultures
• Avoiding pitfalls in negotiations and operations
REGISTER HERE »
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Monday, November 18 at 9 a.m. PT/11 a.m. CT/12 p.m. ET
Learn all things “NAWBO membership” so that you can make the most of yours locally and nationally to power your dream. This is a must for new members and also great for members who would like a refresher!
JOIN THE ZOOM »
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Monthly Virtual Connections
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Tuesday, November 19 at 9 a.m. PT/11 a.m. CT/12 p.m. ET
Join NAWBO’s Virtual Ambassador Rebecca Maxwell to connect and have genuine conversations with members from across the nation. Rebecca will be your host and guide as you build relationships that will strengthen your network during small group conversations in safe, welcoming spaces. Bring your goals, ideas and words, too, to refine and practice how you talk about your business!
JOIN THE ZOOM »
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View all of NAWBO’s upcoming
virtual programming here.
Also, if your chapter has a free virtual event you’d like to open up to all members, email details to publications@nawbo.org.
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Ways to Get Involved With NAWBO HQ Right Now
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Are You NAWBO’s Next Woman Business Owner of the Year? Nominate!
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Deadline to Nominate Is November 1st!
Nominations for the 2025 Woman Business Owner of the Year Award are closing shortly. Don’t miss your opportunity to nominate for this top NAWBO award that recognizes a Premier member for overall business excellence. Past Top 10 honorees are invited to go for it again, too, as long as you didn’t win the top honor! Get started on your nomination here.
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Have You Filed Your BOI Reporting? It’s Easy With This NAWBO Solution!
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Our Goal For Our 50th Year Is $100K!
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