“Everybody can be great. Because anybody can serve…You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.” ―Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., minister and activist
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Molly Barker Joins 2024 Leadership Academy Lineup
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NAWBO is thrilled to announce that a second keynote has joined our Leadership Academy lineup: Molly Barker, educator, social entrepreneur and visionary—best known as the founder of Girls on the Run International. The event takes place on January 28-30 in Charlotte, NC.
Learn about Molly here »
Then, register to be part of the camaraderie, ideas and more here.
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Mark Your Calendar For Other 2024 National Events
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NAWBO HQ’s 2024 event calendar is just kicking off, but we want to make sure these important dates are on your calendar now, so that you can join us:
- Virtual two-day event in honor of Women’s History Month: March 28-29
- NAWBO Days in-person three-day event that combines Leader Onboarding, Annual Membership Meeting, Awards Gala and Advocacy Days: June 3-5 in Washington, DC
Please note: We will not hold the National Women’s Business Conference this fall as we prepare for one epic event in 2025 in celebration of NAWBO’s 50th anniversary!
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Book Embodies NAWBO’s Mission of Empowering WBOs
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A new book, Women Mean Business: Over 500 Insights from Extraordinary Leaders to Spark Your Success by coauthors Edie Fraser, Robyn Freedman Spizman and Andi Simon, Ph.D., is a testament to the power and potential of women in the professional and personal realms. Edie is a past NAWBO chapter president and the book carries NAWBO’s Women Mean Business™ trademarked name.
Check it out here »
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Please have your appropriate NAWBO chapter leader join us this week for:
Advocacy/Public Policy Call
Tuesday, January 16 at 9 a.m. PT/11 a.m. CT/12 p.m. ET
Open to all; see call details below
Partners & Events/Programs Call
Wednesday, January 17 at 11 a.m. PT/1 p.m. CT/2 p.m. ET
Chapter Presidents Call
Thursday, January 18 at 9 a.m. PT/11 a.m. CT/12 p.m. ET
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PLEASE NOTE: NAWBO HQ is closed on Monday, January 15th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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NAWBO National Advocacy Microbusiness Listening Tour and Regional Update
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Tuesday, January 16 at 9 a.m. PT/11 a.m. CT/12 p.m. ET
Future Tour Dates:
February 20, March 19, April 16 and May 21
Join the NAWBO National Advocacy Committee to discuss and give feedback on NAWBO’s draft of a microbusiness definition to be utilized by the federal government to increase access to capital and procurement for our nation’s microbusiness owners. Also, get a regional advocacy update each month this spring. We’ll be hearing from the Northeast Region in January, Midwest Region in February, Southern Region in March, Western Region in April and the Western/California Region in May.
JOIN THE ZOOM »
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Monthly Virtual Connections
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Tuesday, January 16 at 9 a.m. PT/11 a.m. CT/12 p.m. ET
January’s Member Spotlight is Andrea Pass of Andrea Pass Public Relations
(Coming up in February is Sarah Wood of Sarah Wood Communications)
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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Lunch & Learn on AI, Branding & Intellectual Property
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Thursday, January 18
at 10:30 a.m. PT/12:30 p.m. CT/1:30 p.m. ET
Join NAWBO New Mexico for a wide-ranging discussion among national experts from the worlds of intellectual property law, communications and marketing and AI business consulting. This event is open to all and available both in-person and online.
REGISTER HERE »
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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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NAWBO Product Makers Group
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Tuesday, February 6 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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3rd Annual Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEI&B) Survey Results
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Wednesday, February 7 at 9 a.m. PT/11 a.m. CT/12 p.m. ET
Join NAWBO’s DEI&B Consultant Sertrice Shipley and National DEI&B Committee members on February’s DEI&B Chair Call that’s open to all members this month! She’ll share the results of NAWBO’s latest DEI&B survey that provides an assessment of what DEI&B looks like in our NAWBO communities across the country.
JOIN THE ZOOM »
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Virtual Business Booster: Resentment Is Your Superpower
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Thursday, February 8 at 9 a.m. PT/11 a.m. CT/12 p.m. ET
Join Cait Donovan, international speaker, host of “Fried – The Burnout Podcast,” author of The Bouncebackability Factor and acupuncturist. Her creative burnout recovery solutions have been featured on podcasts and in online magazines such as Forbes, NPR and The New York Post, and she’s sharing them with those who join us!
REGISTER HERE »
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A Series of DEI&B Workshops Facilitated By Peace Learning Center
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Join one or all of this new series of DEI&B workshops facilitated by Peace Learning Center. These will not be recorded to promote deep learning and sharing.
Implicit Bias Workshop
Wednesday, March 20 at 9 a.m. PT/11 a.m. CT/12 p.m. ET
Gain basic awareness of implicit bias, then dive deeper by exploring tools for measuring your own.
REGISTER HERE »
Critical Conversations Workshop
Wednesday, April 10 at 11 a.m. PT/1 p.m. CT/2 p.m. ET
Learn what helps and hinders healthy dialogue, then practice your skills for interrupting bias, prejudice or bigotry.
REGISTER HERE »
Microaggressions Workshop
Wednesday, May 8 at 11 a.m. PT/1 p.m. CT/2 p.m. ET
Unpack the term, its history and present impact, then learn ways to disrupt microaggressions in your life.
REGISTER HERE »
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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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Lend Your Expertise:
Serve on Planned Giving Advisory Committee
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NAWBO HQ is currently looking for members who would like to give back by lending their expertise to NAWBO’s national planned giving effort. We are forming a Planned Giving Advisory Committee and seeking a:
- will/estate/tax/probate attorney
- CPA
- financial planner
- insurance broker
The time commitment will be 2-3 hours per month for one year. This will be spent on basic board and supporter training through NAWBO’s website, e-newsletters and other vehicles to educate and inspire stakeholders on how they can take advantage of various planned giving avenues. If you are interested or would like to learn more, please reach out to Lbishop@nawboinstitute.org.
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Join Our Next NAWBO International Delegation to Madrid
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Last month, our NAWBO international delegation to FCEM’s event in Paris, France, was our most successful to date—with nearly 30 delegates. Next, we’re headed to the Global Summit of Women, May 9-11 in Madrid, Spain, and NAWBO members can receive a discount code for registration. Contact Becky Ragan at bragan@nawbo.org for this code and to learn more. Then, register here to join us.
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We Can’t Do This Without YOU!
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Help NAWBO continue to deliver opportunities for capacity-building and entrepreneurial development for emerging and established women entrepreneurs through the NAWBO Institute.
Consider a gift of any size here »
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