“We can choose to be a character in a story written by someone else or we can choose to be the author of our own story.” —Ruby Garcia, leadership coach and trainer
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• Join NAWBO now (or tell your entrepreneurial friends if you are already a member). During our Fall Membership Campaign now through November 30th, new members save $50 on the new member application (discount automatically applied). See the benefits of belonging here.
• Activate and balance out your NAWBO account if you haven’t already—the next email reminders go out to those who need to take action on October 10th and 30th. If you’d like to receive one sooner, please email memberservices@nawbo.org.
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NAWBO Leaders Represent Voice of Women Business Owners in DC
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Three NAWBO leaders were on Capitol Hill last week representing the voice of women business owners. National Board Chair Dr. Janis Shinkawa participated in the U.S. Department of the Treasury Small Business Roundtable; CEO Jen Earle spoke at the National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) public meeting; and National Board Member Sandra Clitter took part in the Financial Literacy and Wealth Creation Caucus Small Business Staff Briefing.
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NAWBO National and California See Big Success in Advocacy Efforts
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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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1982
NAWBO holds its first conference in Houston, Texas. The first National Public Affairs Day attracts then-Vice President George Bush and nine members of Congress.
Don’t miss NAWBO’s 50th anniversary conference in June 2025 in Washington DC. Tickets (and our best-ever savings) are now available here.
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Please have your appropriate NAWBO chapter leaders join us this week for:
One Page Business Plan Call
Tuesday, October 8 at 9 a.m. PT/11 a.m. CT/12 p.m. ET
Membership Call
Wednesday, October 9 at 9 a.m. PT/11 a.m. CT/12 p.m. ET
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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 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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Latest guest Rachel Boehm of Rachel Boehm Coaching & Consulting in Falls Church, Virginia
Tuesday, October 8 – Watch For a New Episode to Drop
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 Rachel Boehm talks burnout and why you should stop putting yourself last.
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What It’s Like to Serve on the NAWBO National Board
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Thursday, October 10 at 9 a.m. PT/11 a.m. CT/12 p.m. ET
Must be a current member to nominate for this opportunity
Are you a current member interested in serving on the NAWBO National Board now or in the future. Join current Board members to learn what it’s like. Receive an overview of this exciting leadership opportunity and have your questions answered, then look for your email for details on nominating.
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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Monthly Virtual Connections
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Tuesday, October 15 at 9 a.m. PT/11 a.m. CT/12 p.m. ET
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This month’s featured guest is Barbara Duran, affiliate senior manager with SendOutCards and member of NAWBO Greater Detroit
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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How to Start Selling in Amazon’s Store
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Thursday, October 17 at 10 a.m. PT/12 p.m. CT/1 p.m. ET
In this session, discover if you’re ready to sell in Amazon’s store and how to get started. Learn the fundamentals of selling with Amazon, including what to sell and when, how to list and deliver your products and how to grow and scale your brand online. We will also share information on the resources and programs Amazon has to help enable small business success.
REGISTER HERE »
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Tuesday, October 22 at 1 p.m. PT/3 p.m. CT/4 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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Digital Marketing Tips
for the Holidays
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Tuesday, October 22 at 3 p.m. PT/5 p.m. CT/6 p.m. ET
Join Jacqui Jones from One Degree Marketing to learn how to align traditional and social channels, boost conversion and effectively measure success. Don’t miss this opportunity to empower your small business this holiday season!
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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Congrats to Our Newest NAWBO Chapter—Wisconsin!
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It’s official, NAWBO Wisconsin, an off-shoot of Chicago, is now its own NAWBO chapter that new members can choose from when they join! Congratulations to the entrepreneurial women of the Badger State, who according to the state’s latest economic profile, own 41.4 percent of businesses. Also, congratulations to NAWBO Chicago, who supported Wisconsin in becoming its own chapter and will continue to help lead it.
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Members Receive $200 Off NAWBO’s 50th Event Ticket!
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On June 5-8, NAWBO is throwing a celebration for the ages that will honor our golden anniversary and set the stage for our next 50…back in Washington, DC where it all began for NAWBO in 1975 as the first women’s business advocacy organization. To make sure as many of our members as possible can be there to celebrate, we are offering a “Teal Ticket”, which at $597 this month, is a $200 savings off the regular ticket price of $797.
Get yours here* »
*Our system will recognize you by your member profile email and automatically offer you the Teal Ticket rate.
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Our Goal For Our 50th Year Is $100K!
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