We are fortunate that the modern workplace has opened new doors and changed how we think about when and where work is done. This makes all the difference in the world for employees navigating trying times and for employers who want to help themthrough times of need. Regrettably, workplace...
This week, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), the unified voice of America's fastest growing economic segment: women-owned businesses, is hosting Femmes Chefs d'Entreprises Mondiales (FCEM) World Committee meeting. Bringing together women business owners from the world over, these women are joining forces...
“You can do anything you decide to do.” —Amelia Earhart A flight instructor once said the big difference between male and female students is that male students almost always need to get their skill level up to their confidence level, while female students inevitably need to get...
As women business owners, we often wear a lot of hats—from CEO to HR Manager to Vice President of Sales. And then of course, there’s that one hat we all have to reluctantly put on from time to time—head of legal. For a lot of small...
The NAWBO NYC board was recently honored to host delegates from the French women business owners organization FCE – Les Femme Chefs d’Enterprise. It was a clear, beautiful night in New York City, perfect for cocktails and conversation between the business women from New York and...
This year marks the 30th anniversary of one of the most game-changing pieces of legislation for women business owners: H.R. 5050, also known as the Women’s Business Ownership Act that was signed into law on October 25, 1988 by then-President Ronald Reagan. As I sat down to...
The Public Policy 101 Series is designed to provide NAWBO chapters and members with the information and resources they need to effectively engage in public policy and advocacy. It is our hope that this step-by-step series will guide you through the process of preparing and...
Last week, the Women’s Bureau announced the availability of nearly $1.3 million in grant funds to boost women’s participation and success in skilled jobs. ...
by Patricia Tagle For the first time in at least a decade, NAWBO NYC embarks on a 5-year strategic planning process to help guide the growth of the chapter and its impact both politically and economically for women business owners in and around NYC. Organized by our...
by Meredith LeJeune On Monday evening, June 12th, NAWBO NYC members and friends came together to celebrate the outgoing board members and officers, while celebrating the new board and officers, including 2017-2019 Chapter President, Maisha Walker. “NAWBO NYC supports women business owners through increasingly relevant and unique...