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“I attended the first NRG meeting and was impressed by the thought that went behind creating this group.  I believe that all who attend and commit to this group will see their business grow exponentially.  I’m looking forward to making new friends while growing my business.”

-Mercedes Hernandez-Lata

S&M Expediting

Member Expectations As members of NAWBO Referral Group, we abide by a code of ethics and certain explicit expectations in order to create a supportive and professional networking environment. If you are a current member or considering joining, please make yourself familiar with these expectations and ask for clarification as needed.

Membership Code of Ethics. Members shall comply with the following:

1. Each Member will commit to punctual attendance at regularly scheduled meetings.
2. Each Member will provide the quality of services at the prices he or she has quoted.
3. Each Member will be truthful with the Members and their referrals.
4. Each Member will build goodwill and trust among Members and their referrals.
5. Each Member will take responsibility for following up with the referrals that he or she receives.
6. Each Member will live up to the ethical standards of their profession.
7. Each Member will display a positive and supportive attitude with the Members of the Group.
8. Each Member agrees to abide by these guidelines and all applicable NAWBO by-laws, guidelines, rules and regulations.

Are you here to sell products to the group? If you answered yes, you are in the wrong place! It may be true that some members of NRG may be in need of your services. However, your target is more likely the people that we know- our friends, family, co-workers or clients.

How do you reach them? By getting to know members, having one-to-one’s, and growing those professional relationships. When you know someone better, they are more likely to be comfortable and confident putting their reputation in your hands by referring you to their network. Building trust and establishing credibility are critical factors for successful networking.

Do you want to join a supportive, successful, professional networking group in order to build your business as well as the other group members? Welcome—you found the right place!

Who We are We are an inclusive diverse-friendly group of professionals. We are NAWBO Referral Group. Our Goal is for our members to build trust and long-term relationships within our group to create business opportunities. We offer a forum for business owners and professionals to market themselves, get educated, and grow their businesses in a supportive, proactive peer-to-peer environment.

How Networking helps your business…

As business owners or sales professionals, we can always use more business.

Personal 1:1 networking is a proven way to increase your business and knowledge base. Through face-to-face business networking, we take the time to get to know the members of the group, and that in turn helps us grow our business from referrals. By creating and nurturing professional relationships, our network grows further and faster than most kinds of advertising would foster.

Equally, our business clients benefit from our membership in NRG because when they ask, “Do you know anyone who does or provides ______?” we can answer, “Yes, I do, and you MUST contact _____.”

Being able to provide business and professional referrals enhances our value to our clients and potential clients.

Be Our Guest Members are encouraged to invite their colleagues, clients and business associates to attend as guests. Guests may attend a maximum of two (2) meetings during any consecutive three hundred sixty-five (365) day period and do not need to be NAWBO members. Guest attendance is open to any business owner and/or entrepreneur engaged in a legitimate, lawful and ethical business profession. Guests may fully participate in meetings except they may not distribute marketing materials other than business cards.

Frequently Asked Questions We are a diverse and inclusive group; everyone is welcome.

When and how often do you meet? We meet every other week on Thursdays. We meet from 6:00 – 7:30 pm.

Where do you meet? We do not have a permanent location, and you will be notified when we have permanent location or if there is a change of our current location.

Do you practice “one seat per-profession/specialty”? Yes we do. We maintain an environment where members can freely give referrals. Having two members in the same “seat” interferes with that goal.

I travel a lot. How many absences are allowed? Members should have no more than two (2) unexcused absences per any 6-month period. If you know you need to miss a meeting in advance, you should arrange for a substitute.

Can I visit as a guest? Please do! You may visit as a guest a maximum of two (2) meetings in any 365-day period. Contact us at NAWBO.NRG to find out when our next meeting is taking place.

How much are dues? We also have a one-time $100 application fee when you join, which is refunded if you are not accepted into NRG.

Can I be a member of another networking group if I am a member of NRG? Yes. We do not have any restrictions on you participating in other networking groups as long as you are supporting the business growth and networks of our members.

Do I have to join NAWBO NYC to be a member of NRG?

Yes. All NRG members must also be members in good standing with NAWBO NYC. Join NAWBO NYC at this website: www.nawbonyc.org. Separate fees for a NAWBO NYC membership apply. 

How long before I might see business from being a member? Every business is different. The faster and more thoroughly you engage with members of our group, the more likely you will generate referrals. And of course, like any networking group, we cannot guarantee referral business.

BEING A GUEST: Please prepare a 60-second commercial about you and your business. Include who is a good referral for you and how your business is making a difference. Bring 30 business cards to hand out.

Please use this link to join the meeting: https://zoom.us/j/693437044

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The premier global business and economic forum for women for the past 29 years, the Summit looks forward to bringing over 1,000 influential leaders in business and government from 60+ countries to Switzerland, world-renowned not only for its beauty but also for its formidable financial and healthcare centers.

Switzerland, with a wealth of women business achievers in different capacities, serves as an apt venue for the Global Summit of Women and its focus on promoting women’s economic advancement.  Topping several Quality of Life surveys and ranked second in the 2018 UNDP Human Development Report, Switzerland is especially suited to the theme of the 2019 Summit – Women: Re-Defining Success, which explores the ways in which access to equitable pay, leadership roles, and the ability to have ‘success’ at home as well as at work comprise women’s sense of well-being as economic stakeholders.  Switzerland has pending pay equity legislation for consideration by its Parliament as well as a quota law for women on boards.

Registration for the 2019 Summit is now open. For more information on the 2019 Summit and to reserve your space in this global gathering, CLICK HERE.  

NAWBO Members recieve a 5% discount on registration. Contact Becky Ragan, bragan@nawbo.org, for more information and to get the exclusive NAWBO Code!

The Member Orientation is a part of the New Member 30-day Challenge.

What is that you might ask?   

The New Member Orientation is a monthly Zoom call that’s mandatory for all new members.  The call takes place on the 1st Thursday of every month at 11:00 am.  

It is a 60-minute call each new member is required to attend.  On the call, you will receive information about NAWBO and all its benefits and what is required for you as a new member.   

Please be available to give a one- minute spotlight about yourself and your company.  

It is important that you RSVP for this call and that you dial-in on time.

• Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android:
  • https://zoom.us/j/936170890
• Or iPhone one-tap
  • US: +14086380968,,936170890#  or +16468769923,,936170890# 
• Or Telephone：
  • US: +1 408 638 0968  or +1 646 876 9923 
• Meeting ID:
  • 936 170 890
• International numbers available:
  • https://zoom.us/zoomconference?m=0XTYFtsRn0T2M9DDDVetSlZ0H4v1E-tm

If you are a new member that has fallen through that cracks, please contact me at Noreen@Noreensumptercoach.com in advance with your information so that you can be added to the call.   

Looking forward to meeting you all.

TIME TO NETWORK OVER BREAKFAST!

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Join us for our Facilitated Networking Breakfast.

As business owners, we all crave true connection with others who have “been there and done that.” This structured breakfast meeting will provide the opportunity to meet in different small groups with like-minded businesswomen to share experiences and discuss challenges in a way designed to foster bonds.

It is hard to get to know someone at a typical cocktail-hour networking event. NAWBO NYC’s facilitated networking breakfasts are structured to allow participants to quickly assess potential connections that may be suitable for ongoing networking relationships. This facilitated morning networking event will be high impact, productive and fun!

Limited to 20 attendees so first come first served: Purchase your ticket right away! Registration closes at 11:30 am the day before the event.

A.I.M. for Greatness and Rise to your Potential  

Business development comes down to those who can pivot in an ever-changing workplace.  Is your business focused on versatile, uplifting and adaptable learning tools that result in you becoming more effective and producing phenomenal results?

Agile business development means concurrently pursuing multiple paths and destinations to rise to your potential. You must be willing to shift, turn and adjust as the demand for excellence changes.

Having a willingness to embrace change and getting to know what drives you requires movement.  You must take the first step. Do you need to hit the refresh button on your strategic plan? Have you completed a status check on your 2019 business goals?

There is no direct path to your greatness.  Sometimes we are often so caught up in our destination that we forget to appreciate the journey.

Join me for a collaborative workshop on how to appreciate the journey by A.I.M.ing for greatness.  We will explore ways to be Amazing, Inspired and Motivated.

• Amazing – how can you help others succeed?
• Inspired – what encourages you to want to learn more every day? 
• Motivated – what gets you so excited about your business and talking really fast?

Presented by: Sonja Mustiful, NAWBO Memphis

Sonja is the author of Aim High. Ask Why. Discover Strengths, Uncover Blind Spots and Rise to your Potential.  She is the owner of Essence of Coaching, a leadership development consulting firm.  As a HR professional, Team Connector and Executive Coach, she helps people and organizations do what they love and love why they do it.

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The Circle is a national program designed specifically for our Premier members who own larger businesses that exceed $1 Million in annual revenue. This program offers connections, access, and learning opportunities above and beyond membership.

This includes:

·       Special workshops & activities at the National Women’s Business Conference

·       Meet & greets with keynote speakers at the conference

·       Field trips to tour local woman-owned business facilities

·       Mastermind groups

·       Receptions with sponsors and NAWBO board

·       Two one-day retreats each year with workshops and special activities

·       Speakers bureau

·       Invitation to NAWBO Advocacy Day on the Hill in DC

·       Virtual business book club

·       And many others

The annual fee to join the Circle is $2,500. This includes tickets to the National Women’s Business Conference and all retreats.  The fee also includes all Circle activities and benefits. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and lodging.

The Circle is limited to 100 participants.  Click here to join this exclusive group. 

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The Circle is a national program designed specifically for our Premier members who own larger businesses that exceed $1 Million in annual revenue. This program offers connections, access, and learning opportunities above and beyond membership.

This includes:

·       Special workshops & activities at the National Women’s Business Conference

·       Meet & greets with keynote speakers at the conference

·       Field trips to tour local woman-owned business facilities

·       Mastermind groups

·       Receptions with sponsors and NAWBO board

·       Two one-day retreats each year with workshops and special activities

·       Speakers bureau

·       Invitation to NAWBO Advocacy Day on the Hill in DC

·       Virtual business book club

·       And many others

The annual fee to join the Circle is $2,500. This includes tickets to the National Women’s Business Conference and all retreats.  The fee also includes all Circle activities and benefits. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and lodging.

The Circle is limited to 100 participants.  Click here to join this exclusive group. 

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2019 National Women’s Business Conference – Hosted by NAWBO
October 13-15, 2019

Success is a combination of being at the right place, at the right time, and doing something about it. For entrepreneurs and women in general, that place and time is right now. Women business owners are starting and growing companies at a pace faster than ever before. They are at the table in more executive boardrooms, speaking out on more important personal and business issues and becoming key contenders and players in Washington, DC and in their state and local government offices. And they are paying forward this success by reaching down to the next generation and out to women around the globe to bring them up. Join hundreds of women entrepreneurs as we come together to capitalize on this incredible moment in time, and do something about it. Our time is now!

Keynote Speaker

Lisa Ling – Talk Show Host, Journalist

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Join our upcoming webinar with our partner, Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC), to learn how small business owners, especially those in underserved urban areas, can work with (and benefit from) anchor institutions located in their own backyards.

On this webinar you will also learn about how the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program can help scale your business as you look to leverage anchor organizations in your region.  Anchor organizations include universities, healthcare organizations, corporations, and arts and culture organizations. They play a significant role in the local economy and have a long-term interest in seeing their local communities thrive (e.g., shared value).

Points of opportunity include:
(1) directing anchor institutional purchasing towards local businesses,
(2) collaborating on workforce development efforts, and
(3) providing networking, consulting and advising opportunities to small businesses. 

Webinar Presenters:

Sonia Moin- Director, Urban Business Initiatives, ICIC
Zach Nieder- Associate Director, Research and Advisory, ICIC 

Registration Link coming soon!

A professional organizer since 2005, Aly Luccari, with Bright Organizing Solution, LLC has mastered the task of helping others let go of the unimportant. Through empowerment and guides to decision making, she will dive deep into her own 4 Tenets of Organizing so one can use them to let go of their clutter, stress, and energy zappers. Be prepared for unique steps and perspectives. 

You will take away:

• An understanding of the 4 Tenets of Organizing
• Know where to start and why
• The role honesty and humor play in organizing

After a move from South Florida to Louisiana, Aly found herself in unfamiliar territory. Struggling to fit in and be her authentic self, she began studying the art of organizing in 2003. She started learning from a professional organizer and then grew from her experiences with her clients. Feeling consistency in messaging to her clients, she sought the words to express tried and true perspectives for clearing space. Aly provides her service to businesses, entrepreneurs and home clients. 

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