A Message From Our President |
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Elizabeth Colón
NAWBO Chicago Board President
If January wasn’t the “Fresh Start” to 2021 you were expecting, that’s okay! The beauty of fresh starts is that we get to make them whenever we want, even if it’s a month after January. Any time is the right time, so find your “Fresh Start” and get started!
And here’s some more good news: it’s February, so we’re one step closer to Spring and warmer weather! Our theme this month is “Think Inclusive.” With everything going on in the world, especially in terms of diversity and inclusion, we challenge you to evaluate how you think about diversity.
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Membership Insights: Think Inclusive
The theme for February is "Think Inclusive." How are you fostering diversity and inclusion in 2021?
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Growing KDM into the uniquely diverse and inclusive company it is today wasn’t necessarily a distinct part of my business plan at the start. But with a very small talent pool available, we turned to more innovative recruitment efforts that attracted a diverse pool of applicants and implemented several internal policies and procedures to help foster a diverse and inclusive company culture.
Kimberly Moore
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Diversity and Inclusion is the bedrock of CKL Engineers, LLC. It starts with our culture. We foster it by celebrating and acknowledging diverse employees. We practice inclusion by having staff weigh in on projects the company chooses. We hold regular one on one meetings to get to know our employees, CKL makes sure that all staff have equal access to company trainings.
Mae Whiteside
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Meet the Board: Taneka Tucker
Director-at-Large, NAWBO Chicago
Director, U.S. Commercial Risk Management & Compliance, BMO Harris Bank
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What do you hope to contribute to NAWBO during your term as a board member? What are your top priorities?
I intend to help the organization grow its member base and increase engagement and retention of members.
Taneka also shares her perspective on how to measure business and personal success as well as her path to her current career.
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When Ashley Logan started in content marketing in 2012, content strategies were more focused on SEO-stuffing and obsessing over long-tail keywords than creating good content.
But Ashley knew there was a better way—through higher-quality journalistic articles and blog posts. Ashley left a successful career in commercial real estate to found Yakkety Yak, a full-service content marketing agency. It wasn’t easy to convince companies to get on board, but Ashley knew that she had to be willing to swim upstream and adopt new best practices to achieve the best results for her clients.
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2021 Celebration of Achievement: Call for Awards |
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Nominations are open for NAWBO Chicago's most prestigious awards! These four awards showcase outstanding individuals for their business achievements and commitment to propelling women entrepreneurs forward. Nominations are due by March 10, 2021.
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Introducing the NAWBO Established and Ready to Grow Entrepreneurship Program |
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Scholarships Are Available For 40 Women Business Owners of Color, Aged 45+.
The NAWBO Established and Ready to Grow Entrepreneurship Program, sponsored by AARP, aims to engage 40 women business owners of color, aged 45+, who are in the early stages of business ownership, and seeks to propel them to the next level of their business journey. This scholarship opportunity is presented through the NAWBO Institute for Entrepreneurial Development.
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Call for Board Nominations |
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NAWBO Chicago is currently looking for talented and passionate members to join the Board of Directors. Applicants should be current NAWBO Chicago members who are interested in elevating their involvement in the organization and have a desire to help chart its future course. Below are links to two documents, including the official nomination form which reviews NAWBO's purpose, objectives and responsibilities, as well as a listing of the continuing and open Board positions.
If you would like to be part of the 2021-2022 leadership team, the Nominating Committee welcomes your interest! The deadline for submissions is February 26, 2021.
Please contact Board member Ginna Ryan at [email protected] / 773.395.9919 or Executive Director Melissa Lagowski at [email protected] / 773.741.4955 with any questions you might have.
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Planning from a Woman's Perspective |
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I’ve attended my share of wealth management conferences and it’s not uncommon to have a respected speaker deliver a message on establishing a niche market, including financial planning for women. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, just over half of the U.S. workforce is female. That’s a pretty big niche. However, many in the financial industry look past women or omit them from the planning process. That’s unfortunate, as women have some unique planning needs. |
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Special Dare to Lead Program Launching This Month
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Since her Ted talk on the Power of Vulnerability in 2010, Brene Brown has developed a compelling leadership philosophy. We will read her book Dare to Lead and discuss the key concepts of "Rumbling with Vulnerability," "Living into our Values" and "Braving Trust."
Whether you are a die-hard Brene Brown fan or new to her concepts of leadership, this will be a compelling series that will have you both examining your thoughts and feelings about how to be an effective leader.
This is a virtual four month series with openings for 12 people. Program is free to Premier Members. Please contact Katherine Tipper [email protected] if interested.
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Congratulations to NAWBO Chicago Member, Jessica Freiburg, on becoming the first female managing partner of Sassetti LLC as they celebrate the 100th anniversary of Sassetti LLC. Read about it here.
Congratulations to NAWBO Chicago partner The Sales Tax Institute on announcing their new series "Women to Watch in Sales Tax." You can find the series on their YouTube channel.
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Maximize Your Membership In the New Year |
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Whether a solopreneur or a million-dollar business, NAWBO Chicago gives women-owned businesses of all levels the resources and support needed to help them grow and thrive. A NAWBO Chicago membership offers the power and benefits of an established community of women entrepreneurs. |
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Join a Mastermind
Premier Members are eligible to participate in one Mastermind as a Member Benefit. A Mastermind group is the same small group of women that meet on a regular basis to provide peer-to-peer discussions. Email to learn more.
Update Your Profile
Your profile is how you are represented to other members. By including details about your business, your interests and yourself, you have a better opportunity to be seen. Click here to update.
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Get Involved with a Committee
Attend a Monthly Event
Connects are monthly, small group meetings that allow our members to come together regularly throughout the Chicagoland region. Find future events here.
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If you know a woman business owner who hasn’t yet signed up to receive these amazing benefits, invite them to join our NAWBO community.
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*click above for more local events
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*click above for more featured events
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"Planning for 2021 During
These Uncertain Times"
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
"Mindful Leadership"
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
8:30 am - 10:00 am
"Creative Discovery: Asking
Good Questions on Purpose"
Thursday, February 25, 2021
8:30 am - 10:00 am
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"The Critical Elements Impacting
Your Business in 2021"
Presented by Michael Gregory
and Elle Patout
February 10, 2021
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
"Self-Worth to Net Worth"
Presented by Jessica Zweig
March 17, 2021
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Spring 2021 Speakers Academy Program |
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The National Speakers Association of Illinois brings you the 2021 Speakers Academy Program with sessions on March 13 and 27, April 10 and 24, May 8 and 22. Each session contains essential information ranging from improving platform skills to marketing and running your business. Participants will get the tools they need to succeed as professional speakers. Sessions are held Virtually on Saturday mornings from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Enroll now!
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NAWBO Chicago Newsletter Submissions
NAWBO Chicago newsletters are published monthly. Submit March information to the newsletter editor by February 24, 2021.
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