Strong Women stand together when things are rough, hold each other up when they need support, and laugh together when there's no reason to.
- WomenWorking.com
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A Message From Our President |
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Elizabeth Colón
NAWBO Chicago Board President
Brave is…
I don’t know about you, but fall is my favorite time of the year. I enjoy seeing the leaves changing colors, the weather becomes crisp, and I look forward to enjoying a hot cup of pumpkin latte or eating a pumpkin donut. If we compare our lives to the seasons, 2020 required that each of us also change amid the adversities, the daunting challenges, and for some, the success we had when we pivoted our business. Everything we once considered normal has been disrupted both at home and at work in today's current climate. The way we interact with individuals and society feels unusual and somewhat challenging.
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As The NAWBO National Conference 2020 theme was "Brave Is..." This month we asked our members, "What does "Brave Is..." mean to you?" |
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To me, being brave is being courageous. To meet the challenges that we face every day as business owners, we need to be courageous and not afraid to meet our challenges head-on.
Anna Weselak
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Brave is not counting the odds that may be against you, but relying and depending on your faith to pull you through. Brave is facing the 3 T's head on - trials, tribulations and troubles.
Sandtricia Andrews-Strickland
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Brave is being able (and willing) to take risks in the face of uncertainty. When COVID-19 hit, there was (and still is) massive uncertainty surrounding how the virus would not only impact the remodeling industry but the world as a whole.
Julia Billen
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Brave is…Financially assuming the leadership of a family operated company with a 30-year history, which resulted in being granted WBENC certification status. All of this occurred 12 months before COVID-19 rocked our economy.
Brenda Baird
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NAWBO GameChangers: Kimberly Moore,
KDM Engineering & Calculated Genius
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A conversation with Kimberly Moore of KDM Engineering and Calculated Genius about about how she paved her way in electrical engineering, why she started her own company, and what she’s doing to promote STEM programming for women, minorities and the next generation.
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Meet the Board: Megan Wholey
Director-at-Large; Financial Advisor - The Wholey Poitras Group at Baird
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What do you hope to contribute to NAWBO during your term as a board member? What are your top priorities?
My top priorities are to drive awareness of NAWBO’s mission and value to the next generation of female entrepreneurs, and to identify ways to deepen existing member engagement and community.
Megan also shares advice for women who are new to owning their own companies and running a family business.
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NAWBO Chicago Member Wins National Award |
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At this year's NAWBO National Conference, Rebecca was announced as the winner amongst three other amazing finalists.
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*Discount will be applied when membership is processed. |
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2020 BBB Torch Awards
Nomination Deadline 10/9
Entries are now being accepted for the 2020 BBB Torch Awards for Business Marketplace Trust. It is free to enter the contest and open to all business owners.
These prestigious awards are presented annually to businesses demonstrating excellence in the marketplace and high ethical standards with their customers, employees, and community.
Three new categories have been added to honor women and minority owned businesses as well as business associations. The 2020 deadline to enter is October 9th. Full details are available at BBBTorch.org
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Are you interested in getting involved and joining a committee with NAWBO Chicago? Whatever your passion, we have a committee for YOU! Each committee is an opportunity to help NAWBO Chicago thrive by progressing the issues and actions so valuable to women business owners. Join a committee today!
- Advocacy Committee
- Diversity Committee
- Membership Committee
- Celebration of Achievement Committee
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Featured Event: NAWBO Talks |
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*click above for more local events
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"Are Government Contracts Right for Your Business?"
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
"Upping Your Marketing Game with a WBE Certification"
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
8:30 am - 10:00 am
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"Working Virtually – Tips for You and Your Team to be Successful for the Long Haul"
Thursday, October 22, 2020
8:30 am - 10:00 am
"How to Become a Women Business Enterprise/WBE"
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
8:45 am - 10:15 am
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Hosted by BMO Harris Bank Virtual Mentoring Series
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
8:30 am - 10:00 am
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Hosted by The Executives' Club of Chicago
A Conversation with Eve Rodsky, Best Selling Author of Fair Play
Friday, October 16, 2020
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
NAWBO Member Code: RODSKYCOMP
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Members in the News
Congratulations to NAWBO Chicago Member Gail Zelitzky for being featured in Chicago Star.
Congratulations to NAWBO Chicago Member Rebecca Fyffe for being featured in PMP.
Congratulations to NAWBO Chicago Member business Jayne Agency, LLC for it's COVID "Give Back" initiative being featured in AdForum.
Congratulation to NAWBO Chicago Member Susan Dawson for being featured in The Story Exchange.
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NAWBO Chicago Newsletter Submissions
NAWBO Chicago newsletters are published monthly. Submit November information to the newsletter editor by October 28, 2020
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