NAWBO-LA News - January 2021

Message from the President

Happy New Year NAWBONation and Friends!

We did it! We made it out of 2020! What a wild ride! Although many of us are not yet out of the woods, personally or professionally, from the events of 2020. We are still deep into a pandemic. We were and continue to all be battered around in the same storm in different boats.

But what does this mean for 2021? Do we just say “it’s going to be our year” optimistically? We are in a new year with many of the same realities of 2020. In Southern California, we are still mostly locked down, some things we can do and others we cannot. We are all in this together, but we are all acting differently in this together. We NEED to get to that spot where we truly are IN THIS TOGETHER, folks! Our physical, economic and mental health count on us doing just that! Let’s really look out for each other, as if we truly are on in the same boat and not just the same storm. Let’s look at our neighbors, our family, our local businesses and see who we need to throw that lifeline to. Who do we need to convince to work together to get through this? Who do we need to support so they come out on the other side of the storm with us and not fall overboard?

The NAWBO LA board has been hard at work, making sure our members and community have the tools and resources you will need moving into 2021. Together. We are excited to roll out new programs this year…new ways to connect with each other to build relationships and your businesses. If you are not yet a member, let’s talk! I will personally tell you why being a NAWBO member is a MUST for you and your business. Schedule a call with me today at https://calendly.com/pattyross/nawbochat

If you are currently a member and want to get more involved and help shape this chapter at all levels, talk to us about joining a committee or the board. Reach out to me at president@nawbola.org if you are interested in making a difference! We need you!

Everyone…stay safe out there. Look out for one another and stay tuned for more great things to come from NAWBO LA!

Patty Ross

President

National Association of Women Business Owners, Los Angeles (NAWBO-LA)

SBA Re-Opens Paycheck Protection Program for First and Second Draw Loans

The SBA requested NAWBO to stress to its members that:

There will be enough money. Don’t worry.
The process will take longer this time because they are verifying businesses more thoroughly on the front-end to prevent fraud. (The business will submit forms to lender, the lender will send them to SBA, SBA will have them for a length of time before they are sent back to the lender with a loan number.) Please be patient with the time frame.

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Upcoming Virtual Events

Join NAWBO California and members of all 11 California chapters for our very first California Member Mixer. Make connections with Golden State NAWBO members from San Diego to Sacramento and everywhere in between!

Meet some of our State Board members and learn the difference between Local Chapters, State and National. We'll also have break out rooms to network with your NAWBO-CA sisters from across the State. We look forward to kicking off the year with you!

January 21, 2021 I 8:30am

Grab your favorite morning drink and connect with your NAWBO family for inspiration, resources, and new relationships!

Open to members and guests (up to two Rise and Shines before they are asked to join)

Free for both members and guests.

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January 26, 2021 I 5:00pm

2021 Employment Law Updates

California employers must review their policies and practices to ensure ongoing legal compliance and to limit potential exposure. Whether you’re a small business owner, HR professional, new manager or supervisor, you won’t want to miss this update.

About Our Speakers:

Carmen Torres

CEO and Chief Specialist

My HR Specialist

Carmen Torres brings over twenty years of experience creating equitable, safe, and collaborative workplace environments for both, employers and employees. mid-size businesses and non-profit organizations establish reliable, stable As a trusted adviser to many organizations, she has successfully helped countless small to human resources departments. Her approach includes a 360° analysis of the human resources function that results in building job descriptions, policy and procedures manuals, conflict resolution, employee retention and terminations structures, compliance/audits standards, and employee communications.

Jennifer Raphael Komsky Esq.

Partner

Levinson, Arshonsky & Kurtz, LLPs

Jennifer Raphael Komsky Esq. Levinson, Arshonsky & Kurtz, LLPs. Komsky is an employment law specialist, representing employers in all phases of litigation before State and Federal Courts as well as administrative agencies, including the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

February 12, 2021 I 12:00pm

NAWBO-LA Monthly meetings are your opportunity to keep up with the chapter's latest happenings, build new relationships, reconnect for inspiration, and celebrate our successes.

This meeting is for any NAWBO member nationwide and guests. Guests can attend up to two Momentum Monthly meetings before being asked to join NAWBO.

Free NAWBO Members. $15 for Non-Members.

UPCOMING PARTNER EVENTS

The Super Bowl LVI Business Connect program is a partnership between the National Football League (NFL) and the Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee. The program works to connect experienced, event-ready Los Angeles County businesses with opportunities to compete for contracts related to Super Bowl LVI.

ELIGIBILITY

Be 51% owned by a minority, woman, LGBTQ+ or veteran individual with proof of business certification
Have been in operation and have a physical office in Los Angeles County since February 2018
Provide a product or service requested by Business Connect (see Business Disciplines)
Be the direct source of the goods and services represented in their bid
Be in good standing and eligible to do business with the City or County of Los Angeles, City of Inglewood, or State of California

Businesses must have proof of certification from a national business organization, local government entity or one of the following pre-approved certifying agencies. Businesses that are currently in the process of obtaining their proof of business certification will be considered.