A Message From Our President |
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Spring has been a bit slow to come to Chicago this year. With more cloudy, cold and rainy days than sunny ones, I can’t help but hope – for my own mental health – that May brings more warmth, more clear skies and more May flowers!
We hosted our 39th Annual Celebration of Achievement conference this past month and, for the first time since 2019, the ceremony was in person! We are so grateful that well over 200 people were able to attend and the energy was amazing! Everybody seemed so happy to finally be together in the same room and we couldn’t believe how much fun we had!
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Membership Spotlights: Nourish To Flourish |
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month and if any silver linings have come out of the prolonged pandemic, one is no doubt a heightened awareness around all the different elements of well-being. What have you done to nourish yourself while also keeping your business thriving? |
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The pandemic shifted how we look at mental health: Mental health IS physical health. From a business perspective, The Juniper Center transformed from bricks and mortar to telehealth.
Margo Jacquot
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As a business owner, leaning into grace and trust is critical. Without it, we hear all the judgements about how and what we need to do. We hear all the ways we have dropped the ball when our business isn't exactly where we want it to be. We hear all the ways things will go wrong.
Jamie Martin
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Meet The Board: Mary Balistreri
Director at Large
Representing the NAWBO Wisconsin Chapter, a satellite chapter of NAWBO Chicago
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What do you hope to contribute and what are your top priorities?
My top priority is to form the Wisconsin chapter so that women here will experience the strong support I felt and continue to feel from the Chicago chapter.
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Thank You For Attending The Celebration Of Achievement! |
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The 39th Annual Celebration of Achievement Conference took place on April 29th, and it was wonderful to see so many members in-person! The positive energy and excitement was felt throughout the Hyatt Lodge.
Thank you to all of you who made the day possible. We could not produce such an exceptional, first-rate event without the dedication of our sponsors, speakers and exhibitors.
NAWBO Chicago is an amazing organization because of you, the members and supporters. Thank you for coming out and lifting us all up together.
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Join NAWBO Talks Next Week To Grow Your Business |
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The May NAWBO Talks will feature stories of women business owners (WBOs) who have used expert connections and external support to grow their businesses and navigate challenges. Featured speakers will be WBOs who will share their experiences of leveraging masterminds, coaching and other outside advisors.
The event will include Hot Seat/Speed Coaching sessions and virtual networking. Register for a chance to participate in the Hot Seat Coaching during the event.
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Join A Monthly Connects For Inspiration And Connectivity |
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May's NAWBO Connects are all in-person. Please register through the links below.
Connects are open to all. Non-Members are able to attend up to two events before membership is required.
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Chicago Connects
Join Chicago Connects in-person at Miller Cooper & Co., Ltd., 2 N Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606. This month, attendees will network in person and learn more about what NAWBO Chicago has to offer women business owners. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with other female entrepreneurs!
Tuesday, May 17
8:30 - 10:00 am
Every Third Tuesday
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North/Wisconsin Connects
Building Wealth
Presented by Gabe Torres – Merrill Lynch
North/Wisconsin Connects will meet in-person at Sam's Place Jazz Cafe, 3338 N. Doctor M.L.K. Jr. Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53212, for great coffee and a discussion about building wealth, led by Gabe Torres of Merrill Lynch.
Wednesday, May 25 (Date Adjusted For May)
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Every Fourth Tuesday (Normally)
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West/South Connects
The Art & Science of Beautiful Skin
Presented by Jill Moss Stetson – Owner of SkinTrust
Take part in May's West/South Connects as we officially kick off summer in-person! Presenter Jill Moss Stetson, owner of SkinTrust, will teach us The Art & Science of Beautiful Skin.
Thursday, May 26
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Every Fourth Thursday
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NAWBO Chicago Recognizes Small Business Week |
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Thank you to all the small business owners who continue to carry a huge load of the work and the economy in the United States. We honor and celebrate small businesses May 2 - 6, 2022 and all year long.
The SBA is hosting "Building A Better America Through Entrepreneurship" virtual summit through the end of this week. There is still time to REGISTER and attend sessions.
Click HERE to view some facts and figures about the effects of the pandemic on small businesses and how they have rebounded.
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Nominations Open For NAWBO Member Of The Year |
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Nominations are open for the NAWBO National Member of the Year Award. This award recognizes a member who has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to her chapter and the mission of the organization. She has consistently given her time and resources to the betterment of the NAWBO community and the longevity of the founders’ vision to propel women business owners. Premier members are eligible, and the deadline to nominate is June 30. |
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New Affinity Partner Announced: Save With TripPlanet |
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NAWBO offers discounts at a variety of businesses that keep us all moving forward. Their newest affinity partner is TripPlanet, which provides discounted airfare and hotel rooms.
An invite-only platform that gives access to deeply discounted airfare and hotel rates, TripPlanet now offers NAWBO members up to a 60% discount when compared to other online travel sites. This includes worldwide access to 500+ airlines, 900,000+ hotels and 50+ car rental agencies, plus travel discounts on cruises, entertainment tickets, vacation homes and tours (coming soon). This is an exclusive benefit to NAWBO members.
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Click HERE to view NAWBO's Advocacy updates.
Remember to register for Advocacy Days on June 7 - 8! If you’ve already registered but need to book your hotel, click here. Power your #NAWBOVoice at Advocacy Days. |
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Maximize Your Membership in 2022 |
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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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NAWBO Chicago Newsletter Submissions
NAWBO Chicago newsletters are published monthly. Email June submissions to the newsletter editor by May 20, 2022.
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