Message From Our President |
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Greetings and Happy May!
I’d like to begin by reflecting on our amazing 40th Annual Celebration of Achievement in Oak Brook last week. It was an incredibly special day that showcases the robust community of NAWBO Chicago. I hope you all left the Hyatt Lodge feeling “Powered To Thrive” and motivated to take your business where you want it to go. The chapter truly is a rare gem when it comes to unique and relevant women’s business groups, and it brings me such joy knowing many of you made new connections and met other women business leaders who will help you grow and surpass your goals this year.
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Leader Spotlight - Mary Balistreri of North/Wisconsin Connects |
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Monthly Connects meetings are one of the many resources available to NAWBO Chicago members and prospective members. These groups are led by dedicated chapter members who volunteer their time to organize and facilitate sessions designed to help women business owners in a variety of areas. This month, we are featuring the North/Wisconsin Connects leader and Board Member, Mary Balistreri. Mary's region covers Chicago's northern suburbs up to Milwaukee, WI and its surrounding communities.
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Describe why you want to serve as a Connects leader for NAWBO Chicago.
"NAWBO embodies women supporting women. I am committed to NAWBO and all of the wonderful women I met through it. Running the Connects meetings is a perfect way for me to stay in touch with everyone while creating the atmosphere for sharing resources and wisdom."
Mary Balistreri
CEO & President
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Coffee Date Is Tomorrow! Members: Register Today & Connect |
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NAWBO is built on the invaluable relationships women business owners cultivate for support, empowerment and inspiration. If you're new to NAWBO or simply want to build more connections within the network, don't miss the May 4 Coffee Date. These unique online events are a relaxed and informal way to get to know each other. |
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Learn How To Unlock More Cash At This C2FO Panel Discussion |
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Join NAWBO Chicago & C2FO For A Virtual Panel Event
May 10 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT
On Zoom
Are you a business owner with large enterprise customers like Walmart, Costco, Macy's or Walgreens? Do your invoice payment terms often extend to 30, 60 or even 90 days? You can accelerate these payments and increase your cash flow using early payment programs that your customers have already established for you.
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Invite Women Business Owners In Your Network To Join Today |
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The Spring Membership Drive will conclude on May 31. NAWBO Chicago is having great success so far with welcoming new members to the chapter, but there is always room for more at our table.
Know a woman business owner who could benefit from the connection, engagement, education and opportunities provided by NAWBO Chicago? There's a seat for them at our table. New members who join by May 31 will receive $48 off the initiation fee.
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During the Spring Membership Drive we will share "Why I NAWBO" videos from chapter members. These video testimonials are submitted by Premier Members and highlight the benefits they experience professionally and personally from being in the NAWBO Chicago organization.
Please click below to watch the video from Marcy Fortnow, owner of Engaging Play. Marcy said NAWBO Chicago is a place for women business entrepreneurs looking for others who understand their journey and goals. Watch her full video by clicking the button below.
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Monthly NAWBO Chicago Advocacy Committee Meeting (on Zoom)
Friday, May 5 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Learn about current issues and policy work impacting our professional lives, and what you can do to help effect change. Together we can make a difference! Email committee co-chairs Cathie Van Wert, cathie@doubletakedesign.com, and Melissa McAtee, melissa@elbecreativepartners.com, for more information, to visit a virtual meeting or to join our committee.
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After operating a pop-up taco shop for the past several years, member Taylor Mason recently opened the first brick-and-mortar location of Taylor's Tacos located at 1512 W. Taylor Street in Chicago. Mason's story was featured by CBS2 Chicago for their weekly Foodie Friday segment.
"I want to be able to bring good food, sustainable food to my neighborhood [which is] a hop, skip and a jump away. And it's been such a dream to be able to work on the West Side, be on the West Side, hire from the West Side, and hopefully just make my community continue to flourish," Taylor said.
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NAWBO Chicago member Shital Daftari, owner of Saris and Things and SNT Biotech, was recently featured by National with a member profile.
"Never underestimate the power of words on paper. Shital Daftari used to write down things like, 'How do I change my life?' In 2011, she was stuck in a job that she did not enjoy and which paid too little. She wanted to change her life and live the life of her dreams."
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Jeffrey C. Simon, CFP®, Managing Partner, and NAWBO Chicago Board member, recently launched his own independent wealth management practice, Tryline Private Wealth of the Princeton Group, part of the Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. Jeff has made it his mission for nearly 30 years to help his clients—especially women—take an active, hands-on approach to building and maintaining the financial future they want. Part of that mission includes holding educational events such as Wine, Women & Wealth workshops. Jeff is available should you have any questions or concerns about your investment plan, the markets or the economy.
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Connect With Women Business Owners & Leaders: Place An Ad |
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NAWBO Woman Business Owner Of The Year Nominations Open |
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Woman Business Owner of the Year Nominations
Due Friday, May 12
The Woman Business Owner of the Year Award—sponsored by Bank of America—recognizes a NAWBO entrepreneur who excels at strategy, operations, finances, problem solving, innovating, overcoming adversity and giving back to her community. This honor is not based on the size of her business, but rather on her overall business and community excellence.
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Maximize Your Membership in 2023 |
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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 19, 2023.
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