NAWBO Atlanta Now Accepting Board Nominations
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NAWBO Atlanta is now accepting nominations for the fiscal years 2022-2024 Board of Directors. The role is a two-year term. If you are a current member and would like to be part of the organization's leadership team, the Nominating Committee welcomes your interest!
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Let's Finish The Spring Membership Drive Strong
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The NAWBO Spring Membership Drive closes April 30!
Reach out to your network of female entrepreneurs this month and let them know that if they join NAWBO Atlanta, new members will receive $47 off their initiation fee. The $25 reinstatement fee is waived for lapsed members who rejoin, and the NextGen annual membership for young entrepreneurs is $47 off.
Click HERE to view NAWBO Atlanta Membership information.
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Join the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Forum
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DEI&B work is about race, age, sexual orientation, business size and so much more — let’s talk about it during our second forum on April 22 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. Our committee members and consultant will briefly share where we are in our goal of being recognized as the most inclusive and diverse women’s business organization by 2025.
Then, we’ll open it up to dialogue, so plan to join us for this important conversation as it will take each and every one of us to ensure that all women feel they belong at NAWBO.
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KKR Small Business Builders Program Announces Grant
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What would a $10,000 grant mean for your small business and the community it serves? That’s what the KKR Small Business Builders Grant Program for Female Founders, which is now accepting applications, wants to know. The program supports women and their businesses around the world, and hundreds have already been selected to receive grants. Application deadline is April 22.
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Small Business Grants: What You Need To Know To Apply
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Join NAWBO on April 26 at 12:00 p.m. EDT for Connect & Learn about small business grants. Grants can help pay for salaries, professional development, marketing and advertising, equipment and consultants. But finding, applying for and winning small business grants can be daunting when you don’t know how to go about the process.
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In this webinar, presented by Arlene Siller, Founder & CEO of Ascend Nonprofit and Business Solutions, you’ll learn:
- Myths and reality of grants
- Where and how to find grants
- Application tips to increase your chances of being successful
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PREMIER MEMBERS: Apply to speak at an upcoming Connect & Learn! Indicate your top two date preferences on your application. Dates available are: August 2, 16 and 30; September 6 and 20; October 4 and 18; and, November 1 and 15. We are also accepting applications for early 2023.
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Take Your Business Global With Women Export University
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Join the the Women Export University Program, a one-day hybrid event, April 28 from
8:00 am - 4:30 pm EDT, powered by UPS and the City of Atlanta's Mayor's Office of International Affairs to equip women entrepreneurs with the necessary resources and tools to compete in international trade. Come learn about e-commerce, marketing, federal, state and local resources.
- Did you know Women-owned businesses are driving economic growth in the United States, representing 42% of all businesses (nearly 13 million), employing 9.4 million workers, and generating revenue of $1.9 trillion?
- Did you know that 51.5 percent of the City of Atlanta’s population identifies as female, and we are the 2nd Metro area with the largest number of women owned businesses?
- Did you know that trade has the potential to expand women's role in the economy and decrease inequality?
This program is fully-funded and requires no cost to participate, but there are only 100 spots available. Register now!
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New And Longtime Members Invited To April Orientation
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NAWBO is offering a virtual member orientation on April 28 at 1:00 p.m. EDT that is open to all members.
Did you know that with your NAWBO Atlanta membership you have the following benefits:
- Affinity Partners - Member only benefits
- eLearning Series - Cutting edge resources to become a better business leader
- Ability to increase your company’s visibility
- Opportunity to develop leadership skills
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Nominate A NAWBO Business Woman Owner Of The Year
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The NAWBO National Woman Business Owner of the Year Award recognizes an entrepreneur who excels at strategy, operations, finances, problem solving, overcomes adversity and gives back to her community.
Nominations are accepted until April 30. To be eligible for this award the nominee must be a NAWBO Premier member who is not currently a member of the National Board of Directors. The Woman Business Owner of the Year award is open to any woman business owner that owns at least 25% of her business and actively runs the day-to-day operations. The award winner MUST be available to participate on a panel discussion during the 2022 Women's Business Conference on October 11, 2022 in Louisville, KY.
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NAWBO offers a variety of virtual programming. Click HERE to view the upcoming opportunities.
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Click HERE to view the most recent April advocacy updates.
Register for Advocacy Days! Join NAWBO in Washington D.C. on June 7-8. This year’s Advocacy Days will focus on four core policy areas:
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Save The Date: National Women's Business Conference
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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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