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National & Chapter Events

May

2017-2018 NAWBO Circle Open Enrollment

May 1 2017 (All day) – Jul 1 2017 (All day)

June

2017 Woman Business Owner of the Year Award - Nominations Open

Jun 7 2017 (All day) – Jun 30 2017 (All day)
Dr. Tererai Trent Award Nominations Open

Jun 7 2017 - 1:00pm – Jun 30 2017 - 1:00pm
NAWBO Chicago Lincoln Park BXG

Jun 27 2017 - 8:30am – 10:00am
2017 NAWBO Board Installation

Jun 27 2017 - 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Member Spotlight

GameChangers

June 5, 2017
By kmcgrath

A conversation with NAWBO Member and Former Chairman of ArrowStream Jody LaVoie about why focus isn’t easy, imagining your buyer before you meet them, life after the sale, and how NAWBO has been really, really good for her.
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A Conversation with NAWBO Member Rosemary Swierk

February 28, 2017
By kmcgrath

GAMECHANGERS

A Conversation with NAWBO member Rosemary Swierk, Founder/President of Direct Steel and Construction, On Thinking in Sell-mode, Her Valuation Team, And How NAWBO Helps Her Business Grow.
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A Conversation with Christine Hutchison

December 6, 2016
By kmcgrath

GAMECHANGERS

A Conversation with NAWBO member Christine Hutchison of Proxfinity about why her tech company went against the tide to innovate, the experiential economy and the state of her kitchen
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A conversation with Mary Lawrence

September 12, 2016
By kmcgrath

GAMECHANGERS

A conversation with Mary Lawrence of Richards Graphic Communications, Inc. about the magic of serendipity, her #1 must-attend event of the year (hint: it's Sept. 26!), and why marinating makes all the difference.
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Meet Wendy Bensley Jaehn

May 31, 2016
By kmcgrath

GAMECHANGERS

We are proud to announce Wendy Bensley Jaehn as NAWBO Chicago’s new executive director. The appointment marks NAWBO Chicago’s first full-time executive-level position and was inspired by the organization’s growing influence within the greater Chicago business community, which includes more than 300,000 women business owners.

A native of Rochester, N.Y., Jaehn has lived in Chicago for the past 15 years. “I was impressed with the board members during the interview process,” commented Jaehn.
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