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Member Insights - Technology

From data storage and social media to digital payment solutions and productivity apps, technology can help us better compete with companies of all sizes to grow. How has technology benefitted you most during the pandemic?  

A Message from Our President: Technology Takeaways for the Road Ahead

Membership Insights: Communication for Success

During your time in business, what has been your biggest lesson about the importance of communication for success?   Shanita Baraka Akintonde, MBA, M.ED., DTM ShanitaSpeaks, LLC 

A Message from Our President: Communication Is Everything

Over the summer, NAWBO Chicago hosted two in-person events. We all expressed how happy we were to finally come together, but something that multiple members had mentioned was how much they were struggling with Zoom fatigue on top of having to pivot their businesses. Now, as the pandemic comes back with a vengeance with the Delta variant, many of us will be forced to continue using Zoom.

NAWBO Chicago's Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Recently, some questions have arisen relative to the emails being shared by NAWBO National in the past couple of months. We believe some clarity is due to our NAWBO Chicago Members on what steps we are taking as a local organization.

City of Chicago: 2022 Budget Engagement Forums

Join the Office of Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Chicago's Office of Budget and Management at the 2022 Budget Engagement Forums taking place during the month of August. Share your feedback on the most pressing issues in Chicago and have your voice heard. South Side 2022 Budget Engagement Forum August 7th, 10 AM-12 PM XS Tennis and Education Foundation 5336 S State St, Chicago, IL 60609

City of Chicago: 2022 Budget Engagement Forums

Join the Office of Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Chicago's Office of Budget and Management at the 2022 Budget Engagement Forums taking place during the month of August. Share your feedback on the most pressing issues in Chicago and have your voice heard. South Side 2022 Budget Engagement Forum August 7th, 10 AM-12 PM XS Tennis and Education Foundation 5336 S State St, Chicago, IL 60609

City of Chicago: 2022 Budget Engagement Forums

Join the Office of Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Chicago's Office of Budget and Management at the 2022 Budget Engagement Forums taking place during the month of August. Share your feedback on the most pressing issues in Chicago and have your voice heard. South Side 2022 Budget Engagement Forum August 7th, 10 AM-12 PM XS Tennis and Education Foundation 5336 S State St, Chicago, IL 60609

Membership Insights: Caring for You

What is your favorite ritual for your own self-care? Anabel Lopez, CPA, PMP Cumberland Irving, Inc.

A Message From Our President: Self Care

Many years ago, I was on a plane heading to a business conference. I was reading a magazine when my vision started to get blurry, my heart started palpitating, and I became nauseous. Being the kind of person I am, I didn’t want to have the plane diverted, so I wrote my fiancé’s number on my hand and prayed that I would make it until we landed.