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It has been my honor to serve as the President of NAWBO Greater Detroit Chapter for the past two years. While the last year has seen some very “interesting” times for all of us, I am so proud of what the chapter has been able to accomplish. More clearly stated, while 2020 was an unprecedented time for our country, our community and our families, our chapter survived and persevered through it all!!

The chapter is positioned to take the next steps towards deepening the impact on women business owners. I am so thrilled with the next group of leaders to drive impact towards improving the wealth creation opportunities for our members.

On June 2, 2021 from 5 to 6 pm at our President's Reception, we will have the opportunity to celebrate virtually our past year's accomplishments, hear the vision for the upcoming year of our incoming president Nicole Lewis and install the 2021-2022 officers and board (see below).  Special thanks to Comerica Bank for sponsoring this year's President's Reception. Register by June 1st to attend the event.

Note premier members join us at 4:30 pm to vote on the new bylaws. They register here for the event.

2021-22 Executive Board
President:  Nicole Lewis, Nicole Lewis and Associates (board term ends June 2023)
President-Elect: Mariyah Saifuddin, Innovative Solution Partners (board term ends June 2024)
Immediate Past President: Charmaine Brown, Connexions Consulting (board term ends June 2022)
Vice-President: Mara Topper, Senior Counseling Services, LLC (board term ends June 2023)
Secretary: Courtney Larvadain, Glow Social Media (board term ends June 2022)
Treasurer: Marilyn Horn, VanDyke Horn Public Relations (board term ends June 2023)

Director term ending June 2022:
Kim Boudreau-Smith, Her Bold Voice Speaks

Directors term ending June 2023
Charlon Hibbard, Mary Kay Cosmetics (2nd term)
Sandy Rochette, Worldwide Interpreters (newly slated)
Pamela T. Smith, PTS Compliance Consulting, LLC (newly slated)
Tammy Turner, Kapstone Employment Services (newly slated)

Other Virtual Events in Upcoming Months to Help You Retool, Rebuild, and Revive.

Tuesday, May 25, 2021, Noon to 1 pm, NAWBO 101 for new members. If you are a new member or need a refresher on all the benefits NAWBO offers you, then attend this virtual event. For more information visit here.

Friday, June 4, 2021, 11:30 am to 12:30 p, Ladies Over Lunch, this virtual monthly first Friday networking event is a great way to connect with other members and receive some great tips from fellow members.  Zoom link sent once registered for event. 

SAVE THE DATE, Monday, August 30, 2021, NAWBO PARtners Golf Outing. Visit here for more information.

Every Tuesday, noon to 1 pm, NAWBO (our national organization) virtual Lunch & Learns have some great topics that will help you with your business, and they are free too! Visit nawbo.org for list of topics and to register. Next Tuesday, May 18, NAWBO GDC's Pamela Smith will be presenting Clever Capital - Certification - Elevating your Business to the next level. REGISTER HERE

Every Wednesday, 5 pm, NAWBO has their Community Connects Zoom calls. Grab a favorite beverage and join by video to connect, share best practices, and support one another in an interactive chat format with other businesswomen across the country. Visit this page to register to receive the link to join.