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June 29, 2021
Greetings,
"I'm not going to continue knocking that old door
that doesn't open for me. I'm going to create
my own door and walk through that."
— Ava DuVernay, Writer and Filmmaker
Engage. Empower. Expand.
Building on our solid foundation, we’ll take these three big steps as we leverage our strengths, experiences and wisdom to activate the NAWBO vision and mission.
Vision : The National Association of Women Business Owners propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social, and political spheres of power, worldwide.
Mission:
As an organization with a customer first philosophy, we:
- STRENGTHEN the wealth-creating capacity of our members and promote economic development
- CREATE innovative and effective changes in the business culture
- BUILD strategic alliances, coalitions and affiliations
- TRANSFORM public policy and influence opinion makers
On June 23rd, the newly installed 2021-22 NAWBO GDC Board of Directors collaborated at the annual Board Retreat. The focus of the retreat was engagement – how to engage our members, prospective members and the WBO community at-large to achieve our vision and mission in the 2021-22 new year. It was a great day of ideation, energy, and planning. We’re excited about the new year – creating new doors and walking through! Are you ready? Let’s GO!!!!
Upcoming NAWBO GDC Events
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August 12, 9 am, Circle of Learning. Bank of America presents "Driving Business Growth." Virtual Professional Development event. Registration opens in July.
August 30, PARtners Golf Outing, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Care Network of Michigan. Join us for 18 holes of golf or the golf clinic at Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center. Golf registration opens at 7:30 am and Clinic at 11:00 am, dinner for all at 3:00 pm. Register Today!
September 14, 9 am, Circle of Learning. UHY presents “The Correct Answer is Always a CPA, or is it?” Onsite and virtual options available. Registration opens in July.
October 27, 9 am, Circle of Learning. UHY presents "Strategic Planning – Strategy & Vision." Onsite and virtual options available. Registration opens in August.
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NAWBO National News
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Starting in August, every other Tuesday, noon to 1 pm,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.
Every Wednesday, 5 pm, NAWBO has their Community Connects Zoom calls (note no Community Connects take place in July). 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.
2021 National Women’s Business Conference will be delivered as a hybrid experience—bringing together hundreds of women business owners from around the world virtually as well as a limited number (currently 100 max. based on health and safety guidelines) for an in-person “Watch Party” in New Orleans, Louisiana. Visit this page for more information.
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Alliance News
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Great Lakes Women’s Business Council is looking for workshop presenters for the 2021 Great Lakes Women's Business Conference that takes place September 28-29, Proposals due July 30, 2021. Application and more information.
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I look forward to seeing you in person or virtually at our upcoming events. Questions or comments? Email me at President@nawbogdc.org.
Sincerely,
Nicole Lewis
President
NAWBO GREATER DETROIT
26677 West Twelve Mile
Southfield, MI 48034
Email: [email protected]
Website: nawbogdc.org
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