Advocacy

NAWBO Calls On Both Presidential Candidates to Host Small Business Conference FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. October 24, 2016. The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is calling for a White House Conference on Small Business in 2017. NAWBO wrote to both major party presidential candidates requesting they host a Conference when elected. The letter was signed by 14 former NAWBO National Presidents who served as delegates to previous White House Conference on Small Business.   “In the 1980s and 1990s, NAWBO leaders played an integral role in the White House Conferences on Small Business, leading the way on discussions and decisions involving [...]

Women Business Owners Grab the Lt. Governor’s Ear BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) – Business women from across Western New York took part in a summit with Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul in Downtown Buffalo. Hochul spoke with members of both the Amherst Chamber of Commerce and NAWBO Buffalo-Niagara for almost 90 minutes about the strides women have made in the world of business and what still needs to be accomplished. She also noted that women entrepreneurs have a responsibility to those who are just beginning their careers to mentor, sponsor, and act as role models for those who will follow in our footsteps, [...]

Our Nonpartisan Legacy – We Applaud Candidates from Both Political Parties Running for Office NAWBO was founded 41 years ago at a time when business organizations generally were not open to women. The founders wanted women to have options and opportunities to succeed for themselves and for others.  They achieved a great deal.  They broke through barriers resulting in women getting their own business loans and being counted as business owners in government data.  NAWBO also served as a nonpartisan advocate for all women business owners.   Today, it is our pleasure to carry on their nonpartisan legacy.  NAWBO Buffalo-Niagara recognizes [...]

NAWBO Buffalo-Niagara Board Hosts County Executive Polancarz FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Buffalo, New York, June 19, 2015 At this morning’s NAWBO Buffalo Niagara (nawbowny.org) annual board retreat, Erie County Executive Mark Polancarz reaffirmed his commitment to women business owners. In his remarks, Mr. Polancarz highlighted the efforts his Administration has undertaken to support women business owners and all Erie County entrepreneurs. He congratulated the local chapter of NAWBO for bringing together women entrepreneurs and business owners across the region. Joining Mr. Polancarz was Sawrie Becker, the Executive Director of the Erie County Commission on the Status of Women who will receive an honorary membership [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Buffalo, New York: Insight International President Takes Helm at NAWBO Plans are to double the chapter’s membership, align NAWBO Buffalo Niagara with the region’s goals for economic development, and expand the influence of women entrepreneurs in economic, social & political spheres by building strategic alliances and reinforcing innovation within the regional business community —   This month Sabina Ramsey was elected to lead the NAWBO Buffalo Niagara (nawbowny.org) chapter for the next year. Ms. Ramsey is the founder and managing partner of Insight International USA, LLC, a creative design and branding agency for digital and print media (Insightinternationalusa.com). Ms. Ramsey has [...]