News & Updates

We want to thank all our members for participating in our election process.   More people voted than we can recall in the past!!!   Here are the results:

• President-Elect : Kammy Burleson
• Treasurer: Teri Crisanty (2nd year)
• Secretary: Sanda Swenson-Scott

Once again thank you for participating in this election — Congratulations to our new slate of Executive Committee members.  They will join our incoming President Paula Lee.

We hope you will be able to attend our dinner meeting June 24th to welcome our new Executive Committee and wish them well as they begin their new positions for 2010-2011.

NAWBO-CA PROCUREMENT EXPO & PUBLIC POLICY SUMMIT for Women Business Owners

SHERATON GRAND, SACRAMENTO

May 10 & 11, 2010

SPEAKERS JUST ADDED:

• Jennifer Grutziu, Chief of Staff for Governor Schwarzenegger’s California Recovery Task Force
• Senator, Gloria Negrete McLeod
• Senator, Gloria Romero
• Gilda Perez, SBA
• Marty Keller, Governor’s Office of Economic Development

Join the National Association of Women Business Owners – California in Sacramento and let your voice be heard!

Annually, the leaders of the California chapters meet in Sacramento with California’s legislators about issues that affect our businesses and the California economy. We expect 60+ chapter and community leaders to attend.

This event includes a Procurement Expo & Networking Mixer on Monday May 10th from 3-6:30 pm, and a six-hour conference and luncheon with legislators from the Women’s Caucus as well as issues experts covering a wide variety of topics critical to business and economic growth for the state on Tuesday, May 11th. The Summit concludes with afternoon visits with legislators at the Capitol building.

Register Online (Registration due by May 6th) Read More

SAVE THE DATE!

On October 21, 2010 the Sacramento Valley Chapter of NAWBO will celebrate its 13^th annual Outstanding Women Leaders(OWL) Awards Banquet at 6p.m.   This is our signature event of the year and we would like you to join us in support of this event which recognizes women in all sectors and stages in the Sacramento region.

NOMINATE!

Know an outstanding woman? WHO?  Take a few minutes to tell us about her.  Your nomination tells a woman that you believe in what she’s doing.  It gives her a chance to win valuable exposure for her work and her organization. And as a bonus to you, every woman you nominate qualifies you to win a grand prize package including two tickets to the OWL awards gala on October 21, 2010 at the DoubleTree Sacramento Hotel (valued at $150).  The more outstanding women you know, the closer you are to a free attendance to our signature gala— all for just a few minutes of your time.

For information about award categories, nomination forms, sponsorship opportunities and highlights from past events, see our OWL Awards page.

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As the Immediate Past-President of our Chapter, it is my duty and pleasure to manage the elections of the 2010-2011 Chapter Officers.  Nominating our Chapter Officers is a critical task that will assist us in continuing to grow our Chapter and build on the relationships we have developed to move us forward.

Pursuant to our by-laws, our elected Chapter Officers include a President, President-Elect, Secretary and Treasurer.  This slate of officers is very important to continuing the momentum our Chapter has built over the past couple of years.  Serving in a leadership position is a very rewarding experience.  We need to continue to have very strong leaders to assist the Chapter in continuing our successful endeavors. Read More

NAWBO’s Womens Business Conference is coming up on June 10-11 in Washington, D.C. and we are offering one scholarship to one NAWBO-Sacramento Valley member, in good standing, that has never had the opportunity to attend the National Convention.  This opportunity is due to a generous donations from Wells Fargo Bank and our NAWBO Foundation.   Read More

Join the National Association of Women Business Owners – California in Sacramento and let your voice be heard!

Annually, the leaders of the California chapters meet in Sacramento with California’s legislators about issues that affect our businesses and the California economy. We expect 60+ chapter and community leaders to attend. Read More

NAWBO’s annual membership drive begins March 1st, 2010.  NOW is the time to join, for deep discounts and even more benefits than in past years.  In addition to an application fee discount of $25, NAWBO Sacramento Valley is offering an additional $25 discount off our already affordable chapter dues.

Don’t delay, join today to be a part of one of the most established and respected women business organizations–the only dues-based organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs across all industries. The National Association of Women Business Owners has a 35 year history of contributing to the success of Women Business Owners everywhere. Read More

Join us Thursday, March 4th, for a group gathering for “Half the Sky LIVE”, a one night event inspired by stories from the New York Times bestseller “Half the Sky” by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn.

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In 2002, Wells Fargo and the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) established the NAWBO/Wells Fargo Trailblazer Award to honor and celebrate the nation’s leading women business owners. Three winners receive nationwide recognition, $5000 and are physically recognized during NAWBO’s national conference.

Nomination applications are now being accepted until February 19th.  Read More

One of NAWBO Sacramento’s primary goals is to give back to the women of our community. While we give in many ways, in 2010 we want to channel our contribution by giving to Women’s Empowerment.  Women’s Empowerment is a local non-profit organization that educates and empowers homeless women with the skills and the confidence necessary to get a job, create a healthy lifestyle, and regain a home for themselves and their children.  To get more information about Women’s Empowerment please go to their website www.womens-empowerment.org.

We are asking you to join us in this worthy cause.   Read More