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Lobbying Efforts to Pass SB 651 Continue

Posted Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

Karen Cole runs a risk-management consulting company.  Yes, SHE runs it.  And if you want to make her furious, boldly make a statement that questions that fact.

We are proud of our NAWBO board member who was recently featured in an article written by Work It, Richmond’s Jacob Geiger.  The purpose of the feature was to highlight [...]

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Help Pass SB 651!

Posted Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

Virginia is for Lovers, right?  Then how is it possible that over a four-year period, our Commonwealth spent over $9 billion on goods and services and out of the $9 billion only 3% was awarded to businesses owned by women and minorities?
Women-owned businesses are under-utilized by Commonwealth of Virginia agencies.  This was first proven in [...]

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Upcoming WIPP Webinars For Sustaining Your Business

Posted Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

Since we are in the business of passing along useful educational tools to women within the entrepreneur world, we are always looking for a teammate; someone on our side that is cheering for like-minded female business owners.  WIPP is a cheering educator, ready to offer up their knack for knowledge.
Women Impacting Public Policy, Inc., or [...]

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Balancing Work & Family: an EWE Preview

Posted Thursday, January 26th, 2012

CNN recently released its 50 MostPowerfulWomeninBusiness list. This annual ranking compiles female CEO’s and Presidents from all over the country with a brief bio of how they got to where they are today. As one would expect, these women are CEO’s and executives of corporations such as Pepsi, Kraft & IBM. What they all have in common is obvious: years of hard work and perseverance. But what about a dynamic family life?

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Holiday Meeting Follow Up

Posted Thursday, December 15th, 2011

If you missed our Holiday Meeting on the 13th, you missed a great discussion about branding, establishing the flavor of your company, and making sure your image is appealing to clients and customers. Fortunately, we’ve got a recap here!

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Summary of Disaster Preparedness Breakfast

Posted Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

At our breakfast this morning, we talked about different types of disasters, how they can affect your business, and what you can do to be as prepared as possible. For those who couldn’t make it this morning or want a reminder of topics discussed, we’ve got a summary of the main points.

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Tax Benefits for Small Businesses

Posted Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

Are you getting the most out of your tax returns? This article explains how to work with the IRS to get the most credits and deductions possible.

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New NAWBO National President

Posted Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

The NAWBO National Board of Directors has recently appointed Diane Tomb as the new President and CEO.

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Open House & Silent Auction a Huge Success

Posted Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

Another great night for NAWBO! This year’s Open House and Silent Auction proved to be one of the most successful yet, with over 100 guests and 92 items up for grabs!
The cozy Willow Oaks Country Club was the perfect spot for the auction. Two long white tables were lined with dozens and dozens of gift [...]

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Richmond Still Suffering From Loss of Power

Posted Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

We can all agree that Mother Nature has certainly left her mark on Richmond. In the days following Irene, the streets of Richmond resembled some type of post-apocalyptic wasteland, rather than the normal hustle and bustle of city life we are all used to.
Power lines resting comfortably on top of cars, tree limbs sprawled out [...]

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