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Welcome to NAWBO Richmond

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS

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Empowering Women Business Owners

ABOUT NAWBO RICHMOND

NAWBO Richmond is the premier NAWBO Chapter in Virginia.  Since 1982 NAWBO Richmond has provided a strong voice and vision for a dynamic group of women business owners and corporate partners in Central Virginia.

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How do we run this powerhouse female organization?

WHAT WE DO

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ADVOCACY

NAWBO was founded in 1975 to be the first advocacy organization for all women business owners. In the beginning, there were twelve women business owners who met informally in the D.C. area to share information about federal contracts, access to capital and other issues related to their businesses.

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EVENTS

From monthly socials to co-working events, we make sure that we are connecting in a way that builds abiding relationships between our members. The perfect blend of networking, support, and fun!

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Volunteering Group

INSTITUTE

The NAWBO Institute for Entrepreneurial Development is a 501(c)3 non-profit educational foundation that seeks to provide opportunities for capacity building and organizational development for emerging and established women entrepreneurs.

All Hands In

RESOURCES

The U.S. Small Business Administration continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. The SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.

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BLACK WOMAN BUSINESS OWNERS

3rd

Virginia ranks 3rd in the nation for the average income for self-employed Black women business owners.

FROM 402,000 TO 12.3 MILLION

31x

The number of women-owned businesses has increased by 31 times since the first time the U.S. Census Bureau provided data on minority-owned and women-owned businesses in 1972.

THIRD IN THE NATION

90.5%

Virginia has an outstanding startup early survival rate that is third in the nation.

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Fri, Jan 03
    Yellow House
    Jan 03, 2025, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    Yellow House, 2601 Semmes Ave, Richmond, VA 23225, USA
    Jan 03, 2025, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    Yellow House, 2601 Semmes Ave, Richmond, VA 23225, USA
    Get to know the amazing members and friends of NAWBO Richmond over your morning cup of coffee!
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