Celebrating 28 years of serving the women business owners of Phoenix
Winter 2013 • nawbophx.org
President’s Message About NAWBO
NAWBO® prides itself on being a global beacon for influence, ingenuity and action and is uniquely positioned to provide incisive commentary on issues of importance to women business owners. NAWBO Phoenix propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power. Visit one of our FREE welcome meetings, held the second Wednesday of each month – for all new and prospective members. This casual, informational opportunity highlights both local and national benefits of NAWBO membership. This is a great place to determine if NAWBO is a fit for you and your business. Take advantage of this great networking opportunity by bringing business cards and making connections. For more information, please visit NAWBOphx.org. Phoenix Metropolitan Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners 7949 E Acoma Dr. #207 Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 480-289-5768 info@NAWBOphx.org
With great hope for an increasing economic recovery, the National Association of Women Business Owners kicked off the New Year with a deepened determination for success. The addition of new programs and opportunities to widen our menu of resources and serve our community are just the beginning; we have something even bigger on our minds and in our conversations. We have begun the year with a greater understanding of what it means to support each other and grow together; not just as business associates, fellow members, or friends, but also to help each other grow financially. Our mission begins with “NAWBO is an organization that works to: STRENGTHEN the wealth-creating capacity of our members and promote economic development…” and we have taken this to heart by ending the 2012 year with our Lynda Bishop sponsorship of the first inaugural Women Investing in Women President, NAWBO Phoenix Summit in Phoenix, followed by a series of monthly luncheon topics focused on business growth, hiring great teams and access to capital. It is not enough that women-owned businesses are the fastest growing business segment in the nation, or that Arizona is ranked in the latest Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity Report (March 2012) report as the top state in the nation for entrepreneurial activity. We want healthy, financially strong, growing, sustainable businesses and that is what NAWBO is here to help create. I hope you enjoy the following pages from NAWBO focused on financial health and finding business capital. To your success, Lynda Bishop NAWBO Phoenix Chapter President 2012-2013 lyndabishop.com
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