| LETTER FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT
Jessica Nickloy
President, NAWBO-Indianapolis Board of Directors Welcome to our 15th Annual Visionary Awards Luncheon. The Indianapolis Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners established the Visionary Awards luncheon to publicly recognize the achievements of female business leaders. This year’s theme is Rise. On behalf of the NAWBO-Indianapolis Board of Directors, we would like to thank the event organizers, corporate partners, sponsors, and you for supporting the 2018 Visionary Awards nominees and this inspiring day. Today we also celebrate our Chapter’s 21st Anniversary. The Chapter received its charter in 1997 focused on offering women throughout the Circle City and the state of Indiana a leadership platform to connect, engage, influence, and advance growth in the business community. NAWBO-Indianapolis is the second largest NAWBO chapter in the nation. We are frequently a model for other chapters. We have received national recognition for our one-page business plan, our member engagement and retention success, and our educational programs. None of these accomplishments would be possible without the vision and leadership of our founding members and board of directors, and the support of our engaged membership and corporate partners. As we look to the future, this chapter remains dedicated to being THE resource for women business owners when it comes to developing strategic relationships, prospecting, advocating for small business, and educating women in business. Watch for our growth and new programs this year! The possibilities of what we can achieve in the next twenty-one years are limitless…and ours to create. We invite you to THINK NAWBO FIRST as you consider partners who can support you and your business. When there is a procurement opportunity, search our member and corporate partner directories, on our website, for products and services. Congratulations to the 2018 Visionary Award nominees and recipients. We wish you growth and success as you continue to Rise.
Jessica Nickloy President, NAWBO-Indianapolis Board of Directors # | 15TH ANNUAL VISIONARY AWARDS LUNCHEON 8 | 15TH ANNUAL VISIONARY AWARDS LUNCHEON