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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
2026 Entrepreneurial Women of Impact Awards
Applications are due August 11, 2026.
This distinguished award, presented by the Women Presidents Organization (WPO) and Women Elevating Women (W.E.W.)™, honors and celebrates the remarkable professional achievements and community service of entrepreneurial women of color in North America.
Grab Your Spot in the First NAWBO Strategic Leap
NAWBO Strategic Leap is a new 12-month growth accelerator designed exclusively for women entrepreneurs generating $250,000-$999,999 in annual revenue who are ready to scale their businesses to $1 million and beyond.
Not ready to take the “Leap,” but would like additional information for a future cohort?
Save the Date!
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind NAWBO experience designed to inspire, connect and elevate.
This NAWBO summit event is an intimate, highly curated summit for just 150 women business owners, bringing together context, culture and leadership in an unforgettable destination.
New to NAWBO?
Make sure you are leveraging your NAWBO membership benefits in a way that helps your business.
Member Benefits & Opportunities
Grow Your Business with LBAN
Join entrepreneurs who are committed to growing their businesses by participating in our programs at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. You will develop a growth mindset, inspiring you to look at your company differently.
“Meet a Member” Spotlight
NAWBO Members, get showcased on NAWBO National social media and build your brand nationwide!
Apply for a Digital Ready $10,000 National Grant
To apply, complete any two eligible Verizon Small Business Digital Ready courses or events to unlock your application (the platform is free to register for and use). You can submit your application anytime in 2026 and remain eligible all year.
Latest News
2026 – 2027 NAWBO SV Board Installation
San Jose, Calif. — June 26, 2026 — Today, the National Association of Women Business Owners-Silicon Valley (NAWBO-SV) announces the installation of the new board on June 30th, 2026, at 5:30 pm. The event will be hosted at the Silicon [...]
The Entrepreneur’s Hero’s Journey: Stage 3
Stage 3 — Refusal of the Call Entrepreneurship is often framed as a decisive leap, but many overlook the stage that comes before action: hesitation. In The Entrepreneur’s Hero’s Journey: Stage 3 — Refusal of the Call, Dr. MJ Yang [...]
Five Must-Haves in Your Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) for Attracting Buyers as Part of Your Business Exit Strategy
A Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) is a detailed document prepared during the sale of a company to present prospective buyers with a comprehensive understanding of the business. It typically includes financial statements, operational details, market positioning, customer data, growth opportunities, [...]
Why Thinking Like a 10-Year-Old Could Be Your Competitive Advantage?
What if the biggest thing holding your business back is your lifetime of experience and the way you’ve been trained to think? Children are often more creative and innovative than adults because they ask more questions, take more risks, [...]
Corporate Partner Luncheon: Celebrating Economic Impact
On April 23rd, we proudly brought back the NAWBO Silicon Valley Corporate Partner Luncheon to recognize the corporate partners and community leaders helping us expand our impact and elevate women-owned businesses. We were honored to welcome Fiona Ma as our [...]
“NAWBO has been an amazing resource for my business and creating long lasting friendships. I will remain a proud member of NAWBO SV for a long time.”
“NAWBO opened the door for me and created a seat for me at the international table. As an advocate for NAWBO on the international front, it allows me to work to strengthen our international alliances with a number of different international groups as a servant leader and relationship builder.”
“NAWBO-SV changed my vision of my business and myself into something extraordinary that I could never have achieved alone.”
“NAWBO SV helped me expand and grow my business.”
“NAWBO has helped me envision a higher level of achievement and potential, through the support of my Silicon Valley sisters.”
“NAWBO has provided me with a number of tools and resources over the years for my business.”
“NAWBO-SV changed the trajectory of my career when I was just thinking of starting my own business. Through the support, connections, and resources, I have successfully founded and grown my agency in the last 7 years.”
“The support system of Women in Business has been so enjoyable with new friendships continuing to be made and a being part of a community of visionaries. To join NAWBO was a best decision made.”
“NAWBO-SV is a big part of why my business has been successful. Having been a member for over 20 years I’ve got my tribe who are there to offer support and expertise where and when it’s needed.”
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