NAWBO Silicon Valley Archives - NAWBO Silicon Valley

Government contracts shouldn’t break small businesses that power our economy

Government contracting represents one of the largest economic opportunities available to small businesses, yet many entrepreneurs still find the system difficult to navigate. Ensuring that procurement processes are transparent, competitive, and accessible is essential to unlocking those opportunities for California’s business owners. As Chair of the Procurement Process Committee for the California Department of General Services Small Business Advisory Council (SBAC), Leslie Murdock is working alongside state leaders and [...]

Robin Fisher2026-04-02T15:16:01-07:00Apr 1, 2026|

NAWBO Silicon Valley Celebrates Leadership Transition and 50 Years of Advocacy for Women Entrepreneurs

“Celebration features Vice Mayor Pam Foley, recognition of corporate partners, and installation of NAWBO Silicon Valley’s 2025–2026 Board of Directors” San José, CA (PRUnderground) August 20th, 2025 The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO SV) Silicon Valley Chapter will host its 2025–2026 Board Celebration on Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at San José City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara Street, Meeting Rooms 118–119. The [...]

Robin Fisher2025-08-25T16:31:37-07:00Aug 20, 2025|

Celebrating 50 Years of Women Who Mean Business

Highlights from the 2025 NAWBO WBC The conference brought together hundreds of powerhouse women entrepreneurs, leaders, and changemakers from across the country all united to connect, grow, and lead boldly. This year held special significance as NAWBO celebrated its 50th Anniversary by returning to where it all began: Washington, D.C. Across inspiring keynotes, hands-on workshops, and powerful panels, attendees explored strategies to scale their businesses, elevate leadership, and navigate [...]

Robin Fisher2025-09-02T19:28:19-07:00Jul 22, 2025|

Spring Membership Drive 2022

There are so many reasons why women business owners would want to join our NAWBO community of women business owners and supporters and there’s never been a better time— as we kick off our Spring 2022 Membership Drive, which runs March 1-April 30. Are you thinking about joining or know someone interested in NAWBO? Invite then to one of our webinars where they can learn about the benefits of belonging [...]

Robin Fisher2022-03-01T20:11:07-08:00Mar 1, 2022|

Reach Your Audience Beyond Translating Your Training Sessions

Professional development is known to be one of the top markers for employee retention. When bringing a superb program to your diverse workforce, how can you ensure that the learning goes beyond the classroom? Oftentimes attendees will nod in agreement, mainly out of being polite to the enthusiastic presenter. But if your learners come from varied backgrounds - diverse countries, races, ethnicity - they may not be getting the knowledge [...]

Robin Fisher2020-12-23T15:59:56-08:00Aug 6, 2019|

NAWBO Supports DECA

NAWBO Silicon Valley is excited about working with DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) on a memorandum of understanding as potential affiliates and partners! It would allow our NAWBO members to create a mentorship program that would help local DECA high school students, who are highly motivated and dedicated to becoming the next generation of emerging leaders and entrepreneurs. Typically, 30% of over 200,000 DECA members become business owners. As women [...]

Robin Fisher2019-01-23T11:46:39-08:00Jan 22, 2019|

Congratulations Griselda Quezada-Chavez!

Thank you for being part of celebrating our very own Griselda Quezada-Chavez of NAWBO-Silicon Valley who is the 2018 Susan Hager Legacy Award recipient. In 2010, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) established this award to honor NAWBO's founding (1975) president Susan Hager. Susan was a stalwart champion of women's economic empowerment and built a legacy for others to follow. The Susan Hager Legacy Award gives honor to [...]

Robin Fisher2018-10-29T20:40:45-07:00Oct 29, 2018|

President’s Message – March 2018

Hello NAWBO Silicon Valley Members and Friends, NAWBO has made history for 40 years. I am proud to continue this tradition through our Crystal Chair Award Gala to be held on March 20 at the Silicon Valley Capital Club in San Jose. In 1975 our founding member, Susan Hager said, “Get a seat at the table or build your own table, and make sure to include other women.” She invited [...]

Robin Fisher2018-09-24T11:20:35-07:00Mar 4, 2018|

Rainmaking – Mid Year Accountability

By Monika Miles, Miles Consulting Group Welcome to July – just past the midpoint of 2017! If you’re the kind of woman business owner who likes to pause and take stock of where your company is at a given time – this is a good time of the year to do it. Many of you know me as a state tax consultant. But I recently expanded my business to include [...]

Robin Fisher2017-08-07T12:30:42-07:00Jul 17, 2017|

President’s Message – April 2017

Dear NAWBO Members and Friends, When I first became a member of NAWBO almost 13 years ago, I was a new business owner, looking for a place to meet with and learn from other entrepreneurs. Looking back, I was probably hoping to find a mentor or two in the process. I've certainly received more than I bargained for. Over the years, I've received moral support, found wonderful service providers, made [...]

Robin Fisher2017-05-01T22:39:52-07:00Apr 13, 2017|