NAWBO SV Events
Galentine’s Fundraiser at Kendra Scott
Virtual20% of your purchase amount will be donated toward a one-year NAWBO SV membership for an aspiring woman business owner. The beneficiary of the membership will be announced in the spring.
Member Orientation February
VirtualMember Orientation: February Get to know the benefits of belonging, including events, programming and opportunities to increase your company’s visibility. Also, meet a member of NAWBO HQ’s Membership team! REGISTER
SBDC Financial Modeling
VirtualParticipate in this introductory course which provides basic knowledge of the business startup process as facilitated by the Silicon Valley SBDC.
Mentoring Monday
Villa Ragusa 35 S Second St., Campbell, United StatesMake the one connection that can change everything at Mentoring Monday.
Fuel Your Small Business Growth
SJSU Foundation 210 N. 4th Street, 4th Floor, San Jose, CADiscover all of the resources available to help you grow your business.
DEI&B Implicit Bias Workshop
VirtualJoin one or all of this new series of DEI&B workshops facilitated by Peace Learning Center.
15th Annual Legislative Summit & Reception
California Secretary of State’s Office 1500 11th Street Sacramento, Sacramento, CA, United StatesThe 15th Annual Legislative Summit is a day-long event that will explore the new wave of opportunities facing California’s small businesses.
Unlocking Angel Investing
Unlocking Angel Investment: Strategies for Success Wednesday, April 10 3:00 - 5:00 pm Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 3rd Floor / 150 E San Fernando St. San Jose, CA 95112 **Free parking with validation is available at the Fourth Street Garage (44 S 4th St. San Jose, CA 95112)** Ever wondered how to effectively engage with Angel Investors? Curious about the steps involved in finding and captivating potential investors [...]
Member Orientation April
VirtualMember Orientation: April Get to know the benefits of belonging, including events, programming and opportunities to increase your company’s visibility. Also, meet a member of NAWBO HQ’s Membership team! REGISTER
Women Small Business Owners: Improving Your Financial Security
VirtualWorking to grow and manage your business and planning for your personal financial future is important to meet your financial goals but presents challenges. The good news is that help is available!
Practical Legal Considerations for Small Businesses
Perkins Coie LLP 3150 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, CAThis information packed panel will begin with a lively discussion about legal matters for your small business and time to ask your most pressing questions.
Propel Your Business Conference 2024
Kimpton Sawyer Hotel 1230 J Street Sacramento, CA 95814, Sacramento, CA, United StatesJoin NAWBO Sacramento, the host chapter, as we welcome powerful women entrepreneurs from across California to our Annual Propel Conference.
Show Her the Money
Delancy Street Screening Room 600 Embarcadero, San Francisco, CASHOW HER THE MONEY addresses how women are getting less than 2% of venture capital funding and demystifies what venture capital is.
DEI&B Microaggressions Workshop
VirtualJoin one or all of this new series of DEI&B workshops facilitated by Peace Learning Center.
Rethinking and Accelerating Women’s Business Leadership
VirtualThis half-day virtual forum showcases preeminent women and men leaders working to ensure women can and will lead in business. The goal of the forum is to showcase the trends, transformations, and innovations within WBC Initiatives.
SBDC – Build Your Authentic Personal Brand
Martin Luther King Jr. Library - 3rd Floor 150 E San Fernando St., San Jose, CAIn the age of AI, be real! Do not leave your personal branding be completely driven by technology without authentic storytelling and real emotional connections.
Latinas in Tech Summit 2024
The Palace of Fine Arts The Palace of Fine Arts: 3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123-1002Embark on a journey into the future of tech innovation at the Latinas in Tech Summit 2024, a celebration of innovation, empowerment, and the undeniable impact of Latina leaders in the world of technology.
Small Business Empowerment Day
San José City Hall 200 East Santa Clara Street, San José, CAJoin the City of San José’s Office of Economic Development for another of its popular in-person events that bring local business owners together to foster connections, provide valuable resources, and enhance the skills of small business owners.
NAWBO National Advocacy Committee
VirtualJoin the NAWBO National Advocacy Committee to discuss and give feedback on NAWBO’s draft of a microbusiness definition to be utilized by the federal government.
May Business Social
The Lazy Dog 5305 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CAJoin us for an evening of connection and decompression over a glass of wine and nibbles with fellow business owners. Share your business successes and challenges. Expand your network. Get mentored or provide mentoring.
Get Down to Business After-school Program
Educare California At Silicon Valley Santee Drive, San Jose, CA, United StatesCome support over 30 businesses created by CCSCC young girl entrepreneurs from our FMSD neighborhood as part of the “Get Down to Business” after-school program
NAWBO Days 2024
Washington, DCJoin NAWBO Sacramento, the host chapter, as we welcome powerful women entrepreneurs from across California to our Annual Propel Conference.
CUCP DBE/ACDBE Certification Workshop
VTA Auditorium North First Street, San Jose, CA, United StatesJoin us for DAY 1 for an overview of the DBE/ACDBE Program, benefits of certification, and how to navigate the online certification portal. Join us for DAY 2 to receive technical assistance from certification experts and network with agencies and resource partners!
NAWBO in Sydney Interest Meeting
VirtualAre you a NAWBO member interested in joining the NAWBO delegation to Sydney, Australia, this October? Please join us for 30 minutes to hear information and answers to your questions about the FCEM 71st World Congress opportunity.
Member Orientation June
VirtualMember Orientation: June Thursday, June 20, 2024 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Get to know the benefits of belonging, including events, programming and opportunities to increase your company’s visibility. Also, meet a member of NAWBO HQ’s Membership team! REGISTER
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
VirtualJoin this free informational webinar on EPA’s 2024-2025 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I solicitation.
2024 – 2025 Board Installation
San José City Hall 200 East Santa Clara Street, San José, CAMeet your new board members for the 2024 to 2025 NAWBO Silicon Valley fiscal year!
Women of Influence 2024
Santa Clara Marriott Mission College Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA, United StatesThe Silicon Valley Business Journal will honor and celebrate the 100 most influential women in Silicon Valley. Honorees have been selected from the private, public and nonprofit sectors.
US GOV Grant Funding (SBIR/STTR)
VirtualJoin the San José State Silicon Valley SBDC workshop to learn about The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs which provide an opportunity for small businesses to tap into federal funding to conduct research and development on promising new innovations and technologies.
Black Business Summit 2024
College of San Mateo 1700 W. Hillsdale Boulevard - Bldg. 10, San Mateo, CA, United StatesJoin us to celebrate your achievements and tackle challenges together!
Speak Out: Thought Leadership
VirtualTake a strategic approach to thought leadership that builds your influence, sets you apart by leveraging your personal experience and positions you for new opportunities.
Working with Big Retail
VirtualGain valuable knowledge on how to successfully partner with major retailers and take your business to the next level!
Member Orientation August
VirtualGet to know the benefits of belonging, including events, programming and opportunities to increase your company’s visibility. Also, meet a member of NAWBO HQ’s Membership team!
Demystifying the Patent Process ’24
Martin Luther King Jr. Library - 3rd Floor 150 E San Fernando St., San Jose, CAJoin the San José State Silicon Valley SBDC workshop in collaboration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to learn about different types of patents.
Connect4Success: Networking & Referrals Unleashed
SVC Chamber of Commerce Scott Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA, United StatesJoin us for a round table workshop where everyone can share their experiences and techniques around networking and referrals and to help start the conversations.
Women Mean Business Webinar Series
VirtualEntering the global market as a service business has its unique challenges and opportunities. Hear from women business owners from different industries who have successfully done it.
SBDC: Unlock Your Business Growth
Martin Luther King Jr. Library - 3rd Floor 150 E San Fernando St., San Jose, CAJoin us and learn from a top expert in Accounts Receivable Finance / Purchase Order Finance / Factoring.
WHY NAWBO? September
VirtualWhy NAWBO? Webinar Discover why NAWBO has been the go-to membership organization for women business owners across the country for 50 years now. This is a must for anyone considering joining NAWBO during our Fall Membership Campaign when you can save $50! REGISTER
In Harmony – the Retreat
Hakone Gardens Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA, United StatesRevitalize your health, illuminate your mind and heal your soul.
How Small Businesses Build a Profitability Plan
VirtualShift from a typical revenue-centric approach to a profit-oriented mindset.
Harness the Power of R&D Tax Credits
VirtualWhat if your small business could significantly save on your annual taxes—all thanks to work you’re already doing?
Member Orientation September
VirtualGet to know the benefits of belonging, including events, programming and opportunities to increase your company’s visibility. Also, meet a member of NAWBO HQ’s Membership team!
SBDC: Recipe for a Successful Business
VirtualJoin the Silicon Valley SBDC hosted by San Jose State University in an enlightening virtual interactive workshop to learn how to scale your business and succeed.
NAWBO Empower Hour
NAWBO Empower Hour is a small-group mastermind webinar that solves 2 business problems each week. Meet and network with other business owners in this national forum.
Marketing Strategies that Monetize
SVC Chamber of Commerce Scott Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA, United StatesJoin us in discussing how to use video and other techniques to show case “Marketing Strategies that Monetize.”
Build and Sustain Wealth in the Hispanic Community
VirtualHear from our experts in financial health, investing and capital access for Hispanic business owners.
Brian Weisfeld Book Launch & Kid’s Business Festival
Oshman Family JCC Pavilion, 1st Floor Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA, United StatesWhether you're a book lover, a supporter of young entrepreneurs, or simply looking for a fun family outing, this event promises something for everyone.
Product Makers Group
VirtualJoin this group each month on Zoom to chat about your business and use the collective wisdom of the room to talk through any where/how sell ideas, problems and opportunities you have.
Vision & Voice Leadership Retreat
Paso Robles, California Paso Robles, California, United StatesJoin us for a transformative journey at the NAWBO Fall retreat, where every woman’s success story inspires another, and together, we redefine the landscape of women-led businesses.
Business Acceleration Summit
Bank of America 560 S Winchester, San Jose, CACelebrate the transformative impact of HR 5050 at the **Business Acceleration Summit** hosted by NAWBO Silicon Valley Education Group and proudly sponsored by Bank of America.