NAWBO SV Events

As an executive, a business owner and a woman, have you taken the time to plan your future? We can get so caught up in the detail of day-to-day demands, and so busy helping other people, that we never really take the time to think about our own future goals. But without a plan, you'll stay right where you are.   Realize Your Future - Create a Strategic Plan Kristi [...]

You asked for more networking events and we deliver!  Commerce is our theme for this quarter so we thought having GoDaddy sponsor this event was the perfect partner. Many of you are already GoDaddy customers so you already know the great value they bring to run successful businesses. Nearly as old as the Internet itself, GoDaddy was born to give people an easy, affordable way to get their ideas online. [...]

You asked for more networking events and we deliver! Commerce is our theme for this quarter so we thought having GoDaddy sponsor this event was the perfect partner. Many of you are already GoDaddy customers so you already know the great value they bring to run successful businesses. Nearly as old as the Internet itself, GoDaddy was born to give people an easy, affordable way to get their ideas online. [...]

In honor of International Women’s Day, the focus is Commerce. In support of that we will have various representatives from international trade organizations on hand to mingle with our members and guests. Our host, Hannah Kain, will speak briefly and offer a tour of her operation. She is a dynamic individual and successful businesswoman who has built an incredible global business. You really don’t want to miss this event. Join [...]

Please join us for this special annual luncheon where we honor and thank our corporate partners who make our chapter possible throughout the year. This is also a networking event where you will have a chance to mix and mingle with your fellow business owners. Strengthen your existing relationships, make new friends, and learn more about our corporate partners. Members/Guests of NAWBO-SV Members: $35 Non-Members/General: $50 Get Involved! Want to [...]

NAWBO CALIFORNIA’S ANNUAL PROPEL YOUR BUSINESS CONFERENCE Why attend? Get tools to grow your business and implement immediately. Collectively voice your legislative concerns. Access successful business owned by women. Strategize, recharge, and create your NEXT BIG THING. Work hard, PLAY harder!  

The theme for events this quarter is Sales and Marketing strategies. For our first speaker in this series we invited NAWBO member Sam Brown, Marketing Director of BrandVia to speak at this month’s dinner meeting. She is all about passion and encouraging people to live life out on a limb; she is both engaging and entertaining as she moves ahead with her mission to rid the world of trinkets and [...]

In this practical and informative presentation, Sandra will share why you can’t ignore the world’s largest business network and how to use LinkedIn to receive positive attention from business associates, clients and prospects. Learn how to effectively market yourself and your business with LinkedIn. It all starts with you – your personal, brand, your authenticity, and your credibility. Understand the difference between the numbers game and a meaningful network. Takeaways [...]

Is your workforce the high-octane fuel your business engine needs to win—or the watered-down version that causes your engine to sputter all the way down the track? Imagine how your business could perform if you were empowered to create the workforce you always wanted—an engaged, inspired team, comprised of people in positions that bring out their absolute best. That’s what Conscious Hiring® can do for you. Conscious Hiring is an [...]

Come build your business connections with great networking and learn more about NAWBO Silicon Valley! Our sponsor, accounting firm Abbott, Stringham & Lynch, will provide light refreshments, beverages and wine. Remember: a simple hello could lead to a million things! Member: $30 Non-member/General: $45

How are the brains of a successful entrepreneur wired differently from someone that’s just plodding along in their business? 10x Entrepreneur and Global Business Mentor, Allison Maslan will reveal the ‘realm of thinking’ you must have to become wildly successful in your company. She will lead you through the most powerful brain shifts and strategies you must have to transform your results from ordinary to extraordinary on a daily basis. [...]

Be Pitch Perfect is a motivating presentation designed to improve the quality of how you present yourself. You need to sell your best product, which is you. You never know who links to whom, so we need to be ready to “pitch” our products and services anytime. If it can save you time and make you money, it’s worth being ready with your request or message. You may find riches [...]

Share the joy and join us at this popular and festive annual event. Mix and mingle with old and new friends while experiencing a truly bountiful holiday lunch buffet. Adding to festive atmosphere, the Peninsula Symphony String Quartet will be on hand to play holiday music favorites and Mitchell Sardou Klein, Music Director/Conductor, will give a brief presentation. Holiday music, amazing food, people having fun --- doesn’t that sound fabulous? [...]

Design Your Life is an inspirational and interactive presentation designed to move you, your family, and your business to a sustainably healthy lifestyle. Your high-performance life demands high-performance nutrition and fitness strategies to leverage your time and ensure you are at the top of your game. Design three key strategies to keep you grounded, energized and confident, so you can reach your ultimate wellness potential and the riches your higher [...]

Does your clutter cause you stress, loss of time, money, and peace of mind to name a few? Clutter affects 19 areas of your life and business! Clutternomics, as a weekly strategy, will help individuals and organizations to achieve profits, productivity and peace in easy and effortless ways. Discover why de-cluttering is one of Kathleen’s top business strategies for “instant” abundance. Learn “one” easy rule and “get back” 7 hours [...]

Proven Strategies to Navigate Your Career Three years ago NAWBO-California was able to work with the California Legislature to secure a Resolution, voted on by the Legislators, urging all public companies to have three women on their corporate boards in three years.  We have not moved the needle much--yet. Corporate boards are paid positions and give great credibility to women executives chosen for boards. Because of your experience operating and growing [...]

Enjoy your summer. We will not have a regular meeting this month.

Award-winning Talk Show Host & Producer Janice Edwards will speak to us about connecting with your clients through media.  She understands the unique challenges that entrepreneurs face when it comes to sharing the story behind your business success and engaging clients and customers who are hungry for what you offer -- yet may not even know it. In this presentation, Janice will share inside tips on creating a memorable experience [...]

Join us for a unique look into the fascinating world of franchising. We will be featuring panelists from successful, women-owned and local franchises! Our panelists are experts in their class, from the food industry to fitness and education. Ask questions of our franchisees, licensees and master franchisers during this fun and informative networking event! You will learn: What is franchising? Why franchising works. How to franchise your current business How to choose [...]

Share the joy and join us at this popular and festive annual event. Mix and mingle with old and new friends while experiencing a truly bountiful holiday lunch buffet. Adding to festive atmosphere, the Peninsula Symphony String Quartet will be on hand to play holiday music favorites and Mitchell Sardou Klein, Music Director/Conductor, will give a brief presentation. Holiday music, amazing food, people having fun --- doesn’t that sound fabulous?  [...]

DON'T MISS THIS FIRST EVENT OF THE NEW YEAR! Start your year off right by joining us for a dynamic evening of round-table speed sessions with entrepreneurial women in business who are experts in their fields. We've assembled a diverse and accomplished group of business owners ready to share their expertise and give you insights into how to make 2018 your best year yet! REGISTER NOW The Experts Jennifer [...]

How Employee Success Translates to Customer Success Organizations today not only offer products & services, they offer the promise of something much greater – an experience! Disney gives us "The happiest place on earth"; Nike empowers its customer to "Just Do It"; MasterCard pulls at our heartstrings with, "There are some things money can’t buy, for everything else there’s MasterCard." Adobe challenges everyone in the organization to Make it an [...]

Discover the 7 Essential Marketing Messages You Need to Communicate Who You are and What You Do with Confidence! Our speaker this evening will be the incomparable Toni Navy, Principal of Toni Navy International. She is a Business Strategy Expert and #1 Best Selling Author. She herself exudes confidence and conveys her expertise as soon as she walks into the room -- It's no accident. At this meeting, she will [...]

Yes! He's back for the 2nd year in a row. U.S. Memory Champion, Chester Santos - "The International Man of Memory" is coming back to show us all how to develop our most valuable business asset: OUR BRAIN! We had so much fun last year we simply had to invite Chester Back again. Memory is absolutely fundamental to learning, so improving one's memory can have a dramatic impact on job [...]

Much of the past year was marked by angry tweets, high tension between people holding opposing viewpoints and a barrage of misinformation across all forms of media. Join us with our special guest presenter, Susan Ellenberg to help us learn how women can help move the conversation beyond this stalemate by informing and arming themselves and others in three constructive ways: learning how government works at every level, shifting the [...]

When Silicon Valley speaks, the business world listens. Join CEOs, Founders and Business Owners to discover how we can engage in that conversation from the local level to national and beyond. Our panel will bring their experience from Forbes, NBC Bay Area, KRON, local interview series Valley Talks as well as podcasts, blogs and more. Special thanks to our sponsor Silicon Valley Business Journal. We'll cover: What makes an impactful [...]

NAWBO Silicon Valley Celebrates The 30th Anniversary of HR 5050 PLUS, Our Panel Discusses the Signing of SB 826 and Women on Corporate Boards  The passage of HR 5050 is the landmark Women's Business Ownership Act that gives women in business the recognition, resources and eliminates the discriminatory practices by banks that previously favored male owners. In addition, we would also like to thank our members and friends in helping [...]

Companies with healthy finances are more prepared for growth. As we approach the end of 2018, please join NAWBO Silicon Valley for an evening of financial mini-workshops and expert Q&A to address our most impactful money questions, avoid any year-end red flags and uncover opportunities to launch into 2019 financially strong. REGISTER NOW Our program will include mini-sessions on: Cash Flow: Understanding working capital and how to [...]

Kick off 2019 in a powerful way with refreshing mini workshops led by Dr. Megan Rigby, Bonnie Coberly and Launchwise. All while enjoying dinner and networking with our favorite CEOs at the Silicon Valley Capital Club. Guests will have the opportunity to review our goals for the upcoming year along with our peers over dinner and no-host bar. Our program will include mini-sessions on: Body: A discussion with Dr. Megan [...]

Inclusive cultures drive powerful brands with the ability to create, innovate, and inspire our users and communities. We develop better products, elevate our teams and become brands that our customers can believe in. Now more than ever, we have the opportunity to lead our companies in ways that let our employees, partners and customers know that they matter, that they're valued and that they're celebrated. NAWBO Silicon Valley is thrilled [...]

Silicon Valley is the epicenter of global possibilities. Even the most local of companies has the chance to impact international visitors, customers, employees, and partners. Join us for an evening of networking and sharing insights to discuss opportunities and best practices to connect with the world from right where we are. The word "international" can spark both excitement and intimidation. So we'll delve into new ways and tools for connecting [...]

Save the Date! More Information coming soon with details. We are living in a generationally diverse era like no other. From the Silent Generation (born before 1945) to even Gen Alpha (age 9 and under!), women business owners cover a lot of ground. Join us as we welcome our 2020 board with dinner, networking and founders across generations to discuss our experiences and the futures we strive to achieve. REGISTER [...]