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SUMMARY:FCEM Congress in Prague
DESCRIPTION:FCEM 73rd World Congress in Prague\n \nOctober 4 – 6 \nLocation: Prague\, Czech Republic \nNAWBO is forming a delegation to attend this international partner event. Delegates have the unique and rewarding experience of being exposed to different entrepreneurial women\, cultures\, governments\, ideas and so much more. If you’re thinking bigger about your business\, join your fellow NAWBO members on this trip! \nRegistration will open shortly. Watch for details here: https://www.fcemcongress.com/events/prague2026/booking/. Be sure to email Becky Ragan at bragan@nawbo.org or Lisa Brunet\, lisa.brunet@dlzpgroup.com if you plan to be part of this delegation! \nFind out more
URL:https://www.nawbo-sv.org/event/fcem-congress-in-prague/
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SUMMARY:Women’s Capital Summit NYC
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Capital Summit NYC\nInvesting for Impact: Connecting Leading Women Entrepreneurs and the Investors Who Fund Them\n \nTuesday\, Oct 6 – Wednesday\, Oct 7\, 2026\nThe Women’s Capital Summit returns to New York City on October 6–7\, 2026—and it is designed to be the place where entrepreneurs and capital providers meet\, align\, and activate capital across every stage of the business lifecycle. \nThis is not just another convening. It is where capital moves. \nOver two high-impact days\, the Summit will bring together a curated group of 150 investors and 150 high-growth women entrepreneurs—creating a powerful\, balanced ecosystem intentionally designed to drive real outcomes. From early-stage funding to growth equity\, debt\, and exit strategies\, the Summit connects founders to the right capital\, at the right time\, with the right partners. \nAt its core\, the Women’s Capital Summit is about building capital pathways—not just conversations. \nEntrepreneurs will engage directly with investors\, financial institutions\, and strategic advisors to refine their capital strategies\, explore diverse funding options\, and unlock new opportunities for scale. Capital providers will gain access to a strong pipeline of vetted\, high-potential companies while contributing to a more dynamic and inclusive investment landscape. \n LOCATION: Wells Fargo Connections\n150 East 42nd Street\, Concourse Level\, New York\, NY 10017 \nCOST: $749 \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.nawbo-sv.org/event/womens-capital-summit-nyc/
LOCATION:Wells Fargo\, 150 East 42nd Street\, Concourse Level\, New York\, NY\, 10017
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SUMMARY:AI Learning Lab
DESCRIPTION:AI Learning Lab\n \nTuesday\, October 6th\, 2026 | 12:00 pm\n\nThis is a free virtual event. \nJoin this monthly\, interactive space where women business owners explore how AI is showing up in real business life\, from everyday tasks and team workflows to client communication\, marketing\, operations and decision-making. Each session is designed for conversation\, shared learning\, practical examples and useful ideas participants can adapt for their own businesses. Members are encouraged to come ready to ask questions\, share what they are trying\, compare ideas and learn from other women business owners who are experimenting with AI in their day-to-day work. \nRegister
URL:https://www.nawbo-sv.org/event/ai-learning-lab/
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SUMMARY:Master Your Business Finances
DESCRIPTION:Master Your Business Finances\nA Three-Part Modular Course to help you gain complete control over your company’s financial future\n \nWednesday\, September 23rd / 30th / October 7th\, 2026\n9:00 – 10:30 am\nFee: No Fee \nLocation: Palo Alto City Library\n270 Forest Avenue\nPalo Alto\, CA 94301 \nLearn how to manage your company’s finances with our new three-part course. This simple\, step-by-step series gives you practical tools to handle your money. It is built just for small business owners who want to understand their numbers\, get funding\, and grow safely. \nModule 1: Understanding Business Finances & Cash Flow \nParticipants will learn how to: \n\nUnderstand key financial statements\nTrack revenue\, expenses\, and cash flow\nIdentify financial strengths and areas needing improvement\nBuild stronger financial habits for long-term success\n\nModule 2: Preparing Your Business for Funding & Loans \nParticipants will learn: \n\nDifferent financing options available to small businesses\nWhat lenders look for when reviewing applications\nHow to prepare lender-ready financial documents\nSteps to improve credit and funding readiness\n\nModule 3: Building a Growth Plan & Financial Strategy \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow to create realistic financial projections\nDevelop a business growth strategy\nPrepare for future expansion\, hiring\, or investment\nAvoid common financial challenges that impact small businesses\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://www.nawbo-sv.org/event/master-your-business-finances/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Palo Alto City Library\, 270 Forest Avenue\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301
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SUMMARY:NAWBO Empower Hour
DESCRIPTION:Connect\, Discuss Questions and Work on Your Business Together\n \nEvery 2nd Thursday at 2 pm PST\nMake progress on what matters in your business! Empower Hour brings women business owners together in small\, peer-led conversations to think through what’s happening in their businesses\, gain fresh perspective and decide what comes next. Each session features a business-focused question. Then\, join a small group of NAWBO members to explore what it means for your business\, exchange experiences and perspectives and turn the conversation into something you can put to work. Attend the sessions that work for you. Because the small-group experience begins together\, plan to join at the start and participate for the full hour. \nNon-members—please attend up to two times before deciding if NAWBO is the right community for you. \nREGISTER
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SUMMARY:Policy to Power: Listen
DESCRIPTION:Policy to Power Part 1: Listen\n\n \nThursday\, October 8th\, 4:00 – 5:30 PM\nThis is a free event. \nPolicy IS Your Business. You Belong in the Conversation. \nDecisions made in Sacramento can affect how you hire\, access capital\, serve your customers\, protect your employees\, and grow your business. Yet too many women business owners are left trying to understand new laws only after the decisions have already been made. \nIt is time to enter the conversation earlier. \nListen: Understand the Conversation\nListen is the first session in NAWBO California’s three-part Policy to Power Advocacy Education Series. This foundational session will take the mystery out of California’s legislative process and help you recognize who holds influence\, how legislation moves\, and when your voice can have the greatest impact. \nLed by Dr. Tara Lynn Gray\, NAWBO California Advocacy Chair and former Director of CalOSBA under Governor Gavin Newsom\, this session will make the political landscape practical\, accessible\, and relevant to your business. \nRegister
URL:https://www.nawbo-sv.org/event/policy-to-power/
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SUMMARY:2026 NAWBO Summit Event | On the Rise Miami Edition
DESCRIPTION:2026 NAWBO Summit Event | On the Rise Miami Edition\n\nWednesday\, Oct 21 – Friday\, Oct 23\, 2026\nNAWBO’s 2026 On the Rise summit is an intimate\, highly curated experience bringing together women business owners from across the country for three days of connection\, culture\, learning and unforgettable Miami experiences. \nFrom October 21–23\, 2026\, we’ll gather in Coconut Grove and explore Miami through a distinctly local lens—combining powerful programming\, meaningful peer connection and opportunities to experience the women-owned businesses and communities that make the city unique. \nAttendees can expect inspiring speakers\, hands-on learning\, curated networking\, local experiences and plenty of room for the conversations and relationships that often become the most valuable part of a NAWBO gathering. \nVIP registration includes additional experiences and special touches throughout the event\, including our exclusive Friday evening yacht experience and a complimentary official On the Rise: Miami Edition T-shirt. \nWhether you’re coming to sharpen your strategy\, expand your circle or simply step away from the day-to-day and reconnect with what’s possible\, Miami is designed to give you space to learn\, connect and rise alongside other women business owners. \n LOCATION: Woman’s Club of Coconut Grove\nMiami\, FL \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.nawbo-sv.org/event/on-the-rise-miami/
LOCATION:Wells Fargo\, 150 East 42nd Street\, Concourse Level\, New York\, NY\, 10017
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SUMMARY:Policy to Power: Learn
DESCRIPTION:Policy to Power Part 2: Learn\n\n \nThursday\, October 22nd\, 4:00 – 5:30 PM\nThis is a free event. \nPolicy IS Your Business. You Belong in the Conversation. \nDecisions made in Sacramento can affect how you hire\, access capital\, serve your customers\, protect your employees\, and grow your business. Yet too many women business owners are left trying to understand new laws only after the decisions have already been made. \nIt is time to enter the conversation earlier. \nLearn: Connect policy to your business\nLearn how California policies connect to the everyday decisions you make as a woman business owner\, from funding and technology to healthcare. \nBuilding on our October 8 Listen session\, Part 2 of the three-part Policy to Power series moves us from understanding California’s legislative process to examining the policies and positions that can affect how women-owned businesses operate\, compete\, and grow. \nLed by Dr. Tara Lynn Gray\, NAWBO California Advocacy Chair and former Director of CalOSBA under Governor Gavin Newsom\, this interactive session will connect policy conversations to the real-world experiences of women business owners. Dr. Gray will be joined by additional speakers who can bring specialized knowledge to the discussion. \n  \nRegister
URL:https://www.nawbo-sv.org/event/policy-to-power-learn/
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SUMMARY:Sold Out! From Launch to Legacy
DESCRIPTION:From Launch to Legacy\nBuilding Stronger Businesses at Every Stage\n \nThursday\, October 29th | 5:30 – 8:00 PM\nDoors Open: 5:30 PM\nProgram: 6:00 – 7:30 PM\nNetworking: until 8:00 PM \nLocation: Bank of America | 560 S. Winchester Blvd\, San Jose\, CA 95128 \n  \nDownload the Event Program \nEvery stage of business ownership brings new decisions. Are you prepared for what’s next? \nWhere should you invest your marketing dollars? When is the right time to hire? How do you know if your business is ready for financing? And when should you begin planning for an eventual transition or exit? \nJoin NAWBO Silicon Valley\, hosted by Bank of America\, for an evening of meaningful conversations\, practical insights\, and connections focused on the decisions women business owners face as they launch\, grow\, and plan for the future. \nConnect with the NAWBO Community\nMeet fellow women business owners\, financial professionals\, corporate partners\, and NAWBO leadership. Bring your questions\, exchange experiences\, and discover resources and relationships that can support your business. \nThe decisions you make today can shape the future of your business. Join us for a conversation worth having. \nComplimentary Event | Members & Non-Members Welcome \nH.R. 5050 and the power of advocacy\nDid you know that until 1988\, laws in some states required women to have a husband or male relative co-sign a business loan? \nWe’ll take a brief look at H.R. 5050\, the Women’s Business Ownership Act\, and NAWBO’s pivotal role in helping pass this landmark legislation. Discover how it changed opportunities for women entrepreneurs and why advocacy continues to matter today. \n\nFeatured Speaker\n\nElizabeth Greenfield\, RN\, MS\, IFMCP\nFounder\nElizabeth Greenfield Functional Wellness\n\n\n\nPANEL 1: Launch\, Scale\, Legacy | Growing Through Every Stage\nHear from women business owners and professionals as they share real experiences and practical lessons on marketing\, hiring\, protecting your business\, and preparing for the future. Learn what to prioritize at each stage\, which mistakes to avoid\, and how today’s decisions can build long-term business value. \nPanelists\n\n\n\nMaryam Mardkhe\, PhD\nFounder\nStirbar Lab\n\n\n\nNancy Rosales\nPresident/Founder\nPepito’s Paletas\n\n\n\n\nMonika Miles\nPresident/Founder\nMiles Consulting Group\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPANEL 2: Follow the Money | Funding\, Taxes & Financial Readiness\nExplore funding options available at different stages of business\, from traditional lending and CDFIs to grants\nand investors. Learn what lenders look for\, how to prepare for financing\, which risks to consider\, and how tax\nplanning can support business growth and financial readiness. \nModerator\n\n\n\nLauren Mader\nVice President/Senior Financial Advisor\nMerrill\n\n\n\n\n\nPanelists\n\n\n\nCecy Toro\nSenior Business Development Manager\nWorking Solutions CDFI & Main Street Launch\n\n\n\nWendy Roberts\nCEO\nNorthStar Strategic Partners\, Inc\n\n\n\n\nEsperanza Covarrubias\nWealth Management Business Banking Relationship Manager\nBank of America\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda:\n5:30 PM Welcome Reception\n6:00 PM Opening Remarks\nNew Member Pinning Ceremony\nH.R. 5050\nSessions Kickoff\nTakeaways\nThe Power of the NAWBO Network\n7:30 PM Raffle\, Closing Remarks & Networking\n8:00 PM Event Concludes \n 
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