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SUMMARY:New Member Onboarding
DESCRIPTION:New Member Onboarding\n\n \nWednesday\, April 8th\, 1:00 PM\nHave questions about membership benefits?\nFind out more about your NAWBO & NAWBO SV member benefits\, including events\, programming and opportunities to increase your company’s visibility. \nLaunch Zoom
URL:https://www.nawbo-sv.org/event/new-member-onboarding/
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SUMMARY:NAWBO Empower Hour
DESCRIPTION:Connect\, Discuss Questions and Work on Your Business Together\n \nEvery 2nd and 4th Thursday at 2 pm PST\nNAWBO 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. \nConnect\, discuss and work ON your business. Join whenever you are able. \nNon-members—please attend up to two times before deciding if NAWBO is the right community for you. \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.nawbo-sv.org/event/nawbo-empower-hour/2026-04-09/
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SUMMARY:NetWORK It!
DESCRIPTION:NetWORK It!\n \nSecond Tuesdays at 12 pm PST\nThis is a free virtual event. \nReady to put the work in your network? Join us for this fast-paced\, high-energy virtual networking hour where meaningful connections happen in minutes. Each session features up to four dynamic breakout rounds with three fellow entrepreneurs at a time\, giving you multiple opportunities to exchange ideas\, spark collaborations and expand your reach. We’ll guide the conversation with fresh\, purposeful prompts—no awkward small talk\, we promise! \nRegister
URL:https://www.nawbo-sv.org/event/network-it/2026-04-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T090000
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SUMMARY:Spring Global Link Up
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Spring Global Link Up\n \n \nWe’re celebrating this year with events and opportunities to “think international.”  \n3rd Wednesdays | 9:00 am (through March)\nJoin us for a dynamic and engaging virtual networking hour designed for women business owners who think—and do business—on a global scale. Each month\, you’ll connect with like-minded women from around the world\, exchange insights\, share contacts and ask the key questions that can help elevate your business. Whether you’re already working internationally or just beginning to explore the possibilities\, this is your space to build relationships\, gain global perspectives and grow together! \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.nawbo-sv.org/event/spring-global-link-up/2026-04-15/
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SUMMARY:Ready to Sell Homemade Meals? Learn How!
DESCRIPTION:How to Start Your Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO)\n \nThursday\, April 16th\, 2026\n10:00 – 11:30 am\nFee: No Fee\nVirtual Event \nEver dreamed of selling your homemade meals to the community? The Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO) program makes it possible for local residents to turn their home kitchens into legal\, small-scale food businesses. \nIn this free training\, you’ll learn how to get started as a MEHKO operator — from applying for a permit to understanding health and safety requirements. You’ll also discover how MEHKOs help reduce barriers for food entrepreneurs\, create local jobs\, and bring more fresh\, home-cooked food options to our neighborhoods. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nWhat MEHKO is and how it works\nRules\, requirements\, and menu limitations\nHow to prepare your home kitchen for inspection\nHow to apply for your MEHKO permit\nTips for running a successful and safe home-based food business\n\nWhether you’re a home cook ready to share your favorite dishes or an aspiring food entrepreneur looking for a cost-effective way to start your business\, this training is for you! \n**Meeting link will be provided on registration confirmation.** \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.nawbo-sv.org/event/how-to-sell-homemade-meals/
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SUMMARY:Marketing Fundamentals for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Marketing Fundamentals for Small Businesses\n \nThursday\, April 16\, 2026\n3:00 – 5:00 pm\nFee: No Fee \nLocation: Dr. Martin Luther King Library\n150 E San Fernando Street\, San Jose\, CA 95112\n**Free parking with validation is available at the Fourth Street Garage (44 S 4th St. San Jose\, CA 95112)** \nThe best marketers in the digital and AI era are those who never forget the basics. \nHaving a solid grasp of your marketing fundamentals will allow you to adapt to changes in technology\, consumer behaviors\, and marketing approaches. \nSo your marketing continues to be effective in getting your customers’ and prospects’ attention\, making them want more of what you have to offer. \nCome and learn about Marketing Fundamentals that will give you insights and tools to be successful in your branding and marketing efforts. \nWhat we will cover: \n\nBranding vs. Marketing\nWhat is Marketing?\nMarketing Guiding Principles\nThe 5P’s of Marketing\nMeasuring Marketing Effectiveness\nSustainable Marketing in Digital and AI Era\n\nThe session will be followed by a Q&A\, allowing you to engage with the presenter and delve deeper into the nuances of marketing. We look forward to your presence! \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.nawbo-sv.org/event/marketing-fundamentals-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Martin Luther King Jr. Library – 3rd Floor\, 150 E San Fernando St.\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112
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SUMMARY:Monthly Virtual Connections
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Virtual Connections\n\nWednesday\, April 21st\, 2025 | 9:00 am\nThis is a free virtual event. Members and non-members welcome. \nInterested in being our next spotlighted member? Email Tonia Chagnon at tchagnon@nawbo.org to learn more!\nJoin NAWBO’s Virtual Ambassador Rebecca Maxwell to connect and have genuine conversations with members from across the nation. Rebecca will be your host and guide as you build relationships that will strengthen your network during small group conversations in safe\, welcoming spaces. Bring your goals\, ideas and words\, too\, to refine and practice how you talk about your business! \nNo need to register; just join the Zoom! \nClick to Join Zoom
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SUMMARY:Corporate Partner Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Corporate Partner Luncheon\nCorporate Leadership & Economic Impact with Treasurer\, Fiona Ma\, CPA\n \nThursday\, April 23\, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM\nDoubletree Hotel | 1995 S Bascom Ave\, Campbell\, CA 95008\nParking: Parking Garage\, Parking spots outside hotel \nThe Corporate Partner Luncheon brings together corporate decision-makers and women entrepreneurs to spark high-impact collaboration that strengthens Silicon Valley’s business ecosystem. \nWe are honored to feature Fiona Ma\, CPA\, California’s 34th State Treasurer\, as keynote speaker. First elected in 2018 and reelected in 2022 with the highest vote total in state history for this office\, Treasurer Ma is the first woman of color and the first CPA to hold this constitutional role. As California’s chief banker\, she oversees an average $165 billion investment portfolio and manages approximately $3 trillion in annual transactions supporting schools\, housing\, transportation\, healthcare\, and critical public infrastructure statewide. \nState Treasurer Ma will share insights on California’s economic outlook\, the power of public-private collaboration\, and how investing in women-owned businesses strengthens regional economies and long-term competitiveness. \nThis luncheon recognizes corporate partners as vital contributors to a resilient economy. The program will spotlight supplier diversity opportunities\, highlight success stories\, and foster relationships that fuel innovation and strengthen supply chains. \nWhen corporations invest in women entrepreneurs\, communities thrive and our region advances with purpose. \nTickets:\n$45 Member / $65 Non-Member\nRegister
URL:https://www.nawbo-sv.org/event/corporate-partner-luncheon/
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SUMMARY:Target Supplier Engagement Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Target Supplier Engagement Symposium\nBuilding Foundations for Growth\n \nTuesday\, April 28th | 11:00 am\nA NAWBO Institute Certification Highlighted Opportunity \nThis two-hour virtual session builds foundational understanding of supplier readiness\, expectations and the ecosystem that supports long-term growth and engagement with Target. Join Target to clarify supplier readiness expectations and engagement fundamentals; understand Target’s supplier engagement ecosystem; learn how to leverage certification as a growth tool; hear real-world perspectives from Target teams and suppliers; and leave with clear next steps for continued engagement. \n  \nRegister
URL:https://www.nawbo-sv.org/event/target-supplier-engagement-symposium/
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SUMMARY:2026 AMEXME
DESCRIPTION:2026 AMEXME\nJoin an Upcoming NAWBO International Delegation to Acapulco!\n\nMay 26 – 28\nA NAWBO delegation is the opportunity to broaden your global perspective\, grow your international network and stand in solidarity with women entrepreneurs shaping economies around the world. \nLocation: Acapulco\, Mexico \nRead about one now-member’s recent NAWBO international delegation experience here. \nBefore registering for this opportunity\, please reach out to Becky Ragan at bragan@nawbo.org for details and the exclusive NAWBO discount code. \nRegister
URL:https://www.nawbo-sv.org/event/2026-amexme/
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SUMMARY:NAWBO Days 2026
DESCRIPTION:NAWBO Days 2026\n \nJoin us on May 31 – June 2\, 2026 | Washington\, DC \nGet ready for one of the most energizing and impactful gatherings of the year for women business owners! NAWBO Days 2026 brings together our vibrant community from across the U.S. for three unforgettable days of connection\, celebration\, leadership and advocacy in our nation’s capital. This must-attend event combines everything NAWBO into one immersive experience: Leader Onboarding\, Annual Membership Meeting\, Awards Gala and Advocacy Day (in collaboration with WIPP). \nEvent Details » \nRegister
URL:https://www.nawbo-sv.org/event/nawbo-days-2026/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
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SUMMARY:2026 Global Summit of Women
DESCRIPTION:2026 Global Summit of Women\nJoin an Upcoming NAWBO International Delegation to Acapulco!\n \nJune 4 – 6\nA NAWBO delegation is the opportunity to broaden your global perspective\, grow your international network and stand in solidarity with women entrepreneurs shaping economies around the world. \nLocation: Istanbul\, Türkiye \nRead about one now-member’s recent NAWBO international delegation experience here. \nBefore registering for this opportunity\, please reach out to Becky Ragan at bragan@nawbo.org for details and the exclusive NAWBO discount code. \nRegister
URL:https://www.nawbo-sv.org/event/2026-global-summit-of-women/
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