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When NAWBO was founded in 1975, its mission was to become the voice of women business owners, helping them connect with people, resources, and information that could help them achieve their entrepreneurial goals. Its annual WODA awards event celebrates women business...

October is National Women's Owned Business Month, a time when female entrepreneurs are recognized for their achievements and the positive impact they have on jobs and the economy. One of the greatest advantages of joining a group like NAWBO Southern Nevada is...

Women and small businesses are often called the “backbone of America’s economy.” Women entrepreneurs possess an enterprising spirit that’s driving the creation of millions of jobs, starting nearly 50% of the new businesses in the US in 2021—up from 28% just three...

Women-owned businesses spanning a range of industries are growing at an unprecedented rate. In 2020, the 50 fastest growing companies generated a combined $4.1 billion in revenue and together employed more than 24,000 people. But while the number of women-owned...

All entrepreneurs face challenges when launching a new company. However, women who want to start a small business may often encounter obstacles most other entrepreneurs do not, including limited funding, gender inequality, and an inadequate support system....

Yuan-Fen Lai serves as the Chair of Community Relations for the NAWO Southern Nevada chapter. Yuan-Fen is an accomplished Financial Services Professional at New York Life.  She has over 35 years of experience in Insurance and Financial Services industries. She is a...

Women business owner statistics show the number of women-led companies continues to increase year after year! In fact, women business owners positively influence the country’s economy, create jobs, and control more than $20 trillion in annual spending. In this post,...

Adopting sustainable business practices places value on women, people and the way the world works, inspiring tomorrow’s leaders. NAWBO’s advocacy initiatives help woman-owned businesses build better, connected & sustainable futures for their businesses and...

Women created half of all new small businesses in the United States during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. A recent study by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, though, shows the health crisis has disproportionately impacted women-owned businesses. The...