NAWBO Richmond

09/02/2026

Here’s WHO will be leading you to thrive next week! ✨

We’ve curated a lineup of women business owners, leaders and experts who are bringing real-world experience to the Women Empowerment Summit & Expo. These are women who have grown businesses, built teams, strengthened their brands, advocated for change and learned how to build businesses that can thrive for the long term.

It all starts Thursday, September 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. with our FREE Expo. Come shop, connect and discover women-owned businesses from across the Richmond region, including business service providers, marketing professionals, event experts, wellness providers, local makers and more.

Then on Friday, September 11, we’re diving into our Future Ready theme with a full day of learning and connection...

Our speakers and panelists will lead conversations around:
✨Visibility in a Post-COVID Era
✨Business Sustainability
✨Advocacy and the state of women-owned businesses
✨Personal Sustainability, growth and wellness
✨Networking, leadership and building for what’s next

This is your opportunity to hear what’s actually working from women doing the work right now, walk away with ideas you can apply to your own business and build relationships with other women in our community.

🎟️ Get your ticket and invite a friend to join you September 10 + 11: https://loom.ly/mAqC7GI

Have questions? Drop a comment or reach out to [email protected]

09/01/2026

💫 September is here and packed with exciting events hosted by our wonderful NAWBO Richmond members! From Self Love Sundays to Beaded Embroidery Workshops, you can do it all!

📲Make sure to save this post, mark your calendars, and join us all month long for creative and meaningful events.

📩 To find more information and registration details, check out this month’s edition of the NAWBO Richmond newsletter or visit the registration page for each event.

09/01/2026

✨ September is full of opportunities to connect, learn, and grow with NAWBO Richmond!

Whether you're looking to expand your network, connect with fellow women business owners, or gain valuable insights to help your business thrive, we have something for everyone this month:

☕ Coffee & Connect (Join the waitlist!)
🤝 New Member Orientation
✨ Women Empowerment Summit & Expo

📅 Be sure to save this post, mark your calendars, and join us for a month of meaningful connections, collaboration, and opportunities to grow your business.

💛 We can't wait to see you there!

📲 Register for upcoming events through the link in our bio .

08/28/2026

Just a few more days to save $50! Use code EQUALITY to save before midnight August 31: https://www.nawborichmond.org/we-empowerment-summit

I’m excited to be joining the NAWBO Richmond 2026 Women Empowerment Summit as a panelist for a fireside chat on Personal Sustainability.

Personal sustainability isn't a buzzword to me. It's why I created The Life Edit and built my coaching practice around high-achieving women, from entrepreneurs to corporate execs. Achievement has a cost, whether it shows up in your career or in the mental load you're carrying at home while you build it. My goal is simple: help as many women as possible master the art of living for themselves, without disappearing under the effort it takes to get there.

Personal Sustainability Fireside Chat
📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
⏰ 2:35–3:35 PM
📍 Richmond, Virginia

If you'll be there, save this post...I'd love to meet you in person!

08/28/2026

✨ A throwback to one of the most inspiring conversations from last year's Women's Empowerment Summit.

Charis Jones, founder and CEO of Sassy Jones , shared her journey from launching her business in 2013 to building a growing company. Along the way, she gave us an honest look at the decisions, challenges, and pivots that shaped her growth as both a business owner and a person.

These are the kinds of conversations that make the Summit so impactful.

Join us on September 11 for a full day of practical insights, inspiring speakers, and meaningful connections with women building what's next.

🎟️ Seats are limited! Get your Summit tickets today at nawborichmond.org.

08/26/2026

✨ What can you expect at the NAWBO Richmond Women's Business Expo?

Join us on Thursday, September 10, from 4-7 p.m. for an evening dedicated to discovering and supporting women-owned businesses from across the Richmond region.

🛍️ Shop unique products from local makers
🤝 Meet trusted service providers and business experts
💼 Connect with entrepreneurs and professionals
💡 Discover new resources for your business
🎉 Network in a fun, welcoming atmosphere

Whether you're looking for your next business partner, a new favorite local business, or simply want to connect with an inspiring community of women, the Expo is the perfect place to start.

The Expo is just the beginning of our two-day Women's Empowerment Summit experience!

📅 See the full schedule and get your tickets at nawborichmond.org.

08/26/2026

$50 OFF TICKETS THROUGH AUGUST 31 🎟️

In honor of Women’s Equality Day on August 26, we’re celebrating with a limited-time flash sale for the NAWBO Richmond Women’s Business Expo & Empowerment Summit!

Use code EQUALITY to save $50 on your ticket through August 31.

The two-day experience takes place September 10–11. We kick off with our Expo on Thursday evening, 4–7 p.m. On Friday, we start the day with intentional networking and head into engaging panels, fireside chats, and presentations designed to help you get ✨ Future Ready ✨

👀 This is your sign to say YES! We can't wait to gather and connect with women business owners from across our region, gain new insights and resources, and leave ready to take your business forward.

Invite a friend and join us for two days of thriving, connecting and growing together.

➡️ Use code EQUALITY at checkout: https://loom.ly/mAqC7GI

08/24/2026

✨ The Women's Business Expo kicks off the experience on Thursday evening, but Friday is where you'll dive into a full day of learning, leadership, and growth.

Join us for the NAWBO Richmond Women's Empowerment Summit on Friday, September 11, as we explore this year's theme:

🌟 Future Ready: Advocacy. Visibility. Sustainability.

The business landscape is constantly evolving, and this Summit is designed to help you stay ahead. You'll hear from inspiring speakers, gain practical strategies you can apply immediately, and connect with women who are building, leading, and growing businesses just like you.

💡 Learn how to increase your visibility beyond social media.
🤝 Discover ways to build a more sustainable business.
📣 Strengthen your leadership and advocacy skills.
✨ Leave with new ideas, valuable connections, and renewed confidence in what's next.

Whether you're just launching your business, scaling your company, or leading an established organization, you'll find meaningful conversations and actionable takeaways throughout the day.

🥐 Your Summit ticket includes continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, and a full day of professional development and networking.

The Women's Empowerment Summit is part of our two-day experience, beginning with the Women's Business Expo on Thursday evening and continuing with Friday's immersive learning event.

🎟️ Invest in yourself and your business. Register today at nawborichmond.org and join us September 10-11 for one of Richmond's premier events for women in business.

08/21/2026

We're thrilled to announce Dr. Omega Wilson as our keynote speaker for the 2026 Women's Empowerment Summit!

Dr. Wilson's path took her from classroom teacher to principal to district-level executive before she built Innovative Strategies Consulting, LLC. Through it all, one belief has stuck: legacy isn't something you think about at the end of your career; it's something you build every day through the people you develop and the systems you create. She's bringing that philosophy to the stage with her talk "Lead for What's Next," and it's the perfect kickoff to a day all about being Future Ready.

Tickets are on sale now: https://www.nawborichmond.org/we-empowerment-summit

More speakers dropping next week, so stay tuned!

08/20/2026

✨ Two days. A venue full of incredible women. Countless opportunities to grow.

If you're a woman business owner, entrepreneur, or dreaming about starting your own venture, this is where you want to be. Last year, the energy in the room was electric. The conversations, the connections, and the support didn't end when the event was over. They sparked new partnerships, friendships, and business opportunities that continue today.

📅 Thursday, September 10 | 4-7 p.m. 🛍️ Women's Business Expo

Kick off the experience by shopping, networking, and discovering women-owned businesses from across the Richmond region. Meet service providers, local makers, wellness experts, marketing professionals, and more. Whether you're looking for your next business partner or your next favorite local business, you'll find it here.

📅 Friday, September 11 | 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 🎤 Women's Empowerment Summit

Spend the day learning from inspiring speakers and connecting with women who understand the challenges and opportunities of building a business. This year's theme, Future Ready: Advocacy, Visibility, Sustainability, is all about giving you practical ideas you can put to work immediately.

🥐 Your ticket includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, and a full day of education, inspiration, and meaningful networking.

Whether you're launching your first business, growing your company, or leading an established organization, you'll leave with fresh ideas, new connections, and the confidence to take your next step.

🎟️ Ready to join us? Get your tickets today at nawborichmond.org and be part of one of Richmond's most inspiring events for women in business. We can't wait to see you September 10-11 at The Workshop by T&D!