NAWBO Greater DC Chapter

NAWBO Greater DC Chapter Are you one of the 45,000 women business owners in the DC area? Imagine how your business could grow... Q: How can I join NAWBO Greater DC? A: Easy! Q. A.

How valuable would it be for your business if you could meet with other business owners to discuss the issues that impact you? Please call us at 703-683-5655 or go to our website www.nawbogreaterdc.org

Q: Who belongs to NAWBO? A: Women business owners who operate in every sector including manufacturing, construction, agribusiness and retail, as well as high growth industries such as h

ealth, business and professional services. Q: Can anyone join NAWBO? A: Membership is open to sole proprietors, partners and corporate owners with day-to-day management responsibility. Although anyone can join, most of our programs and opportunities are geared toward entrepreneurs. Find out more about NAWBO membership. Q: What are the benefits of joining NAWBO? A: NAWBO membership offers premier opportunities for the woman business owner to reach business goals and maintain a competitive edge through training, education, corporate connection, networking, peer support, public policy, annual awards, regional and annual conferences and direct discount programs. Members receive a monthly newsletter from national in addition to our monthly e -News and program fliers. Members have the opportunity to work within our Strategic Alliance with the National Women’s Business Center and become a mentor for a new business owner. Q: Can I join on a trial membership? A: Membership to NAWBO is renewed on an annual basis. How much does it cost? Chapter Dues are $100. National Dues are dependent on which membership category is chosen. Please visit the Join/Renew link for more information. Q: What if I am not sure if I want to join? A: NAWBO Greater DC welcomes non-members to many of their events; non-members typically pay a higher price for entry. Please visit our event calendar for the next event...we look forward to see you at our next program!

06/02/2026

Day Two was amazing for our chapter at NAWBO Days! We celebrated being a Top 5 Chapter for NAWBO and recognized the amazing leadership of our current President, Katie Nelson! We also officially welcomed our Incoming President, Denise Sarpong-Johnson. We are thrilled to have such an outstanding and dynamic duo. We look forward to our 2026-2027 Board Year!

05/31/2026

NAWBO Advocacy Days are underway! Leadership development and amazing discussions are underway. With over 39 million businesses in the US, 40% of them are women owned. The National Association of Women Business Owners is about community, collective impact, and moving forward through advocacy.

05/30/2026

Advocacy Days and the Advocacy Reception are Sold Out! We are so excited to kick off amazing work in connecting, leadership development, and advocacy tomorrow! See you there!!!

Join us for an evening of connection, celebration, and inspiration at our Wisdom & Wine event! 🍷✨ We will celebrate our ...
05/30/2026

Join us for an evening of connection, celebration, and inspiration at our Wisdom & Wine event! 🍷✨ We will celebrate our current Board and members, too! We will award the NAWBO Greater DC Member of the Year Award and the President's Award.

We’re excited to introduce NAWBO DC’s new President and Board —dynamic leaders ready to shape the future of women-owned businesses in our community. 💼💡

Come network with fellow entrepreneurs, spark new collaborations, and raise a glass to what’s ahead. 🥂 Whether you're a long-time member or new to NAWBO, this is the perfect opportunity to get plugged in and energized.

📅 June 23, 2026
⏰ 4:30 PM
📍 Don’t miss it!

Secure your spot here 👉 https://www.nawbodc.com/events/

Let’s toast to leadership, growth, and community—see you there! 💫

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave everything in service to this country.The freedom...
05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave everything in service to this country.

The freedom we have to build our businesses, raise our voices, and pursue our dreams exists because of their sacrifice. NAWBO is deeply grateful for every service member who answered the call. We honor them today and always.

05/22/2026

We are excited to share that our Greater DC chapter has earned 1st place in NAWBO’s 2026 Spring Membership Drive in the large chapter category! This achievement is a direct result of the dedication and hard work of our membership committee and community. Thank you to all of our members for being such a welcoming group! Please help us in welcoming our newest members.

Sharyl Pattillo, Like Mind LLC
Chanelle Oliver, Elle Oliver Media
Kate Outten, Building Bridges Learning Collaborative
Natasha Apau, Organize Mayhem
Christine Spears, Oh So Helpful
Sheila Malinowski, Compass Construction LLC
Wanda Jones Yeatman, The Haycliff Group
Dawn Van Berkel, HER Therapy
Yesenia Espinal, Espinal Advisory & Analytics
Monica Huegel, Information Management Services Inc
Aurelie Happi, HAPPI Place LLC
Asmita Pradhan, Secure Future Strategies LLC
Rose McNeely, RM Benefits of Maryland, Inc
Dr. Tiara Jackson, Lumira Strategies, LLC
LaWanda Benefield, LaWanda Benefield LLC
Jessica Marsh, Marsh Wellness, LLC
Nicole Griffin, Nicole Griffin Photography

05/21/2026

What a dynamic and insightful evening at NAWBO Greater DC’s Wisdom & Wine: Advocating for Your Business event.

From navigating federal resources to understanding the real impact of advocacy on small businesses, this panel delivered practical insights and powerful perspectives. A huge thank you to moderator Rona Jobe and our incredible panelists—Janis Reyes (SBA Office of Advocacy), Elizabeth Milito (NFIB Legal Center), and Larry G. W. (SBA WMADO)—for sharing their expertise and engaging in meaningful dialogue with our community.

Events like this are a reminder that when women business owners are informed, connected, and empowered, we make a difference. There is power in advocacy.

📣Calling all members! We need your voice — now. Click here & select DC: 🔗 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GSFR35CNAWBO is...
05/20/2026

📣Calling all members! We need your voice — now. Click here & select DC: 🔗 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GSFR35C

NAWBO is finalizing its 2026 Advocacy Agenda, and we are still seeking input from members across the country. If you haven’t taken the survey yet, this is your moment to make sure women business owners are represented where decisions are made.
- It takes just 15 minutes
- Your input directly informs NAWBO’s advocacy on healthcare, insurance costs, and federal policy impacting small businesses

One chapter from each NAWBO chapter size category with the highest participation will earn the opportunity to ask a question directly to Members of Congress at NAWBO National’s Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C. on June 2, 2026.

Find your chapter’s survey link in the latest NAWBO Advocacy Update email or access it here: 🔗 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GSFR35C

We cannot advocate effectively without hearing from you. Please take a few minutes today and encourage your chapter peers to do the same!

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