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    • Tue, July 15, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Zoom
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    Our Member Orientation is an opportunity for all members and those interested in membership to meet other NAWBO members as well as our board members and NAWBO Columbus Staff. During the meeting you will learn how to best utilize your membership and how to take advantage of all of the value and benefits that NAWBO Columbus provides.

    Additionally, you will be introduced to the board of directors, learn how to navigate the website and sign up for programs and events, and discuss how you can get involved in a committee!

    Once registered, the zoom link will be sent with your confirmation email.


    • Tue, July 15, 2025
    • 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Grove City Center
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    connect at NAWBO Cbus “Be A Boss Days”

    NAWBO Members, guests and partners join us for A Night out in Grove City Center! 

    Join us for an opportunity to connect with the NAWBO Columbus Community, support small, local and women owned businesses in Grove City!

    Start your "Night Out" at Plum Run Winery/ Grove City Brewing Co. and pick up your passport. Stop in participating businesses to shop, sip, eat and get your passport stamped for a chance to win a prize pack with goodies from participating businesses.

    Grove City Town Center is a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA)-Patrons age 21 and older may purchase and enjoy an alcoholic beverage from a liquor-permitted establishment; then sip, stroll, shop, and explore within Dora boundaries of Grove City’s historic Town Center.


    There is no cost to attend. We do ask for an RSVP so  Plum Run Winery can staff accordingly.

    Event Partners:



    Join us to support local businesses!


                        



    Learn more about Participating BUSINESSES:

    • Thu, July 17, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
    • Zoom
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    Our New Member Chat is an opportunity for all members and those interested in membership to have a virtual meet and greet with the NAWBO Columbus VP of Membership, Alison Forche and VP of Roundtables, Molly Kane. 

    Bring your questions, connect and learn more about NAWBO membership and roundtables. 

    Once registered, the zoom link will be sent with your confirmation email.

    • Fri, July 18, 2025
    • 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Virtual
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     From Pause to Power: Turning Life's Transitions into Triumphs

    CONNECT WITH NAWBO COLUMBUS & BOOST YOUR BUSINESS!

    NAWBO members and partners join us for an opportunity to connect virtually and boost your business at monthly NAWBO Boost events. 

    From Pause to Power: Turning Life's Transitions into Triumphs uses humor, relatable analogies, and powerful insights to tackle menopause’s impact on women in the workplace. With 1 in 5 women considering leaving their jobs during this transition, companies risk losing key leaders. This session validates challenges, demystifies hormonal changes, and shares actionable strategies to help women thrive. Empowered women are invaluable assets, and this talk ensures they remain at the forefront of leadership.

    Retaining top female talent is often a challenge, especially as organizations quietly lose exceptional leaders during under-supported transitions like perimenopause and menopause—a critical time that often aligns with peak career potential. 


    Boost Key Takeaways:

    • Proactively addressing challenges like brain fog and fatigue fosters a healthier, more effective workforce. 
    •  Learn how to retain top talent by supporting this normal life transition. 
    • Build loyalty and morale for long-term success.

      Meet our Facilitator: Melissa McRae, DO, Vitality Natural Wellness

      Melissa McRae, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician and the founder of Vitality Natural Wellness, specializing in functional medicine. Dr. McRae serves the leaders, innovators, mavericks, and executives in their prospective fields. She brings unparalleled results to her patients with personalized advanced nutritional interventions, metabolic and genetic testing, and behavioral action implementation.

      Dr. McRae’s favorite part of being a physician is that she simply loves how the human body works. 

      “The human body fascinates me on a daily basis. My desire to help patients achieve a more optimal state of wellness was being challenged, however, by our current medical environment. 

      After 12 years of practicing traditional medicine, I realized that my patients deserved better health care. With the goal of creating a medical practice that was both innovative and holistic, Vitality Natural Wellness emerged.”

      The foundation of Vitality Natural Wellness is built upon providing life-changing, patient-centered care using innovative medical approaches to optimize wellness; at Vitality, THE PATIENT is our main focus.

      Click HERE to learn more about Dr McRae's Elevate Well events!


      ABOUT BOOST: 

      Each month a NAWBO member or partner will facilitate and share an area of expertise. Attendees will have the opportunity to introduce themselves learn from our facilitator and bring business challenges to the group. Similar to the NAWBO National Empower Hour. This open-forum mastermind allows for a small-group setting, connection, discussion and the opportunity to work ON your business.

      Join whenever you are able. 

      • Non-members may attend up to two times before deciding if NAWBO is the right community for you.
      • Once registered the Zoom link will be sent in a registration confirmation email.
      • Are you a subject matter expert interested in facilitating a NAWBO Boost? Members and Partners complete the form HERE
      • Thu, August 07, 2025
      • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
      • Ross Auditorium at Franklin University- 301 E. Rich S Columbus, OH 43215 United States
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      August Monthly Meeting: Annual Membership Meeting

      Join NAWBO Columbus for our August Annual Membership Meeting. Join us to celebrate our successes and impact as a chapter and meet the 2025-26 Board of Directors. Join us in recognizing our outgoing Board Members and to welcome our incoming Board Members. Hear from members and partners and get a look at what's to come for NAWBO Columbus in 2026. Members, partners and guests are welcome to attend!



      THANK YOU OUTGOING BOARD MEMBERS: 

      Meet the 2025-26 NAWBO Columbus Board of Directors

      Registration closes Friday, August 1st at 5pm. 

      To view boxed lunch choices click HERE


      • Tue, August 19, 2025
      • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
      • Virtual
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      WBE Training 

      Learn how to become a certified woman-owned business and gain access to government and corporate contracts and capital.

      About this event:

      Learn how contracts can significantly add to your company's sales volume and how to leverage diversity certifications to acquire contracts.

      In this webinar, we will discuss:

      • Major certifications available to Ohio-based businesses (including MBE, WBE, EDGE, DGE and SBA certifications)
      • Certifying agencies
      • Basic eligibility requirements of each certification
      • How to use certifications as a competitive advantage


      "There is opportunity with no limit for success for women business owners!" ~ Merry Korn, President & CEO,  Pearl Interactive Network.

      Watch Merry's video to learn more on certifications and contract opportunities and advice she has for WBOs.




      "Share your certifications and credentials to let your client know that you have made an investment in your company  and the market that you serve." ~ Theresa Harris, President & CEO, TMH Solutions 

      Watch Theresa's video for her tips on government and corporate contracts.


      Seats are limited. Register for this event to reserve your spot. Feel free to email anna@aventienterprises.com with any questions. We look forward to meeting you!

      Hosted by NAWBO Columbus & Presented by Aventi Enterprises


      • Tue, October 21, 2025
      • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
      • Virtual
      Register


      WBE Training 

      Learn how to become a certified woman-owned business and gain access to government and corporate contracts and capital.

      About this event:

      Learn how contracts can significantly add to your company's sales volume and how to leverage diversity certifications to acquire contracts.

      In this webinar, we will discuss:

      • Major certifications available to Ohio-based businesses (including MBE, WBE, EDGE, DGE and SBA certifications)
      • Certifying agencies
      • Basic eligibility requirements of each certification
      • How to use certifications as a competitive advantage


      "There is opportunity with no limit for success for women business owners!" ~ Merry Korn, President & CEO,  Pearl Interactive Network.

      Watch Merry's video to learn more on certifications and contract opportunities and advice she has for WBOs.




      "Share your certifications and credentials to let your client know that you have made an investment in your company  and the market that you serve." ~ Theresa Harris, President & CEO, TMH Solutions 

      Watch Theresa's video for her tips on government and corporate contracts.


      Seats are limited. Register for this event to reserve your spot. Feel free to email anna@aventienterprises.com with any questions. We look forward to meeting you!

      Hosted by NAWBO Columbus & Presented by Aventi Enterprises



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