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  • Be A Boss: Styled for the Season Sip & Shop at Fabtique

    • Thu, November 13, 2025
    • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    • Fabtique, 1657 W Lane Ave, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
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     NAWBO Cbus “Be A Boss" Events

    NAWBO members, guests and partners join us for our November Be A Boss at Fabtique. Connect with the NAWBO Columbus Community and support women-owned!

    There is no cost to shop & sip, we do ask for an RSVP for staffing & refreshments.

    enhance your Shop & Sip with an Exclusive Mini Style Session: Holiday Edition!

    This holiday, elevate your wardrobe with a 30-minute one-on-one styling session designed to help you shine at every event—from festive gatherings to glamorous New Year celebrations. 

    You’ll be paired with one of our professional personal stylists, Erin Gehring or Courtney Stone Smith, each known for creating looks that blend sophistication with personality. Erin brings her eye for effortless modern polish, while Courtney intertwines psychology and fashion to style the whole person. Together, they’re here to make your holiday dressing effortless, elevated, and entirely you. 

    What You’ll Experience: 

    • A personalized style consultation focused on your upcoming events 
    • Curated looks—think statement pieces, luxe textures, and effortless glamour ● Expert tips on styling and accessorizing 
    • Hand-selected pieces to make every appearance unforgettable 

    Style Session cost is $75. Spaces are limited!

    Style Session participants receive 20% off purchases made during your session.

    Spaces are limited to 6 clients to ensure an intimate and high-touch styling experience. Reserve your Holiday Exclusive Mini Session today—and step into the season with style that celebrates you by filling out the questionnaire to be matched with the best stylist for you.

    Click HERE to complete the questionnaire and SCHEDULE your session!

    NAWBO Members recive 10% off their Purchase!




    About Fabtique:

    Inspired by the desire to help women feel confident in their own style, Pat Barker and Amber Wilson opened Fabtique in 2016 at the Shops on Lane Avenue in Upper Arlington, Ohio.

    Longtime friends, they combined their love of fashion with their professional experiences — Amber managed several White House/Black Market stores for almost a decade and Pat owned a small business as well as served as marketing director for the Ohio Tourism office.

    Their passion, as well as that of Fabtique’s team of amazing stylists, is to provide personal, honest customer service, and a variety of unique clothes that help women look and feel fantastic.

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  • November Member Orientation

    • Tue, November 18, 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.


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  • New Member Chat

    • Thu, November 20, 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 former 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.

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  • NAWBO Boost- Sales Power Hour: Optimizing Your B2B Sales Process

    • Fri, November 21, 2025
    • 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Virtual
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    Sales Power Hour: Optimizing Your B2B Sales Process

    CONNECT WITH NAWBO COLUMBUS & BOOST YOUR BUSINESS!

    Because time and energy are two of a woman entrepreneur’s most valuable assets. Understanding how to shorten your sales cycle and increase conversions allows you to work smarter, not harder—creating more revenue without more burnout. For many women founders, sales can feel intimidating or overly complex; this conversation simplifies the process, showing how to turn authentic relationships into consistent results. Mastering these strategies means more confidence in your numbers, more freedom in your schedule, and more power in your business decisions.

    Join us to:

    • Streamline Your Sales Cycle
    • Boost Conversion Rates with Proven Strategies
    • Optimize Your B2B Sales Process
    • Generate More Inbound Leads
    • Start More Meaningful Conversations

        Meet our Facilitators: Bethany George, The Follow Up Boss

        Bethany "The Follow Up Boss" George partners with small businesses and sales professionals to demystify the sales process so it doesn't feel daunting or hold your business back. With over 30 years in sales and 6 years running her own business, Bethany brings a practical eye to the complicated world of professional relationships and the buying process. Her Business Style Framework customizes the approach to your unique personality and skill set. This year, she's partnered with Dr. Erika Pryor in the SMASH Your Sales Goals program, helping over 30 businesses build relationships from lead to project completion. If you've seen her at a NAWBO event, you'll remember her—she's perpetually clad in purple.



        What makes your treatment of this topic unique?

        We’re not just talking theory, we’re combining real-world sales expertise with the lived experience of women who’ve built businesses from the ground up. Bethany brings the systems and follow-up structure that drive consistent results, while Dr. Erika adds the psychology and communication strategies that make sales feel natural, not forced. Together, we blend data, mindset, and human connection, showing women how to sell with confidence, clarity, and authenticity.


        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. 
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      • December Monthly Meeting: Health & Wellness

        • Thu, December 04, 2025
        • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
        • Creekside Event Center, 101 Mill St STE 300, Gahanna, OH 43230
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        December Monthly Meeting: Health & Wellness

        Step into a space designed to recharge your mind, body, and business at our annual Health & Wellness Luncheon. NAWBO Columbus' signature December event brings together women business owners, guests, and corporate partners for an immersive experience across all 8 dimensions of wellness: emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical, environmental, financial, occupational, and social.

        You’ll connect with women-owned businesses offering interactive exhibits and wellness resources, from stress management and financial health tips to creative leadership strategies and energizing physical practices. Each exhibitor is encouraged to provide a participatory experience, giving you hands-on tools to bring balance and vitality back to your business and life.

        With an average attendance of 80, this luncheon is the perfect opportunity to discover new wellness practices, support fellow women-owned businesses, and leave feeling inspired to finish the year strong.

        Join us to learn, experience, and celebrate wellness in every dimension!

        Featuring opening remarks from Dr. Chelsea Mooreland, known as “The Community Doctor" and the founder of Life Cycle Direct Primary Care

        Showcase Your Wellness Business

        We’re inviting women-owned businesses across the 8 dimensions of wellness to host an exhibitor table and provide engaging, hands-on experiences for our attendees.


        Exhibitors receive:

        • A 6 ft. exhibit table
        • Lunch and registration for 2
        • The opportunity to showcase your products, services, or expertise to a powerful audience of women decision-makers.

        If your business supports physical, mental, financial, or leadership wellness, or any of the 8 dimensions, this is a prime opportunity to share your impact and grow your network. Complete our Exhibitor Interest Form HERE.


        Registration closes Friday, November 28th at 12pm. 


        EVENT CENTERPIECES BY FRESH GREENS HOUSEPLANT DESIGNS

        Green up your space with Fresh Greens Houseplant Designs! We’ll match you with the right plants, in the right places and keep them thriving with our Maintenance Memberships.

        Need plants for an event or home staging? We rent those, too! Don’t miss our lush holiday centerpieces during the winter months. 

        Purchase the event centerpieces for $35 and take them home with you!  Green bouquets will last for several weeks, just change the water like you would a flower bouquet. 

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      • December Member Orientation

        • Tue, December 16, 2025
        • 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
        • Zoom
        Register


        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.


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      • New Member Chat

        • Thu, December 18, 2025
        • 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
        • Zoom
        Register


        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 former 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.

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