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NAWBO Legislative Meet & Greet

When
Tue, April 01, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location
Riffe Center Studio, 77 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215

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Be an Influential Advocate for Your Business

Get to Know Your Local and State Policymakers and Help Them Understand Your Business!

Policymakers want to hear from you so they can make sound, informed decisions that affect businesses across the state. Join NAWBO Columbus for a Legislative Meet and Greet on April 1st to share what it's like to do business in Ohio with those who shape important policies. This is a great opportunity to mix and mingle with legislators and department officials from the Ohio Statehouse, the City of Columbus, and Franklin County and let them know what your business needs.

Every day at NAWBO, we work to deepen relationships with policymakers and track legislation that has the potential to affect you and your business. In Ohio, the microbusiness definition and various certifications and loan programs have supercharged the competitiveness of businesses in Ohio and across state lines. However, there is much more work to do, and we need your help!

Registration includes light bites and 2 drinks.

Registration Closes on Friday, March 28, 2025 at 5pm

Thank you to our Event Sponsors!

EVENT Partners

G2G Consulting

G2G is the NAWBO Columbus Public Policy Partner!

G2G finds non-dilutive funding, builds relationships, and influences policies and regulations for changemakers from across the country on the federal, state and local levels of government.

Advocacy is both relationship-building and providing education. Learn more about G2G and NAWBO's partnership, advocacy efforts and goals HERE.

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April Monthly Meeting: Innovative Recruitment Strategies: Bridging Business Growth with Community Empowerment

When
Thu, April 03, 2025
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
The Five Party & Event Center, 5316 N Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH 43230

Innovative Recruitment Strategies: Bridging Business Growth with Community Empowerment

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED. THERE ARE A LIMITED AMOUNT OF TICKETS AVAILABLE.

Please email arien@nawbocolumbusohio.com to attend.

Join us for a thought-provoking luncheon as we delve into diverse recruiting methods tailored for internal hiring. Discover how leveraging community-based programs can not only enhance your talent pool but also foster growth and development within the community.

Gain insights from experts and network with like-minded professionals committed to creating a more inclusive and sustainable workforce.

MEET our event Partners:

Greenleaf Job Training Services

Greenleaf is a non-profit organization that helps job seekers to find and keep meaningful employment by providing vocational training and support and connecting them with inclusive employers.

Ohio Prison Entrepreneurship Program

The Ohio Department for Rehabilitation and Correction (ORDC), Fisher and the center developed the Ohio Prison Entrepreneurship Program (OPEP), introduces the currently incarcerated population to entrepreneurial concepts and the process of starting a business.

WrightChoice Mentoring

WrightChoice Mentoring aims to bridge the gap in mentoring equity by catalyzing transformative mentoring relationships that empower students to connect, learn, and flourish. Our unwavering commitment is to bolster students' confidence and facilitate access to their chosen career pathways. We embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms, including disability, by fostering an environment of genuine inclusion and belonging.

REGISTRATION CLOSES MOnday, March 31st.

To view boxed lunch choices click HERE.

DRESS FOR SUCCESS COLLECTION:

NAWBO Columbus is proud to host donation drives to support Dress for Success Columbus.

Currently, there is a strong need for:

Shoes- 8.5 and up
Wallets
Purses
Jewelry

Please bring your donations to the event.

To support the mission of NAWBO and shine a light on your business see our Event Sponsor Levels & Benefits

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April Member Orientation

When
Tue, April 15, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location
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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Women, Wisdom & Wine

When
Tue, April 15, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location
Amelita Mirolo Barn, 4395 Carriage Hill Ln, Upper Arlington, OH 43220

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Join us for a casual evening of wine and connection!

NAWBO Columbus is thrilled to invite you to our highly anticipated biannual signature membership recruitment event—Women, Wisdom & Wine! Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with inspiration, connection, and celebration. Whether you’re already part of our vibrant community or thinking about joining, this is the perfect chance to engage with one of the top women-in-business groups in Columbus!

At Women, Wisdom & Wine, you’ll hear firsthand from our members about the incredible value of NAWBO membership and discover how being part of one of the largest NAWBO chapters in the country can empower you and your business.

This year’s theme, “Showing Up as Your Authentic Self,” is all about embracing who you truly are—your values, personality, and passions—without the pressure to conform. We encourage you to show up in an outfit that makes you feel the most YOU and get ready to own your authenticity! Strut down the red carpet, connect with amazing women, and dive into meaningful conversations in a supportive and inspiring environment.

For every guest a member & partner brings they will be entered into a drawing for a complimentary event registration!

Registration includes: 2 glasses of wine and light bites.

Registration Closes Friday, April 11th.

NAWBO Columbus is proud to support WBOs! Women, Wisdom & Wine will feature women owned food and exhibitors.

Thank You to our Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor

Event Partners

Exhibitors

NAWBO Columbus is proud to support women owned businesses!

Scout & Cellar

At Scout & Cellar™ we believe each bottle of Clean-Crafted ™ wine is an experiential lesson in history, geography, and science, rolled into one elevating experience of joy. If you enjoy it, you will have just as much fun sharing a bottle, and the experience, with your friends. Thankfully, marketing wine isn’t just about knowing wine; it's about knowing your friends and choosing to join this community on the journey to discover the unknown good.

Twinkling Tresses Fairy Hair

Twinkling Tresses Fairy Hair provides a unique service and experience for customers by tying individual sparkling extensions throughout the natural hair.

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New Member Chat

When
Thu, April 17, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Location
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.

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WBE Training

When
Tue, April 22, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
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

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Be A Boss: Herb Container Garden Workshop

When
Tue, May 13, 2025
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Location
Mojica Family Farm, 7822 Morris Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026

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CONNECT AT NAWBO CBUS “BE A BOSS" EVENTS

NAWBO members, partners and guests join us for an opportunity to connect and support women-owned Fresh Greens Houseplant Design.

Come to the farm for a Spring Mingle and Herb Container Garden Workshop with refreshments made with herbs and edible flowers.

Cost includes a large terra cotta pot with 3 plants of your choice, refreshments and plenty of time to mingle while you feed the miniature donkeys, highland cattle and babydoll sheep.

We'll also share recipes about how to use them in all kinds of drinks, dishes and desserts! Wear sensible shoes, you're coming to the farm.

Herbs are the most versatile plants that everyone can have in their garden- or on their balcony! Choose from a wide variety of edible flower and herb plants to pot up and learn how to grow. We'll have the classics, (Lavender, Basil, Cilantro, etc.) and some you may not have tried (Epazote, Horehound, Lemongrass, etc.)

Join us and connect with the NAWBO Columbus Community!

Registration Closes Friday, May 9th.

NAWBO Columbus is proud to support women owned businesses!

Fresh Greens Houseplant Design

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