Upcoming events

    • Tue, March 17, 2026
    • 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.


    • Thu, March 19, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
    • Zoom
    Register


    Our 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.

    • Fri, March 20, 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Virtual
    Register


    NAWBO Boost- Scaling With Strategy: How to Grow Beyond Your Current Capacity

    CONNECT WITH NAWBO COLUMBUS & BOOST YOUR BUSINESS!

    This Boost is designed for business owners who have outgrown “doing it all” and are ready to expand with intention. As a Business Expansion Coach & Strategist, Shaniece has spent years helping entrepreneurs grow 60–200% by applying structured systems, clear revenue strategies, and scalable processes. After coaching more than 3,000 business owners, the data is undeniable, growth without strategy leads to burnout, stalled profits, and operational breakdowns. This topic matters because scaling is not accidental; it’s engineered. Shaniece is committed to showing leaders how to grow sustainably and position their businesses for long-term success.

    Join us to: 

    • Understand the Core Drivers of Scalable Growth 
    • Identify Operational Gaps Limiting Growth
    • Develop a Strategic Roadmap for Sustainable Scaling 

        Meet our Facilitator: Shaniece M. Wise, Business Expansion Coach & Strategist

        Shaniece M. Wise is a Business Expansion Coach & Strategist, national speaker, and best-selling author who helps business owners grow 60–200% within 12–24 months. As Founder and CEO of Wise, Armstrong & Associates, LLC and the Unstoppable Community, she has coached more than 3,000 entrepreneurs in increasing revenue, strengthening visibility, and building sustainable systems. With two business degrees from The Ohio State University and certifications in Business Coaching and Executive Training, she brings a data-driven, results-focused approach to client growth. Shaniece has spoken for organizations including JP Morgan & Chase, Essence, WELD, NAWBO, and The Ohio State University.

        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. Boost 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
        • Tue, March 24, 2026
        • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
        • Riffe Center Studio, 77 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215
        Register


        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 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 20, 2026 at 5pm

        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.

        • Thu, April 02, 2026
        • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
        • Ross Auditorium at Franklin University- 301 E. Rich S Columbus, OH 43215 United States
        Register


        Scale Smart: Unlocking Growth Through National Certifications

        Join NAWBO Columbus for an insightful luncheon designed to demystify the national certification landscape and provide a clear roadmap for scaling your business. This session focuses on the two premier national certifications: the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). 

        Attendees will learn what these certifications entail, how to prepare their businesses to be "certification ready," and the tangible benefits these credentials unlock for long-term growth. We will feature a dynamic panel with representatives from both WBENC and NMSDC, alongside a certified NAWBO member who will share their firsthand experience navigating the process and the impact it has had on their business success

        Join us for: 

        • Deep Dive into WBENC & NMSDC: Understand the requirements and the rigorous vetting process used by these "gold standard" organizations.
        • Certification Readiness: Learn how to organize your documentation—including financial statements, tax returns, and governing documents—to ensure a smooth application process.
        • The Benefits of Being Certified: Explore how certification provides access to supplier diversity executives at hundreds of major U.S. corporations and government entities.
        • Real-World Success Stories: Hear from a fellow NAWBO member about leveraging certification to gain credibility, visibility, and new revenue streams.
        • Expert Networking: During the networking portion, procurement professionals will be seated at select tables to provide direct insights into how corporations use these certifications to find diverse suppliers


        About our Panel:


        Registration closes Friday, March 27th at 5pm. 

        To view boxed lunch choices click HERE

        Event Exhibitors

        • Thu, April 09, 2026
        • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
        • Amelita Mirolo Barn, 4395 Carriage Hill Ln, Upper Arlington, OH 43220
        Register



        Join us for a casual evening of women, wine and connection!

        Women, Wisdom & Wine: The Art of the "Out of Office"

        Get ready to pour a glass of inspiration! NAWBO Columbus is thrilled to invite you to our highly anticipated biannual signature recruitment event—Women, Wisdom & Wine! ✨

        This isn't just another networking mixer; it’s an unforgettable evening designed to connect you with one of the top women-in-business groups in the country. Whether you’re a long-time member or curious about joining our vibrant community, this is your chance to discover how the power of NAWBO can empower your entrepreneurial journey.

        As women business owners, we are experts at "doing it all," but when was the last time you truly stepped away? This year, our Wisdom segment focuses on the essential cycle of Rest, Reset, and Ritual.

        We’re diving deep into three high-impact areas with actionable takeaways and networking prompts:
        • The Red Flags: Recognizing the burnout signs that scream you need a vacation.
        • The Hand-Off: Practical strategies for preparing your team to thrive while you're away.
        • The Mental Shift: How to prep yourself to actually disconnect and stay OOO.

        Join us to hear firsthand from members about the incredible value of our Columbus Chapter—one of the largest in the nation—and learn how to grow your business without losing your peace.

        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 Monday, April 6th.

        ✨ Interested in Membership? Join and Save!

        NAWBO has been powering the dreams of women business owners since 1975 and new Basic and Premier members save $75 off March 1st-April 30th (in honor of NAWBO’s founding year—1975)!
          Learn more and join at: https://nawbo.org/membership

        Click HERE for Sponsorship Opportunities!

        NAWBO Columbus is proud to support Women Business Owners! Women, Wisdom & Wine features women owned wine, food and exhibitors.
        Event Partners



        Exhibitors



        NAWBO Columbus is proud to support women owned businesses! 



        • Thu, April 16, 2026
        • 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
        • Zoom
        Register


        Our 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.

        • Fri, April 17, 2026
        • 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
        • Virtual
        Register


        NAWBO Boost- Discover the Blueprint of YOU: Your Human Design Advantage

        CONNECT WITH NAWBO COLUMBUS & BOOST YOUR BUSINESS!

        What if your next breakthrough — personally or professionally — wasn’t about doing more, but about aligning more?

        You’ve built success by leading well, showing up consistently, and navigating challenges with strength. But even the most capable women can feel it when something shifts… when the old strategies feel heavier, when the rhythm that once worked no longer fits, and when you sense you’re meant for a more aligned way of operating.

        This Boost participants into a transformative conversation about Human Design — an energetic framework that reveals how you’re UNIQUELY wired to create, connect, make decisions, and use your energy with clarity and more ease… yes, it’s possible.

        Instead of forcing strategies that drain you, Human Design helps you distinguish between what’s truly yours and what’s conditioning… the expectations you’ve carried, the pressure you’ve endured, and the ways you’ve adapted to environments that weren’t built for your design.

        Join us To:

        • Understand how they are naturally designed to operate
        • Recognize aligned decision-making versus overthinking
        • Identify where energy is being wasted — and where it wants to flow
        • Build businesses, careers, and lives that feel authentic instead of exhausting
        • Shift from strain into ease by honoring their innate wiring

        Meet our Facilitator: Karen Baldridge, Founder, The Experience Project 

        Karen Baldridge is the founder of The Experience Project. After a career in public relations and client-facing leadership, she realized she was living a version of success that no longer aligned with who she was becoming. Determined to pivot toward a more purpose‑filled career, She embraced what she now calls the “flow of her design.” She blended her love of inspiring, meaningful growth oriented experiences and lifestyle events with Human Design principles to help others realign their lives from the inside out—just as she has.

        “Purpose isn’t what you do—it’s what happens to the people around you when you do what you’re designed to do.”

        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. Boost 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
        • Tue, April 21, 2026
        • 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.


        • Tue, May 12, 2026
        • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
        • 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


        • Tue, May 19, 2026
        • 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.


        • Thu, May 21, 2026
        • 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
        • Zoom
        Register


        Our 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.