Upcoming events

  • 2024 NAWBO Columbus Visionary Awards

    • Thu, May 02, 2024
    • 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    • The Point at Otterbein- 60 Collegeview Rd, Westerville, OH 43081
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    Registration for this event has closed. There are a limited amount of tickets available. 

    Please email  arien@nawbocolumbusohio.com to attend.

    Join NAWBO Columbus for the 2024 Visionary 614 Awards- Standing on Business, as we honor and hear from Central Ohio women business owners who have achieved success with their business while making notable contributions to their communities, their industries and to initiatives for other women in business.


    Join us for inspiration! 

    The 2024 Visionary Awards will feature a conversation with Darla King, Owner & President, King Business Interiors and Betty Collins, Columbus Managing Director, Brady Ware & Company. Darla and Betty will share their journey as entrepreneurs, the lessons they have learned along the way and how they champion women business owners!

    Join us to honor the 2024 Honoree! The 2024 Visionary Awards will honor Sheri Chaney Jones, President, Measurement Resources Company, Founder & CEO, SureImpact and Author of Impact & Excellence. Join us to hear Sheri's contributions and impact on her industries and what makes her a visionary leader!

    MEET THE 2024 VISIONARY HONOREE:

    SHERI CHANEY JONES, PRESIDENT, MEASUREMENT RESOURCES COMPANY, FOUNDER & CEO, SUREIMPACT AND AUTHOR OF IMPACT & EXCELLENCE


    About Visionary Sheri Chaney Jones:

    Sheri Chaney Jones is a social entrepreneur, who has helped government, non-profit organizations and social enterprises gather and use data to change actions, outcomes and lives for more than 16 years. Sheri is the founder of Measurement Resources Company, and co-founder and CEO of SureImpact, a cloud-based solution that helps social sector organizations and collective impact initiatives measure and communicate their unique social impact. An author and internationally recognized expert, she regularly keynotes conferences and events, where she speaks about high-performance measurement cultures, data-driven strategy and decision-making, and using data to attract more funding. Sheri is also the author of the award-winning book, Impact & Excellence: Data-driven Strategies for Aligning Mission, Culture, and Performance in Nonprofit and Government Organizations, published by Jossey-Bass in 2014.

    Meet our Speakers:

    Darla King, Owner & President, King Business Interiors 


    With over 38 years of experience in the commercial office furniture industry, Darla started her family-owned company 26 years ago in 1998 with her husband Dave King.  As President, she provides the strategic direction for the company, along with networking through community involvement and the Connecting the Dots program that supports local non-profits in our area.  Her passion is giving back to the community and passing that along to her children who work in the family business, Christopher, age 41 in a VP Sales Manager position and Chelsea, age 34 is the VP of Design and Marketing.  Prior to starting King Business Interiors, she worked at the local commercial furniture dealership for 12 years until they made a change to no longer have a furniture division. Read Darla's full bio HERE.



    BETTY COLLINS, COLUMBUS MANAGING DIRECTOR, BRADY WARE & COMPANY 


    Betty Collins is an accomplished CPA with over 30 years of experience, offering a wide range of business solutions to clients across various industries. Her expertise includes compliance, tax minimization strategies, and operational management for small to mid-market businesses. Alongside her professional endeavors, Betty is dedicated to advocating for gender equality and fostering strong connections with her community. She holds leadership roles at her company, Brady Ware, and within her community. Her podcast, “Inspiring Women with Betty Collins” showcases women of all backgrounds who have stories and lessons to share. Betty also founded the Women’s Initiative at Brady Ware as well as the Women’s Leadership Conference in Columbus, which is now on its eleventh year.

    Visionary Tickets include Visionary Reception drinks and appetizers and  Awards dinner and drinks. 
    Registration closes Friday, April 26, 2024


    Event Agenda:

    • 4:30pm- Visionary Reception, Exhibitors and Cocktail Hour
    • 5:15pm- Past Visionary Recognition
    • 5:30- 7:00pm- Dinner, Keynote and Awards Ceremony


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    Photo Release:

    Registrants agree to the NAWBO Columbus photography release unless they have otherwise notified the communications committee via email to arien@nawbocolumbusohio.com.

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  • Be A Boss at Dos Hermanos Easton

    • Thu, May 09, 2024
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Dos Hermanos Easton, 3946 Morse Crossing, Columbus, OH 43219
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     NAWBO Cbus Be A Boss 

    NAWBO Members, potential members and partners join us to connect, network and celebrate May with a taste of Oaxaca at the NAWBO Columbus Be A Boss at Dos Hermanos Easton.

    Be A Boss events are casual, come as you are, come when you can events that are held monthly for our NAWBO Community! Join us and order what you like.

    We do ask for an RSVP to ensure appropriate staffing.



    About Dos Hermanos:


    The Heart of Columbus!

    Here at Dos Hermanos, we pride ourselves on being a staple of the city! We love bringing a part of Oaxaca to the central Ohio area! Don’t miss out on the best tacos, burritos, and bowls in Columbus — crafted with the finest fresh & local ingredients!  Find us everywhere around the city whether it’s at Easton Town Center, the mobile taco trucks, North Market locations, Food Fort 2.0, or at the Columbus Crew games! Click HERE for locations and menus.

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  • Ohio WBE Update with NAWBO

    • Tue, May 14, 2024
    • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Virtual
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    Ohio WBE Update with NAWBO Columbus

    This meeting is an opportunity for NAWBO Cbus members to engage with the the Minority Business Development Division and to learn information on any changes or updates on the Ohio WBE program and other State resources for women business owners.


    About the Women Business Enterprise Program (WBE):

    The state of Ohio’s Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) program is designed to assist women-owned businesses in obtaining contracts for goods and services, construction, architecture, engineering, information technology, and professional services. The WBE program does not apply a procurement goal or set-aside target for state government contracts. The state of Ohio developed the program because it recognized the need to encourage, nurture, and support the growth of women-owned businesses to foster their development and increase the number of qualified competitors in the marketplace. Learn more HERE.






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  • NAWBO Boost- ROE (Return on Energy): Secret to Successful Leadership for the Long Haul

    • Fri, May 17, 2024
    • 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Virtual
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    connect with NAWBO Columbus & Boost your Business!

    NAWBO Boost- ROE (Return on Energy): Secret to Successful Leadership for the Long Haul

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

    Join NAWBO for our May Boost! Creating and sustaining a successful business requires many skills. The requirements are never ending, yet we have taken the plunge into entrepreneurship. Understanding your personal Return on Energy provides a way to sustain yourself as a leader so your business can grow and  you can profit from it for the long haul. 

    May Boost Key Take Aways:

    • Awareness of your Energizers and Drains
    • Strategies to manage your Drains, and maybe even turn them into Energizers
    • Understanding of how Return on Energy builds culture and boosts profitability

    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.


    Meet our Facilitator: Rhonda Peterson, RKP Ventures LLC


    Rhonda Peterson guides business owners, entrepreneurs and emerging leaders to lean into their strengths and energy which increases their ROI, both professionally and personally. Why? This focused energy opens the space for greater impact in your organization because you are doing your best work.

    Passing on the wisdom gained in coaching leaders and authentically sharing her own leadership experiences helps audiences connect to the importance of how the soft skills of leadership affect the bottom line -- that their own energy can make an impact on profits, efficiency, team culture, and more (that’s the ROE – Return On Energy - Rhonda always talks about).


    Rhonda spent her corporate career in Consumer Affairs and Marketing, working for Fortune 500 companies, including Borden Foods, International Paper, and AbbVie. Her own transformation to an ROE focus meant moving from marketing products to marketing people. She transitioned from product brands into coaching leaders on developing their personal brand for marketplace impact through executive coaching.


    Along with her B.S. from Ohio State University, she holds a certification in Executive Coaching from the University of Texas at Dallas. She is a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners, currently serving as Vice President, along with the Westerville Chamber of Commerce where she serves on the Women in Business committee. She is certified as an Executive Coach and ©iEnneagram Motions of the Soul Professional.

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  • May Member Orientation

    • Tue, May 21, 2024
    • 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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