Join us in Celebrating 15 Years of Empowering Latina Entrepreneurs across the United States! We are proud to announce the 15th Anniversary Tour of the LATINA Style Business Series, the most successful ongoing business development program for Latina business owners in the nation. Over 30,000 Latina entrepreneurs and professionals have benefited from their participation in this dynamic and ground-breaking business program since it first launched in 1998.

In this powerful and inspiring presentation, CEO Mentor and Serial Entrepreneur, Allison Maslan will impact your audience with her 6 Step Strategy she has used to grow 10 successful businesses from the ground up yielding millions in revenue, while continuing to live a healthy and wealthy personal life. She will share the exact roadmap to run your business as the CEO, the Leader and the Visionary you are meant to [...]

Speaker: Maria Ross, consultant, author and speaker, creator of Red Slice Shortly after moving to a new city and starting her own business, Maria Ross was struck down with a brain aneurysm and hemorrhage at the age of 35. Doctors dubbed her recovery “miraculous” — and after several healing months, she re-booted her brain and kick-started Red Slice, her branding and marketing consultancy, back into high gear. She’s now got [...]

Have you struggled to articulate the tremendous value of your business or idea? Do you feel anxious when you must get others on board with your project, company, or cause? Ever wonder why your leadership ability lacks staying power? You may think that leading is tough, intimidating even. But being a great leader can be a natural, exhilarating experience yet many are not taught how. They learn to lead in [...]

For future leadership, look to women. New research shows women outperform men on most executive competencies. Managers of both genders rate women higher than men on a wide range of leadership skills, including communication, collaboration, and problem solving from the new book Women Lead, which includes interviews with 200 women leaders and surveys of more than 3000 male and female managers across multiple industries. Participants will learn: Future Leaders - [...]

Presenter: Lena West, Founder, InfluenceExpansion.com Influence is often seen in a negative light. People associate manipulation and “smoke and mirrors” techniques with influence (and with social media), but in reality, influence is the driving force behind every decision that’s made in our careers. The trouble is, many professionals get turned off by the “nonsense” that happens on social media, which makes them avoid social media like the plague – and [...]

The sounds and sights of the holiday season featuring holiday music played by the Peninsula Symphony String Quartet. Special presentation by Mitchell Sardou Klein. Mitchell Sardou Klein, is Music Director of the Peninsula Symphony and the Peninsula Youth Orchestra and a frequent guest conductor of orchestras in the United States and abroad. Maestro Klein is a winner of many prestigious awards with decades of experience in the U.S. and abroad. [...]

Whether you're looking for career advancement or wanting to attract the perfect client or mate, ask yourself: Is your image helping you or hurting you? Since there's no such thing as making a “neutral statement”, make sure you’re positioned in the best light and avoid unconsciously sabotaging your chances for success. In this fun, fast and interactive session you will begin to uncover the hidden parts of yourself that are [...]

You have the ability to build the business of your dreams—the business you truly want… if that ability is developed and nurtured. If you are like most entrepreneurs, however, you have formed habits and beliefs that prevent you from achieving important goals. As we uncover and address previously unconscious thinking and behavior, new possibilities arise, doors open, and success follows! Does your thinking limit your success? Come find out! You [...]

Join the Silicon Valley Business Journal in honoring women entrepreneurs, business owners and the 100 most influential women in Silicon Valley. This invitation not only includes the opportunity to meet and build relationships with other successful women at a special dinner event, it also includes a free one-year subscription to the Silicon Valley Business Journal and $25 off your NAWBO membership. Don’t miss this opportunity to honor and support women [...]

Join us for a wine tasting and networking event at La Honda Winery in Redwood City! Don’t miss this opportunity to network in a beautiful, relaxed environment while sipping some great local wines. You may buy up to two glasses of wine with your registration so you don't have to wait to buy drink tickets onsite. Please note: for onsite drink ticket purchases, cash is required. Bottles of wine may [...]

Whether you are meeting one-on-one or presenting to a large group, appearing credible and confident will significantly raise your effectiveness. Cara Hale Alter, President of SpeechSkills, LLC will show you how the power of the “sub-textual” conversation (body language, vocal patterns, and mannerisms) can raise or lower one’s status in the workplace. Based on 20 years of research, she will outline explicit “codes of conduct” for projecting credibility, especially when [...]

As a business owner, you want to project strength and leadership in every aspect of your business. In this interactive discussion, Rebecca Rodskog will share her insights into what leadership and innovation looks like now and in the future in the workplace. Learn unique leadership capabilities that women posses and how to tap in to those qualities to reach your full potential. How to be a strong leader today and [...]

Speaker, author and entrepreneur, Allison Maslan will share how she created 10 businesses with millions in revenue while continuing to have a healthy personal life. Learn the steps to becoming the leader and visionary you want to be in both your personal and professional life. Learn how to: Strategically increase your revenue in the most efficient way for your business Create the strongest brand for you and your business Focus [...]

Come build your business connections with great networking and learn more about NAWBO Silicon Valley! Our sponsor, accounting firm Abbott, Stringham & Lynch, will provide light refreshments, beverages and wine. Remember: a simple hello could lead to a million things! $25 members/$30 non-members — through November 14 $30 members/$35 non-members — After November 14

Come enjoy the sounds of the Peninsula String Quartet during our festive holiday luncheon. Alan E. Nelson will also share with us his inspiring message of how to help and encourage young women leaders. Though 39% of Fortune 1000 employees are women, only only 3% are CEO’s, and only 16% are company executives. Similarly, 50% of US citizens are female, but less than 20% are members of Congress and we’ve [...]

If you could banish the day-to-day chaos of your business by boiling down your to-do list to a few key activities, what could you accomplish? Would you take some time off? Write a book? Open a new office? Participants will learn: Simple ways to stay on track, and to create success every day How to banish that nasty little voice that nags and says you should be doing more Techniques [...]

This event includes a powerful duo with profound media and medical expertise. Each has a role in revolutionizing health care through their own powerful, personal stories. Both will shares experiences, triumphs, and best hopes for staying healthy and changing the wellness world. Learn How businesses benefit from instituting wellness programs; Why, as women business owners, we need to take care of ourselves first, and Strategies to implement small changes that [...]

When it comes to leadership, it’s never been more critical to “have a good head for business”. Understanding how your brain works and changes and impacts your leadership will give you a powerful advantage when it comes to producing results. In this powerful talk, Silvia Damiano shares the latest neuroscience research and delves into the key elements that characterize tomorrow’s leaders: inspiration, intuition, integration and imagination. Silvia presents other distinctions [...]

This is a chance to spend the evening networking and building relationships. Our host Bridge Bank, like so many of the people it serves, is built from the same entrepreneurial spirit that is at the heart of many Silicon Valley businesses. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and share. Everything incredible begins with an introduction! To see a short video about Bridge Bank, click here. Prices: Early Bird before 4/19/15: [...]

This is a 2-day conference of opportunity! Before our conference begins on Monday, NAWBO National will be holding their Leadership Bootcamp on Sunday, 4/26. So you have the opportunity to attend two conferences while in Sacramento. This year, we will be offering a printed program with affordable advertising. Be sure to register for conference attendance as well as program advertising. This is a fantastic way to catch the eye of [...]

Something big is amiss in our culture of online shopping, phone trees and automated marketing. The human touch is nearly extinct and consumers feel more like numbers than anything else. Just like a handwritten letter stands out in a stack of impersonal mail, small business owners with stories instantly differentiate themselves in the crowded marketplace. In this talk you’ll get equipped to create your own captivating personal story! Key Takeaways: [...]

Please join us for this special annual luncheon where we honor and thank our corporate partners who make our chapter possible throughout the year. Additionally, Elizabeth Bachman, 30-year public speaking veteran, will share specific success strategies for becoming a fabulous speaker. She will show how to be more compelling, and how to effectively deliver your message so that you reach every ear—and every heart—in the audience. You will learn: The [...]

July begins a new quarter for NAWBO and a new, themed approach to our meeting topics. This quarter’s theme is Communications. In keeping with the theme we are excited to welcome Gary Purece with his most popular keynote, "Why Your Words Matter". In it, Gary will take us on a journey to improve the effectiveness of our communication strategies. Communication can take place in a variety of settings including one-to-one, [...]

You asked for more networking events and We Deliver! Our corporate sponsor Plantronics has graciously offered to host a Networking Mixer at their lovely campus in Scotts Valley. Communications is our theme for this quarter so we thought Plantronics was the perfect partner for this fun event. Join your fellow members and get connected! Is there someone you’ve been trying to connect with but just haven’t been able to coordinate [...]

Celebrating our 40th Year, you won't want to miss this fantastic women's business conference in San Antonio, Texas, September 27-29. Come network, build your business, learn new things and attend great special events. FEATURED KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: Leigh Anne Touhy Dubbed a “warrior princess” by author Michael Lewis in the book turned movie The Blind Side, Memphis, Tennessee native Leigh Anne is the inspirational matriarch of the Tuohy family. Leigh Anne [...]

Why do some people have plenty of money and others constantly struggle financially? Financial Fitness, like physical fitness, requires knowing what to do and then taking action to do it. Investing in YOU is the best investment you will ever make! So invest your time by attending this informative presentation by our own Pam Hedblad, CPA, past NAWBO president, and 2015 SVBJ Woman of Influence winner. In this informative presentation [...]

As an entrepreneur, you are a crucial part of the American economy. But without a profitable business model that includes proven revenue streams, you could be in trouble. To be successful, you need to have the right mindset and the skills necessary to become a Profit Boss — a business owner who maximizes profits while increasing and protecting your own personal wealth. In this transformative and eye-opening presentation, CEO and [...]

As an executive, a business owner and a woman, have you taken the time to plan your future? We can get so caught up in the detail of day-to-day demands, and so busy helping other people, that we never really take the time to think about our own future goals. But without a plan, you'll stay right where you are.   Realize Your Future - Create a Strategic Plan Kristi [...]

You asked for more networking events and we deliver!  Commerce is our theme for this quarter so we thought having GoDaddy sponsor this event was the perfect partner. Many of you are already GoDaddy customers so you already know the great value they bring to run successful businesses. Nearly as old as the Internet itself, GoDaddy was born to give people an easy, affordable way to get their ideas online. [...]

You asked for more networking events and we deliver! Commerce is our theme for this quarter so we thought having GoDaddy sponsor this event was the perfect partner. Many of you are already GoDaddy customers so you already know the great value they bring to run successful businesses. Nearly as old as the Internet itself, GoDaddy was born to give people an easy, affordable way to get their ideas online. [...]

In honor of International Women’s Day, the focus is Commerce. In support of that we will have various representatives from international trade organizations on hand to mingle with our members and guests. Our host, Hannah Kain, will speak briefly and offer a tour of her operation. She is a dynamic individual and successful businesswoman who has built an incredible global business. You really don’t want to miss this event. Join [...]

Please join us for this special annual luncheon where we honor and thank our corporate partners who make our chapter possible throughout the year. This is also a networking event where you will have a chance to mix and mingle with your fellow business owners. Strengthen your existing relationships, make new friends, and learn more about our corporate partners. Members/Guests of NAWBO-SV Members: $35 Non-Members/General: $50 Get Involved! Want to [...]

NAWBO CALIFORNIA’S ANNUAL PROPEL YOUR BUSINESS CONFERENCE Why attend? Get tools to grow your business and implement immediately. Collectively voice your legislative concerns. Access successful business owned by women. Strategize, recharge, and create your NEXT BIG THING. Work hard, PLAY harder!  

The theme for events this quarter is Sales and Marketing strategies. For our first speaker in this series we invited NAWBO member Sam Brown, Marketing Director of BrandVia to speak at this month’s dinner meeting. She is all about passion and encouraging people to live life out on a limb; she is both engaging and entertaining as she moves ahead with her mission to rid the world of trinkets and [...]

In this practical and informative presentation, Sandra will share why you can’t ignore the world’s largest business network and how to use LinkedIn to receive positive attention from business associates, clients and prospects. Learn how to effectively market yourself and your business with LinkedIn. It all starts with you – your personal, brand, your authenticity, and your credibility. Understand the difference between the numbers game and a meaningful network. Takeaways [...]

Is your workforce the high-octane fuel your business engine needs to win—or the watered-down version that causes your engine to sputter all the way down the track? Imagine how your business could perform if you were empowered to create the workforce you always wanted—an engaged, inspired team, comprised of people in positions that bring out their absolute best. That’s what Conscious Hiring® can do for you. Conscious Hiring is an [...]

Come build your business connections with great networking and learn more about NAWBO Silicon Valley! Our sponsor, accounting firm Abbott, Stringham & Lynch, will provide light refreshments, beverages and wine. Remember: a simple hello could lead to a million things! Member: $30 Non-member/General: $45

How are the brains of a successful entrepreneur wired differently from someone that’s just plodding along in their business? 10x Entrepreneur and Global Business Mentor, Allison Maslan will reveal the ‘realm of thinking’ you must have to become wildly successful in your company. She will lead you through the most powerful brain shifts and strategies you must have to transform your results from ordinary to extraordinary on a daily basis. [...]

Be Pitch Perfect is a motivating presentation designed to improve the quality of how you present yourself. You need to sell your best product, which is you. You never know who links to whom, so we need to be ready to “pitch” our products and services anytime. If it can save you time and make you money, it’s worth being ready with your request or message. You may find riches [...]

Share the joy and join us at this popular and festive annual event. Mix and mingle with old and new friends while experiencing a truly bountiful holiday lunch buffet. Adding to festive atmosphere, the Peninsula Symphony String Quartet will be on hand to play holiday music favorites and Mitchell Sardou Klein, Music Director/Conductor, will give a brief presentation. Holiday music, amazing food, people having fun --- doesn’t that sound fabulous? [...]

Design Your Life is an inspirational and interactive presentation designed to move you, your family, and your business to a sustainably healthy lifestyle. Your high-performance life demands high-performance nutrition and fitness strategies to leverage your time and ensure you are at the top of your game. Design three key strategies to keep you grounded, energized and confident, so you can reach your ultimate wellness potential and the riches your higher [...]

Does your clutter cause you stress, loss of time, money, and peace of mind to name a few? Clutter affects 19 areas of your life and business! Clutternomics, as a weekly strategy, will help individuals and organizations to achieve profits, productivity and peace in easy and effortless ways. Discover why de-cluttering is one of Kathleen’s top business strategies for “instant” abundance. Learn “one” easy rule and “get back” 7 hours [...]

Proven Strategies to Navigate Your Career Three years ago NAWBO-California was able to work with the California Legislature to secure a Resolution, voted on by the Legislators, urging all public companies to have three women on their corporate boards in three years.  We have not moved the needle much--yet. Corporate boards are paid positions and give great credibility to women executives chosen for boards. Because of your experience operating and growing [...]

Enjoy your summer. We will not have a regular meeting this month.

Award-winning Talk Show Host & Producer Janice Edwards will speak to us about connecting with your clients through media.  She understands the unique challenges that entrepreneurs face when it comes to sharing the story behind your business success and engaging clients and customers who are hungry for what you offer -- yet may not even know it. In this presentation, Janice will share inside tips on creating a memorable experience [...]

Join us for a unique look into the fascinating world of franchising. We will be featuring panelists from successful, women-owned and local franchises! Our panelists are experts in their class, from the food industry to fitness and education. Ask questions of our franchisees, licensees and master franchisers during this fun and informative networking event! You will learn: What is franchising? Why franchising works. How to franchise your current business How to choose [...]