Key NAWBO Dates
February 9–11 Public Policy Days, Washington, DC
February 9 All-day meetings of Member Services Council; Public Policy Council; Corporate & Economic Development Council
March 1 Nomination deadline for Member of the Year, Woman Business Owner of the Year, and Gillian Rudd Vanguard awards
Nomination deadline for Leadership Awards
March 10 NAWBO Dallas Corporate Partner Appreciation Membership Luncheon
May 12 NAWBO Dallas Membership Awards Luncheon
May 15-17 NAWBO/WEC Joint Business Forum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
NAWBO/WEC Joint Business Forum
Join women entrepreneurs from Canada and the US for the NAWBO/WEC Joint Business Forum, from May 15-17, 2003 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This Event is organized to celebrate the International Day for Women Entrepreneurs by participation in a Business Forum that will further promote business relationships between the two countries. Daylong sessions will focus on topics including US/Canada law, freight forwarding and advertising. In addition, networking opportunities for attendees interested in trade to or between specific regions or states will be provided.
If you are interested in more information about the Forum, or are interested in presenting at this event, please contact Betsy Weber at eweber@edgedev.com to receive a Request for Proposals form. Information on the event will be posted at www.wec.ca as speakers are confirmed.
April 25 Nomination deadline for NAWBO/Wells Fargo Trailblazer Award
June 9 NAWBO Dallas Annual Event-Fire Up Your Business
Have you ever wondered how large companies handle challenges, use PR or even use research to set the course? Here is your chance to find out. A roundtable event with 50 CEOs, COOs, CIOs and upper level managment will allow you to meet and question them in an intimate forum.
June 12–14 NAWBO Annual Meeting and Women’s Business
Conference in Nashville, TN at the Opryland Resort
October 51st FCEM World Congress, Taipai, Taiwan (log on to www.fcem.org for details)
NAWBO Dallas Co-Sponsored Events
March 11, 2003 Women's Leadership Exchange
Women's Leadership Exchange is an ongoing multi-channel communication program with conferences at the centerpiece designed for established women led businesses. WLE Helps women business owners and senior executives further their business goals through edutainment, skill-building seminars and connections.
For more information visit www.womensleadershipexchange.com.
10% discount for being a NAWBO member.
March 14, 2003 Entrepreneur Expo "Worth A Million"
presented by Lockheed Martin and JPMorgan Chase
An exciting day of learning and networking for start-ups and existing businesses who want to be successful.
The meeting will be at the Fort Worth Convention Center.
For more information visit www.entrepreneurexpo.org or call 817.871.6021.
