This fall, Bank of America was once again proud to support the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) as the presenting sponsor for its annual Women’s Business Conference for the 11th consecutive year. In celebration of National Women’s Small Business Month, entrepreneurs, experts and industry leaders gathered from October 15 to October 17 in Austin, Texas for an impactful experience focused on connectivity, inspiration, learning and resources for women business owners at all levels.
NAWBO’s mission is to uplift women business owners and advocate for change in both business culture and public policy. NAWBO has sought to address the many challenges that women business owners face, even assisting in the passage of The Women’s Business Ownership Act (HR 5050) in 1988 to eliminate barriers to entry for business ownership. Thanks to the efforts led by organizations like NAWBO to create a better environment for women in business, there are now more than 12 million thriving women-owned businesses in the U.S. as of 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
This year’s conference featured a variety of notable attendees and speakers, including a keynote presentation from Dr. Martha Beck, New York Times bestselling author and writer for O, The Oprah Magazine, along with other leaders in industries ranging from sports media to food and beverage. Attendees also took part in educational workshops, networking socials, breakout sessions and motivational panels aimed to empower women on their entrepreneurial journey.
