By: Marsha Riibner-Cady
NFBPWC Entrepreneur and Small Business Committee Chair (2022-2026) I’m Back! 

Yes, I have agreed to continue to chair the Entrepreneur and Small Business Committee for another 2 years.  President Barbara will also be contributing as she is also a small business owner.  As part of the NFBPWC Club, I hope you will consider joining us on a regular basis for our Entrepreneur and Small Business Committee meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at 8 pm Eastern (a time change to accommodate the folks in the Pacific time zone).  These meetings are open to NFBPWC members and guests.  You don’t have to be a small business owner or entrepreneur to attend the meetings, we welcome everyone! 

Our upcoming program plans are to run our very own “Shark Tank” type of event.  We are looking for sponsors to provide prizes for this event.  Are you interested in registering to be a participant?  Contact your small business committee at smallbusiness@nfbpwc.org 

We will provide trainings each month on a variety of topics including, but not limited to: 

“What do I have to do to legally start a business, is there really this much paperwork?” (Looking for a lawyer to help with this or someone from the Small Business Association) 

“How to balance the books, information on business bookkeeping methods and how to set them up” (Looking for someone to give us the pros and cons on Quickbooks and other accounting software 

“How do I get the word out about my business?” (Need someone to give us a brief overview of marketing options on a tight budget) 

“Pitching methods, how to tell folks about your business in a concise and articulate manner.”  

“Help me get some help for my business!” (Looking for an HR professional who could help us understand the correct/legal questions to ask a potential new hire) 

If you are interested in attending and or sharing your expertise in this program or have an idea of a program for the ESB committee, please contact Marsha at smallbusiness@nfpbwc.org. 

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you… 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank several of our presenters from the past year and encourage you to visit their websites: 

Brooke Burns, https://www.brooke-burns.com/ 

Marcy Stahl, https://marcystahl.com/ 

Jean McDonald, https://businessbrewing.com/ 

Jo Naylor, https://www.etsy.com/shop/joniquas 

And last, but never least 

NFBPWC President Barbara Bozeman who provided her expertise on elevator pitches and other programs, https://www.facebook.com/sightsnhounds/ WE got a thank you! 

President Barbara and I were each presented with a Nike for our work with the ESB committee by Past National President Sandy Thompson at the General Assembly in July.  We want to thank Sandy for attending so many of our meetings and are honored to be recognized for our service. 

Pictured is Marsha’s Nike! 

I want to thank our new NFBPWC secretary, Nermin, for sharing these events with me: 

✓Wells Fargo Equitable Access Boost Camp 

Could your business use a little boost? We’ve got just the thing to help you level up. Apply now to our exclusive Wells Fargo Equitable Access Boost Camp, presented in partnership with the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN)! Over the course of 12 weeks, you’ll get access to expert-led sessions, education, mentorship, a peer support network, and so much more. If you’re a small business owner ready to fuel growth and learn from the experts, apply to one of the 500 coveted spots in this immersive accelerator today!  

There is no cost to apply. Applications are open now through August 16, 2024 at 6PM ET. https://app.helloalice.com/grants/wells-fargo-equitable-access-boost-camp/apply 

We are looking into this program being presented to the ESB committee.  More on that as soon… 

✓The Women’s Business Collaborative is holding an “Action for Impact” virtual event on September 25, 2024, at 10 am Eastern.  Here is some information on the event:  

Join us on September 25, 2024, at 10:00 AM EDT for WBC’s Annual Action for Impact Summit as we unite thousands of attendees on a fully interactive platform, enabling participants to network, connect, and exchange ideas, innovations, and impact in real-time. Join us as we present the 2024 CEO Excellence in Gender Equity and Diversity Awards and the WBC Trailblazer in Gender Equity and Diversity Awards.  Please click on this link for details: https://wbcollaborative.org/wbc-events/wbc-action-for-impact-summit/ 

Is your business listed on our page on the website? 

It’s time to get it done, go to https://nfbpwc.org/Business-Directory-Submission-Formand please remember to send a copy of your logo to smallbusiness@nfbpwc.org  Upcoming dates to celebrate: 

• National Business Women’s Day is on September 22nd, American Business Women's Day honors the accomplishments of the businesswomen across the nation. Take a moment to reflect on the contributions and achievements of the millions of women in the workforce. Also, consider the impact of millions of women business owners in the U.S. 

Action plan, we challenge you to visit as many women-owned businesses in your area, get a picture with the owner and invite her to one of your local club meetings and an ESB meeting.  Send your pictures to smallbusiness@nfbpwc.org with a brief description. Deadline for pictures will be September 25, 2024. 

• National Businesswomen’s Week is October 20-26, 2024 

NATIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN'S WEEK HISTORY:  Lean Madesin Phillips, president of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs (NFBPWC), launched the first National Business Women's Week in 1928. It wasn't until 1938 that the week was officially recognized and celebrated every year since.  

What does your club do for NBWW?  Do you need help providing your local mayor or governor with a proclamation for the month?  Please reach out to us at smallbusiness@nfbpwc.org 

Action Plan, have a proclamation read at your local city council meeting and make local officials aware of and supporting women owned businesses and women in business. Let us know you accomplished this task so we can add it to our November magazine article.  Submissions to smallbusiness@nfbpwc.org by October 27, please. 

Looking forward to seeing you at our next meeting on August 14, 2024 at 8 pm Eastern Time.