Thursday, February 27, 2025

11:00am - 1:00pm

Join us for coffee & networking starting at 10am in the main house!

PUBLIC POLICY UPDATE/

Fireside Chat with

OUR SPEAKERS

Bonita Owens

Lisa Fullerton

Join us on February 28

for a VIRTUAL FORUM

from

12:00 PM-1:00 PM

LinkedIn Live!

The Grant Game Plan:

Small Business Grant Fundamentals

Speaker: Arlene Siller

Dr. Arlene Siller is a renowned grant trainer, consultant, and writing expert with over 30 years of experience. As Founder and CEO of Ascend Nonprofit & Business Solutions LLC, she has led the firm to secure over $175 million since 2019 for nonprofits, government, schools, and small businesses. Arlene also coaches small business owners through impactful training and consulting.

Where women make meaningful connections with other women to share ideas, collaborate, mentor each other, and offer support. 

MEMBERS, INVITE A FRIEND WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN MEMBERSHIP OR A FUTURE CORPORATE PARTNER!

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! 

JOIN US AT: 

Babes Support Babes

*$10 event fee covers appetizers and drinks*

Virtual

12:00-2:00 PM

Join us for:

Website Optimization and SEO

Improve your website's performance with our Website Optimization and SEO module. Understand the basics of SEO, including on-page and off-page techniques, and learn how to enhance website usability and experience. This module also cover monitoring and analyzing website performance. 

Deliverable: Participants will recieve a website audit template and an SEO action plan.  

Led by Nisi Bennett, Digital Up Facilitator

Nisi will send you info regarding the event! 

Sponsored by:

Member Appreciation Event

We want to celebrate YOU! 

Venue sponsored by NAWBO member - Cindy Holland-Rodriguez

March 19, 2025

6:00pm-8:30pm

Come make your own lip color!

Lights appetizers and drinks will be available. 

Location: Launch SA

*3 hours of free parking are included* 

Unlock the Keys to Financial Success at Every Stage of Life
Join us for Ageless Dreams, Financial Realities: Mastering Money at Every Phase, an empowering event designed specifically for women business owners, entrepreneurs, and corporate professionals who are ready to take charge of their financial future. Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to plan your next chapter, this two-part event offers practical insights, expert guidance, and a supportive community to help you navigate the unique financial challenges of every phase of life.

• Session 1: Early-Stage Success
  Focused on those in the early stages of their business journey, this session explores the art of balancing a growing career, a young family, and the financial realities of launching and sustaining a business. The panel discussion features inspiring stories from women who have been where you are and know how to thrive. The second half of the session dives into practical financial strategies, teaching you how to manage cash flow, invest wisely, and plan for future goals.

• Session 2: Scaling for Growth and Preparing for the Future
  This session is perfect for those further along in their journey—women business owners ready to scale their operations, manage the transitions of a maturing family, and plan for retirement. Our panelists will share insights on scaling businesses, caring for aging parents, and balancing personal and professional transitions. The financial literacy component focuses on advanced strategies for investment, retirement planning, and ensuring a smooth transition from active business ownership to a fulfilling next chapter.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of a powerful community of women dedicated to mastering their financial future. 

NAWBO-SA will publicly celebrate and honor the valuable contributions women business owners make to San Antonio and surrounding counties. This award has become the most coveted award for women business owners, and the only award presented exclusively to women entrepreneurs by their peers. 

Join us in celebrating these amazing women!

Winners to be announced in February! 

Thursday, March 27, 2025

5:00 to 9:00 PM

Security Service Event Center

TITLE SPONSORS

AWARD SPONSORS

SPONSORSHIP MATRIX

Individual Tickets $185

Table Sponsor $1,850

 Music
Wine/Cocktail/Beer
Wine Dive & Silent Auction

Dress Code: Formal/Black Tie Optional

Mistress of Ceremonies

April Monterrosa

Community WBOA Winner 2024

 

5:00 PM - Doors Open/Award Winners’ Photos

Registration/Bar Open/Appetizers

6:00 PM - Dinner

6:45 PM - Awards Presentation

8:00 PM - Networking/Music/Bar Closes

5:30 - 8:30 PM - Silent Auction benefiting High School Mentorship Program

9:00 PM - Event ends

All proceeds from the silent auction will benefit the Foundation/HSMP. If you're interested in donating an item, please email hsmp@nawbosa.org. 

              

            

Come and see why you should
JOIN NAWBO!

We encourage members to attend and invite a guest! 

Join us for fun and cocktails on 

Thursday, April 3, 2025

6-8PM

Enjoy 15% off

Thank you to NAWBO Member

Abby Colbath for sponsoring our venue!

Delicious appetizers and drinks will be provided!

If you are already a NAWBO Member, bring a guest and you will get a $15 credit towards the next NAWBO-SA Monthly Meeting. Register your friend under your name please. 

NAWBO-SA is about connecting, collaborating and sharing... if you are an early riser
and a NAWBO Member you want to join us for
Coffee Connections

Tuesday April 8, 2025

7:30 - 9:00 AM

at

Topic: Community Over Competition: Strengthening Bonds Among NAWBO Members. 

-Promote a culture of collaboration and support within the NAWBO community

-Help members to see the value in working together 

-Building each other up for mutual success

Facilitator: Christine Brinkman

As the visionary behind Babes Support Babes Christine cultivates a transformative community where women embrace and share their unique gifts in business and life. Christine launched Babes Support Babes Co-Space, a women's only co-working and event space where women can collaborate, create, and thrive together. Her dedication to fostering connections and empowering women has made BSB a cornerstone for female entrepreneurs seeking growth, support, and camaraderie. 

Coffee Connections is a MEMBERS ONLY event.

Coffee will be provided! 

Where women make meaningful connections with other women to share ideas, collaborate, mentor each other, and offer support. 

MEMBERS, INVITE A FRIEND WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN MEMBERSHIP OR A FUTURE CORPORATE PARTNER!

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! 

Register today and join us at

A $10 event fee will now be charged for Direct Connect which will go towards appetizers for the group. You will be on your own for purchasing drinks or additional food. 

Happy Hour/Networking/Shopping 

Join us for networking and shopping with other attendees and

NAWBO members to kick off the 2025 Women's Leadership Summit.

(2 drink tickets and small apps are included)

**THIS EVENT IS INCLUDED WITH YOUR SUMMIT REGISTRATION**

Please register and choose, Summit Attendee. 

If you're unable to attend Summit, please join us for this event! 

Date:

May 5, 2025

Location

*Room block is available*

Time

3:00-6:00PM

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSOR

NAWBO Member - Wendy Brand

Interested in being a vendor? Apply HERE!

(looking for people who sell tangible items to allow for a fun shopping experience)

May 6, 2025

Seating is limited - registration before deadline is required.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS FOR 2025!

NAWBO-SA is about connecting, collaborating, and sharing... if you are a NAWBO Member you want to join us for Lunch Connections

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

11:00am to 1:00pm

at

Babes Support Babes

Our facilitator for this meeting will be

NAWBO SA Member

Erin Hoy

Erin is the founder & CEO of 5 to 9 Socials LLC, where she helps CEOs and industry leaders elevate their brands with strategic social media, compelling personal branding, and high-impact content creation. With a background in communication and years of experience in marketing and business development, Erin understands the power of a well-crafted digital presence.

Her approach is data-driven, no-fluff, and built for busy leaders who want to grow their business without spending all day online. She replaces the guesswork of social media with proven strategies that increase visibility, attract high-quality clients, and position her clients as industry leaders.

Because you're a CEO—it's time to post like one.

Title: The CEO’s Guide to Social Media: Stop Checking the Box & Start Building Trust

You’ve worked hard to build your business, but when it comes to social media, it’s easy to see it as just another task to check off the list. The real power of digital marketing, though, isn’t in just showing up—it’s in showing up with intention.

This workshop will help you shift from simply posting to strategically building your personal brand, so you can attract more opportunities, deepen client trust, and stand out as a leader in your industry. Just like in real life, relationships drive success—and your online presence should reflect the same level of connection and authenticity.

Whether you’re looking to grow your visibility, engage more meaningfully with your audience, or feel more confident in your marketing, this session will give you the tools to make social media work for you—without it feeling like a chore.

Key Takeaways:

 How to use your personal brand to build trust and attract opportunities
 The #1 shift that turns social media from a chore into a business asset
 How to engage with your audience in a way that feels natural and strategic
 Where to show up beyond Instagram—leveraging email, blogs, and LinkedIn
 The “CEO Posting Formula” to create content with confidence and clarity

(LUNCH PROVIDED)

Join us on May 23, 2025

for a VIRTUAL FORUM

from

12:00 PM-1:00 PM

LinkedIn Live!

Finding Common Ground: The Art of Bipartisan Advocacy

In today's political climate, it's easy to assume that no one wants to work together on Capital Hill. In order to continue to advocate and protect the issues concerning women businesses, there must be collaboration across the aisle. 

Join us for a fireside chat

with

Representative Josie Garcia

Where women make meaningful connections with other women to share ideas, collaborate, mentor each other, and offer support. 

MEMBERS, INVITE A FRIEND WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN MEMBERSHIP OR A FUTURE CORPORATE PARTNER!

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! 

JOIN US AT THE PEARL! 

*Find us in their event space*

This is a special event as we say thank you to our long time Director of Membership, Cynthia Parsons. 

Come enjoy our final Direct Connect for the

2024-2025 NAWBO Year!

*$10 event fee covers appetizers*

*Drinks not included*