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Welcome to NAWBO Iowa, the website of the National Association of Women Business Owners Iowa. Whether you are just starting a business or have been a woman business owner for 30 years, you will find a supportive, educational and energetic environment within NAWBO Iowa, a group that took root in Iowa in 1986. Women in business propelling other women in business.

NAWBO Iowa Calendar of Events

Apr 20

Thrive Now! Incoming Shifting Strategies for Growing Businesses

Ways to shift income in your business to achieve higher, ethical profits

Apr 23

NAWBO Iowa Cocktails & Conversation

Join NAWBO Iowa at Winchester Pub in Historic Valley Junction!

Apr 30

NAWBO Iowa Cocktails & Conversation

Bring your own glass of wine!

May 5

NAWBO Iowa Book Club: Believe IT

What's better than reading inspiring stories from successful entrepreneurs?

May 14

NAWBO Iowa Coffee & Conversation

Join the conversation!

May 28

NAWBO Iowa Cocktails & Conversation

Join NAWBO Iowa at Winchester Pub in Historic Valley Junction!

Jun 4

NAWBO Iowa Cocktails & Conversation

Bring your own glass of wine!

Jun 11

NAWBO Iowa Coffee & Conversation

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Articles

Grant Writing for Small Businesses

04/16/2021

Hiring Through a Diversity Lens

04/09/2021

NAWBO Iowa Member Q&A — Dr. Leslie (Foley) Brant

03/22/2021

The Importance of Communication in the Workplace

03/12/2021

Cybersecurity Tips for Small Businesses

03/04/2021

NAWBO Member Q&A: Pennie Carroll

02/25/2021

Making and Achieving Your Business Goals

02/11/2021

How to Fire a Client

02/05/2021

NAWBO Iowa Member Q&A — Wendi Fredregill

01/22/2021

Why Servant Leadership Can Serve You Good

01/14/2021

A Fresh Start for the New Year

01/08/2021

NAWBO Iowa Business Institute Q&A – Rina Jensen

12/23/2020

Finishing Your Year Strong As A Small Business Owner

12/14/2020

Creative Ways to Market Your Business During the Holidays

12/03/2020

NAWBO Iowa Business Institute Q&A – Kendra Erkamaa

11/24/2020

6 Networking Tips for the Introverted and Exhausted

11/17/2020

Retaining Your Best And Brightest

11/06/2020

NAWBO Iowa Business Institute Q&A – Karla Rendall and Lori Wiles

10/26/2020

The Business Case for Philanthropy

10/16/2020

Investing in Yourself as a Business Asset

10/08/2020

NAWBO Iowa Business Institute Q&A – Mariela Maya and Katie Wold

09/28/2020

Common startup problems and some tips to help

09/17/2020

Chatting with Sabetha Mumm, Iowa’s Small Business Owner of the Year

09/09/2020

NAWBO Iowa Business Institute Q&A - Carolyn Jenison and Alicia Shaul

08/25/2020

Celebrating the Right to Vote and Your Business

08/14/2020

How to Foster a Family-Friendly Small Business

08/07/2020

Fostering diversity, inclusivity and equity in your business

07/23/2020

NAWBO Member Q&A: Brittney Haskins

07/15/2020

Marketing in a market downturn

07/02/2020

Building Your Small Business Brand

06/26/2020

Introducing the NAWBO Iowa Business Institute

06/16/2020

Time to Reopen Your Small Business? How to Transition Safely

06/12/2020

Doing it all: The balancing act of parenting at home while running a business

05/20/2020

NAWBO Member Q&A: Lynn Schreder

05/14/2020

Managing your stress while managing your business

05/07/2020

How to remotely collaborate with your team

04/22/2020

Free business tools to help you flourish

08/19/2019

Taking the plunge: How to cope with a fear of failure

08/15/2019

NAWBO Member Q&A: Tammy Stifel

08/08/2019

5 books written by female entrepreneurs — for female entrepreneurs

07/18/2019

NAWBO Member Q&A: Julie Tuttle

07/12/2019

3 podcasts perfect for women entrepreneurs

07/11/2019

Ways to combat common problems for women business owners

06/27/2019

NAWBO Member Q&A: Cynthia Lande

06/11/2019

4 inspirational stories from prominent women entrepreneurs

06/07/2019

Tips for a strong work-life balance

05/24/2019

NAWBO Member Q&A: Donna Miller

05/15/2019

The gender pay gap for women entrepreneurs

05/13/2019

Three tips for new entrepreneurs

04/26/2019

Stories from Central Iowa’s minority women business owners

04/23/2019

Three important resources for Iowa women business owners

03/14/2019

Ashley Mowery takes advice from NAWBO Iowa member to pursue accounting

03/08/2019

SBA and Treasury Release Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application

Release Date: Friday, May 15, 2020 Release...
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NEW! DSM Small Business Recovery Grant

The Greater Des Moines Partnership, Polk County and the City...
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PPP: SBA Paycheck Protection Loan

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for small businesses is no...
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COVID-19 TSB Sole Operator Fund

A fund has been created to support TSBs with zero employees ...
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SBA Disaster Loan

SBA will begin accepting new Economic Injury Disaster Loan (...
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Iowa Economic Development Authority Resources

On Monday, March 23, Governor Reynolds announced a new Iowa ...
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BrownWinick COVID-19 Resource Page

Our partner BrownWinick posts summaries of legal updates for...
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Facebook Small Business Grants Program

This program is in the works. Sign up for updates at ht...
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Iowa Department of Public Health NEW COVID-19 Website

IDPH has launched a new website to host information regardin...
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Iowa Business Information on COVID-19

IASourceLink shares resources available to small business ow...
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Q & A - Questions about SBA Disaster Loans

Some really good questions here, like who qualifies and how ...
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SBDC Directory of Resources for Small Businesses

Read how the SBDC can help, and see their comprehensive dire...
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Iowa Workforce Development Information

IWD offers a directory of resources on COVID-19. Find Q &...
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NAWBO Institute for Entrepreneurial Development

The NAWBO Institute for Entrepreneurial Development is loade...
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NAWBO Iowa is a 5-Star Chapter!

In the News

Local NAWBO Iowa Members

NAWBO National NEWS & Events

Quick Links

WELCOME TO NAWBO IOWA!

NAWBO Iowa Calendar of Events

Articles

Grant Writing for Small Businesses

Hiring Through a Diversity Lens

NAWBO Iowa Member Q&A — Dr. Leslie (Foley) Brant

The Importance of Communication in the Workplace

Cybersecurity Tips for Small Businesses

NAWBO Member Q&A: Pennie Carroll

Making and Achieving Your Business Goals

How to Fire a Client

NAWBO Iowa Member Q&A — Wendi Fredregill

Why Servant Leadership Can Serve You Good

A Fresh Start for the New Year

NAWBO Iowa Business Institute Q&A – Rina Jensen

Finishing Your Year Strong As A Small Business Owner

Creative Ways to Market Your Business During the Holidays

NAWBO Iowa Business Institute Q&A – Kendra Erkamaa

6 Networking Tips for the Introverted and Exhausted

Retaining Your Best And Brightest

NAWBO Iowa Business Institute Q&A – Karla Rendall and Lori Wiles

The Business Case for Philanthropy

Investing in Yourself as a Business Asset

NAWBO Iowa Business Institute Q&A – Mariela Maya and Katie Wold

Common startup problems and some tips to help

Chatting with Sabetha Mumm, Iowa’s Small Business Owner of the Year

NAWBO Iowa Business Institute Q&A - Carolyn Jenison and Alicia Shaul

Celebrating the Right to Vote and Your Business

How to Foster a Family-Friendly Small Business

Fostering diversity, inclusivity and equity in your business

NAWBO Member Q&A: Brittney Haskins

Marketing in a market downturn

Building Your Small Business Brand

Introducing the NAWBO Iowa Business Institute

Time to Reopen Your Small Business? How to Transition Safely

Doing it all: The balancing act of parenting at home while running a business

NAWBO Member Q&A: Lynn Schreder

Managing your stress while managing your business

How to remotely collaborate with your team

Free business tools to help you flourish

Taking the plunge: How to cope with a fear of failure

NAWBO Member Q&A: Tammy Stifel

5 books written by female entrepreneurs — for female entrepreneurs

NAWBO Member Q&A: Julie Tuttle

3 podcasts perfect for women entrepreneurs

Ways to combat common problems for women business owners

NAWBO Member Q&A: Cynthia Lande

4 inspirational stories from prominent women entrepreneurs

Tips for a strong work-life balance

NAWBO Member Q&A: Donna Miller

The gender pay gap for women entrepreneurs

Three tips for new entrepreneurs

Stories from Central Iowa’s minority women business owners

Three important resources for Iowa women business owners

Ashley Mowery takes advice from NAWBO Iowa member to pursue accounting

Announcements

SBA and Treasury Release Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application

NEW! DSM Small Business Recovery Grant

PPP: SBA Paycheck Protection Loan

COVID-19 TSB Sole Operator Fund

SBA Disaster Loan

Iowa Economic Development Authority Resources

BrownWinick COVID-19 Resource Page

Facebook Small Business Grants Program

Iowa Department of Public Health NEW COVID-19 Website

Iowa Business Information on COVID-19

Q & A - Questions about SBA Disaster Loans

SBDC Directory of Resources for Small Businesses

Iowa Workforce Development Information

NAWBO Institute for Entrepreneurial Development

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