NAWBO-Indianapolis Annual Visionary Awards recognize

the success and impact of women-owned businesses.

NAWBO-Indianapolis women business owners Indiana legislature networking

NAWBO-Indianapolis impacts, influences and propels Indiana

to be a leading state for women-owned businesses.

NAWBO-Indianapolis events are designed to inspire,

educate, and honor women business owners.

NAWBO-Indianapolis drives business networking,

growth, education, and diversity opportunities.

NAWBO-Indianapolis connects women business owners with

resources, opportunities, and each other.

NAWBO-Indianapolis supports and strengthens its members

through learning, luncheons and networking events.

The mission of NAWBO-Indianapolis is to

Drive Business Forward.

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide.

As an organization with a “customer first” philosophy, we:

STRENGTHEN the wealth creating capacity of our members and promote economic development within the entrepreneurial community,

CREATE innovative and effective changes in the business culture,

BUILD strategic alliances, coalitions and affiliations, and

TRANSFORM public policy and influence opinion makers.

NAWBO-Indianapolis received its charter in 1997 and is one of the largest of 60 chapters across the United States.

Latest News/Upcoming Events

A membership offers women-owned businesses the best of all worlds—connections to a national organization and brand, as well as a local platform for their business and their voice and the ability to tap into the power of an already established organization. Join NAWBO to have your voice amplified and heard, as well as to power your business, lifestyle and community.

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NAWBO-Indianapolis and the IUPUI School of Health and Human Sciences Department of Tourism, Event, and Sport Management and the Department of Computer Information & Graphics Technology School of Engineering and Technology have developed an alliance that will provide an opportunity for NAWBO Members and Corporate Partners to secure interns.

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Every Monday from 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Join us for 30 minutes each Monday at noon where we will discuss best practices and provide helpful insights to make sure your business is ready to face whatever life throws your way.

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Inspiring Women

Get details from the 2019 Trailblazers panelists about what inspires them and keeps them moving forward.

Beyond the Bucks: Growth Strategies of Successful Women Entrepreneurs, sponsored by Bank of America Private Bank and developed in partnership with Babson College.

Access our event programs online whenever it’s convenient for you. Learn about the beginnings of NAWBO in the Spotlight on H.R. 5050 white paper sponsored by PNC Bank.

NAWBO-Indianapolis 2019 Visionary Awards Program

NAWBO-Indianapolis 2019 Trailblazers Program

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May

Trailblazers 2021

Established in 2005, the Trailblazers panel discussion has become a “must-see” event, featuring diverse women business owners and leaders. These amazing women focus on their challenges, successes and perspectives along the way.

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Date: Wednesday, May 12
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Virtual Event will start 11:45 a.m.
In-Person Location: Indiana Roof Ballroom
140 W. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204

If you plan to attend virtually, you will receive the online link in a confirmation email prior to the event.

Trailblazers 2021 – Panel of Women Business Leaders

Resources you need to achieve smart business growth are available to NAWBO members on both a local and national level—resources that can help you find everything from new sources of capital to maximizing your certification to tips on how to begin government contracting. Join NAWBO and drive your business forward!

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Laura Sniadecki

A.G. Maas Company

“I've learned strategies to run my business more effectively through monthly programming and relationships built with other women business owners. It has also been a forum for creating partnerships with fellow members to gain new business. As a working mom, I gain strength and encouragement from other working moms. Additionally, these women are my friends—we share something so unique in common!”

Tiffany Thompson

DaMar Staffing Solutions of Indianapolis, Inc.

“I have been a NAWBO-Indy member since January 2011, and I can truly say that it was a great decision to join the organization. NAWBO opens doors for women business owners to make connections. I am convinced that NAWBO is committed to helping women and small businesses grow professionally. Your NAWBO membership is like most things: you only get out of it, what you put into it!”

Jill Hall

Repro Graphix Inc.

“NAWBO is an amazing women’s organization comprised of actual business owners that network, support and promote each other’s businesses.”

Jeryl Mitsch

Mitsch Design | NAWBO member since 2003

“NAWBO has been a terrific source of information, new business leads and contacts that I can call on when I need assistance with my business. Just last week one of the members sent me an email informing me of an opportunity for my business that I was not aware of. It is great to have so many incredible women business owners looking out for one another.”

Jannett Keesling

Keys to Work, Inc.

“NAWBO has given me a wonderful opportunity to network with business women and has definitely helped with the growth of my business.”