Author: NAWRB
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Silvia N. Rathell, NAWRB Government Relations Chairwoman, Named Director for Latin@ Council of the Maryland Diversity Leadership Council
NAWRB is proud to announce that Silvia N. Rathell, our Government Relations Chairwoman, has been named Director for Latin@ Council of the Maryland Diversity Leadership Council. The position will allow Rathell to help generate involvement and request feedback on strategy to bolster voter participation among the Latin@ community.
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SBA Launches New HUBZone Maps and Partners to Enhance Online Services
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the launch of a new Historically Underutilized Business Zones map (via Google Chrome) at www.sba.gov/hubzone-maps. In a release, the SBA stated that the HUBZone map is the first step in the modernization effort of SBA’s federal contracting programs. The SBA and U.S. Digital Service have partnered to “streamline…
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Meet the 2017 NAWRB Nexus Conference Speakers!
The 4th Annual NAWRB Nexus Conference: Women’s Collaboration for the Future, taking place July 16-19th in Costa Mesa, CA, will have over 25 women executive speakers and expert panelists and more than 20 informative and interactive sessions.
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Just Announced: Opening Keynote Speaker Monday, July 17th, 2017 8:30-9:30 a.m. “Lessons from Normandy, Alcatraz, & Pearl Harbor”
I am pleased to announce the 2017 NAWRB Nexus Conference Opening Keynote Speaker: Tanya Wattenburg Komas, Ph.D., Founding Director & CEO, Concrete Preservation Institute. -Desirée Patno NAWRB CEO and President Dr. Tanya Komas delivers a highly motivational presentation of her Institute’s work to train and inspire active duty military service members for civilian careers in…
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KCCD/FACE 16th Annual Homeownership Fair, July 8, 2017
The Korean Churches for Community Development (KCCD), soon to be Faith and Community Empowerment (FACE), 16th Annual Homeownership Fair will take place on Saturday, July 8, 2017. KCCD is excited to continue in educating and bringing together communities to meet with mortgage lenders, industry experts, and providing opportunities to purchase a home.
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The Future of Millennial Women Entrepreneurs
A new report from the National Women’s Business Council (NWBC), Millennial Women: The Future of Entrepreneurship in America, examines the perception of this demographic in comparison with their true state, offering a detailed look at millennial women entrepreneurs and their future as influencers in the business world.
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Zoo (Volkerschau) Trailer – The Stare
Once upon a time, a girl asked me to show her my extra bone at a basketball camp in Philadelphia. Once upon a time, as the only black girl on the track team, my teammates wondered why didn’t I wash my hair everyday? They of course, wanted to feel it. Once upon a time, a…
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5 Cities Working to Preserve Affordable Housing
With rising housing costs, renters across the United States are struggling to find affordable housing. Millennials—who comprise half of all renters—have to balance appreciating rents with high student loan debt and low wages. The availability of affordable housing is paramount, as it allows Americans to save money, provide stability for their families and create better…
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Desirée Patno, NAWRB CEO & President, Nominated for the LA Business Journal’s 2017 Women’s Summit Awards!
NAWRB is excited to announce that Desirée Patno, our CEO & President, is an award nominee for the 25th Annual 2017 Women’s Summit hosted by the Los Angeles Business Journal!
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Happy Father’s Day 2017!
NAWRB would like to wish a happy Father’s Day to all the dads this Sunday, June 18, 2017. The idea for Father’s Day started in 1909 with Sonora Dodd, who wanted to honor her father, a widowed Civil War veteran. In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson issued a presidential proclamation designating the third Sunday in June…