Author: NAWRB
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Congresswoman Chu Speaks at Inaugural Conference
Long Beach – Congresswoman Judy Chu was the opening keynote address at the NAWRB Inaugural Conference on Oct. 29 and provided insight on how the Committee of Ways and Means and recently introduced legislation, Women’s Small Business Ownership Act of 2014, impact small businesses and give women-owned businesses…
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Congresswoman Waters Speaks at Inaugural Conference
Long Beach – Earlier this week, Congresswoman Maxine Waters provided the keynote address at the NAWRB Inaugural Conference regarding Dodd-Frank Section 342 and the role of the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI).
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Study Finds Minority- and Women-owned Businesses Receive Less Funding
As our previous blog posts have mentioned, many women business owners across the board are receiving less funding for their companies than men. The reasons vary and, unfortunately, it hurts women-owned start-up businesses that could otherwise thrive from the additional resources.
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U.S. Women Business Owners Focus On Profits and Productivity
During the current uncertain economy in the U.S., more women business owners are concentrating on producing more cash flow and efficiency in order to improve their companies, according to a recent PNC Women Business Owners Survey.
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Consumer Housing Optimism on the Rise
After a disappointing summer, it looks like consumers had a change of heart when it comes to how they feel about housing and the economy. Americans are more optimistic about the housing market with some saying it is a good time to buy a home, according to a recent Fannie Mae September 2014 National Housing…
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News Corp. buys Move Inc. for $950 Million
Big changes are coming for the online world of real estate.
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Global Banking Alliance Secures Billions for Women-Owned Businesses
Women in the economy are proving to be a force to reckon with as they make up 40 percent of the world’s workforce and secure $20 trillion in consumer spending. In an effort to continue supporting women and their financial accessibility, the Global Banking Alliance for Women recently announced it will gather $4.3 billion in…
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Lenders More Cautious Toward Women Small Business Owners
With almost 8 million women-owned businesses in the U.S., more female entrepreneurs are making an impact and growing at a rapid pace. However, some women are struggling to obtain the funds needed to start and maintain a successful business.
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WIPP Features Exciting NAWRB Announcements
Irvine, CA— Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) has featured NAWRB’s upcoming developments regarding the NAWRB Inaugural Conference and the latest issue of NAWRB Magazine, the leading publication for women in the housing economy. WIPP is a nonpartisan organization that assists women-owned businesses by educating and advocating for them. The organization represents 4.7 million business women…
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Housing Starts on the Decline
The housing industry is feeling the negative effects from an increasing amount of families living in rental properties. The Commerce Department spoke today about recent findings in the industry. Overall, housing dropped in August after reaching its highest point in seven years, causing multifamily projects to head U.S. real estate.