Category: News
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World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue & Development 2020
Today marks World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, a United Nations-sanctioned international holiday. Held every year on 21 May, the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development raises awareness of the wealth of world cultures, the opportunities that cultural diversity brings and the essential role of intercultural dialogue for achieving…
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NDILC Women Leadership Principle #6: Speak Out with Chairwoman Desiree Patno
NAWRB’s Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Council (NDILC) recently introduced their Ten Women Leadership Principles, which they collectively created to help women in the workforce become more effective leaders at any stage of their careers, and empower other women to reach their full potential. This is a universal guide for all levels of leadership, and any…
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How the Coronavirus is Affecting Short-Term Rental Business Owners and Travelers
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is now a global pandemic that has altered many facets of human life in the past few months, especially in the past couple of weeks, as countries are taking measures to contain the outbreak and protect the safety of their citizens. The travel industry has especially been affected as people are being…
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COVID-19 Financial Assistance for Small Businesses, Independent Contractors and the Self-Employed
Over 30 million U.S. small businesses who make up the backbone of our economy, and they have all been affected by the recent global pandemic as many businesses have had to close shop, shorten hours and lay off workers. If you are a small business that has suffered economic injury due to the coronavirus (COVID-19),…
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Minority Businesses Team Together to Create COVID-19 Employee Safety Kits
2020vet, Inc., a California Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) focused on hiring, developing and retaining military veterans and women, has partnered with Truline and Arbill who have specialized in safety products for over 75 years to offer an affordable COVID-19 Employee Safety Kit manufactured in the U.S. by women business owners that can be personally…
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Know the Rules of the GameⓇ Podcast for Defining the Future
Welcome to Know the Rules of the GameⓇ Podcast for Defining the Future with your host Desiree Patno, CEO & President of Women in the Housing & Real Estate Ecosystem (NAWRB) & Special Guest Dr. Chitra Dorai, CEO & President of Amicus Brain Innovations, Inc., AI Scientist, Former IBM Fellow. Listen here: https://www.nawrb.com/podcast/.
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Professional Development Opportunities: NAWRB Consortium & Certified Delegate Spokeswomen
NAWRB’s professional development programs, NAWRB Consortium and Certified Delegate Spokeswoman, will help you advance your career by leveraging and sharing resources with other like-minded individuals and organizations. Interested in learning more about these opportunities? Make sure to sign up before our next Certified Delegate Spokeswoman meeting on May 21st 10:00 am PST.
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Know the Rules of the GameⓇ Podcast for Small Business Sustainability
Welcome to Know the Rules of the GameⓇ Podcast for Small Business Sustainability with your host Desiree Patno, CEO & President of Women in the Housing & Real Estate Ecosystem (NAWRB). Small businesses are more sustainable when they secure, protect, diversify and invest their resources efficiently. Business owners have to be proactive in protecting their…
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CFPB, FHFA, & HUD Launch Joint Mortgage & Housing COVID-19 Assistance Website
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have jointly launched a new mortgage and housing assistance website to help Americans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic navigate through this time with the latest accurate housing assistance information. Homeowners and renters can access the…
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Senior Executives & Media Experts Discuss Humility, Human Connection
Senior executives and media industry experts joined in an honest, heartfelt conversation about the importance of humility and human connection for professionalism and their eye-opening experiences maintaining a work-life balance, during a keynote luncheon during the 2019 NAWRB Conference in Pasadena, CA. The panel was moderated by Dr. Alexis Crow, Lead, Geopolitical Investing Practice, PwC,…