Category: News
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Women Leaving the Labor Force?
Women’s participation in the labor force has stagnated in recent years, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that women’s share of the labor force will peak at 47.1 percent in 2025 and diminish to 46.3 percent by 2060.
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African-American History Month: February 2017
American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week as a way of celebrating and honoring the contributions by people of African descent to our country. Taking place for the first time on February 12, 1926—intended to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln—this celebration was observed for many years during…
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NAWRB Certified Delegate Spokeswoman Training, February 10, 2017
The NAWRB Delegate Program—which is accessible to NAWRB Elite Members only—equips women with their strategic speaking presentations and resources for bottom-line growth. Certified NAWRB Delegate Spokeswomen will be vetted industry speakers and their business will be showcased on our national platform.
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Women, Invest in Each Other
The MBA’s Independent Mortgage Bankers Conference is currently taking place from January 23rd-26th in Palm Springs, CA. Yesterday, NAWRB was personally represented at the event by our CEO and President, Desirée Patno, who enjoyed seeing the work the MBA’s mPower network is conducting on behalf of women. As a leader in the women’s diversity and…
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Census Bureau Calendar: Surveys in Your Community
The U.S. Census Bureau recently posted release dates for each “regular and recurring statistical product” scheduled to be released in 2017. The products—ranging from events, to publications and outreach programs—can be found in the Census Bureau’s online product calendar, which is updated throughout the year.
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The Women’s March
Beginning at 1:15 p.m. January 21, 2017 at the intersection of Independence Avenue and Third Street in Washington, D.C., the Women’s March on Washington will bring thousands together to provide a voice for the children, women and diverse communities that make this country great.
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NAWRB Continues to be a Voice for Women During Inauguration Weekend
As the nation begins a new chapter, NAWRB is here in Washington, D.C. to continue our work with additional leaders and partnerships in women’s gender equality during this historic time. NAWRB has valued working alongside the Small Business Administration (SBA), National Women’s Business Council (NWBC), White House Council on Women and Girls, and other leaders…
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SBA Seeking Funding Proposals for Entrepreneurship Training for Service Members, Military Spouses and Veterans
Today the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a release inviting funding proposals from state, local and tribal government agencies, institutions of higher learning and non-profit organizations to “provide ‘Boots to Business’ entrepreneurship training to service members, military spouses, and veterans.” The SBA’s Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD) is hosting the competition, which will…
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VIDEO: 2016 NAWRB Year in Review
In 2016, we moved the needle in the right direction in the women’s movement for gender equality. As we start 2017, NAWRB continues our mission by showcasing the power, value and importance of women and women-owned businesses in the housing ecosystem.
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NMSDC Programs Help Minority Business Enterprises Achieve Higher Objectives: Application Period is Open Now; Deadline Soon for CATAPULT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 18, 2017 PRESS CONTACT: PHIL THURSTON (212) 944-2430 x127; phil.thurston@nmsdc.org Three programs instituted by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (www.nmsdc.org) are making it possible for owners and management of Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) to aim for and succeed in growth opportunities. The newest program, Catapult, joins the Minority Business Executive…