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Welcome to NAWBO Delaware!
The NAWBO Delaware Chapter formed to meet the growing needs of women business owners in Delaware. The chapter is an affiliate of The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and our mission is to enable women business owners to grow by coming together to share mutual experiences, exchange information and develop business skills. As an affiliate of NAWBO's Washington, D.C. National Headquarters and one of 80 chapters nationwide, the Delaware Chapter offers the resources and networking opportunities both locally and nationally for female entrepreneurs to grow their businesses.
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"This was the best 1st Friday event that I have ever attended! Thanks to everyone for being there and once again we have proven that when women work together, we are an unstoppable force." Debbie Ferguson, "A Round To It"
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Upcoming Events
PARTNER-EXHIBITOR - Alliance for Mid-Atlantic
March 19th, 2014
The 14th Annual Alliance Mid-Atlantic Small Business Procurement Fair
NAWBO Delaware Annual Policy Forum
March 20th, 2014
“Share Your Voice as NAWBO Delaware Meets with the Delaware House Small (more...)
Women Owned Business: Driving the Future Growth of the Economy
April 10th, 2014
What is NAWBO's role? NAWBO regional (opened to over 6 chapters and growing)
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Women Owned Businesses Statistics
Women Owned Business in the United States
- 10.1 million firms are owned by women (50% or more), employing more than 13 million people, and generating $1.9 trillion in sales as of 2008.
- Three quarters of all women-owned businesses are majority owned by women (51% or more), for a total of 7.2 million firms, employing 7.3 million people, and generating $1.1 trillion in sales.
- Women-owned firms (50% or more) account for 40% of all privately held firms.
Businesses Owned by Women of Color
Public Policy
The NAWBO Delaware Public Policy committee is working on these current issues facing our members:
- State procurement supplier diversity initiatives per Executive Order #14;
- The recently passed federal Small Business Act which authorizes contracting officers to specifically limit, or set aside, certain requirements for compensation solely amongst women-owned small businesses or economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses;
- Impact of Healthcare Reform legislation on small business, specifically the onerous and burdensome 1099 tax reporting requirement starting 2012; and
- Access to capital ... Especially at a time when lending is needed to boost the economy.