Matt Blum Matt joined the chamber’s sales team in March. Originally a musician and sculptor, he has channeled his creativity into marketing and sales. Prior to joining the chamber, Matt worked with Weebly, Phoenix Suns, Harlem Globetrotters, Insight and ASU Foundation. Kelly McCoy Kelly was hired as the chamber’s programs and events manager in March. An Arizona … [More]
Message from the President
I am so pleased to be serving as the president for the Phoenix Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners, a dream I’ve had since I wrote my check and was the first charter member of the NAWBO Colorado Springs Chapter in 1996. And, as much as I am an entrepreneur, I am a team person … I want to do more, have a greater impact. Thankfully, five years ago a … [More]
PhXX Forward Collaboration
Phoenix has several organizations working together to support women business owners. NAWBO reached out to those organizations and asked: How is your organization going to uniquely contribute to the future of Phoenix by empowering women business owners? Here are their answers: Sisterhood of Happiness The Sisterhood of Happiness empowers women entrepreneurs through … [More]
Women can move PhXX Forward
I know a woman founder who is leading a building renovation project. In one of our recent conversations, she told me that contractors and fellow business owners often ask her if they can speak with the owner of her company. When she explains that she’s both the brains and the brawn behind the operation, most respond with wide eyes and apologetically spout that they didn’t … [More]
PhXX Forward: Empowering Women Business Owners
According to Shelnvestments.com, for every $1 a woman earns, 90 cents are given back to her family and back into her community. The power of investing in women’s economic development has been proven around the globe and is currently the foundation of several of our leading global initiatives on entrepreneurship. One of our community’s greatest strengths is our women business … [More]
Foundations for Growth, NAWBO Style.
Whoever coined the phrase “time flies when you’re having fun” totally nailed it. This past year has been fun, challenging, exciting and incredibly rewarding. One of the best parts of being the president of NAWBO is getting to know our members and corporate partners better. They come from different backgrounds and different places, and whether they work for themselves or someone … [More]
