Thursday August 28, 2025

10:00AM-11:00AM

The Veranda - Main House

We're excited to invite you to our upcoming Coffee Connection. Enjoy coffee and conversation while hearing directly from committee members about how you can contribute your time, skills, and passion to our shared mission.

Whether you're new or looking to deepen your involvement, there's a place for YOU!

This is NOT registration for the monthly meeting, if you wish to stay and attend the monthly meeting, please register for that separately. 

We hope you stay for the monthly meeting 11:00AM-1:00PM

Thursday, August 28, 2025

11:00AM-1:00PM

Title: Mingle Like You Mean It

Real talk and real connections for women in business

Tired of awkward small talk and business card overload? Join us for Mingle Like You Mean It , our August event designed to make networking feel natural, productive, and even fun.

We’ll kick things off with a panel of powerhouse networking experts who’ll share their top tips for building authentic, profitable relationships in business.

Then it’s your turn! Get ready for intentional, facilitated networking that goes way beyond “What do you do?” Expect meaningful conversations, new collaborations, and real connection.

Come for the insight. Stay for the energy. Leave with a stronger network.

PANEL MODERATOR

Tiffanie Clausewitz

OUR SPEAKERS

Grace Uwizeye-Allen

Serena Miranda

Christine Brinkman

What to Expect at All NAWBO Events
✓ A warm, welcoming environment
✓ Friendly registration table + hospitality team to greet you
✓ Featured speaker + insightful programming + NAWBO updates
✓ Wrap-up and open networking with other local businesswomen

Being a business owner can be isolating, but you don’t have to do it alone. At NAWBO, you’ll find women who get it and are excited to grow alongside you. Join us and connect with women who are building, leading, and thriving together.

(Registration will close on Monday, August 25)

Board Member Flowers provided by:

NAWBO-SA is committed to giving back to our community.

During this Service Saturday we will help the San Antonio Food Bank.

Join us on, Saturday, September 6, 2025, 9:00AM-11:30AM, (arrive at 8:50am).

We appreciate your support! 

REGISTER WITH THE FOOD BANK USING THIS LINK

September 10, 10am-12pm

9706 Plymouth Rd, SA, TX 78216

Power Up Workshop Title: Financial Dashboards That Drive Decisions

Speaker: Sandra Piña, CPA, PMP, MLS, SHRM-CP – Owner & CEO, Piña Consulting, LLC 

In this interactive workshop, financial expert Sandra Piña will walk you through how to read and interpret financial dashboards so you can see the true health of your business at a glance. You’ll learn which key metrics matter most, how to spot trends before they become problems, and how to use this information to guide your next strategic move. Then, you’ll be able to apply what you’ve learned to your own business scenarios.

You’ll leave with:

Clarity on the financial metrics that truly reflect your business’s health.

A simple framework for reading dashboards and identifying opportunities or risks.

Action steps to use your numbers as a roadmap for growth.

Expect hands-on learning, practical tools, and real-world examples that will help you turn data into decisions — and decisions into results.

September 10, 2025

12:00-3:00PM

12:00-1:00PM: Pitch presentations by program participants - emerging small business owner ready to take their ventures to the next level. 

1:00-3:00PM: Open networking with the public and other key business leaders.

Email: francesca@maestrocenter.org for more info!  

*Registration is required through Maestro NOT NAWBO SA*

Fall Membership Drive: Grow Your Network, Expand Your Impact

This kickoff event is designed to welcome prospective members and re-engage current members with NAWBO San Antonio. Attendees will connect with women business owners, learn about the benefits of NAWBO membership, and hear success stories from current members.

Attendees will walk away with:

A clear understanding of the benefits of NAWBO membership and how it supports business growth.

New professional connections through structured networking.

Action steps to get the most value out of NAWBO-SA membership.

The event will be interactive, welcoming, and focused on creating meaningful connections.

San Antonio is joining forces with the Dallas, Houston & Austin NAWBO Chapters for NAWBO'S 1st Texas Advocacy Day in Austin on September 19-20. 

Meeting/Photo with the Governors Office and speaking with your State Legislators on Friday & Saturday.

We will provide you with NAWBO Advocacy talking points and provide training on the trip up so you will be confident on the topics. 

Share your personal stories to help craft legislation that is more effective and considers women needs. 

Enjoy cocktails and dinner Friday night with all four NAWBO chapters together and Saturday lunch. 

We will provide transportation. We will leave Friday at 8:30AM by charter bus from My Education Solutions parking lot and return Saturday by 5:30PM. 

Make your own hotel accommodations Friday night - find a NAWBO sister and split the room ($165) at Hilton Garden Inn Austin/Downtown Convention Center. 

Reserve your spot TODAY by emailing NAWBO.SA.ADVOCACY@gmail.com  

*NAWBO SA will only cover the cost of transportation*

Advocacy Training Poll, please complete! 

Join us for coffee in the main house 8:30 am - 9:00 am

We’d love to have you join us for an energizing NAWBO SA event where women business owners come together to learn, connect, and grow. Whether it’s your first time attending or you’re a long-time member, you’ll find a welcoming space, real conversations, and practical insights you can take back to your business. And yes—your registration includes a delicious meal!

SPEAKER

Emily Claire Hughes

Founder of the 10k Email Club

Event: Email Marketing: The Most Profitable Channel for Female Founders
Speaker: Emily Claire Hughes
What It’s About: Email Marketing: The Most Profitable Channel for Female Founders, a high -energy keynote designed to show women business owners how to turn weekly newsletters into their most powerful growth tool. You'll hear from marketing expert Emily Ckaire Hughes as she breaks down why email marketing delivers the highest ROI, what to say so you never sound "sales-y", and how to make email a simple, consistent pat of your business strategy.

You’ll walk away with:
• A clear understanding of why email marketing outperforms social media for driving sales
• A simple framework for creating weekly newsletters your audience actually wants to read.
• Practical tips to grow your list and measure success without overwhelm.

• Expect fresh ideas, actionable steps, and the confidence to start making email your most profitable channel. 

Location: The Veranda
Date & Time: September 25, 2025
Open to: Members and Non-Members

P.S. Want to learn more about becoming a NAWBO member? Visitwww.nawbosa.org

What to Expect at All NAWBO Events
✓ A warm, welcoming environment
✓ Friendly registration table + hospitality team to greet you
✓ Featured speaker + insightful programming + NAWBO updates
✓ Wrap-up and open networking with other local businesswomen

Being a business owner can be isolating, but you don’t have to do it alone. At NAWBO, you’ll find women who get it and are excited to grow alongside you. Join us and connect with women who are building, leading, and thriving together.

(Registration will close on Monday, September 22)

Board Member Flowers provided by:

San Antonio Startup Week is a five day mix of educational panels, actionable workshops, city-building events and hyper local activations for entrepreneurs and startups!

October 13-17, 2025

"From Deep Roots" 

This year's cyber-botanical concept highlights the powerful connection between innovation, growth, and the strong community roots that make it all possible. 

Register TODAY!

GET TICKETS HERE! 

NAWBO SA WILL BE THERE AS A VENDOR!