MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Virtual Connections

Join NAWBO’s Virtual Ambassador Rebecca Maxwell to connect and have genuine conversations with members from across the nation. Rebecca will be your host and guide as you build relationships that will strengthen your network during small group conversations in safe, welcoming spaces. Bring your goals, ideas and words, too, to refine and practice how you talk about your business!

11:00am-12:00pm

This is a FREE exclusive event, one of the many benefits of your NAWBO SA membership!

Empower Hour

In this small-group, mastermind-style setting, you’ll address two questions per week. Connect, discuss and work ON your business. Join whenever you are able.

Non-members—please attend up to two times before deciding if NAWBO is the right community for you.

Registration Link

 Register just once and you’ll receive the Zoom link to join each week!

4-5pm

(Every 4th Thursday) 

AI for the One-Person Marketing Team:

How to Plan, Write & Optimize Faster 

Description:

Join us for the webinar hosted by UTSA SBDC, led by instructor Yusuf Chowdhury - Digital Marketing Strategist, Online Business Owners! Wearing all the marketing hats? AI can help lighten the load. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use tools like ChatGPT to brainstorm content ideas, write emails and social posts, speed up your SEO tasks, and plan campaigns more efficiently. Designed for solo marketers, freelancers, and small business owners, this session focuses on practical, time-saving workflows—not hype or shortcuts. You'll leave with simple strategies to save time, reduce burnout, and get more done without adding extra team members.

Please Note: THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE OFFERED VIA WEBINAR. INFORMATION TO ACCESS THE WEBINAR VIA ZOOM WILL BE E-MAILED TO ALL REGISTRANTS PRIOR TO THE WEBINAR. THIS REMINDER E-MAIL WITH THE WEBINAR ACCESS DETAILS WILL BE SENT THE DAY OF THE WEBINAR AFTER 8 AM.  THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE E-MAIL WILL INCLUDE "WEBINAR REMINDER - WORKSHOP TITLE - WORKSHOP DATE"

REGISTER HERE

One Powerful Event, Every

NAWBO Experience in One Place

Get ready for the most energizing and impactful gathering of the year for women business owners! NAWBO Days 2026 brings together our vibrant community from across the U.S. for three unforgettable days of connection, celebration, leadership and advocacy—all in our nation’s capital.

Leader Onboarding

Awards Celebration

Annual Membership Meeting

Advocacy Day

Registration info can be found HERE!

Our very own Aquila Mendez-Valdez won

Woman Business Owner of the Year!

You will receive a calendar invite, accept all meetings to be invited to them monthly and only decline the ones you can't attend!

If you have any additional questions, please reach out to Cynthia Parsons

How to Fund Your Business in This Changing Economy

Description:

If you have been wondering how you will fund your new business venture, join us for this webinar. Having a clear picture of your options allows you to confidently narrow down what will work best for you. Our presenters show you the many ways to fund nearly any type of business situation. Presented by FranNet and Benetrends

Please Note: THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE OFFERED VIA WEBINAR. INFORMATION TO ACCESS THE WEBINAR VIA ZOOM WILL BE E-MAILED TO ALL REGISTRANTS PRIOR TO THE WEBINAR. THIS REMINDER E-MAIL WITH THE WEBINAR ACCESS DETAILS WILL BE SENT THE DAY OF THE WEBINAR AFTER 8 AM.  THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE E-MAIL WILL INCLUDE "WEBINAR REMINDER - WORKSHOP TITLE - WORKSHOP DATE"

REGISTER HERE

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

NetWork it!

Ready to put the work in your network? Join us for this fast-paced, high-energy virtual networking hour where meaningful connections happen in minutes. Each session features up to four dynamic breakout rounds with three fellow entrepreneurs at a time, giving you multiple opportunities to exchange ideas, spark collaborations and expand your reach. We’ll guide the conversation with fresh, purposeful prompts—no awkward small talk, we promise!

2-3pm

(2nd Tuesday of Every Month) 

BRUNCH & LEARN

June 10, 10am-12pm

9706 Plymouth Rd, SA, TX 78216

Join us for a fresh take on our NAWBO Brunch & Learn as we gather for an engaging book club-style discussion on The Science of Scaling by Benjamin Hardy. Instead of a traditional presentation, this interactive session invites you to explore powerful ideas around business growth, identity, and decision-making alongside fellow members.

Come ready to share insights, reflect on your own business journey, and walk away with practical ways to scale with intention.

This discussion will be led by Mindy and members of the NAWBO Programming Committee

3 Key Takeaways:

• A new way to think about scaling—focusing on identity and decision-making, not just strategy
• How simplifying your focus can accelerate growth and reduce overwhelm
• Practical insights to help you align your time, energy, and business goals for greater impact

This is a FREE exclusive event, one of the many benefits of your NAWBO SA membership!

Empower Hour

In this small-group, mastermind-style setting, you’ll address two questions per week. Connect, discuss and work ON your business. Join whenever you are able.

Non-members—please attend up to two times before deciding if NAWBO is the right community for you.

Registration Link

 Register just once and you’ll receive the Zoom link to join each week!

4-5pm

(Every 4th Thursday) 

After Hours Social & Member Appreciation Event

Thursday - June 11, 2026

5:30-7:30pm

Join us at S.A's Most Creative Meeting & Event Space!

A night to step away from the business and just enjoy a fun night of games and karaoke with NAWBO SA!

SPONSORED BY:

*Light bites and beverages will be provided* 

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Virtual Connections

Join NAWBO’s Virtual Ambassador Rebecca Maxwell to connect and have genuine conversations with members from across the nation. Rebecca will be your host and guide as you build relationships that will strengthen your network during small group conversations in safe, welcoming spaces. Bring your goals, ideas and words, too, to refine and practice how you talk about your business!

11:00am-12:00pm

This special evening will feature remarks from our outgoing President, our incoming President, and the formal installation of our 2026–2027 Board of Directors.

Join us as we celebrate all we accomplished in 2025–2026 and look ahead to an exciting new year for NAWBO San Antonio!

Light bites and a celebratory toast will be provided, with a cash bar available.

THANK YOU TO OUR TITLE SPONSORS: 

THANK YOU TO OUR SURPRISE & DELIGHT SPONSOR:

THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS

Parking Information

Parking is available at the Weston Centre Parking Garage:
412 Soledad Street (directly across from 300 Main)

• Guests receive 3 hours of complimentary parking 
• After 3 hours, parking is $1.00 per 20 minutes (maximum $12/day).
• Be sure to bring your garage ticket with you, validation is provided by the Club Concierge.
• Use the garage elevators to access the Weston Centre lobby. From there, take elevators 21–30 to reach the Centre Club.

Rideshare Drop-Off Location: 112 E Pecan Street (Weston Centre / PNC Building)

This is a FREE exclusive event, one of the many benefits of your NAWBO SA membership!

Empower Hour

In this small-group, mastermind-style setting, you’ll address two questions per week. Connect, discuss and work ON your business. Join whenever you are able.

Non-members—please attend up to two times before deciding if NAWBO is the right community for you.

Registration Link

 Register just once and you’ll receive the Zoom link to join each week!

4-5pm

(Every 4th Thursday) 

You will receive a calendar invite, accept all meetings to be invited to them monthly and only decline the ones you can't attend!

If you have any additional questions, please reach out to Cynthia Parsons

BRUNCH & LEARN

July 8, 10am-12pm

9706 Plymouth Rd, SA, TX 78216

Speakers: Christine Brinkman - Babes Support Babes

Title: AI Can Run Your Business. It Can't Build Your Network. Why Your Network Is Still Your Greatest Competitive Advantage.

In a world where AI can write your emails, build your funnels, and automate your strategy, what's the one thing it still can't do? Show up for you.

This session is for women who have scaled their businesses and know that success is rarely built alone. Speaker and community builder Christine Brinkman brings 8+ years of lived experience growing meaningful business communities to share a timely, powerful framework for why in-person connection and trusted networks matter more — not less — in the age of AI.

Using her original ROOTS Method™, Christine will show exactly how your community compounds over time to create opportunities, credibility, accountability, and the resilience needed to stay in the game for the long haul.

Key Takeaways: 

• A clear framework (The ROOTS Method™) to evaluate and strengthen their current network

• A fresh perspective on why AI makes community more valuable, not less

• One specific, actionable next step to deepen their highest-leverage relationship

• A renewed conviction that in-person connection is a business strategy, not a luxury

This is a FREE exclusive event, one of the many benefits of your NAWBO SA membership!

Empower Hour

In this small-group, mastermind-style setting, you’ll address two questions per week. Connect, discuss and work ON your business. Join whenever you are able.

Non-members—please attend up to two times before deciding if NAWBO is the right community for you.

Registration Link

 Register just once and you’ll receive the Zoom link to join each week!

4-5pm

(Every 4th Thursday) 

Learn About Serving on the Corporate Partner Committee

Join us prior to Direct Connect for a brief overview of what it means to serve on the Corporate Partner Committee. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the committee’s role, member expectations, and how you can get involved in supporting our mission and partnerships.

Are you connected to the San Antonio community? Do you know a company that may be interested in sponsoring the NAWBO San Antonio mission? The Corporate Partner Committee plays an important role in building and strengthening relationships with organizations that support women business owners across our region.

Whether you’re curious about committee service or ready to take the next step in leadership, we invite you to come connect, ask questions, and explore becoming a committee member.

We look forward to seeing you there!

*This event will be in person prior to Direct Connect*

Where women make meaningful connections with other women to share ideas, collaborate, mentor each other, and offer support. 

MEMBERS, INVITE A FRIEND WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN MEMBERSHIP OR A FUTURE CORPORATE PARTNER!

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! 

July 9, 2026

5:30-7:30 PM

Join us at PINK SHARK

Located in a Quaint & Historic Building

in the Heart of Downtown and Woman Owned!

Parking can be reserved ahead of time using this LINK 

Parking Garage- 1 min walk

(210 N Presa) 

OR

Grab a fellow NAWBO sister and carpool down together

*$10 event fee covers light appetizers, drinks NOT included*

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

NetWork it!

Ready to put the work in your network? Join us for this fast-paced, high-energy virtual networking hour where meaningful connections happen in minutes. Each session features up to four dynamic breakout rounds with three fellow entrepreneurs at a time, giving you multiple opportunities to exchange ideas, spark collaborations and expand your reach. We’ll guide the conversation with fresh, purposeful prompts—no awkward small talk, we promise!

2-3pm

(2nd Tuesday of Every Month) 

Thursday, July 23, 2026

9:00AM-11:00AM

Magnolia Halle

The AI Advantage: 

How Smart Business Owners are

Getting Found and Getting Time Back

AI isn't coming. It's already here, and it's already making decisions about your business without you in the room.

In this session, Dawn Richardson breaks down the two biggest ways AI is reshaping the landscape for small business owners right now: how customers find you, and how you get your time back. You'll learn why AI-powered tools like ChatGPT and Claude are becoming the new Google and what it takes to show up when they recommend businesses like yours. Then Dawn pulls back the curtain on what's actually possible when AI runs parts of your business for you, including a live demonstration of a real AI briefing system she built herself. No coding, no technical background required.

This isn't a talk about ChatGPT tips or writing captions faster. This is about understanding the shift that's already happening and positioning yourself to win on both sides of it. You'll leave with a clear picture of what's possible, why it matters right now, and three things you can do Monday morning to get started, even if technology has never been your thing.

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!

3 Takeaways: 

1. The way customers find businesses has fundamentally shifted. AI-powered search tools are now recommending specific businesses, and most small business owners have no idea this is happening to them right now.

2. AI has crossed a line most people don't know about yet. It's no longer just answering questions. It's completing tasks, running workflows, and operating as a full team member without being asked twice.

3. You don't need to be technical, hire anyone, or spend thousands. The same tools available for $20/month can act as your inbox manager, researcher, onboarding coordinator, and social media person simultaneously.

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!

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

 

Board Member Flowers provided by:

This is a FREE exclusive event, one of the many benefits of your NAWBO SA membership!

Empower Hour

In this small-group, mastermind-style setting, you’ll address two questions per week. Connect, discuss and work ON your business. Join whenever you are able.

Non-members—please attend up to two times before deciding if NAWBO is the right community for you.

Registration Link

 Register just once and you’ll receive the Zoom link to join each week!

4-5pm

(Every 4th Thursday) 

BRUNCH & LEARN

August 12, 10am-12pm

9706 Plymouth Rd, SA, TX 78216

Speaker: Deepinder Khurana - Tera13 Solutions

Title: Simple CRM Systems for Small Business Success

This session shows how a simple CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system can bring structure to your operations and support consistent growth.

Designed for small business owners, the talk focuses on practical ways to organize leads, customers, and daily workflows in one place. You’ll learn how to capture every inquiry, build a reliable follow-up process, and avoid losing potential customers due to missed communication.

Beyond efficiency, you’ll see how CRM helps build stronger relationships, increase repeat business, and create more predictable revenue.

Finally, you’ll learn the key metrics that matter so you can make informed decisions instead of guessing. This session provides a clear, actionable framework to simplify operations and grow with confidence.

Key Takeaways: 

• Simple CRM Setup
• Stop Losing Leads
• Turn One-Time Buyers into Repeat Customers
• Make Better Decisions with Your Data

BRUNCH & LEARN

September 9, 10am-12pm

9706 Plymouth Rd, SA, TX 78216

Speakers: Christina Welch, Brianna Galm, and Laura Infante

Title: The Power of Presence | Color, Style, & the Confidence to Own the Room

Join four style and color experts for a lively panel conversation exploring how what you wear can transform the way you feel and how you show up. You will leave with fresh ideas, new perspectives, and the inspiration to show up in your own way, with confidence.

3 Takeaways: 

• Color communicates before you say a word — learn how to make it work for you.
• Style is a tool, not a standard — dressing with intention is about feeling like yourself.
• When you feel aligned in how you show up, your presence shifts and the room feels it too.

MORE INFO TO COME!

Thursday, September 10, 2026

10:00am-12:00pm

JOIN US FOR BRUNCH! 

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.

Interested in sponsoring this event? Email christine@nawbosa.org

Where women make meaningful connections with other women to share ideas, collaborate, mentor each other, and offer support. 

MEMBERS, INVITE A FRIEND WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN MEMBERSHIP OR A FUTURE CORPORATE PARTNER!

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! 

October 8, 2026

5:30-7:30 PM

MORE INFO TO COME!

*$10 event fee covers light appetizers, drinks NOT included*

NAWBO’s 2026 summit is an intimate, highly curated event that brings together 150 women business owners for context, culture and leadership in an unforgettable destination. It blends purposeful programming with rich local experiences, offering space to build meaningful relationships, gain fresh perspective and engage deeply with the vibrant spirit of Miami

Registration & Agenda info can be found HERE!