Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging
In principle and in practice, NAWBO values and seeks a diverse and inclusive membership. NAWBO seeks full participation in the organization by all business owners who support our mission to empower women entrepreneurs, regardless of race, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin or disability. NAWBO’s goal is to effectively represent the full diversity of the women business owner community and to expand access to leadership opportunities across the full spectrum of our membership.
Our Strategic Goal
By 2025, NAWBO will be broadly recognized as the most inclusive and diverse organization for entrepreneurial women in the United States
NAWBO South Jersey
DEI&B Purpose Statement 
The purpose of the NAWBO-SJ Diversity Committee is to develop and raise awareness on DEI best practices to be holistically integrated by NAWBO – SJ Leadership, Committees and Members.
Best Practices
- Create short and long term DEI goals and integrate into strategic planning
- Ensure leadership buy-in
- Integrate into the mission, vision and core values
- Identify change champions within each Committee
- Establish a sense of belonging for everyone in the organization
- Ongoing and honest conversation to support education and training
- Create opportunities through story-telling and shared experiences to minimize fear and build trust
- Provide accessible locations for the in-person events
- Educate on the unconscious bias and help members to increase their self-awareness
Education & Training
NAWBO SJ DEIB-Empowered Through Knowledge
NAWBO SJ DEIB-Empowered Through Knowledge Two years ago, the term Freeholder, a term that dates back to the American Revolution loosely referencing "white male owners of debt-free land", was stricken from usage in the State of New Jersey. The new title, County...
DEI&B June 2023
Gun violence in the United States is a public health crisis. Every day, more than 100 people are murdered with firearms, more than 200 are nonfatally injured, and more than 1,000 are threatened with guns. There are many forms of gun violence, each affecting...
DEIB Celebrating Women’s Health Month in May!
Celebrating Women's Health Month in May! This month, the Urology Care Foundation focuses on awareness of early detection and treatment of disease and techniques to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Women are encouraged to focus on self-care within these four topics: Week...
DEI&B April 2023
April is National Stress Awareness Month to raise awareness of the negative impact of stress. No single definition of stress exists, but the most common explanation is physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension. While not all stress is bad, long-term stress can...
Why Do We Celebrate Women’s History Month?
Women’s History Month is a dedicated month to reflect on the often-overlooked contributions of women to United States history. From Abigail Adams to Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth to Rosa Parks, the timeline of women’s history milestones stretches back to the...
DEI&B February 2023
Microaggression in the Workplace by Dr. Valerie James, UNSugarCoated, LLC. Recognizing microaggressions can be difficult. It is often overlooked and underreported in the workplace. It is understood as a subtle form of discrimination that can have a powerful and...