NAWBO® Installs 2015-2016 Board of Directors

NAWBO National Board Will Continue Efforts to Encourage and Expand Economic Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs

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National Association of Women Business Owners

Jun 26, 2015, 09:00 ET

WASHINGTON, June 26, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Association of Women Business Owners® (NAWBO) is proud to announce its 2015-2016 Board of Directors. The board is comprised of a dynamic and diverse group of women from across the country who will continue NAWBO's mission of preparing women leaders for a world of change.

"Women entrepreneurs are an integral part of our communities and a major contributor to our country's economy as a whole. NAWBO members know that we are better together, and in that spirit, we work together and provide the support and resources women entrepreneurs and business owners need to increase their impact to the benefit of everyone," said Darla Beggs, NAWBO National Board Chair.

The 2015-2016 NAWBO Board of Directors will be comprised of: Crystal Arredondo – Chair; Darla Beggs – Past Chair; Jeanette Armbrust; Diane Ferry; Teresa Meares; Kathy Warnick; Loreen Gilbert; Molly Gimmel; Jennah Purk; and Lynda Bishop.

"As of 2014, women entrepreneurs accounted for more than 9 million businesses across the country—employing over 7.8 million people and generating $1.4 trillion in sales. Since our founding in 1975, NAWBO has been advocating for women business owners in all sectors, sizes and stages of their business development," said Crystal Arredondo, incoming NAWBO National Board Chair. "It is my pleasure to welcome these women to our National Board of Directors. I am certain they will help us empower more women to start and scale their businesses."

The new Board will be formally introduced to the business community at the National Women's Business Conference hosted by NAWBO, held September 27-29 in San Antonio, Texas.

About NAWBO
Founded in 1975, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is the unified voice of America's more than 9.1 million women-owned businesses representing the fastest growing segment of the economy. NAWBO is the only dues-based organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs across all industries. NAWBO develops programs that help navigate women entrepreneurs through the various stages of their business growth.

Contact:
Joy Lutes
NAWBO Public Policy and Public Relations
703.362.0150
[email protected]

SOURCE National Association of Women Business Owners