I would like to start by congratulating you for being in business in today’s turbulent economy and striving for continued success each day. It takes dedication, smart decision making and hard work to keep our businesses open.  We unfortunately have witnessed the devastating effects of the economy here in Nevada, with homes, jobs and businesses lost.  We march on as business owners creating employment and helping our economic recovery. The world would not be the same without small businesses like ours.

NAWBO stands for: National Association of Women Business Owners.

Being a part of this organization offers numerous benefits to help grow and build my business while cultivating relationships that will last a lifetime.  One of the benefits to being a member is the association with so many women from all walks of life; all contributing to one’s growth in life and as a business professional.  We collectively share a common bond in our stories of struggle toward success. As we look back over the past centuries of amazing women in history who have fought for women’s rights and equality. I would like to share a few of their stories.

Harriett Tubman
Born: circa 1820
Died: 3-10-1913

 

Harriet Tubman was born a slave. She will forever be remembered as the brave woman who helped hundreds of slaves find freedom.

She is often referred to as "Moses" because she led so many of her people to a better life. She led the Underground Railroad for years, assisting runaway slaves on their trip to the Northern States and Canada.

She was never captured and never lost a slave that she was helping. At times there was a price on her head, as high as $40,000.

After the war ended she stayed involved in social issues and opened a home for indigent and aged blacks. The home, in Auburn, New York, was later named after her.