National Association of Women Business Owners · Kentucky Chapter
Supporting and elevating women business owners to the next level.
NAWBO is the essential community for all women business owners — a diverse group of members supporting, encouraging, teaching, and sharing with each other across Kentucky, Southern Indiana and the Cincinnati, Ohio area.
Get involved
Where do you want to start?
Membership
Five levels of NAWBO membership — every one joins the Kentucky chapter and the national organization.
Events & programs
Leadership series, networking, Coffee & Connections and the Statewide Annual Meeting.
EPIC Awards
Honoring outstanding businesswomen across Kentucky — excellence, innovation, civic engagement and community.
Partnership
Corporate partnerships from Pearl to Diamond, plus direct event sponsorships.
What’s going on?
Upcoming events and programs
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11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Build Your Marketing Plan in 90 Minutes
Mirazon
A fast-paced, working session where attendees will create a completed ready-to-use 90-day marketing plan instead of just jotting down notes and ideas!
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5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Wine @ The Willow
The Willow
Join NAWBO Kentucky for an evening where great wine meets great business. We believe the best ideas flow when the atmosphere is relaxed, the company is inspiring, and the conversation is genuine.
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9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Coffee & Connections
Fante’s Coffeehouse
A monthly in-person gathering hosted by NAWBO Kentucky, designed to bring together women business owners and entrepreneurs for informal networking, support, and inspiration.
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9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Sales Without the “Ick”
Commerce Lexington
Many entrepreneurs and professionals are excellent at what they do, but feel uncomfortable asking for business, follow-up, or uncovering opportunities. Barbara Kelly & Krista Yockey help participants replace the “icky” mindset with a practical, relationship-driven approach.
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We are stronger together
A network for women in business, in Kentucky and beyond.
NAWBO is a network for women in business that supports, provides resources, aids opportunities and forms partnerships among the woman-owned business community in Kentucky and beyond. While NAWBO is a world-wide organization, NAWBO Kentucky serves Kentucky, the Southern Indiana and Cincinnati, Ohio areas. In principle and in practice, NAWBO values and seeks a diverse and inclusive membership — full participation by all business owners who support our mission to empower women entrepreneurs, regardless of race, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.
About the chapter
34 years of women business ownership in the Bluegrass
About us
Our mission, goals, current leadership and every past president since the chapter was founded.
Business resources
Programs and resources for women business owners, curated by the chapter.
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Ready to join?
Are you looking to start a business, further an existing business, or meet amazing women in the Kentucky area with the same goals? Look no further — NAWBO Kentucky is the place for you.