Bill > S1888

This resolution recognizes April 23, 2025, as "National Association of Women Business Owners Day" in Florida, highlighting the significant history and contributions of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). Founded in 1975 by a group of businesswomen in Washington, D.C., NAWBO has grown to become a national organization with chapters in nearly every major metropolitan area, including five in Florida. The organization played a crucial role in passing the Women's Business Ownership Act in 1988, which allowed women to receive business loans without a male cosigner, and has been instrumental in supporting women entrepreneurs by advocating for procurement goals, creating strategic alliances, and promoting economic development. NAWBO has expanded globally, with affiliations in 60 countries across five continents, and continues to empower women entrepreneurs by strengthening their economic, social, and political influence. The resolution specifically commemorates NAWBO's 50th anniversary and recognizes the organization's efforts to focus political attention on issues affecting women business owners.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1888