September 2010 Women's Edition April 2011 Women's Edition

13In Every Issue-Women’s ResourcesNational Association of WomenBusiness OwnersNAWBO is a dues‐based nationalorganization representing theinterests of all women entrepreneursin all industries. Membership is opento sole proprietors, partners andcorporate owners with day‐to‐daymanagement responsibility.Phone: (800) 556‐2926Website: www.nawbo.orgNational Women’s Business CouncilThe Council’s mission is to promoteinitiatives, policies and programsdesigned to support women’s businessenterprises at all stages ofdevelopment in the public and privatesector marketplaces, from start‐up tosuccess to significance.Website: www.nwbc.goveWomenNetwork, Inc.eWomenNetwork, Inc. is committed tohelping women and their businessesachieve, succeed and thrive in the neweconomy. Their goal is to help femalebusiness owners and professionalsachieve their goals.Website: www.eWomenNetwork.comWomen Impacting Public Policy, Inc.(WIPP)A national nonpartisan public policyorganization that advocates for and onbehalf of women and minorities inbusiness in the legislative process ofour national, creating economicopportunities and building bridges andalliances to other small businessorganizations.Website: www.wipp.orgCareer Education CoordinatorsNetwork of professionals focusing onnontraditional careers as well as providinginformation and expertise in careerawareness, exploration and planning forvarious audiences.Website: www.missouricareereducation.orgWomen’s Business Enterprise NationalCouncil (WBENC)Dedicated to advancing the success ofCorporate Members, certified women’sbusiness enterprises, and governmententities in partnership with its RegionalPartner Organizations (RPOs)Website: www.wbenc.orgMissouri Child Care Resource andReferral NetworkThe Missouri Women’s Council recognizesthat often times women in business andworkforce may encounter barriers accessingquality child care. This organizationcoordinates the activities of the eight childcare resource and referral agencies thatserve all 115 counties in Missouri.Website: www.moccrrn.orgWomen’s Business Development CenterThe largest women’s business assistancecenter in the United States. Nationally andinternationally recognized for responsive,innovative, and effective programs andadvocacy efforts. Delivers business servicesand financial assistance to empower womentowards entrepreneurship and economicself‐sufficiency.Website: www.wbdc.orgWinning WomenWinning Women works to foster economicgrowth and provide leadership in developingand supporting our future workforce. Educationand mentoring opportunities focus ontraditional and non‐traditional occupationsand apprenticeships in the private and publicsectors. Website: www.winningwomen.netCaring CommunitiesA “partnership” that enables community andschool leaders to define priorities andagendas based on each community’s needs,assets and vision. By developing communitybasedsupports and services, the aim is toenhance the well‐being of children, which isinseparable from the well‐being of theirfamilies and the stability and economicviability of the communities where they live.Website: www.mofact.orgWPO Women Presidents’ OrganizationThe WPO is a non‐profit membershiporganization for women presidents ofmultimillion‐dollar companies. Members ofthe WPO take part in professionallyfacilitated peer advisory groups in order tocoax the ‘genius out of the group’ and growtheir businesses to the next level.Website: www.womenpresidentsorg.comMissouri Career CentersLocated in communities across the state andrepresent a unique partnership ofemployment and training organizations thatreflect the specific needs in each localcommunity. These resource areas areequipped with computers, fax machines, andtelephones that operate similarly to a publiclibrary.Website: www.missouricareersource.com13