The Athletic Backgrounds of C-suite Women

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Today is the 31st National Girls & Women in Sports Day, an annual national observance “celebrating the extraordinary achievements of women and girls in sports.” The theme of this day is Expanding Opportunity, and it supports efforts to increase girls and women’s access to sports. Currently, only 40 percent of high school girls play sports and 3-in-5 girls don’t have the opportunity to participate.

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African-American History Month: February 2017

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American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week as a way of celebrating and honoring the contributions by people of African descent to our country. Taking place for the first time on February 12, 1926—intended to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln—this celebration was observed for many years during the second week of February.

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NAWRB Certified Delegate Spokeswoman Training, February 10, 2017

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The NAWRB Delegate Program—which is accessible to NAWRB Elite Members only—equips women with their strategic speaking presentations and resources for bottom-line growth. Certified NAWRB Delegate Spokeswomen will be vetted industry speakers and their business will be showcased on our national platform.

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Women, Invest in Each Other

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The MBA’s Independent Mortgage Bankers Conference is currently taking place from January 23rd-26th in Palm Springs, CA. Yesterday, NAWRB was personally represented at the event by our CEO and President, Desirée Patno, who enjoyed seeing the work the MBA’s mPower network is conducting on behalf of women. As a leader in the women’s diversity and inclusion movement since 2009, NAWRB covers organizations making a difference for women in the housing ecosystem.

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Census Bureau Calendar: Surveys in Your Community

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The U.S. Census Bureau recently posted release dates for each “regular and recurring statistical product” scheduled to be released in 2017. The products—ranging from events, to publications and outreach programs—can be found in the Census Bureau’s online product calendar, which is updated throughout the year.

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NMSDC Programs Help Minority Business Enterprises Achieve Higher Objectives: Application Period is Open Now; Deadline Soon for CATAPULT

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 18, 2017

PRESS CONTACT: PHIL THURSTON
(212) 944-2430 x127; phil.thurston@nmsdc.org

Three programs instituted by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (www.nmsdc.org) are making it possible for owners and management of Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) to aim for and succeed in growth opportunities. The newest program, Catapult, joins the Minority Business Executive Program (MBEP)and Advanced Management Education Program (AMEP) in providing initiatives for MBE executives.

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NAWRB Opens Washington, D.C. Office

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Washington, D.C. – January 17, 2017 –The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) announced today the opening of their Washington, D.C. Office headed by Silvia N. Rathell, Washington D.C. Satellite Office Government Relations Chairwoman assisting the organization’s growth in government advocacy on behalf of women’s gender equality and women-owned businesses in the housing ecosystem.

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