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Walker’s Legacy—a global platform for the professional and entrepreneurial multicultural woman—has awarded Desirée Patno, NAWRB CEO & President, the Power25 Award which recognizes “women who have thrived in an array of industries including technology, media, corporate, business, and education.”
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the finalists of the 2017 InnovateHER Business Challenge; a competition giving entrepreneurs across the country the opportunity to showcase their products and services while competing for up to $70,000 in prize money.
October is National Women’s Small Business Month, dedicated to celebrating the contributions and successes of our nation’s women small business owners. The 10 million women-owned businesses in the U.S. hold tremendous value, generating $1.4 trillion in revenue and employing 8.4 million people, according to the National Women’s Business Council (NWBC).
The 2017 ICOGAS International Conference on Gender & Sustainability will take place on the margins of the 72nd U.N. General Assembly on September 21, 2017. Featuring leading global strategists; academics; CEOs; and international leaders H.E. Ameenah Gurib, President, Mauritius; H.E. Reema Carmona, First Lady, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago; H.E. Dominique Quattara, First Lady, Ivory Coast; H.E. Lorena Castillo de Varela, First Lady, Republic of Panama; H.E. Roman Tesfaye, First Lady, Ethiopia; and H.E. Sandra Granger, First Lady, Guyana, the conference convenes brilliant minds from around the world to generate actionable gender equality and women’s sustainability solutions.
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) has announced that it has awarded a combined $5 million in grants to 34 community-based organizations that assist disadvantaged entrepreneurs through its Program for Investment in Micro-Entrepreneurs (PRIME).
The document “Google’s Ideological Echo Chamber” became public this week and was the source of heavy debate. Lines such as, “We always ask why we don’t see women in top leadership positions, but we never ask why we see so many men in these jobs,” and calls to “de-moralize diversity,” express the author’s view on how ideological biases may be clouding the company’s approach to increasing diversity in its workforce.
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) is proud to announce Esther Ayuk, MPH, R.Ph, Managing Broker, Bess Realty Professionals and Maria Zendejas, CEO/Realtor, Realty World Golden Era as new Certified Delegate Spokeswomen!
“We are thrilled to announce our new Certified Delegate Spokeswomen,” stated Desirée Patno, NAWRB CEO and President. “As local experts in their communities, our spokeswomen are strategically leveraging NAWRB’s national platform for success. By increasing the presence of executive women speakers in government, public and private forums, NAWRB is strengthening and expanding women’s economic growth.”
Recently, the American Bankers Association (ABA) met with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to discuss Dodd-Frank Act Section 1071, which requires financial institutions to report women-owned, minority-owned and small business lending data. Although this collection of information may represent significant costs and burdens to financial institutions, it is imperative that it take place.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced this week that it is “making $38 million available to fight housing discrimination through the Department’s Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP).” Three FHIP funding notices will offer grants supporting various fair housing activities, from public education efforts to fair housing testing in the rental market. The deadline for applications is September 18, 2017.
Pets are important parts of our lives, bringing us incredible joy as they grow and providing loving companionship. As a result of this connection, our pets are often hit just as hard as us during challenging times, but they have no say in how their life changes as a result.
In the News!
FHFA Reopens and Extends RFI Deadline to September 1
The FHFA is reopening and extending the input period to Sept. 1, 2017 to allow interested parties more time to consider additional information on issues facing qualified mortgage borrowers with Limited English Proficiency.
Schedule for Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Statistics and ACS
The U.S. Census Bureau schedule for the release of the 2016 income, poverty and health insurance coverage statistics from the Annual Social and Economic Supplement to the Current Population Survey and the 2016 American Community Survey has been announced.
Upcoming Events
If an event involves women’s equality and supporting the women’s movement, NAWRB strives to be there. Join us to take part in making a better tomorrow!
August 24-25: California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce Annual Convention
Attendees will participate in workshops focused on tools for business owners, California energy and water issues, procurement opportunities for small business, and more.
August 25-27: Equilibrium
Over three days, 750+ of the world’s most influential business and environmental thought leaders will convene to drive innovative, actionable solutions for the planet.
September 6-8: AMERICATALYST 2017
This year will feature two events held sequentially, with one full day of sessions for AMERICATALYST 2017: CTRL_ALT+DEL?, followed by one action-packed day of AMERICATALYST 2017: RENTING, THE FUTURE.
October 21: mPowering You MBA’s Summit For Women in Real Estate Finance
MBA welcomes you to mPowering You, bringing women in the real estate finance industry together. Hear from a variety of inspirational top executives, including NAWRB CEO & President Desiree Patno, who are paving the way for women in our industry.
November 30: DC Finance – Real Estate Family Office Meetings
DC Finance’s 2017 NYC Meeting is dedicated to one of the most prominent investment sectors in the portfolios of family offices and high net worth individuals – real estate.
December 4-5: MBA Summit On Diversity and Inclusion
MBA’s Summit on Diversity and Inclusion brings together industry leaders for in-depth and productive discussions on this seminal topic.
December 6: DC Finance – Florida Family Office & Wealth Management Annual Conference
DC Finance will host its fourth U.S. wealth management conference alongside Art Basel and followed by a week of luxury events dedicated to our guests.
July 18, 2017 – NAWRB is proud to announce that we have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Million Women Mentors (MWM). The signing took place in Costa Mesa, CA during the Power Lunch: Women’s Trade Associations, Collaboration for the Futureat the 2017 4th Annual NAWRB Nexus Conference.
“Our MOU partners are valuable contributors to and supporters of NAWRB’s mission,” stated Desirée Patno, NAWRB CEO and President. “By increasing collaboration on an inter-industry scale in the housing ecosystem, we are expanding our network, bringing more awareness and strengthening the diversity and inclusion movement. Together we can take decisive action, share best practices and resources, and create true change for the women’s economic growth.”
“I think professional development is a key feature for how we see we can empower and reach more women to be successful in their careers,” stated Lorena S. Fimbres, VP, Chief Business Development Officer, Stem Connector and Million Women Mentors (MWM). “Million Women Mentors believes in the importance of role models and through organizations like NAWRB, we can truly expand our circle of influence which means we expand the number of women that we can reach and support in being very successful. Not only those that are NAWRB Members, but all of the organizations that are somehow related to your members. Again, if you think about the depth and breadth of what we can do by partnering, the success of Million Women Mentors has really been in connecting key organizations that represent successful women and that ultimately collaborate to build synergistic responsibilities.”
Million Women Mentors® is close to 2 million pledges to mentor and active as a movement to drive economic change. NAWRB is using a megaphone to advance gender equality and economic growth.
NAWRB is the Women’s and Small Business Validator: Access, Opportunities, Influence and Collaborate. Become Involved in NAWRB to help cement women’s economic growth today! Entities and individuals interested in partnering with NAWRB can contact the organization at info@NAWRB.com or visit www.NAWRB.com/partnership.
About NAWRB
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) is a leading voice for women in the housing ecosystem. With the assistance of our Women’s Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council (NDILC), NAWRB is advocating for women’s gender equality, raising the utilization of women-owned businesses and providing women the tools and opportunities for economic expansion and growth. By increasing women’s homeownership, we can leverage the entrepreneurial strength of women and help bring the awareness of women’s poverty.
About MWM
Millions moving to mentor and sponsor! To support the engagement of two million Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) mentors (male and female) to increase the interest and confidence of girls and young women to persist and succeed in STEM programs and careers by 2020. Million Women Mentors® is the movement that aims to change the face of women and girls, their career choices and advancement. We have 44 states with pledges and committees; 60 corporations and 60 partners are engaged nationally; and the global pledges are increasing. These important partnerships represent more than 30 million girls and women and the media partners as well. It is about scaling up and insuring that women and girls are encouraging and supported in their STEM careers. MillionWomenMentors.com
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