Public Policy

Public policy positions on taxes, health care and attitude towards business can affect the vitality of your business and the places in which you do business now and in the future. You can help shape the future of your business and business climate by keeping up to date on and getting involved in public policy.

 

The following NAWBO groups and initiatives and NAWBO supported groups can help you act as a voice for your business and the businesses around you. We all stand to gain when public policy makes good sense.  Click on the heading of each section to find out more.

 

NAWBO PAC. Find out how to help elect the candidates that support the public policy issues that help women business owners. 
 

National Public Policy Forum. Find out how to engage in the political process at the local, state and national levels.

 

NAWBO National Public Policy Days. Participate in getting your voice heard, increase your advocacy skills and make valuable connections.

 

Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP). Stay up to date on national issues and find out how getting involved with this national advocacy group can help your business.
 

Mecklenburg County Commission. Find out how to get involved on an advisory board or commission.


 
Why I Care About Public Policy: Article Series
2008-2009 Public Policy Director, Memuna Williams spearheaded an effort to get NAWBO Charlotte's own past presidents and award winners to write articles on why public policy is important to them.
 
Introducing "Why I Care About Public Policy" Article Series - Memuna Williams
Why I Care About Public Policy Elizabeth Nizbet Miller
The Need to Support Public Policy - Robyn Crigger
Why I Care About Public Policy - Cathy Critz
Why Public Policy Matters - Roberta Borsella Farnum

 
Do Business with the Federal Government!
Find more information about doing business with the federal government at the following sites:
www.ccr.gov
www.fbo.gov
www.fedspending.org
www.ffata.org
www.fpds.gov
www.osdbu.gov
www.sba.gov