What happens when women business owners’ biggest concerns are carried straight to Capitol Hill?
Elle Patout, NAWBO National’s Director of Advocacy and Public Relations, joins the conversation to recap her recent trip alongside NAWBO’s CEO and National Board Chair.
From meetings with members of Congress to a conversation with a Minnesota representative on the Small Business Committee, they brought forward real-time challenges women business owners are facing across the country, with each conversation tailored to the office.
She also unpacks NAWBO’s latest survey results, revealing a notable shift in priorities this year. Taxes top the list of concerns, followed closely by AI, access to capital and workplace benefits. The changes signal a new chapter in the economic landscape and underscore why advocacy has never been more critical.
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