Bank of America Supports Women Entrepreneurs as Presenting Sponsor of National Women's Business Conference Hosted by NAWBO

WASHINGTON, March 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is pleased to announce that Bank of America is once again supporting one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic sectors of the U.S. economy: women entrepreneurs. For the third consecutive year, the leading financial institution will serve as presenting sponsor of the National Women's Business Conference "Inspire the Change" hosted by NAWBO. For 2015, the event will be held September 27-29, 2015 (with Leadership Boot Camp on the 27^th and the conference on the 28^th and 29^th) in San Antonio, Texas.

The 2015 conference comes during NAWBO's 40^th anniversary and will feature a fun and festive 40-Year Anniversary Bash celebrating the organization's decades of impact and the women leaders who made it all possible. Bank of America is serving as NAWBO's 40^th anniversary sponsor, hosting receptions celebrating this milestone anniversary throughout 2015 at Leadership Boot Camp events and at the conference.

NAWBO is also proud to announce that, in addition to an exhibit hall packed with valuable resources and breakout sessions featuring the timeliest business topics for women business owners, two inspirational best-selling authors have signed on as keynote speakers at this year's National Women's Business Conference:

• Leigh Anne Tuohy: Dubbed a "warrior princess" by author Michael Lewis in the book-turned-movie The Blind Side, Leigh Anne is a best-selling author of a book she co-wrote with her husband: In a Heartbeat: Sharing the Power of Cheerful Giving. In March 2015, the Tuohys will release a second book, Turn Around: Reach Out, Give Back, and Get Moving. The two also have their own charity, The Making It Happen Foundation, which promotes awareness, provides hope and improves standards of living for all the children fighting to survive in the invisible cracks in society.
• Bonnie St. John: Despite having her right leg amputated at age 5, Bonnie became the first African-American ever to win Olympic or Paralympic medals in ski racing. Bonnie is a best-selling author of six books, a highly sought-after keynote speaker, a television and radio personality, a business owner and a Fortune 500 leadership consultant. Bonnie co-authored her most recent book How Great Women Lead with her teenage daughter.

"NAWBO is thrilled to continue our partnership with Bank of America, as access to capital and other financial issues are a leading concern for our organization and the thousands of women entrepreneurs we serve," said Darla Beggs, Chair of the NAWBO National Board of Directors. "Their support will go a long way toward making this year's conference in San Antonio one of our very best to date."

"Bank of America is proud to serve as the official sponsor for NAWBO's 40^th anniversary and their National Women's Business Conference this year," said Jill Calabrese Bain, Small Business National Sales Executive for Bank of America. "Their dedication over the past 40 years has made it possible for thousands of women to start and grow their own small businesses. Helping women build sustainable businesses in the communities we serve is a passion that NAWBO and Bank of America continue to share."

NAWBO was founded in 1975 by a group of women entrepreneurs who joined together to remove obstacles and create opportunities for other women entrepreneurs across the country. Today, NAWBO boasts 5,000 members and 60 chapters nationwide and is the only member organization representing women entrepreneurs in all sectors, sizes and stages of their business development. 

Learn more about and register for the National Women's Business Conference hosted by NAWBO here.
View the 2015 conference promotional video here.
Watch the 2014 conference video recap here.

About NAWBO

Founded in 1975, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is the unified voice of America's more than 9.1 million women-owned businesses representing the fastest growing segment of the economy. NAWBO is the only dues-based organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs across all industries. NAWBO develops programs that help navigate women entrepreneurs through the various stages of their business growth. 

About Bank of America

Bank of America is one of the world's largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small- and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving approximately 48 million consumer and small business relationships with approximately 4,800 retail banking offices and approximately 15,800 ATMs and award-winning online banking with 31 million active users and approximately 17 million mobile users. Bank of America is among the world's leading wealth management companies and is a global leader in corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 3 million small business owners through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations in more than 40 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Visit the Bank of America newsroom at Bank of America news for more.

Media Contacts:

Christina Jorgensen (ext. 103)
Lauren Armstrong (ext. 105)
NAWBO Communications
(818) 772-9555
[email protected]

Don Vecchiarello
Bank of America Small Business Banking Communications
(980) 387-4899
[email protected]

SOURCE National Association of Women Business Owners

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