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April 22, 2008

APRIL 22 PAY EQUITY DAY

JOIN THE COALITION AND NYC LEADERS! BE THERE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE! REACH OUT TO YOUR NETWORK! SPREAD THE WORD!

Get lots of information about Pay Equity from NYWA's coalition google group: Equal Pay Coalition NYC (EPCNYC). NAWBO NYC is a coalition member. Download the Download the flyer.


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February 20, 2008

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide leadership, direction and political action on issues of public policy with municipal, state and federal governments that will benefit the membership of NAWBO-NYC and women-owned business in general.

What We Do:
  • Annually recommend to NAWBO-NYC a slate of public policy issues and draft statements on behalf of and reflecting the political positions of NAWBO-NYC;
  • Execute and manage NAWBO-NYC’s annual program of advocacy events and activities;
  • Maintain active contact with elected and appointed officials at municipal, state and federal governments;
  • Educate the membership of NAWBO-NYC about public policy issues that are impacting their businesses;
  • Identify and research public policy issues of importance to women business owners on a continuing basis;
  • Serve as an information resource of first resort for public policymakers and the media on issues of public policy that affect women-owned businesses.

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February 18, 2008

PAID FAMILY LEAVE: What is the Purpose of this Legislation?

A one-sheet overview on how the New York State Legislation is a good benefit, good for business, and good policy from the New York State Paid Family Leave Coalition.

Download 2008 Fact Sheet

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Paid Family Leave Support Letter

Take action:
The Center for Working Families is seeking support when they go to Albany to lobby for the Paid Family Leave Act. Please download the attachedSupport Letter and send to Attn: Kalyani Thampi, Center for Working Families, 2-4 Nevins St., 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11217

2008 Public Policy Slate

Each year NAWBO-NYC recommends a slate of public policy issues and drafts statements on behalf of and reflecting the political positions of NAWBO-NYC.

Following is the 2008 NAWBO NYC Public Policy Slate. Please see our Category archives for each position for more information and action that you can take. As always, please let us know your comments and ideas.

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January 20, 2008

State of the State Address Fact Sheet: Paid Family Leave

“This year, I will ask again that you enact a paid family leave bill. It is unfair to ask hard
working New Yorkers to choose between economic security and caring for a loved family
member.”
-Governor Eliot Spitzer (January 9, 2008)

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January 7, 2008

SBA Ruling on Women-Owned Contracting Procedures

The latest ruling to the Women's Equity in Contracting Act of 2000 from the SBA leaves a lot to be desired. To learn more about the ruling, please review the press release issued by WIPP as well as the SBA press release.
WIPP Press Release
SBA Press Release

For full details on the proposed ruling, click here.

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November 20, 2007

California Report: Balancing Work & Family

Two-and-a-half years ago, California became the first state in the nation to offer paid family leave benefits. Who has benefited? What has been learned? Download this report.

November 13, 2007

NAWBO National Public Policy Forum

NAWBO's Public Policy Forum will be having its next conference call on Dec. 6, 2007 at at noon EST, 11 a.m. CST, 10 a.m. Mountain Time, and 9 a.m. PST. For NAWBO NYC members who are able to participate, please contact carolyn for information.

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October 24, 2007

Oct. 24 Breakfast Photos and Overview

On behalf of the NAWBO NYC, I would like to thank everyone who attended our event. Following you will find event material and photos.

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September 24, 2007

Power Partner Breakfast: Public Policy and Diversity Program

Doing business with New York City is an $11.2 billion opportunity. Find out how to grow your business and expand your access by utilizing opportunities that the City provides for minority and women-owned businesses. Meet Prime Contractors, Diversity Suppliers and City Procurement Officers and Women Business Owners.

Date: Oct. 24, 2007

Event Times: 7:45AM to 11:00AM

Event Location: Bank of NY Mellon, One Wall Street, New York, NY 10005

Contact: Phone: 212-252-1100

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July 25, 2007

NAWBO National-New SBA rules

Under new rules that the Small Business Administration is set to adopt, women-owned small businesses would be given the same preferences in bidding for federal contracts that are available to businesses considered to be disadvantaged. The rules would apply to contracts worth less than $3 million and would allow agencies to restrict competition for such contracts to businesses owned primarily by women

http://washington.bizjournals.com/washington/stories/2007/07/23/story13.html?b=1185163200^1492957&hbx=e_abd

July 23, 2007

Paid Family Leave - Event

The Paid Family Leave Coalition will be holding a press event in Albany July 26 to demand that the Senate pass Paid Family Leave. From the New York State Paid Family Leave Coalition.

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July 20, 2007

Paid Family Leave Update-Governor Spitzer

Governor Spitzer's urges the New York State Senate to make Paid Family Leave a priority. From the The New York State Paid Family Leave Coalition.

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April 16, 2007

The Working Families Time to Care Act (A 7130)

The New York State Paid Family Leave Coalition is advocating for the expansion of current NYS Family Leave Act. NAWBO NYC supports the legislation; it is a modest increase that will provide the flexibility for employees to receive some coverage and time off to take care of ill a family member. Employees are valuable assets and the question before employers and employees is how do we handle and balance personal and family crisis in the work place? Following is a press realease from the coalition with information about the their activities. The Working Families Time to Care Act (A 7130) has been introduced, now is the time to learn and to ask important questions about these issues.

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January 3, 2007

January Committee Meeting

January Committee Meeting: Wednesday Jan. 18, 2007
RSVP is required.

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January 1, 2007

SURVEY FROM THE PUBLIC ADVOCATE'S OFFICE

For all those who took the the Public Advocate's office survey, thank you! We will keep you posted on the results.

The Public Advocate's office created a survey to examine the current Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) program run by the New York City Department of Small Business Services and the obstacles City procurement policies present to M/WBEs. In an effort to improve opportunities for women businesses to work with New York City, we encourage NAWBO-NYC members to take this survey.

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December 27, 2006

Business Pod Cast Resources

These are some of my favorites for business information:
Business Week Podcasts

November 26, 2006

Companies Face New Rules on Keeping Data

Article Source: Click here.

WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. companies will need to know more about where they store e-mails, instant messages and other electronic documents generated by their employees in the event they are sued, thanks to changes in federal rules that took effect Friday, legal experts say.

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November 15, 2006

November Committee Meeting

Public Policy Committee Agenda
  • Date: November 15, 2006
  • Location: NAWBO-NYC, 171 Madison Avenue, Suite 1308
  • Time: 4:30 PM
RSVP: carolyn@intracommunities.org

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Download fileDownload Meeting Minutes

We meet every third Wednesday of the month.
After three committee meetings, you must become a NAWBO NYC member.