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Women CEOs In America – A Story Of Progress And Opportunity

LINK: https://www.forbes.com/sites/committeeof200/2020/10/27/women-ceos-in-america–a-story-of-progress-and-opportunity/?sh=5e80095e36d7 By Kimber Maderazzo, former executive vice president and general manager of Proactiv, executive chairperson of C200 and member since 2010, board member at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, and founder

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LINK: https://www.forbes.com/sites/committeeof200/2020/10/27/women-ceos-in-america–a-story-of-progress-and-opportunity/?sh=5e80095e36d7 By Kimber Maderazzo, former executive vice president and general manager of Proactiv, executive chairperson of C200 and member since 2010, board member at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, and founder

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In The News: Women Business Owners Honored at Virtual National Women’s Business Conference Hosted by NAWBO

Edie Fraser, CEO of Women Business Collaborative in Washington, DC, honored by NAWBO with the 2020 Gillian Rudd Business Leadership Award – Named After NAWBO's 1987-'88 President
and Honoring Contributions to the Status and Visibility of Women-Owned Firms.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) was proud to honor several trailblazing women business owners during its Virtual National Women's Business Conference (WBC2020) Awards Gala on Wednesday evening, September 23rd.

"Our NAWBO community is brimming with women who are deeply deserving of honors," says Cristina Morales Heaney, 2020-2021 Chair of the NAWBO National Board. "These four women really stood out in 2020 for their overall business excellence; for the legacy of women's entrepreneurship they have created for future generations; for their contributions to the status and visibility of women-owned businesses; and for their 'give-back' attitude and servant focus."

"One of my favorite parts of the conference is honoring our Woman Business Owner of the Year," adds Jill Calabrese Bain, Managing Director, Internal and Corporate Communications, Bank of America, WBC2020's presenting sponsor and sponsor of this preeminent NAWBO award. "This award is not just based on business size, but rewards an entrepreneur who excels at strategy, operations, finances, problem-solving, overcoming adversity and giving back to her community—all aspects of business ownership that are more critical than ever."

NAWBO celebrates the following 2020 NAWBO award recipients:

2020 Woman Business Owner of the Year Award – Sponsored by Bank of America
and Recognizing Overall Business Excellence

Rebecca Fyffe
Rebecca is CEO and director of research of Landmark Pest Management in Illinois, as well as a subject matter expert on policies and programs designed to enable women and minorities to capture a representative share of economic opportunities in corporate and government procurement and contracting.

2020 Susan Hager Legacy Award – Named After NAWBO's Founding President and Honoring Advocacy and Action

Phyllis Hill Slater
Phyllis is a devoted and celebrated business advocate. For over 40 years, she served as president and CEO of the highly successful New-York-based engineering and architectural support firm Hill Slater Group. She currently is a sought-after speaker and provides strategic business consulting and professional development coaching services.

2020 Gillian Rudd Business Leadership Award – Named After NAWBO's 1987-'88 President
and Honoring Contributions to the Status and Visibility of Women-Owned Firms

Edie Fraser
Edie is CEO of Women Business Collaborative in Washington, DC, with a powerful vision: equal position, pay and power for all businesswomen. It engages businesswomen's organization partners and stakeholders to accelerate the advancement of businesswomen. She is managing director of Diversified Search and was founder and CEO of STEMconnector and Million Women Mentors.

2020 Dr. Tererai Trent Award – Named After Dr. Trent and Recognizing a Voice Toward Equality, 'Give-Back' Attitude and Servant Focus

Tammy Renee Butler
Tammy is owner and managing principal of Engaging Solutions in Indiana, where she has successfully managed the company's call center business and co-managed the firm's planning and community outreach sector. She is a proven leader in housing and community development with a deep commitment to improving communities and the lives of women.

Read the full release here.

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Edie Fraser, CEO of Women Business Collaborative in Washington, DC, honored by NAWBO with the 2020 Gillian Rudd Business Leadership Award – Named After NAWBO's 1987-'88 President
and Honoring Contributions to the Status and Visibility of Women-Owned Firms.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) was proud to honor several trailblazing women business owners during its Virtual National Women's Business Conference (WBC2020) Awards Gala on Wednesday evening, September 23rd.

"Our NAWBO community is brimming with women who are deeply deserving of honors," says Cristina Morales Heaney, 2020-2021 Chair of the NAWBO National Board. "These four women really stood out in 2020 for their overall business excellence; for the legacy of women's entrepreneurship they have created for future generations; for their contributions to the status and visibility of women-owned businesses; and for their 'give-back' attitude and servant focus."

"One of my favorite parts of the conference is honoring our Woman Business Owner of the Year," adds Jill Calabrese Bain, Managing Director, Internal and Corporate Communications, Bank of America, WBC2020's presenting sponsor and sponsor of this preeminent NAWBO award. "This award is not just based on business size, but rewards an entrepreneur who excels at strategy, operations, finances, problem-solving, overcoming adversity and giving back to her community—all aspects of business ownership that are more critical than ever."

NAWBO celebrates the following 2020 NAWBO award recipients:

2020 Woman Business Owner of the Year Award – Sponsored by Bank of America
and Recognizing Overall Business Excellence

Rebecca Fyffe
Rebecca is CEO and director of research of Landmark Pest Management in Illinois, as well as a subject matter expert on policies and programs designed to enable women and minorities to capture a representative share of economic opportunities in corporate and government procurement and contracting.

2020 Susan Hager Legacy Award – Named After NAWBO's Founding President and Honoring Advocacy and Action

Phyllis Hill Slater
Phyllis is a devoted and celebrated business advocate. For over 40 years, she served as president and CEO of the highly successful New-York-based engineering and architectural support firm Hill Slater Group. She currently is a sought-after speaker and provides strategic business consulting and professional development coaching services.

2020 Gillian Rudd Business Leadership Award – Named After NAWBO's 1987-'88 President
and Honoring Contributions to the Status and Visibility of Women-Owned Firms

Edie Fraser
Edie is CEO of Women Business Collaborative in Washington, DC, with a powerful vision: equal position, pay and power for all businesswomen. It engages businesswomen's organization partners and stakeholders to accelerate the advancement of businesswomen. She is managing director of Diversified Search and was founder and CEO of STEMconnector and Million Women Mentors.

2020 Dr. Tererai Trent Award – Named After Dr. Trent and Recognizing a Voice Toward Equality, 'Give-Back' Attitude and Servant Focus

Tammy Renee Butler
Tammy is owner and managing principal of Engaging Solutions in Indiana, where she has successfully managed the company's call center business and co-managed the firm's planning and community outreach sector. She is a proven leader in housing and community development with a deep commitment to improving communities and the lives of women.

Read the full release here.

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Forbes Feature: On Women’s Equality Day, CEOs Reinforce Importance Of Female Leadership

WBC Board Member Robert Reiss discusses the August WBC CEO Roundtable event in his latest Forbes article. Read an excerpt below.

On August 26, 2020 Becky Shambaugh and I moderated Women Business Collaborative (WBC) CEO Roundtable to discuss leadership and equity for women. Edie Fraser, CEO, WBC kicked off the event, “Today is Women’s Equality Day, with 2020 marking 100 years since women getting the right to vote.”

The panelists were:

  • Lt. General Nadja West, recent Surgeon General, US Army
  • Greg Adams, Chairman and CEO, Kaiser Permanente
  • Caroline Feeney, CEO, Individual Solutions, Prudential Financial

Read the full article on Forbes here.

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WBC Board Member Robert Reiss discusses the August WBC CEO Roundtable event in his latest Forbes article. Read an excerpt below.

On August 26, 2020 Becky Shambaugh and I moderated Women Business Collaborative (WBC) CEO Roundtable to discuss leadership and equity for women. Edie Fraser, CEO, WBC kicked off the event, “Today is Women’s Equality Day, with 2020 marking 100 years since women getting the right to vote.”

The panelists were:

  • Lt. General Nadja West, recent Surgeon General, US Army
  • Greg Adams, Chairman and CEO, Kaiser Permanente
  • Caroline Feeney, CEO, Individual Solutions, Prudential Financial

Read the full article on Forbes here.

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Forbes Feature: Diversity As A CEO Priority During This Singular Time In Our History

Edie Fraser and WBC Board Member Robert Reiss talk about the importance of Diversity for today's CEOs in Robert's latest Forbes article. Read an excerpt below.

As I speak with CEOs every day, so many are truly pained and deeply want racial harmony. In considering the state of diversity today, I thought it would make sense to talk with one leader who has a history of building true movements: Edie Fraser, CEO, Women Business Collaborative. Edie has already built Million Women Mentors (MWM) with 2.5 million commitments.

Robert Reiss: Talk about diversity today.

Edie Fraser: Robert,  Diversity is a number one issue for the private sector, right up there with return on investments and CEO Leadership.  This moment is singular and provides an opportunity to create sustainable change. The time is NOW! Platitudes are no longer acceptable. Talent is key and so, too, are investments in diverse suppliers and our communities. I was engaged in the civil rights movement early and  have spent my career working to accelerate the position of women and minorities in business. It has been nearly only 17 months since we founded Women Business Collaborative (WBC) together as a non-profit, focusing on increasing parity and power and with it 25% advancement of diversity changes in every action initiative taken. The private sector’s awareness of the disparities in corporate America have only heightened in 2020. It is business that is showing courage to take action, and the private sector must ACT NOW!

Focus on the importance of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) on our economy and our national wellbeing. COVID-19 and the recession combined with tensions over the continued racism in America have created an unprecedented economic and human crises and highlighted inequities further fueling unrest. In corporate America, our CEOs and Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) and CHROs are crucial to successfully navigating the current social challenges along with the others in the Executive Suite. Bottom up and top down, all  must work together to change what has been the status quo. We want results.

Read the full article on Forbes here.

 

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Edie Fraser and WBC Board Member Robert Reiss talk about the importance of Diversity for today's CEOs in Robert's latest Forbes article. Read an excerpt below.

As I speak with CEOs every day, so many are truly pained and deeply want racial harmony. In considering the state of diversity today, I thought it would make sense to talk with one leader who has a history of building true movements: Edie Fraser, CEO, Women Business Collaborative. Edie has already built Million Women Mentors (MWM) with 2.5 million commitments.

Robert Reiss: Talk about diversity today.

Edie Fraser: Robert,  Diversity is a number one issue for the private sector, right up there with return on investments and CEO Leadership.  This moment is singular and provides an opportunity to create sustainable change. The time is NOW! Platitudes are no longer acceptable. Talent is key and so, too, are investments in diverse suppliers and our communities. I was engaged in the civil rights movement early and  have spent my career working to accelerate the position of women and minorities in business. It has been nearly only 17 months since we founded Women Business Collaborative (WBC) together as a non-profit, focusing on increasing parity and power and with it 25% advancement of diversity changes in every action initiative taken. The private sector’s awareness of the disparities in corporate America have only heightened in 2020. It is business that is showing courage to take action, and the private sector must ACT NOW!

Focus on the importance of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) on our economy and our national wellbeing. COVID-19 and the recession combined with tensions over the continued racism in America have created an unprecedented economic and human crises and highlighted inequities further fueling unrest. In corporate America, our CEOs and Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) and CHROs are crucial to successfully navigating the current social challenges along with the others in the Executive Suite. Bottom up and top down, all  must work together to change what has been the status quo. We want results.

Read the full article on Forbes here.

 

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Forbes Feature: How We Turn 1918, 1932, And 1968 Into A Powerful Future.

WBC Board Member Robert Reiss discusses the June WBC CEO Roundtable event in his latest Forbes article. Read an excerpt below.

I just read an inspiring article, “Are you willing to give up your privilege?” by Darren Walker, President of Ford Foundation, where he said something that completely resonated with me, “This feels like 1918, 1932, and 1968 all at once.” So true!

My belief is that these unprecedented times make it impossible to go backwards; we must propel forward … and if we do it right we can emerge with people individually and collectively being free and fulfilled; eradication of systemic racism once and for all; an equitable society; a thriving economy; enlightened corporate citizenship through conscious capitalism, and healthy citizens post-pandemic (of course, we can achieve the first items, however, the last will require a vaccine). All we have to do is change everything simultaneously by creating a new model. It’s that easy; and it’s that hard.

To prime the pump in thinking through the future model, on June 18, 2020 my co-host Becky Shambaugh and I interviewed five CEOs from: Rite Aid, United Way, JetBlue, Shipt, and kathy ireland Worldwide at the Women Business Collaborative CEO Roundtable…

Read the full article on Forbes here.

Forbes Feature: How We Turn 1918, 1932, And 1968 Into A Powerful Future. Read More »

WBC Board Member Robert Reiss discusses the June WBC CEO Roundtable event in his latest Forbes article. Read an excerpt below.

I just read an inspiring article, “Are you willing to give up your privilege?” by Darren Walker, President of Ford Foundation, where he said something that completely resonated with me, “This feels like 1918, 1932, and 1968 all at once.” So true!

My belief is that these unprecedented times make it impossible to go backwards; we must propel forward … and if we do it right we can emerge with people individually and collectively being free and fulfilled; eradication of systemic racism once and for all; an equitable society; a thriving economy; enlightened corporate citizenship through conscious capitalism, and healthy citizens post-pandemic (of course, we can achieve the first items, however, the last will require a vaccine). All we have to do is change everything simultaneously by creating a new model. It’s that easy; and it’s that hard.

To prime the pump in thinking through the future model, on June 18, 2020 my co-host Becky Shambaugh and I interviewed five CEOs from: Rite Aid, United Way, JetBlue, Shipt, and kathy ireland Worldwide at the Women Business Collaborative CEO Roundtable…

Read the full article on Forbes here.

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Forbes Feature: Amid This Pandemic, Women CEOs Share That Leadership And Culture Matter Most.

WBC Board Member Robert Reiss discusses the April WBC CEO Roundtable event in his latest Forbes article. Read an excerpt below.

Five CEOs convened April 22, 2020 to share their approaches to leading during crisis. One was Carly Fiorina who has led through deep recession, terrorist attacks, SARS and Ebola. Carly shared, "There's an old saying that tough times build character. I think that is wrong … tough times reveal character."

These CEOs were interviewed at Women Business Collaborative kickoff of the “WBC CEO Roundtable: Leading Forward” webinar for an audience of almost 200 executives and entrepreneurs. The CEOs —representing fashion, insurance, U.S. prison system, technology and crisis management public relations – discussed how they are adapting their businesses for the future and working around the clock to ensure that their employees are safe. They also shared, the stylistic benefits of women leadership, especially important during these challenging times.

Read the full Forbes article here. 

Forbes Feature: Amid This Pandemic, Women CEOs Share That Leadership And Culture Matter Most. Read More »

WBC Board Member Robert Reiss discusses the April WBC CEO Roundtable event in his latest Forbes article. Read an excerpt below.

Five CEOs convened April 22, 2020 to share their approaches to leading during crisis. One was Carly Fiorina who has led through deep recession, terrorist attacks, SARS and Ebola. Carly shared, "There's an old saying that tough times build character. I think that is wrong … tough times reveal character."

These CEOs were interviewed at Women Business Collaborative kickoff of the “WBC CEO Roundtable: Leading Forward” webinar for an audience of almost 200 executives and entrepreneurs. The CEOs —representing fashion, insurance, U.S. prison system, technology and crisis management public relations – discussed how they are adapting their businesses for the future and working around the clock to ensure that their employees are safe. They also shared, the stylistic benefits of women leadership, especially important during these challenging times.

Read the full Forbes article here. 

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In the News: CEOs Embracing Racial Justice, Equality and Action Edie Fraser

WBC Founder and CEO, Edie Fraser wrote a piece about Racial Justice, Equality and Action in the Summer Issue of CEO Forum Magazine

"CEO public condemnation of racism has been at the bare minimum – until now. CEOs as accountable leaders are embracing activism for racial justice in their companies and communities and making action commitments. CEOs in response to the death of George Floyd, faced with the reality of racial inequality, acknowledge that the deeply rooted issues of racism must be addressed.

Historically, the private sector may have contributed to systemic inequality, failing to hire and promote black men and women within their own companies, especially in the C-Suite and board rooms; now they are tearing down prejudices and working to support talent and communities in need. Among the widespread support for racial justice from the top CEOs, there is a growing consensus that more must be done now.

Responsible CEOs know delivering results is more than sales and profits. Action makes the bottom line better and the workforce and customers proud. CEOs expect brands to equate equity value and racial pride."

Read the full piece on page 118 here.

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WBC Founder and CEO, Edie Fraser wrote a piece about Racial Justice, Equality and Action in the Summer Issue of CEO Forum Magazine

"CEO public condemnation of racism has been at the bare minimum – until now. CEOs as accountable leaders are embracing activism for racial justice in their companies and communities and making action commitments. CEOs in response to the death of George Floyd, faced with the reality of racial inequality, acknowledge that the deeply rooted issues of racism must be addressed.

Historically, the private sector may have contributed to systemic inequality, failing to hire and promote black men and women within their own companies, especially in the C-Suite and board rooms; now they are tearing down prejudices and working to support talent and communities in need. Among the widespread support for racial justice from the top CEOs, there is a growing consensus that more must be done now.

Responsible CEOs know delivering results is more than sales and profits. Action makes the bottom line better and the workforce and customers proud. CEOs expect brands to equate equity value and racial pride."

Read the full piece on page 118 here.