Announcement to Be Made at NAWBO Phoenix Women With Vision Summit
— Joanna Horton McPherson, President of NAWBO Phoenix
PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Mayor Kate Gallego and the City of Phoenix will officially proclaim March 4 as Arizona Women Business Day, recognizing the economic leadership and statewide impact of women-owned businesses. The proclamation will be announced during NAWBO Phoenix’s annual Women With Vision: Your Money, Your Voice & How Policy Affects Your Wealth summit on March 4 at National Bank of Arizona, Biltmore.
The designation coincides with NAWBO’s 50th anniversary nationally and reflects a growing collaboration among Arizona business organizations to elevate women entrepreneurs. NAWBO Phoenix partnered with the Black Chamber of Arizona, Local First Arizona, the American Indian Chamber of Commerce, and the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to unify support behind the initiative.
“Women business owners are central to Arizona’s economic growth and resilience,” said Joanna Horton McPherson, President of NAWBO Phoenix. “Arizona Women Business Day recognizes that impact and reinforces our commitment to expanding access to capital, contracts and leadership opportunities.”
Summit Focus: Policy, Capital and Economic Power
The Women With Vision summit convenes founders, executives and policymakers to examine how advocacy, financial strategy and business growth shape long-term wealth.
Highlights include:
Keynote: The Future of Women in Business — Dr. Monica Villalobos, economic development leader advancing policy and access to capital
Panel: Business as a Lever for Inclusion & Growth, moderated by Tanaha Hairston
Breakouts: Scaling to seven figures, supplier diversity, national advocacy pathways, and aligning financial strategy with impact
Mayor’s Address: Mayor Kate Gallego formally declaring Arizona Women Business Day
The program also features leadership awards honoring women advancing economic opportunity across Arizona.
Event Details
Women With Vision: Your Money, Your Voice & How Policy Affects Your Wealth
March 4, 2026
National Bank of Arizona | Biltmore
Hosted by NAWBO Phoenix
Registration required:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-with-vision-your-money-your-voice-how-policy-affects-your-wealth-tickets-1982296668698
As Arizona marks its first official Women Business Day, NAWBO Phoenix and its partner chambers will continue coordinated efforts to expand economic opportunity for women-owned businesses statewide.
About NAWBO Phoenix
NAWBO Phoenix is the local chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners, representing more than 14 million women-owned businesses nationwide. Celebrating 50 years nationally, NAWBO advances women entrepreneurs through advocacy, education and strategic partnerships.
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