Sunday, March 17, 2024

Happy St. Patrick's Day 2024 from WPO Chicago

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“We Irish prefer embroideries to plain cloth. To us Irish, memory is a canvas—stretched, primed, and ready for painting on. We love the "story" part of the word "history," and we love it trimmed out with color and drama, ribbons and bows. Listen to our tunes, observe a Celtic scroll: we always decorate our essence.” ― Frank Delaney, Irish novelist, journalist, and broadcaster.

Monday, March 11, 2024

Where Are the Top Countries for Women Business Owners?

On a global level, the top three countries for female entrepreneurship include the United States, Australia and Canada. 

According to Business News Daily, the top five best places for women-owned businesses include:

  1. Sante Fe, New Mexico
  2. Boulder, Colorado
  3. Monroe, Michigan
  4. Racine, Wisconcin
  5. Ocean City, New Jersey

But let' back up a bit.  Before there was Oprah, Ariana Huffington, and Sheryl Sandberg, there was Sarah Breedlove. Sarah – better known as Madam C.J. Walker – was the first woman entrepreneur in history.

This Women’s History Month, Grasshopper took a look back at her accomplishments and other women who have shaped the business world for women today.

Monday, March 04, 2024

Celebrating Women’s Diverse Contributions to Society

Founded in 1996, the National Women’s History Museum (NWHM) is an innovative museum dedicated to uncovering, interpreting, and celebrating women’s diverse contributions to society. 

A renowned leader in women’s history education, the Museum brings to life the countless untold stories of women throughout history, and serves as a space for all to inspire, experience, collaborate, and amplify women’s impact—past, present, and future. 

NWHM strives to fundamentally change the way women and girls see their potential and power.

Monday, February 26, 2024

Women Entrepreneurs Are At the Cutting Edge of Change and Development

This year has been a testament to the remarkable resilience and innovative spirit of entrepreneurs, especially women, who are at the cutting edge of change and development across various industries.  Why just look at all the amazing Women Presidents Organization members!  

Female entrepreneurs stand as beacons of progress, seamlessly blending technological innovation with impactful social change and economic growth. 

They come from a myriad of backgrounds, each bringing their unique perspectives and bold ideas to the forefront. Their unwavering dedication and visionary approaches are not just shaping their respective fields but are also paving the way for the future of entrepreneurship.  

Here are a few to watch in 2024.

Monday, February 19, 2024

Happy Presidents' Day from WPO Chicago!

"I want in all cases to do right, and most particularly so, in all cases with women." – Abraham Lincoln, August 16, 1837

Monday, February 12, 2024

Leveraging the Year of the Dragon 2024 for Your Business

More brands are finding ways to celebrate the Chinese New Year – and Asian American business owners say that's a good thing. 

In the U.S., Asian Americans are forging their own traditions for the holiday, and many people who don't have Asian heritage are also getting in on the festivities, going out for dumplings or finding reasons to celebrate Asian culture during the coldest months of the year.

Big brands are catching on, too: Johnnie Walker, Xbox, and Target are among the many that are running prominent promotions. Gardena, California-based Ruggable has been running Instagram ads with a dragon-motif rug that's a "festive blend of ancient history and modern washability."

What are you doing to leverage the strength and power of the Chinese Dragon in 2024? 

Learn more here.

Meanwhile, WPO Chicago wishes you happiness, good luck and prosperity in the New Year of the Wood Dragon 2024.

Monday, February 05, 2024

February is Black History Month

The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society.