#NAWBOWBC - Know Before You Go

We have so many incredible things in store for you come October 9-11, 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Meanwhile, here are some news and action items to?know?and do before you go:

KNOW BEFORE YOUR GO Event Recording: https://youtu.be/KDc-9NHjypU

Couldn’t join us for the?Know?Before You Go virtual event in late September? Watch the video recording here for the top things to?know?before heading to Louisville!

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Weather

High 76 degrees/low 43 degrees, mostly sunny, some clouds

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Attire

• Business casual for most events
• Derby attire for Monday evening reception and business formal/cocktail attire for Tuesday evening awards gala
• Other tips: Wear comfortable shoes; save your heels for Tuesday evening. Bring a light sweater or blazer as hotel rooms are kept cool. Also, pack fitness attire if you would like to take part in optional morning walk or pilates & yoga.

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Hotel

The Galt House

140 N Fourth St, Louisville, KY 40202

(502) 589-5200

www.galthouse.com

WiFi:?Use network?GH-GUEST. No password is needed to access the hotel’s WiFi throughout the event.

Amenities:?galthouse.com/amenities

Dining options:?galthouse.com/louisville-restaurants

The UPS Store:?Located on the 2nd Floor in the East Tower

Please note: Conference is on the 2nd Floor in the East Tower. Breakout sessions are on the 3rd Floor.

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Parking

Driving to Louisville? Please park in the East Tower. Several options are available:

• Self-Parking $30.00
• Daily Valet Parking (0-12 hours) $25.00
• Overnight Valet Parking $40.00
• Over-sized Vehicle Valet Parking (6 ft. 4 in. or higher) $50.00
• Daily Event Parking $15.00

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COVID Protocol & Waiver

Click here to review our conference protocol.

Also, note that we will have colored bracelets available at registration that you can choose from to indicate your comfort level with interactions with other conference attendees.

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Exhibit Hall

Visit the exhibit hall before, between and after all your conference sessions to connect and shop. You’ll receive an exhibit hall Passport to Success with your swag bag at registration. Visit each booth and write down their “secret word”, then turn in your passport at the NAWBO table in the exhibit hall by Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. At 11:30 a.m., we’ll draw the winner of a?Dell XPS 13 laptop?generously donated by Dell Technologies.

Exhibit Hall Hours:

Monday, October 10?????8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tuesday, October 11?????8 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Golf Outing

There’s still time to join us on Wednesday, October 12 for the NAWBO-UPS golf outing at Fuzzy Zoeller’s Covered Bridge Golf Club! Email?[email protected]?and we will be glad to sign you or your foursome up to play! Come out to the golf course and have some fun before you head home!?Cost to play is $100/person and includes a continental breakfast and post-event luncheon.

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NAWBO Institute Opportunity Drawing

Support the NAWBO Institute and be entered into an opportunity drawing to win a Tory Burch purse generously donated by Bank of America.

1 ticket = $25

5 tickets = $100

10 tickets = $200

Donate $200 or more and receive a custom-made NAWBO fascinator to wear to the Kentucky Derby Museum for the Welcome to Louisville Reception! Visit the NAWBO Institute booth in the exhibit hall or download and use the Givelify app on your phone to donate.

Please note: A limited number of fascinators will also be available on-site for purchase.

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Agenda

Plan out the workshops and breakouts you want to attend ahead of time!?Access the latest agenda here ?

NEW MEMBERS, VIRTUAL MEMBERS AND FIRST-TIME CONFERENCE ATTENDEES,?we’re so thrilled to have you here and want to personally welcome you and start your conference experience off right!

Please join us on?Sunday, October 9th

from 3:30-5 p.m. in the French Room?for:

VIP First-Time Attendee &

New Member Meet and Greet

Sponsored by

Introduce yourself and meet other NAWBO members. Find out how to make the most out of your NAWBO membership and conference experience. Plus, UPS has a fun and exclusive gift for our first 100 Meet and Greet attendees! Don’t miss it!

Hosted by:?Debra Wilson,?Director of Marketing, Diverse Customer Segment, UPS

Also featuring a panel of NAWBO members:

Patty Breeze,?President, Breeze Financial, LLC,?Barbara Daniel,?Publisher & Editor, The Cleveland Women’s Journal, and?Angela Garmon,?CEO ARG Coaching & Consulting Group.

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NAWBO HQ Team

Additionally, please look for the following NAWBO HQ team and National Board members throughout the conference. Introduce yourself, so we can say hi!

NAWBO National Membership Team

Tonia Chagnon

Belinda Williamson

Chair of NAWBO National, Membership Committee: Megan Patton

Thank you for joining us—see you in Louisville!