A Vision for NAWBO Columbus
Connect.
Grow.
Lead.
A leadership vision for NAWBO Columbus — from the next chapter of our chapter.
Babiya Polk
President-Elect · NAWBO Columbus
From the President-Elect
“Women business owners in our region should be measurably better off because they were part of this organization.”
I'm Babiya Polk, and in my upcoming term as President of NAWBO Columbus, I'm committing to something specific.
That isn't a slogan. It's the test I'll use for every decision this year. Programs that produce member value continue. Programs that don't, get redesigned or retired. Partnerships that open doors deepen. Partnerships that don't, end.
What follows is a working answer to one question — what does it look like to lead this chapter so that a year from now, women business owners across our region are demonstrably better off?
Read the full vision →Three Commitments
For the year ahead
01
Access through collaboration
Leadership should open doors, not guard them. The relationships, partnerships, and introductions our members need will be the ones we work the hardest to build.
02
Economic empowerment that's measurable
Contracts won. Capital accessed. Certifications earned. Revenue grown. We will track what actually moves women-owned businesses forward — and report on it honestly.
03
Inclusion by design, not by accident
Women of color, veterans, LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, emerging businesses, and next-generation leaders will be intentionally included. Intentional is the operative word.
Where Do You Fit?
This microsite is organized
by who you are.
Current member
Here's what this vision means for you.
If you're already a NAWBO Columbus member, you don't need a pitch. You need clarity on what's changing, what's continuing, and what your membership will look like.
Considering membership
Here's the invitation.
If you're a woman business owner in central Ohio, this is where you build influence, opportunity, and growth — not just networking.
Corporate partner
Here's how we want to work with you.
We say 'partners,' not 'sponsors,' for a reason. The relationship we want is reciprocal — built on shared, measurable outcomes.
Board · Committee · Volunteer
Here's the leadership culture we're building.
One unified leadership team. Respected volunteer time. Succession built in from day one — so the work outlasts any single term.
About This Site
This is a vision microsite for the 2026 presidential term. For everything else — the calendar, membership signup, the member directory, the Foundation, current corporate partners, and the full chapter site — visit nawbocbus.org.