National Association of Women Business Owners advocates for policies that benefitwomen [Video]

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — It was just 35 years ago that legislation was finally passed to make it legal for women to get business loans without a male co-signer. One of the groups that lobbied hard for that legislation is called NAWBO, the National Association of Women Business Owners. Now, NAWBO is working on other ways to open doors for women.

Michele Schina’s business is to help other businesses grow and thrive. Schina began her career as an auditor for multinational accounting behemoth KPMG.

“I saw the success of companies when I worked at KPMG. And my commitment was to bring that level of knowledge to women business owners so that they can really advance their companies more quickly,” said Schina of Schina and Associates CPA out of Margate, Atlantic County.

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Women businesses represent close to 40% of businesses across the country and contribute $2.7 trillion to the GDP.

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