NAWBO - The National Association of Women Business Owners

NAWBO is the only dues-based national organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs in all industries. It currently has over 8,000 members in nearly 80 chapters nationwide and is affiliated with Les Femmes Chefs d'Entreprises Mondiales (World Association of Women Entrepreneurs) in 35 countries.

NAWBO's strength comes from the diversity of its membership - all sizes from sole proprietorship to hundreds of employees, every industry from construction, importers, retailers to service providers, and in all areas of the country.

Membership is open to sole proprietors, partners and corporate owners with day-to-day management responsibility. Active members who live in a chapter area automatically join both chapter and national. There is an At-Large Chapter for the women business owners outside the chapter areas.

Vision - The National Association of Women Business Owners propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social, and political spheres of power worldwide.

NAWBO is an organization which works to:

• STRENGTHEN the wealth creating capacity of our members and promote economic development
• CREATE innovative and effective changes in the business culture
• BUILD strategic alliances, coalitions, and affiliations
• TRANSFORM public policy and influence opinion

Benefits of Membership - Members can access a variety of opportunities, products and services that will help their business achieve greater visibility, credibility and profitability.

NAWBO member benefits include:

• Local, regional and national networking opportunities
• Corporate and Affinity Partner discounts (see Corporate and Affinity Partner section of this web site for more details!)
• Online membership directory —available in June 2003
• NAWBOtime, NAWBO’s electronic newsletter
• Leadership & business development training
• Opportunities to participate in media interviews and prepare congressional testimony
• National advertisement and promotion through RFP’s and speaking opportunities
• Recognition of achievement through national awards and publicity
• Special member registration rates to NAWBO-sponsored events
• Access to the NAWBO Speakers’ Bureau to promote training and speaking services
• Public Policy advocacy/presence in Washington DC
• Access to an international business network through affiliation with the World Association of Women Entrepreneurs (FCEM) and The International Alliance for Women (TIAW).

Business Opportunities:

• Forge connections with women business owners to exchange ideas and opportunities.
• Gain access to certification and procurement opportunities
• Network with women representing every industry on a local and national level.

Resources:

• Attend conferences and seminars on the trends, regulations and new technologies that impact your business.
• Join the Speakers Bureau for opportunities to showcase your enterprise.
• Participate in an integrated online community of women business owners for special interest groups, vendor or joint venture searches, and help forums.
• Benefit from advocacy for business issues.
• Enjoy access to research conducted by the Center for Women’s Business Research
• Access a network of global business contacts around the world.
• Use NAWBO's online membership directory.

Visibility:

• Recognize the achievement of women business owners through national awards and web site articles.
• Publicize your business success stories.
• Advertise and promote your business through media and speaking opportunities.

800-55-NAWBO (800-556-2926) from 8:30 - 5:30

national@nawbo.org

http://www.nawbo.org/

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