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NAWBO is the only dues-based national organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs in all industries. The association 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, and 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 their local chapter and national. There is also an At-Large Chapter for the women business owners outside the chapter areas.
Vision and Mission
Vision
The National Association of Women Business Owners propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social, and political spheres of power worldwide.
Mission Statement
NAWBO is an organization which works to:
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...
• Corporate and Affinity Partner discounts (see Partners and Resources
section of this web site for more details!)
• An online membership directory
• 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).
• 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.
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.
awards and web site articles.
• Publicize your business success stories.
• Advertise and promote your business through media and speaking
opportunities.