NAWBO National Team Members
Jen Earle, CEO Deborah Snyder, Director of Membership Rachael Bender, Director of Chapter Services Joy Lutes, Director of Public Policy Joyce Lee, Office Manager Suzanne Harmony- IT- Database Manager
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ABOUT NAWBO
Founded in 1975 in Washington D.C. to advocate on behalf of women-owned businesses.
Only dues-based national organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs across all industries
5,000 members and 60 chapters across the United States
Chapter members become automatic members of the national organization
International Alliances with FCEM, TIAW, AMMJE
MISSION STATEMENT
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social, and political spheres of power worldwide by:
STRENGTHENING the wealth-creating capacity of our members and promote economic development
CREATING innovative and effective changes in the business culture
BUILDING strategic alliances, coalitions, and affiliations
TRANSFORMING public policy and influence opinion
Founding Mission - Creating leaders for a world of change
What can NAWBO do for you?
Meet Margaret Brown-NAWBO Member
Telling us what NAWBO means to her!
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MEMBER PROFILE
NAWBO members own businesses for an average of 9.7 years 24.1% of NAWBO members have businesses that generate
more than $1 million in revenue annually 66% of NAWBO members report having at least one full-time
employee. Professional, scientific and technical service industries
capture the highest percentage of NAWBO members at 21.7%
Top 3 business challenges for NAWBO members are cash flow (28.9%), business expansion (40.1%), and marketing (45.8%).
NAWBO members are more educated than the average business owner – with close to 50% with higher than a college degree.
45.8% are looking for increased business contacts and resources through NAWBO.
NAWBO REGIONAL BREAKDOWNSNortheast & Atlantic Region
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, W. Virginia
Midwest Region Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, N. Dakota, S.
Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri
Southern Region North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky,
Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana
Western Region Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona,
New Mexico, Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii
The Power of You!
The NAWBO Network- 4 C’s of Entrepreneurial Women
• Capital – Education and resources you need to choose the best financing options for your business
• Confidence – Leadership training and tools necessary to grow personally and professionally
• Community – A sisterhood of women who support women and provide the catalyst for change across the country and the world
• Capitals – An advocate for you and your business with elected officials from the nation’s capitol to your state capital
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MEMBER BENEFITS
NAWBO Affinity Partners provide exclusive member-only discounts and benefits:
Maui Mastermind Virtual Coaching valued at $2,400 Complimentary 1 year membership of PR Newswire valued at $2,000 Free set-up fee by Sage Payment Solutions valued at $75 Opportunity to submit content and highlighted in NAWBO One for Women Business Leaders
Publication Invitation to participate in MentorCloud a virtual online mentoring platform Early Bird Discount to NAWBO National events Access to eLearning Series providing business solutions to help become a better business
leader Significant Savings up to 70% with Independent Stationers Dedicated email coaches ready to assist you for free by Constant Contact Discounts provided by UPS Access to the Resource Center of cutting-edge business information on the NAWBO web site Eligible to participate in NAWBO Video Contests
NAWBO Programs
• eLearning Series• Public Policy Primer Calls• Exporting 101 Series• Video Contests; “My NAWBO,” “No Small Thing”• **ADD YOUR LOCAL PROGRAMS**
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NAWBO ONE – Monthly E-Publication
Watch your in-box on the 2nd Wednesday of every month for business, lifestyle and community content to help you grow your chapter and your business; ONE MORE article is always released later each month
OPPORTUNITY: Submit articles for consideration (and encourage your members to submit too!) at [email protected] ; e-mail us to request NAWBO’s submission guidelines
Subscribe to this weekly wrap-up of articles in the news that are of interest to women business owners; look for NAWBO news in the NAWBO News section
H.R. 5050
• Established the Women’s Business Center program
• Include C Corps in census data on WBOs
• Eliminated individual state laws require male relative co-sign business loans
• Created National Women’s Business Council
• Eliminated all individual state laws that required women to have a male relative sign a business loan.
Our Voice
• Support or Oppose Legislation
• Public Policy Calls and Emails
• Endorsements
• Score Card
• Events – in DC and at the chapter level
Save the Date- National Women’s Business Conference
Monday - Tuesday September 28-29Celebrating 40 years of Business, Lifestyle and Community
Top 5 Reason to Join NAWBO5) Create and build long lasting relationships4) Attend the National Women’s Business Conference3) Access to “member only” benefits value up to $45002) Opportunity for growth through education programs1) Join your voice with over 5000 Women Entrepreneurs
Together We Can Make a Difference!
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