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Join Us
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Ready to become a part of NAWBO? There are
two ways to join:
Join on-line at the national website NAWBO.org, then, click the Join
NAWBO link in the
navigation column.
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Print the Membership application and
send with your check. |
Dues:
$225 - Active Member (voting member) - a business owner who,
as an individual, partner or stockholder, exercises the power to
make
policy
decisions and is actively involved in day-to-day management of her
business. (Dues: $100 to NAWBO-CT, $100 to NAWBO-National,
$25 first year registration fee.)
$225 - Associate Member (non-voting member) - an individual
or corporate representative who subscribes to the objectives of
NAWBO and
wishes to lend support to NAWBO through membership. (Dues: $100
to NAWBO-CT, $100 to NAWBO-National, $25 first year
registration fee.)
$150 - Emerging Business Owner (non-voting member) – an
owner of a business that is less than two years old. The owner
pays
dues at a discounted rate for one year only. After 12 months
she must become an Active Member of both NAWBO-CT and NAWBO-National. (Dues: $75 to NAWBO-CT, $50 to NAWBO-National,
$25 first year registration fee.)
$1125 - CT Lifetime Member (voting member) - a business
owner who meets all the criteria to be an active member and wishes
to pay
a one-time fee and receive full active member privileges for
life. (Dues: $1000 to NAWBO-CT, $100 to NAWBO-National, $25
first year.
$50 -Supporter (non-voting) - an employee of an active or
associate member. A Supporter has no affiliation with NAWBO-National
and does not pay National dues. |
Benefits of Membership
As a women business owner, you've managed to do so much already.
Now take the next step, and enjoy the benefits of membership in
NAWBO and NAWBO-CT.
 Educational programs, seminars and leadership training
Opportunities to meet and exchange ideas and establish business
ventures with peers
Chapter programs, regional meetings and national conferences,
see the National Calendar of Events or Connecticut Calendar of
Events
Check
out the Corporate Partners & Affinity
Partners at the National Website NAWBO.org
International network of business contacts
Visibility and clout in political, economic and social arenas
Procurement opportunities in both private and governmental sectors
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Top 10
Reasons to Join NAWBO
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1. Power
NAWBO provides a strong voice and vision
for women business owners in all industries. Members benefit
from advocacy on business
issues at the local, state and national level. |
2. Peers
Membership is exclusive to sole proprietors, partners and corporate
owners with day-to-day management responsibility. Every member
can relate directly to your experience as a business owner.
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3. Opportunity
Members forge connections with other women business owners to
exchange ideas and leads. Members help other members to achieve
greater visibility, credibility and profitability for their
businesses. |
4. Reach
Members may access NAWBO's powerful web-enabled
database of women business contacts and resources nationwide.
Members may participate
in an on-line community of women bushiness owners for vendor
or joint venture searches, special interest groups and help
forums. |
5. Education
Members may attend conferences and seminars on a wide variety
of business development topics as well as trends, regulations
and new technologies
that impact their business. |
6. Leadership
Members may take advantage of leadership
training opportunities, join committees, participate on boards,
showcase expertise
through
the
speakers bureau. |
7. Certification
Members gain access to certification as a woman-owned business,
which can lead to increased procurement opportunities with
government
and corporate purchasing programs. |
8. Research
Members can gain access to research conducted
by the Center for Women's Business Research. |
9. Visibility
Member achievements are recognized through national awards and
website articles. NAWBO also provides opportunities for members
to publicize their businesses through media and speaking opportunities. |
10. Discounts
Members are offered discounts by NAWBO Corporate Partners and
affinity programs. Members may also take advantage of discounted
rates to attend NAWBO-sponsored events. |
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