NAWBO NATIONAL Sponsors
Corporate Leadership Circle
OPEN from American ExpressSM
OPEN from American ExpressSM is the team dedicated exclusively to the success of small business owners like you. The OPEN team provides an enhanced set of products, tools, services and savings designed to meet your evolving needs, including charge and credit cards, convenient access to working capital, robust online account management capabilities and savings on business services from an epanded lineup of partners. To obtain information about OPEN, please click here or call 800-471-0028 to apply for a Card, Business Capital Loan, or Business Capital Line.
Corporate Patrons
Guardian Life Insurance of America
The Tomorrows You Want Begin With You... Go There With Guardian
NAWBO members are welcome to call 212-598-7881 for information about how Guardian can help you create a plan to meet current needs and future aspirations. Please click here for information about Guardian, and click here for more information about the Girls Going Places College Scholarship Program.
Mirassou Winery
The Mirassou family has been growing grapes and crafting superior wines since 1854, earning them the proud distinction of being America’s oldest winemaking family. NAWBO/Mirassou Winery Business Optimist Award at the 2006 Women's Business Conference in San Francisco, California, June 1-3, 2006. The award was established to recognize businesswomen who have overcome adversity, and to honor those women who view the glass half full. This year's winner is Michelle Tjelmeland, founder and owner of e-websmart, located in Springfield, Illinois. Tjelmeland received $10,000 and a trip to the conference. Last year’s winner was Ann King, founder and CEO of Blooming Cookies Personalized Gifts. In 2004, the award was presented to land surveyor Deborah Naybor. Please click here for more information about the NAWBO/Mirassou Winery Business Optimist Award.
Principal Financial Group
We Understand What You're Working For.
For NAWBO business owners, the Principal Financial Group offers a full range of products, including group retirement solutions, group insurance benefits, key employee benefits and business protection programs. For your personal needs, The Principal provides personal retirement solutions, mutual funds, life and disability insurance, banking products and online brokerage. The Principal is proud to be a corporate sponsor of NAWBO and encourages members to call our NAWBO hotline at 1-877-475-3444, visit our web site at http://www.principal.com/ to learn more about our products, or locate a representative for your local chapter at http://www.principal.com/womeninbiz/nawboreps.htm.
U.S. Postal Service ®
It’s never been easier for businesses—small and large—to ship packages via the U.S. Postal Service ®. Today's world is a busy place. When you don't always have time to get to the Post Office, usps.com brings the Post Office to you. Visit http://www.usps.com/ to print shipping labels, pay for postage using Click-N-Ship ® and even schedule a free Carrier Pick Up. Let the Postal Service bring the convenience of the post office right to your office.
Wachovia
Uncommon Approach, Sharing all we know, Understanding all you need.
What are the advantages of doing business with Wachovia? We can help you pull it all together, with a complete range of financial products and services, along with people, ideas and a commitment to customer service that you can trust. As one of the largest financial companies with East Coast Financial Centers from Connecticut to Florida and now in Texas, Wachovia is proud to be a national corporate partner of the National Association of Women Business Owners. Our goal is to deliver what you want from a financial partner -- simple access to financial services and advice for your business or for you personally. For more information, click here.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. operates Wal-Mart Stores, Supercenters, Neighborhood Markets and SAM’S CLUBS in all fifty states. Internationally, the company operates in Puerto Rico, Canada, China, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, United Kingdom, Argentina and South Korea. The company's securities are listed on the New York and Pacific stock exchanges under the symbol WMT. Last year, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., contributed more than $150 million to support communities and local non-profit organizations. Customers and associates raised an additional $70 million at stores and clubs. More information about Wal-Mart can be located on- line at http://www.walmartstores.com and http://www.walmart.com. The SAM'S CLUB Web site can be accessed at http://www.samsclub.com. And more information about Wal-Mart's Good Works community involvement is available online at http://www.walmartfoundation.org.
Wells Fargo
In support of Wells Fargo's partnership with NAWBO, we invite NAWBO members to apply for our BusinessLine line of credit at a special savings. We will waive your opening fee, normally $150-$250, through this online offer.
Use the BusinessLine line of credit to manage the ongoing financing needs of your business. You'll have easy access to up to $100,000 cash for any business purpose. Supplement your cash flow, buy inventory, or expand your business - without cash advance fees. The BusinessLine unsecured line of credit is designed for established businesses over three years old. For information on the Official NAWBO/Wells Fargo Women's Loan Program, call Wells Fargo's Women's Business Services at 1-800-35-WELLS, ext. 120 or go to: www.wellsfargo.com/biz/jump/bln/nawbo.jhtml
Corporate Sponsors
AT&T
AT&T Inc. is one of the world's largest telecommunications holding companies and is the largest in the United States. Operating globally under the AT&T brand, AT&T companies are recognized as the leading worldwide providers of IP-based communications services to business and as leading U.S. providers of high-speed DSL Internet, local and long distance voice, and directory publishing and advertising services. AT&T Inc. holds a 60 percent ownership interest in Cingular Wireless, which is the No. 1 U.S. wireless services provider with more than 54 million wireless customers. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and AT&T products and services is available at www.TheNEWATT.com.
Capital One Small Business Solutions
At Capital One, we’ve always taken a special interest in small businesses...because we used to be one. Believe it or not, about 15 years ago, Capital One was little more than an idea in the mind of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rich Fairbank.
Today, as one of the largest small business lenders in the country, our wish is to ensure that every small business—every idea—gets the backing it deserves. To that end, we’ve developed a variety of financial products with business owners like you in mind. As we continue building our business to better serve yours, we’re excited to discover new ways of making life as a business owner a little easier. Welcome to Capital One Small Business Solutions – capitalone.com/smallbusiness.
As the #1 Visa Business card issuer in the US, our credit cards are truly built for business. They feature competitive rates, a detailed year-end summary, dedicated business customer service, and No Hassle rewards like airline tickets, cash, merchandise, and more.
In addition to credit cards, our business loans (with amounts from $15,000 to $100,000) and business lines of credit (with amounts from $15,000 to $50,000) give you access to cash when you need it, at competitive interest rates. Exclusive No Hassle features— including no collateral requirements, the ability to get a decision in about 15 minutes with just one phone call, and dedicated business customer service—make our loans and lines of credit a faster, easier way to get more working capital.
And now, full-service banking is available in select areas of the country. Stop by your nearest Capital One Bank branch to discuss your deposit and credit needs, and learn more about additional financial solutions available for your business. Or, visit capitalonebank.com for more information.
CNA
From the world’s largest corporations to entrepreneurial start ups, CNA has been helping businesses manage risks for over 100 years. Our experience, diverse portfolio of property and casualty business coverages, and commitment to claims excellence second to none, give our policy holders a single source advantage for tailored insurance programs and fast and responsive claim handling. As the 4th largest US commercial lines insurer, with over $11 billion in revenues, over 12,000 employees world wide, and an "A" rating for financial strength, CNA is poised to handle the business insurance needs of NAWBO members. For more information visit http://www.cna.com/.
UPS
Small Package
UPS is the world's largest package delivery company. UPS offers a portfolio of innovative services that are accessible from a single source---your computer. 1-800-PICK-UPS(R) or www.UPS.com.
Trucks and Drop Boxes
With more than 64,000 big brown trucks you can get a regular daily pickup, or if you have an occassional shipment, it can be scheduled at UPS.COM. With more than 42,000 drop boxes at their convenience on just about any street corner in the country. 1-800-PICK-UPS or www.UPS.com.
The UPS Store
The small-business experts at The UPS Store offer shipping, postal and business serivice including international shipping, package services, copying and document finishing, and mailbox services. With nearly 4,000 locations nationwide, there's probably a The UPS Store near you. 1-800-PICK-UPS or www.theupstore.com.
UPS Capital
UPS Capital, the finance services unit of UPS, offers many financial services and insurance products to help small businesses accerlerate the movement of money by enhancing cash flow, reducing trade risk, and facilitating international trade. Call 1-800-637-0620 or visit www.upscapital.com 1-800-579-6158.
Supply Chain Solutions
UPS has created a worldwide transportation and distrubution network to move whatever customers need, anywhere, by any mode. This global network with strategically distributes customs brokerage services in 120 countries. 1-800-742-5727 (U.S. toll free), 1-678-746-4365 (outside the U.S.) or www.ups-scs.com.
Supplier Diversity
UPS has commitments with more than 25,000 small, minority - and - woman-owned businesses across America. This program provides current and potential suppliers with information on company purchasing needs and requirements. Supplier contracts are awarded by UPS business units. 1-866-577-0632 or www.community.ups.com.
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