How to Join
Membership in NAWBO is open to women who own and operate their own businesses. Your business can be a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or LLC. You do not have to own more than 51% of your business to be eligible for membership, but you must be active in the day-to-day operation of your company.
If you are a woman business owner, join us! Let your voice be heard.
Click the below link to join NAWBO National website by filling out your profile and then selecting your membership level. (We are a chapter of NAWBO.)
Membership levels:
Premier Member (Voting Member)
Voting empowers our members to directly impact the current and future movement of the organization with policies and processes. In order to serve on the local or National Board you must be a voting member. Please refer to the key membership benefit information below. Check with your local chapter for added value local benefits.
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Discount on Dell products
Discounts provided by UPS
Sage Payment Solutions - complimentary setup valued at $75
Enterprise Software and Professional Services offered by One Page Business Plan a tool used for precise business planning
Opportunity to submit content for publication in the NAWBO ONE for Women Business Leaders e-publication
Early Bird Discount to NAWBO National events
Access to eLearning Series that provides business solutions to build better business leaders
Special tools provided by Constant Contact
Learn from the Resource Center & NAWBO Institute. Featuring cutting-edge business information
Eligible to participate in NAWBO Video Contests
$100.00 one-time new member initiation fee
SAVE $120 by paying annually for $479.40 or pay monthly installments of $49.95 for 12
basic Member (Non-Voting)
Member receives all communications and publications, is eligible for limited discounts and benefits, and is listed in the online member directory. Chapter membership is automatic for those whose businesses are located in a chapter area. Those outside the 45 mile radius of a chapter qualify for NAWBO - Virtual.
Special tools provided by Constant Contact
Discounts provided by UPS
Early Bird Discount to NAWBO National events
Access to eLearning Series providing business solutions to help become a better business leader
Learn from the Resource Center & NAWBO Institute. Featuring cutting-edge business information on the NAWBO web site.
Eligible to participate in NAWBO Video Contests
$100.00 one-time new member initiation fee
SAVE $120 by paying annually for $359.40 or pay monthly installments of $39.95 for 12 months
Our Core Values
Here at our chapter, we want to build trust and credibility by maintaining a culture with open communication and following our core values.
Ethics
Honesty - Integrity - Accountability - Diligence
Membership Benefits
Networking
A variety of local and national NAWBO meetings and events offer a multitude of opportunities to meet new people, exchange ideas and make contacts.
Visibility
NAWBO aggressively looks for public relations opportunities to promote the organization, as well as individual members, to the business community through local and national media. There are many ways to advertise your company cost-effectively in our National Membership Directory, through trade shows, at chapter events and other media.
Referrals
The main database and directory provides a solid referral network of a multitude of professions locally and nationally that can be accessed by members to increase their business productivity.
Impact
NAWBO plays a strong advocacy role in public policy issues of statewide, national and international interest to women business owners and small business in general. On a National level works on securing government contracts for women business owners.
Communications
Chapter News & updates, Facebook and Instagram. NAWBO National Newsletter brings current business news, hot business trends, and best practices for small business owners to members’ fingertips.
Education
Fine tune your leadership skills at various workshops at the National NAWBO Annual Meeting, chapter programs, and the Public Policy Days. NAWBO’s Economic Development Forum offers assistance and support for all stages of growing your business.
Mentoring
The Business Advisory Council is comprised of successful women business owners who donate their time and expertise to help others become more successful, will meet with a new member to discuss a specific business concern and identify solutions to the issues she may have. Local breakfast and lunches offer the unique opportunity to seek feedback on issues facing business owners.
NAWBO National Support
Inclusion in National Membership Directory.
Linkages to women’s associations worldwide, and programs to assist entering the global marketplace.
Economic Summits and Business Expos.
Disaster Relief – Provides funds to assist NAWBO members in times of natural disasters.
National NAWBO Conference
Increase procurement opportunities for Women Business Enterprises (WBE’s).
Local, National & State Corporate Partners provide discounts to all members.
Member Testimonials
Get Involved
If you’re looking for a way to maximize your NAWBO membership, consider getting involved. Join a committee, work on a project or become a board chair. We have many opportunities for you to take your membership to the next level.
Below is a description of the various committees that we have. Starred (*) positions are board chair positions and must attend monthly board meetings. Board chair positions start each year in June. Committee members can join at any time and are not required to attend board meetings.
Membership
The Membership committee is responsible for membership recruitment and retention. This includes following up with guests and members. Positions include
Programming
The Programming committee brings in influential business women and, politicians, community leaders, and experts to speak during the chapter’s dinner meetings about topics relevant to the NAWBO woman business owner. NAWBO Programming is committed to selectively bringing speakers that touch upon the NAWBO Woman’s business, politics, health, and personal fulfillment. The speakers engage members and guests with their experiences, advice, and action plans. The programming committee also has coordinators for special events.
Corporate Partners
The Corporate Partner committee is in charge or recruiting and retaining corporate partners. This includes introducing our CPs at dinner meetings and organizing quarterly corporate partner lunches.
Community Affairs
The Community Affairs committee’s goal is get NAWBO noticed in the community as an organization that “propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power.” Committee members promote NAWBO by attending various functions and charity events in Broward County.
Communications Committee
The communications committee oversees all NAWBO communications to members, prospective members and the community. The communications committee is responsible for the website, email newsletter, social media and membership directory.
Public Relations Committee
The Public Relations Chair is responsible for providing communication assistance to the NAWBO board members (and sub committees) for to the chapter. The Public Relations Chair should work to establish goals and understand their responsibilities related to increasing Chapter effectiveness and awareness. The Public Relations Chair assists other board members in communicating to the chapter and the community.