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What is NAWBO? TOP
National Association of Women Business Owners® (NAWBO®) is the voice of America's 10.4 million women-owned businesses. Since 1975, NAWBO has helped women evolve their businesses by sharing resources and providing a single voice to shape economic and public policy. With 80 chapters and 9,000 members, NAWBO is the only dues-based organization in the United States that represents women entrepreneurs across all industries. There are chapters of NAWBO in almost every metropolitan area. NAWBO is represented in 33 countries across the world through its affiliation with Les Femmes Chefs d' Enterprises Mondiales (World Association of Women Entrepreneurs). What is NAWBO's mission? TOP
NAWBO works to: strengthen the wealth creating capacity of our members and promote economic development; create innovative and effective changes in the business culture; build strategic alliances, coalitions and affiliations, and transform public policy and influence opinion makers. Does NAWBO certify businesses? TOP
NAWBO does not certify women owned businesses. For more information certification, please contact one of the following organizations:
Women's Business Enterprise National Council
Contract Assistance for Women Business Owners (U.S. Small Business Administration)
More government contracting resources Where can I obtain funding for my business? TOP
NAWBO itself does not provide funding for women starting businesses. The following links lead to helpful resources:
US Department of Labor, Women Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century
Count Me In for Women's Economic Independence, 212-691-6380
The Official NAWBO/Wells Fargo Women's Loan Program, 1-800-35-WELLS, ext. 120
Wachovia, 800-566-3862 Where can I find statistics on women business owners? TOP
The Center for Women's Business Research is the go-to source on the trends, characteristics, achievements, and challenges of women business owners and their enterprises.
Visit www.womensbusinessresearch.org How much are annual membership dues? TOP
NAWBO membership dues vary depending on your membership catergory.
Learn more on our Membership Dues page What is my login and password for National's website? TOP
Your login is your first initial + your last name + the last three digits of your Member ID number
Your password is your Member ID number
You can have your login and password emailed to you by filling out this quick form or email info@nawboindy.org for your Member ID. How do I renew online? TOP
To renew your membership online please, enter your login and password into the Member Login section. Once you are inside the Member’s Section you will be asked if your contact information is correct. You can bypass updating your information by clicking on “Back to Main Menu” which appears in the center of the frame. When you are on the Main Menu, click on “Open Invoices.” For detailed instructions, visit our Help page. How do I access the National Membership Directory? TOP
To access the Membership Directory, enter your login and password into the Member Login section. When you are on the Main Menu of the Member’s Section click on “Membership Directory” which appears in the center frame. Then fill out your search criteria and press “Query.”
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