NAWBO-Indianapolis impacts, influences and propels Indiana
to be a leading state for women-owned businesses.
NAWBO-Indianapolis events are designed to inspire,
educate, and honor women business owners.
NAWBO-Indianapolis drives business networking,
growth, education, and diversity opportunities.
NAWBO-Indianapolis connects women business owners with
resources, opportunities, and each other.
NAWBO-Indianapolis supports and strengthens its members
through learning, luncheons and networking events.
The mission of NAWBO-Indianapolis is to
Drive Business Forward.
The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide.
As an organization with a “customer first” philosophy, we:
STRENGTHEN the wealth creating capacity of our members and promote economic development within the entrepreneurial community,
CREATE innovative and effective changes in the business culture,
BUILD strategic alliances, coalitions and affiliations, and
TRANSFORM public policy and influence opinion makers.
NAWBO-Indianapolis received its charter in 1997 and is one of the largest of 60 chapters across the United States.
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NAWBO Membership - Join our Community
A membership offers women-owned businesses the best of all worlds—connections to a national organization and brand, as well as a local platform for their business and their voice and the ability to tap into the power of an already established organization. Join NAWBO to have your voice amplified and heard, as well as to power your business, lifestyle and community.
NAWBO-Indianapolis and the IUPUI School of Health and Human Sciences Department of Tourism, Event, and Sport Management and the Department of Computer Information & Graphics Technology School of Engineering and Technology have developed an alliance that will provide an opportunity for NAWBO Members and Corporate Partners to secure interns.
Join us for 30 minutes each Monday at noon where we will discuss best practices and provide helpful insights to make sure your business is ready to face whatever life throws your way.
Access our event programs online whenever it’s convenient for you. Learn about the beginnings of NAWBO in the Spotlight on H.R. 5050 white paper sponsored by PNC Bank.
Date: Tuesday, March 2 Time: 9:00 a.m. Location: Virtual Price: No charge for this event
Join us for a virtual conversation with special guest Senator Mike Braun. The Senator will give an overview of the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 and other federal updates and answer questions from our meeting participants.
Please submit questions in advance to .
A link to the event will be provided on Monday, March 1st.
Join us at the Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse on the north side of town. There will be no formal program, just catching up with members and corporate partners. We will practice social distancing and abide by all of the Marion County Health Regulations in place for in-person events.
Due to COVID, registration is required in advance, no walk ins will be admitted and space will be limited.
Date: Wednesday, March 17 Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
2727 E. 86th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Resources you need to achieve smart business growth are available to NAWBO members on both a local and national level—resources that can help you find everything from new sources of capital to maximizing your certification to tips on how to begin government contracting. Join NAWBO and drive your business forward!
“I've learned strategies to run my business more effectively through monthly programming and relationships built with other women business owners. It has also been a forum for creating partnerships with fellow members to gain new business. As a working mom, I gain strength and encouragement from other working moms. Additionally, these women are my friends—we share something so unique in common!”
Tiffany Thompson
DaMar Staffing Solutions of Indianapolis, Inc.
“I have been a NAWBO-Indy member since January 2011, and I can truly say that it was a great decision to join the organization. NAWBO opens doors for women business owners to make connections. I am convinced that NAWBO is committed to helping women and small businesses grow professionally. Your NAWBO membership is like most things: you only get out of it, what you put into it!”
Jill Hall
Repro Graphix Inc.
“NAWBO is an amazing women’s organization comprised of actual business owners that network, support and promote each other’s businesses.”
Jeryl Mitsch
Mitsch Design | NAWBO member since 2003
“NAWBO has been a terrific source of information, new business leads and contacts that I can call on when I need assistance with my business. Just last week one of the members sent me an email informing me of an opportunity for my business that I was not aware of. It is great to have so many incredible women business owners looking out for one another.”
Jannett Keesling
Keys to Work, Inc.
“NAWBO has given me a wonderful opportunity to network with business women and has definitely helped with the growth of my business.”