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|Name=National Association of Professional Women | |Name=National Association of Professional Women | ||
| − | |Classification=Networking | + | |Classification=Networking Hub, Education Hub, |
| − | |Developmental Stage=Start-Up, | + | |Developmental Stage=Start-Up, Growth, |
|Non-Profit Status=No | |Non-Profit Status=No | ||
| − | | | + | |URL=https://www.napw.com/chapters/central-houston-chapter |
| + | |Contact Phone Number=(832) 693-1052 | ||
| + | |email=ijeoma@cheerful.com | ||
| + | |Networking=yes | ||
| + | |Education=yes | ||
| + | |Certification=no | ||
| + | |Financing=yes | ||
| + | |Consulting=no, | ||
| + | |Coworking=no | ||
| + | |Meeting=no | ||
| + | |Women=yes | ||
| + | |Minorities=no | ||
| + | |Mentoring=no | ||
| + | |Cost=$$$, | ||
| + | |Project=[[Guide to Small Business in Houston]] | ||
|Accessibility=Moderate | |Accessibility=Moderate | ||
|Start Date=05/05/2005 | |Start Date=05/05/2005 | ||
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| − | + | The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) is a member-based organization that aims to provide women with networking, education, and financial tools to thrive in the competitive small business environment. Professional women from all industries can join. Though it is a national organization, there is a central Houston chapter with close to 2000 members. | |
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| + | ==Membership and Benefits== | ||
| + | Beyond the free initial membership granted to all members, there are various tiers of membership designed to fit an individual's professional needs. The NAPW claims it differs from other organizations in its breadth of members and accessibility to all professional women. Depending on the membership level, different types of resources are provided. These include online and in-person networking, educational tools, career opportunities, and a newsletter subscription program. A comprehensive list of benefits available to members can be found [http://www.napw.com/?benefits here]. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Analysis of the Organization== |
| − | + | Though the NAPW is the largest professional network for women in the company, it is rated D by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and has 416 reviews on Yelp rating it one-star. The NAPW seems to use very high-pressure sales tactics and have questionable benefits. | |
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Latest revision as of 15:08, 3 November 2016
| National Association of Professional Women | |
|---|---|
| Institution Information | |
| Name | National Association of Professional Women |
| Project | Guide to Small Business in Houston |
| Classification | Networking Hub, Education Hub |
| Non-Profit Status | No |
| Cost | $$$ |
| Development Stage | Start-Up, Growth |
| Minorities | no |
| Women | yes |
| Education | yes |
| Certification | no |
| Consulting | no |
| Coworking | no |
| Financing | yes |
| Meeting | no |
| Mentoring | no |
| Networking | yes |
| Contact Phone Number | (832) 693-1052 |
| Website | https://www.napw.com/chapters/central-houston-chapter |
| Contact E-Mail | ijeoma@cheerful.com |
| Copyright © 2016 McNair Center. All Rights Reserved. | |
The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) is a member-based organization that aims to provide women with networking, education, and financial tools to thrive in the competitive small business environment. Professional women from all industries can join. Though it is a national organization, there is a central Houston chapter with close to 2000 members.
Membership and Benefits
Beyond the free initial membership granted to all members, there are various tiers of membership designed to fit an individual's professional needs. The NAPW claims it differs from other organizations in its breadth of members and accessibility to all professional women. Depending on the membership level, different types of resources are provided. These include online and in-person networking, educational tools, career opportunities, and a newsletter subscription program. A comprehensive list of benefits available to members can be found here.
Analysis of the Organization
Though the NAPW is the largest professional network for women in the company, it is rated D by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and has 416 reviews on Yelp rating it one-star. The NAPW seems to use very high-pressure sales tactics and have questionable benefits.
