Difference between revisions of "National Association of Women Business Owners"
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| − | + | The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is a national member-based organization designed to help women share business resources and provide a unifying voice to speak to policymakers and other organizations regarding women's broad business interests. NAWBO claims that their strength comes from the diversity of their membership; members are women from all types and sizes of businesses across the United States. The Houston chapter of the NAWBO has monthly networking and business education luncheons held on the 4th Thursday of each month. More information on the Houston chapter's activities and luncheons can be found [http://www.nawbohouston.org/about-nawbo-houston/| here]. | |
==Membership== | ==Membership== | ||
| + | Membership is open to sole proprietors, partners, and corporate women-business owners with management responsibilities. Membership in a local chapter also entails membership of the larger national organization. There are three membership levels. Introductory members pay a $100 one-time initiation fee, and $19.95 per month following initiation. Premier members pay a $100 one-time initiation fee, and $29.95 per month following initiation. Supporting members pay a $100 one-time initiation fee, and $39.95 per month following initiation. Dues covers the primary activity of the organization's networking events. Apart from membership dues, there are little to no additional costs. | ||
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| − | + | A link to NAWBO's calendar of events can be found [http://www.nawbohouston.org/calendar/| here]. | |
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| − | + | A link to NAWBO's description of upcoming events can be found [http://www.nawbohouston.org/upcoming-events/| here]. They offer networking luncheons, holiday events, and guest lecturers, all with the intent of either education, networking, or both. | |
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Revision as of 12:08, 18 October 2016
| National Association of Women Business Owners | |
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| Institution Information | |
| Name | National Association of Women Business Owners |
| Project | Small Business Development Ecosystem of Houston |
| Classification | Networking |
| Non-Profit Status | Yes |
| Cost | $ |
| Development Stage | Start-Up, Growth |
| Minorities | no |
| Women | yes |
| Education | yes |
| Certification | no |
| Consulting | no |
| Coworking | no |
| Financing | no |
| Meeting | no |
| Mentoring | no |
| Networking | yes |
| Contact Phone Number | (713) 487-8475 |
| Website | http://www.nawbohouston.org/ |
| Contact E-Mail | membership@nawbohouston.org |
| Copyright © 2016 McNair Center. All Rights Reserved. | |
The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is a national member-based organization designed to help women share business resources and provide a unifying voice to speak to policymakers and other organizations regarding women's broad business interests. NAWBO claims that their strength comes from the diversity of their membership; members are women from all types and sizes of businesses across the United States. The Houston chapter of the NAWBO has monthly networking and business education luncheons held on the 4th Thursday of each month. More information on the Houston chapter's activities and luncheons can be found here.
Membership
Membership is open to sole proprietors, partners, and corporate women-business owners with management responsibilities. Membership in a local chapter also entails membership of the larger national organization. There are three membership levels. Introductory members pay a $100 one-time initiation fee, and $19.95 per month following initiation. Premier members pay a $100 one-time initiation fee, and $29.95 per month following initiation. Supporting members pay a $100 one-time initiation fee, and $39.95 per month following initiation. Dues covers the primary activity of the organization's networking events. Apart from membership dues, there are little to no additional costs.
Activities
A link to NAWBO's calendar of events can be found here.
A link to NAWBO's description of upcoming events can be found here. They offer networking luncheons, holiday events, and guest lecturers, all with the intent of either education, networking, or both.
