Advocacy.

NAWBO represents YOUR interests before the business community as well as the local and national government. And if your business faces major threats, NAWBO is right there, fighting for you.

Benefits.

NAWBO offers a variety of intangible and tangible benefits to all members, such as peer support, education, leadership training, and commercial discounts.

Convenience.

When you're facing a problem, isn't it great to find a variety of solutions under one roof? NAWBO is a “one-stop” center for advice, contacts, inspiration, and suggestions on a wide range of topics.

Economy.

Don't reinvent the wheel when it comes time to save money, to consolidate an operation or to enhance efficiency. Tell your association members what you're trying to do. Chances are your peers have already done it!

Friendship.

NAWBO members are women who have many of the same concerns, needs, and interests as you. They're the kind of people you enjoy meeting. And they're the kind of people who will probably become your friends.

Give-and-take.

An association like NAWBO provides members with the opportunity to discuss their mutual problems, to probe new directions, and to share wonderful ideas, all with a high degree of respect and candor.

Happenings.

NAWBO sponsors a fabulous variety of enriching events, meetings, receptions, conferences, and activities.

Ideas.

One of the most valuable benefits of NAWBO membership is the opportunity to "listen in" on the creativity of other women business owners.

Know-how.

Got a problem? Need technical advice? Help with a thorny issue? Connection with other NAWBO members is as close as the telephone.

Leadership.

Your industry, the community and NAWBO need good leaders. The association provides excellent leadership training to its members, producing fine, effective future leaders for NAWBO and the community.

Meetings.

Meaningful, informative meetings bring NAWBO members together.

Networking.

NAWBO events, member directories, and special interest groups make networking a reality for you and your peers.

Observation.

NAWBO is much like a telescope, giving its members the opportunity to observe the national scene. And it's like a microscope, providing its members a chance to probe important business and legislative issues close to home.

Profit.

Your ability to generate a profit is one of NAWBO's primary concerns. The organization's programs are geared to help you to survive and prosper.

Recommendations.

NAWBO members can often point you in the direction of appropriate business solutions and strategies.

Seminars.

One of the greatest pleasures of NAWBO membership is participating in seminars -thought-provoking educational sessions led by successful peers as well as regionally- and nationally-recognized experts. Presenting a seminar yourself provides a wonderful opportunity for you to get your product or service in front of others.

Travel.

For business, education and fun, NAWBO supplies opportunities to attend national events held at memorable destinations across the United States and in other parts of the world.

Unity.

You're never alone when you belong to NAWBO. Membership gives you and your peers the chance to speak with a single voice on important legislative and business matters.

Vision.

It has been said that a true leader has the ability to mobilize toward the future. NAWBO leadership helps you to visualize the opportunities that lay ahead and to find the tools to move toward them.

Warnings.

Through effective communication and strong leadership, NAWBO serves as an early warning system to inform members and to help them ward off potential business problems.

Youth.

NAWBO provides ways to work with today's youth to help them realize their dreams through entrepreneurship.

Zest.

There is something very special about celebrating your successes and triumphs with like-minded people, about achieving recognition for the good work you've done, and of feeling the satisfaction of true accomplishment. These are true rewards of owning your own business, and NAWBO celebrates with you!

At-Large Member (Voting Member)
National dues = $170 annually + $80 Nashville Dues

• Business and residence are located outside of a Chapter’s organization territory (45 mile radius)
• Individual, partner or stockholder who exercises the power to make policy decisions and is actively involved in the day-to-day management of the firm
• Subscribes to the mission and vision of NAWBO
• Files a schedule C or F, receives IRS Tax Form 1099 from client(s), or files corporate or partnership tax returns
• Maintains an office (including home offices) or a business facility

Established Business Owner (Voting Member)
National dues = $150 annually + $80 Nashville Dues

• Subscribes to the mission and vision of NAWBO; and Files a schedule C or F,
• Receives IRS Tax Form 1099 from client(s), or files corporate or partnership tax returns Maintains an office (including home offices) or a business facility; and
• Subscribes to the mission and vision of NAWBO; and Files a schedule C or F,
  receives IRS Tax Form 1099 from client(s), or files corporate or partnership tax
  returns Maintains an office (including home offices) or a business facility; and
• Is involved in the policy-making process and overall day-to-day management of the business
• Has been a business owner for more than two (2) years 
  
  
  

Emerging Business Owner (Non-Voting Member)
National dues = $100 annually + $80 Nashville Dues

• A first time business owner with a new business less than two (2) years old, or who has not yet started her business

Sustaining Member (Voting Member)
National Dues = $150 annually + $80 Nashville Dues

• Owns an equity interest and actively participates in a business as a sole proprietor, an active partner of a partnership or active member of a limited liability company, an independent contractor, or a 5% or greater shareholder in a corporation
• Subscribes to the mission and vision of NAWBO Files a schedule C or F, receives IRS Tax Form 1099 from client(s), or files corporate or partnership tax returns; and
• Maintains an office (including home offices) or a business facility; and
• Is involved in the policy-making process and overall day-to-day management of the business
• Has been a business owner for more than two (2) years
• Wishes to support the organization in a larger monetary way

National NAWBO Investor’s Club Member (Voting Member)
Iniation fee = $2,500 
National dues after first year = $1,000

• Owns an equity interest and actively participates in a business as a sole proprietor, an active partner of a partnership or active member of a limited liability company, an independent contractor, or a 5% or greater shareholder in a corporation
• Subscribes to the mission and vision of NAWBO
• Files a schedule C or F, receives IRS Tax Form 1099 from client(s), or files corporate or partnership tax returns; and
• Maintains an office (including home offices) or a business facility; and
• Is involved in the policy-making process and overall day-to-day management of the business
• Has been a business owner for more than two (2) years
• Wishes to support the future of NAWBO and women

Supporting Member (Non-Voting Member)
National Dues = $150 annually + $80 Nashville Dues

• A non-business owner who subscribes to the objectives of NAWBO and wish to lend support to NAWBO through membership
• Only paper applications are accepted for Supporting Membership and require chapter approval for acceptance. Please contact your local chapter to apply as a Supporting Member.
• This category is not available through the online application.

Student Member (Non-Voting Member)
National Dues = $100 annually + $80 Nashville Dues

• An individual who is registered full time at a school or university who subscribes to the objectives of NAWBO and intends to start a business.
• Proof of full-time student status is required
• Only paper applications with proof of full-time status are accepted for Student Membership.
• This category is not available through the online application.

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