Membership Information
NAWBO is the unified, bipartisan voice of America’s more than 12 million women-owned businesses and the only dues-based organization representing the interests of these women with businesses of all sizes, stages of growth and industries.
NAWBO California is a federation of 11 local NAWBO California Chapters concentrating on statewide legislative action issues and corporate relations, and supports the growth of chapter membership through education, marketing and public relations at the local level.
National Membership Benefits
PARTNERSHIPS & ALLIANCES: NAWBO is an unparalleled resource for women entrepreneurs seeking to navigate the various stages of business growth. NAWBO attracts corporations and affiliate partners that offer a rich base of resources and expertise that can help propel women business owners to the next level of success.
LOCAL & GLOBAL ALLIANCES: NAWBO is affiliated with international organizations in an effort to engage in meaningful partnerships to promote women’s entrepreneurship around the globe.
MEMBER-ONLY BENEFITS: NAWBO members enjoy exclusive access to benefits and products that are designed to help manage their business on a day-to-day basis. Our wide network of partners and sponsors offer affinity discounts and benefits that deliver bottom line savings to our members while building a valuable network of resources that are critical to business success. Visit our One-stop Member Resources page to review membership benefits >
DISCOUNTS: Access to discounts from local and national Corporate Partners and Affiliate Partners.
NAWBO University: A virtual online learning platform that provides members with access to a deep library of business-focused resources: Education, Articles, Best Practices, Workshops, Webinars, and more!
WEBSITE: NAWBO members have access to national and local websites offering a multitude of tools and resources critical for navigating the everyday challenges of business ownership. All members can access their membership account on the national website. Members can also join the Online Community to build connections nationwide.
COMMUNICATIONS: NAWBO offers a variety of online communication vehicles that provide our members with pertinent information that will help make the most of their membership experience. Members receive press releases and announcements to keep them abreast of our activities at the national level; and our calendar of events help our members and chapter leaders actively participate at local and national events.
MEMBER DIRECTORY: Both NAWBO National and the Silicon Valley chapter offer member directories which enables members to connect with other members business development and networking opportunities. Silicon Valley also offers new members an opportunity to spotlight their business on our main page as well as a member bio page that will assist in expanding your web presence.
ADVOCACY & LEGISLATIVE ACTION CENTER: NAWBO represents a significant and united voice on issues that impact businesses daily.
ANNUAL AWARDS: Through our Annual Awards Program, NAWBO gives recognition to the rising power of women business owners by commemorating the history of women’s entrepreneurial excellence and honoring the accomplishments and contributions of those who have led the way.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: NAWBO provides an opportunity for members to hone their leadership skills at the local, state and national level. Our extensive network of volunteer leaders are critical to the success of NAWBO and contribute significantly to building a legacy for the next generation of women entrepreneurs.
NATIONAL CONFERENCE: NAWBO’s Women’s Business Conference is the only event of its kind that provides women business owners with personal and professional business development opportunities to take their businesses to the next level of success. The annual conference brings together businesses of all sizes from all industries to celebrate and leverage the collective power of the fastest growing segment of the economy—women business owners.
CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE: NAWBO California’s Propel Your Business Conference is the only event of its kind that provides women business owners opportunities for personal and professional business growth, and advocacy with State legislator decision makers. The annual conference brings together businesses of all sizes from all industries across the State to celebrate and leverage the collective power of women business owners.
NAWBO BRAND: NAWBO members are an extension of our national brand. Through entrepreneurial success and community involvement, our members help elevate NAWBO’s brand by proudly showcasing their association with an organization that propels women business owners into economic, social and political spheres of power
NAWBO-SV Chapter Benefits
Delivering membership benefits is a core value of the National Association of Women Business Owners as outlined in our mission statement. Your local chapter benefits include:
Networking/Business Development Opportunities
- Build business alliances with other members through networking at: monthly meetings and events, informal small group luncheons, and by volunteering as a committee and/or Board member
- Ability to submit a company press release or business success story to be posted in the Member News section on the chapter website.
- Be recognized by your peers through local business leadership awards.
- Promote your business by posting your member bio to our online member directory.
Growth and Leadership Development Opportunities
- Develop leadership skills through opportunities to be involved on your local board and committees
- Learn from other women business owners their secrets to success
- Gain access to procurement opportunities with our chapter Corporate Partners
- Ability to participate in a mentoring program for young entrepreneurs
Discounts, Business Benefits
- Special member registration rates to NAWBO SV-sponsored events
- Access to an international business network through affiliations with the World Association of Women Entrepreneurs (FCEM), the Asociación Mexicana de Mujeres Empresarias A.C. (AMEXME), WorldWideWomen, BayBrazil, and Opportunity International.
- 50% Discount when registering their business in the BuyFromWomen global directory; https://worldwidewomen.co/buy-from-women-owned-businesses
Resources and Education
- Educational and motivational programming at monthly meetings
- Access to seminars offered by corporate partners and affiliates
- E-mail notification of important upcoming local, state, and national events, public policy updates, and other news
- Submit your business bio and get spotlighted on the website home page for 30 days!
- Five members will be spotlighted for each 30-day period.
- First submitted, first posted.
- Your new bio page will be linked from your listing on our Membership Directory. (*active membership required)
- Our goal is to spotlight all members over the next year.
Questions? membership@nawbo-sv.org
Membership Categories & Dues
Membership Dues
NAWBO membership is open to sole proprietors, partners and corporate owners with day-to-day management responsibility. Membership is recorded in the name of the individual, not the organization. Membership dues are nonrefundable.
Dues are not deductible as a charitable contribution for Federal Income Tax purposes. In compliance with Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993, it is estimated that 6% of the membership dues is non-deductible as a business expense.
Members must own 5% or more of their business to qualify for membership.
There is a $100 one-time initiation fee.
Categories
Premier Member – $49.95/mo | $479.40 annual payment
Member receives all communications and publications, is eligible for all discounts and benefits, and is listed in the online member directory.
Chapter membership is automatic for those whose businesses are located in a chapter area.
Voting Member: Voting empowers our members to directly impact the current and future movement of the organization with policies and processes.
Benefits
- UPS: up to 50% special discounts on shipping.
- Dell: savings on computer systems and Dell branded electronics and accessories.
- Meta: free business tools and resources.
- Office Depot: Up to 75% off Best Value products, Discounted Copy/Print services
- Cision PR Newswire: eligible for discounts up to 40% on press release distribution
- TripPlanet: travel discounts
- Constant Contact: discounts up to 25% off an account for your business
- Batteries + Bulbs: a variety of discounts and benefits
- ADP: Roll plan gives NAWBO members the first 4 months free!
- Enterprise Software and Professional Services offered by the One Page Business Plan a tool used for precise business planning
- Cultivate Advisors: free 2 hour advising session
- Opportunity to submit content for publication in the NAWBO ONE eNewsletter
- Discount to NAWBO National events
- PerkSpot program offers significant savings with a robust menu of over 500 different merchants
Basic Member – $39.95/mo or $359.40 annual payment
Member receives all communications and publications, is eligible for limited discounts and benefits, and is listed in the online member directory. Chapter membership is automatic for those whose businesses are located in a chapter area.
Non-Voting Member.
Benefits
- UPS: up to 50% special discounts on shipping.
- Dell: savings on computer systems and Dell branded electronics and accessories.
- Meta: free business tools and resources.
- Office Depot: Up to 75% off Best Value products, Discounted Copy/Print services
- Cision PR Newswire: eligible for discounts up to 40% on press release distribution
- TripPlanet: travel discounts
- Constant Contact: discounts up to 25% off an account for your business
- Batteries + Bulbs: a variety of discounts and benefits
- ADP: Roll plan gives NAWBO members the first 4 months free!
- Enterprise Software and Professional Services offered by the One Page Business Plan a tool used for precise business planning
- Cultivate Advisors: free 2 hour advising session
- Discount to NAWBO National events
- PerkSpot program offers significant savings with a robust menu of over 500 different merchants
Supporting Member – $76.25/mo or $795 annual payment
An Individual or Non-Profit Organization who subscribes to the objectives of NAWBO and wishes to lend support to NAWBO through membership. This category of membership includes limited discounts and is listed in the online member directory. The individual does not need to be a women business owner.
Non-Voting Member.
Benefits
- UPS: up to 50% special discounts on shipping.
- Dell: savings on computer systems and Dell branded electronics and accessories.
- Meta: free business tools and resources.
- Office Depot: Up to 75% off Best Value products, Discounted Copy/Print services
- Cision PR Newswire: eligible for discounts up to 40% on press release distribution
- TripPlanet: travel discounts
- Constant Contact: discounts up to 25% off an account for your business
- Batteries + Bulbs: a variety of discounts and benefits
- ADP: Roll plan gives NAWBO members the first 4 months free!
- Enterprise Software and Professional Services offered by the One Page Business Plan a tool used for precise business planning
- Cultivate Advisors: free 2 hour advising session
- Discount to NAWBO National events
- PerkSpot program offers significant savings with a robust menu of over 500 different merchants
Next Gen Member – $120*
This category gives what’s traditionally thought of as NextGen—women in high school, college or graduate school who are on an entrepreneurship education track—as well as women of any age within the first 1-3 years of their business startup access to NAWBO’s community and resources as they launch and build!
*Annual Membership Only
Non-Voting Member.
How to Join NAWBO
We are excited that you want to be a part of NAWBO Silicon Valley. Whether you are joining for the first time or renewing your membership, we know that you will benefit from the relationship and business building opportunities that NAWBO Silicon Valley provides. We encourage you to actively engage in the activities, events, and volunteering opportunities offered to get the most out of your membership.
New Membership
Renewing Membership
If you are renewing your membership, please go to NAWBO National website and click the link for Account/Login. Log into your account to view options available to you including paying any open invoices for renewals.
Questions? E-mail us at info@nawbo-sv.org
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