The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is the only dues-based national organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs in all industries. Membership offers women-owned businesses a local and national platform to tap into the power of an already established community of women entrepreneurs.
10 Great Reasons to be a part of NAWBO-SA!
1. Build Relationships
NAWBO-SA members know that building relationships build business! In fact, many NAWBO-SA members and partners do business with each other, and find NAWBO-SA a valuable resource for a vast array of services and products. Through regular programming and special events NAWBO-SA helps you build relationships with potential clients, customers, and referral sources, all essential to your business growth and expansion.
2. Increase Brand Awareness
Increase your ”brand” visibility by connecting with a powerful group of decision makers who just might be looking for what you have to offer! Your membership includes an online Business Listing, Member Profile, and numerous opportunities to increase your business exposure.
3. Strengthen Personal and Business Development Skills
NAWBO-SA provides regular and special programming for personal and professional business development to take you and your business to the next level of success. Check out our upcoming events and register to attend.
4. Share Your Talent and Passion!
Whatever your passion, we have a committee for you. From our nationally acclaimed Entrepreneurial Connections, to our prestigious Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards and our other programs, there is a place for you to connect with powerful women entrepreneurs looking for your talent and contribution. Exchange ideas, get involved, and make a difference.
5. Be Part of a Larger Community
Be a part of a diverse local and national community of powerful women entrepreneurs who are changing the complexion of business and impacting the communities we live in. Participate in mentorship, entrepreneurial programs, and more.
6. Widen Your Circle of Influence!
Explore avenues to grow your business through a local, national, and international network of women entrepreneurs. NAWBO members are optimistic about the growth and success of their businesses and are more likely to own firms with revenues of $1 million or more. NAWBO offers a social network platform to connect members across the city, the country, and around the world!
7. Help Others
Members value being part of NAWBO because we:
- Learn from other women entrepreneurs
- Find mentorship opportunities
- Make business contacts and friends
- Help other women business owners
- Give back to the community
Lend a hand to help another. Be a mentor. Share with others how you achieved your goals. Lead by example.
8. Advocacy
Be a part of a united voice on local, state, and national issues impacting women business owners. The Public Policy Forum enhances the capacity of members to support “business friendly” legislation by providing education and advocacy training.
9. Form Partnerships and Alliances
NAWBO-SA is an unparalleled resource for women entrepreneurs seeking to navigate the various stages of business growth. NAWBO-SA attracts corporations and alliance partners that offer a rich base of resources and expertise that can help propel women business owners to the next level of success.
10. Form Lifetime Friendships!
Partner with other women who share your views, issues, and experiences. Forge business relationships and friendships with women who have walked a mile in your shoes. Receive the benefit of convening with leaders, entrepreneurs, and business novices and their generous contributions to the membership, the community, and our world.
NAWBO-SA Membership provides:
Regular Meetings
- A variety of Monthly Meetings with an average of 50 in attendance
- Peer-centric involvement in meetings and committees
- Member-driven topics at monthly meetings
- Leadership, social, and educational opportunities
- Sponsorship opportunities to showcase your business
Volunteer Opportunities
- Volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved in the community
- Working committees for programs, events, membership and more
- Opportunity to help shape lives of Teen Women while mentoring
- Sponsorship opportunities to showcase your business
Business Growth
- Increased partnership possibilities among women-owned businesses
- Improved business relationships and opportunities to develop new ones
- Access to San Antonio’s only collective, dynamic group of Women Business Owners
- Developing friendships with peer business owners
- Sponsorship opportunities to showcase your business
Business Relationships & Contacts
- Online Membership Directory for Members Only
- Online Business Directory to showcase your business
- Access to Corporate Partners and business entities
- Support from other business owners to work through difficult challenges
- Business Roundtables, Speaker and Panel presentations, Member Socials
- Build strategic alliances/affiliations friendships with peer business owners
Leadership, Education & Recognition
- Educational Conference including educational program and trade show
- Annual Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards nominate and be nominated!
- NAWBO-SA monthly Newsletter delivered to your inbox
Why NAWBO?
According to a recent survey
- 88 percent of NAWBO San Antonio members have 51 percent or greater ownership in their business
- 22 percent have between $1 million and $5 million in revenues
- 66 percent are certified as WBE, SBE and/or HUB businesses
Our members are entrepreneurial business women who seek to support other women business owners.
Our programs are carefully designed to address the questions we face as we grow, expand, or simply sustain our businesses.
Come to one of our meetings and see how NAWBO-SA can support you. We believe you will find a synergistic group of dynamic business owners just like you. Visit our Events page and register online now.
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Member Testimonials
"Being a new business in San Antonio, and being a woman business owner, I found the National Association of Women Business Owners San Antonio chapter to be a huge asset. The woman business owners and professionals I have met through NAWBO-SA are all fabulous women. On top of that they are supportive of each other and very willing to reach out and help. An added benefit are the programs that NAWBO-SA has in place to support us as women business owners!"
-- Patsy Foxworth, Owner, Foxworth Consulting
"Dee and I are NAWBO members because this is THE organization for women entrepreneurs. We have an opportunity to build relationships and learn from peers. What we get out of NAWBO? Business! There is an element of trust in referring business to another NAWBO member. NAWBO-SA members are the best, and we do not hesitate to promote each others’ businesses."
-- Diane W. Simpson, Owner, My Home At Last
"As one of the original members and in my role as a Past President, I have developed some lifetime friendships through my NAWBO membership, and have done business with several of the members. It has been a valuable experience for me and my business. I served as President a few years ago, and consider it a privilege and distinguished honor to have been elected to lead such a prestigious group."
-- Linda Elliott, Owner, Elliott Connection, LLC
"Joining NAWBO is one of the best decisions I ever enjoyed! My company has benefited from the exposure which I expected. The surprise was that I would benefit so much personally from getting to know such accomplished and purposeful women in business, a true honor. This is where I hang my hat."
-- Virginia Lopez Rodriguez, President, Altair Technology, Inc.
"Being involved in NAWBO-SA has assisted me in growing personally and professionally through the programs offered and the interaction with other women business owners. Both have stretched me and made positive changes to the approach I take to my business and personal life."
-- Lisa McComb, Owner, Elumicor
"I am a member of several networking groups and professional associations and NAWBO is, by far, the most beneficial. In NAWBO, not only do I have many opportunities to market my business, but also a source for trusted vendors and amazing mentors. The friendships and professional development I have received from NAWBO are the reason realign continued to grown this year in spite of the challenging economy. Thanks NAWBO!"
-- Shana M. Prichard, MBA, Owner, realign LLC
Platinum Membership
Looking for a great events package? Prepay for your meetings and receive a discount!
Platinum members receive a prorated discount off nine NAWBO-SA monthly luncheons, one business conference, and one social over the 2011-2012 fiscal year. As a Platinum Member, your name badge identifies you as a Platinum Member.
Interested in the value? Get your application here.
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