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National Association of Women Business Owners Women President’s Organization
Website: http://www.nawbo-sd.org Website: http://www.sdncc.com/
Mission: “To promote, support, and educate women busi- Chapters are limited to 20 members. Each chapter has
ness owners in achieving success.” a monthly meeting. Requirement is to have sales of $2
With more than 9000 members nationally NAWBO million per year in annual revenue to be a member. There
traces its roots back to a small group of women in the are additional levels of membership. Platinum members
Washington DC area who began meeting in 1974 to must have $10 million in annual revenue, and Zenith
discuss their experiences in running a business. In members are those with $50 million in annual revenue.
1975, they incorporated as the National Association of Only one member per business is permitted. Women
Women Business Owners and, in 1978, established their Presidents’ Organization provides an opportunity for
first chapters. There are now about 90 chapters nation- successful female business owners to have a sounding
ally. “NAWBO is also represented in 40 countries across board since sometimes it is lonely at the top. By joining
the world through its affiliation with Les Femmes Chefs this organization women can find other women who have
d' Enterprises Mondiales (World Association of Women similar business problems. The socializing aspect of this
Entrepreneurs).” group is important since most women business owners
FEES: are too busy growing their businesses to build friendships,
Established Business Owner so the relationship aspect is as important as the business
A business owner who has been in business for more aspect. The group often provides answers to tough busi-
than two years. A regular voting category, members ness dilemmas. What better place to get information than
receive all communications and publications, are eligible from successful female business owners? WPO is not a
for all discounts and benefits, and are listed in the an- networking group, the purpose of the group is for learn-
nual national and local directories. Annual national dues ing, support, love, friendship and problem solving. Yearly
8 $150.00+Annual chapter dues $150.00 TOTAL= $300.00 conferences are held to bring together members from
Emerging Business Owner across the country.
A first time business owner (in business for two years or
less). A non-voting category limited to two years, mem-
bers receive all communications and publications, are
eligible for all discounts and benefits, and are listed in
the annual national and local directories. Annual national
dues $100.00+Annual chapter dues $100.00 TOTAL=
$200.00
Student Member
An individual who is a student registered full time at a The San Diego Women’s Network
school or university who subscribes to the objectives of Website: http://www.sdfoundation.org/sdwf/
NAWBO and intends to start a business. A non-voting
member who receives all communications and publica- San Diego Women’s Network is a place for local San
tions. Annual national dues $100.00+Annual chapter Diego Women to network and expand their business op-
dues $75.00 TOTAL= $175.00 portunities with other local businesswomen. They host
Supporting Member monthly meetings to develop lasting relationships that will
An individual (not a business owner) who subscribes to contribute to helping local women overcome life’s chal-
the objectives of NAWBO and wishes to lend support to lenges, gain additional education and experience a sense
NAWBO through membership. A non-voting member who of personal achievement. They also give back two an-
receives all communications and publications. Annual nual scholarships to select women attending a San Diego
national dues $150.00+Annual chapter dues $500.00 community college.
TOTAL= $650.00 To aid in the education of young women, SDWN offers
student rates and sponsors high school and college
For questions about application process, women should students to attend monthly meetings so they can gain
contact Claudia Klaus (SD Chapter President) or Kelli professional experience.
Adame, at (877) TO-NAWBO or Initial annual membership = $100, renewal = $85
membership@nawbo-sd.org. Contact info: P.O. Box 927208
San Diego, California 92192-7208
E-mail: sdwn.pres@yahoo.com
May/June 2008
