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Q: How can I join NAWBO Greater DC?
A: Easy! Join online by clicking here. If you are unable to join using a credit card for payment, call 703-683-5655 and your membership can be processed manually.
Q: Who belongs to NAWBO?
A: Women business owners who operate in every sector including manufacturing, construction, agribusiness and retail, as well as high growth industries such as health, business and professional services.
Q: Can anyone join NAWBO?
A: Membership is open to sole proprietors, partners and corporate owners with day-to-day management responsibility. Although anyone can join, most of our programs and opportunities are geared toward entrepreneurs. Find out more about NAWBO membership.
Q: What are the benefits of joining NAWBO?
A: NAWBO membership offers premier opportunities for the woman business owner to reach business goals and maintain a competitive edge through training, education, corporate connection, networking, peer support, public policy, annual awards, regional and annual conferences and direct discount programs. Members receive a monthly newsletter from national in addition to our monthly e -News and program fliers. Members have the opportunity to work within our Strategic Alliance with the National Women’s Business Center and become a mentor for a new business owner.
Q: Can I join on a trial membership?
A: Membership to NAWBO is renewed on an annual basis.
Q. How much does it cost?
A. Chapter Dues are $100. National Dues are dependent on which membership category is chosen. Please visit the Join/Renew link for more information.
Q: What if I am not sure if I want to join?
A: NAWBO Greater DC welcomes non-members to many of their events; non-members typically pay a higher price for entry. Please visit our event calendar for the next event...we look forward to see you soon!
Q: What do I do if there is no Chapter in my area?
A: If there is a chapter within 60 miles of your business location, you must become a member of that chapter. NAWBO has chapters in most metropolitan areas. If there is not a chapter in your area, you can join NAWBO as an National At-Large member.
Q: How can I start a NAWBO chapter in my area?
A: To learn more about starting a NAWBO chapter, please email
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or call 1-800-55-NAWBO to request a copy of the Chapter in Formation Questionnaire.
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NAWBO Greater DC membership offers you the opportunity to access the power of an established community of women entrepreneurs and business leaders. When you join NAWBO Greater DC, you become a member of both our chapter and NAWBO National.
Joining NAWBO Greater DC will be a great start! Click Join below to access the online registration form which is located on NAWBO National's website. Once you register, you will receive a welcome packet with benefits information from NAWBO National. NAWBO Greater DC will also send you information about upcoming local events and programs.