Membership Categories

All NAWBO members join through the National organization and can then specify a Chapter. Dues are calculated by adding the Chapter dues plus the National dues. NAWBO Greater DC Annual Dues are $100, to which you will add National dues according to your "Membership Category":

Established Business Owner - $200

  • Has been a business owner for more than two (2) years
  • 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
  • Maintains an office (including home offices) or a business facility
  • Is involved in the policy-making process and overall day-to-day management of the business

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Emerging Business Owner (Non-Voting Member) - $150

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

 

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Additional Categories:

Student Member (Non-Voting Member) - $150

  • 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.

Sustaining Member (Voting Member) - $350

  • 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
  • Maintains an office (including home offices) or a business facility
  • 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

Supporting Member (Non-Voting Member) - $200

  • 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; contact us to apply as a Supporting Member. This category is not available through the online application.