NAWBO membership is open to sole proprietors, partners and corporate owners, and involved in policy-making, and day-to-day management of the corporation. Membership is recorded in the name of the individual, not the organization. A new member’s join date is the first day of the month NAWBO National receives payment. Membership dues are nonrefundable, and subject to change.

The two most popular membership categories for women business owners are Premier and Introductory. Click here to see a side-by-side comparison of these two membership categories.

Of special note: NAWBO-VC has established an exclusive “Elite Member Sponsor” for those local members who would like to provide additional support for our local chapter while gaining added exposure for their business. Please see the details below. Elite Member Sponsorship is in addition to a required annual National membership.

 

Elite Member Sponsor –

$500 annual sponsorship (special virtual pricing)- This local Ventura County add-on sponsorship is in addition to the required annual membership dues as noted below.

Elite Member Sponsors receive:

  • Meeting Sponsorship Benefits – Ten free registrations, to be used in any quantity per meeting, to bring guests for example, up to a maximum of ten within the year ($500 value). Also, special recognition at the podium each meeting, title sponsorship of one pre-determined meeting with company materials at each seat for that meeting and a 3-minute presentation at podium during sponsored event.
  • Social Media and Website Exposure – Logo placement on NAWBOVC website, Logo in monthly e-newsletter reaching 900+ subscribers, promotion of Elite Member events (by request to the Board), recognition within NAWBOVC social media including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
  • BRAVA Benefits – Logo placement in all promotional materials for our annual signature BRAVA Awards ceremony, one ticket to the exclusive VIP reception and recognition from the podium.
  • Click here to download PDF sponsorship package
  • To secure an Elite Sponsorship contact our President

Premier Member

(Voting Member): $100 – One time initiation fee and only $39.95 per month. An annual option of $359.40 is also available.

A Premier Member owns a percentage of their company and is a voting member able to directly impact the current and future of the chapter and organization by helping to form policies and processes, including serving on the Chapter Board of Directors. A Premier Member receives full member benefits and discounts, including a full range of Affinity Partner and PerkSpot benefits, is listed in the local and national member directory, and receives “exclusive” chapter benefits available to premier members only.

Introductory Member

(Non-Voting Member): $100 – One time initiation fee and only $29.95 per month. An annual option of $239.40 is also available.

Introductory membership is not based on the business owner’s years in business. Introductory Members are getting to know NAWBO though an “introduction” into their chapter and the state and national organization. It is the goal of our Ventura County chapter to encourage Introductory Members to upgrade their membership to Premier Member within one year in order to become more engaged and involved in shaping policy, providing leadership to local women-owned businesses, and realizing exclusive benefits for Premier Members.

An Introductory Member receives all communications and publications, is eligible for limited Affinity Partner benefits, and is listed in the online member directory.

Supporting Member

(Non-Voting Member): $100 – One time initiation fee and only $39.95 per month. An annual option of $359.40 is also available.

A Supporting Member is 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.

Student Member

(Non-Voting Member): $125 – One time initiation fee and only 9.95 per month!

A Student Member must be enrolled in an entrepreneurial program and submit proof of enrollment by fax to 202-403-3788 or upload as a document to the member record at the time of becoming a Student Member.

Student Members receive all communications and publications, are eligible for limited discounts and benefits, and are listed in the online member directory.

Retired Member

(Voting Member): Only 9.95 per month!

A Retired Member is regular voting member able to directly impact the current and future of the chapter and organization by helping to form policies and processes, including serving on the Chapter Board of Directors. To qualify to be a Retired Member you must be a NAWBO member in good standing for the last 5 years.

Retired Members receive all communications and publications, are eligible for all Affinity Program benefits, and are listed in the online member directory.

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