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The Benefits of Membership

NAWBO's mission is to:

* STRENGTHEN the wealth-creating capacity of our members and promote economic development
* CREATE innovative and effective changes in the business culture
* BUILD strategic alliances, coalitions, and affiliations
* TRANSFORM public policy and influence opinion

This mission statement provides the foundation upon which NAWBO has built key member benefits to help you grow and develop your business. Select from the links below to learn about the benefits in each category.

STRENGTHEN: Let NAWBO help you grow your business

* Membership directory, in online and CD-ROM formats
* Corporate Partners
* Affinity Partners
* Publications like NAWBOtime, E-Leader Bulletin, and NAWBO SmartBrief,
* Media coverage
* Economic Development Forum
* NAWBO's Entrepreneurship Trilogy book series
* National awards program

CREATE: Igniting change that helps our members succeed

* 80 chapters across the country
* Annual Women's Business Conference
* Education and Leadership Forum
* Diversity/Market Development Forum
* NAWBO Institute for Entrepreneurial Development

BUILD: Increasing partnerships for women entrepreneurs

* International Forum
* Affiliate Partners, such as the Center for Women's Business Research and the Financial Planning Association®
* Coalition partnerships with groups like Women Impacting Public Policy and the Coalition for Investment in Small Business

TRANSFORM: Add your voice to a national movement

* National advocacy presence
* Public Policy Forum
* NAWBO Political Action Committee (NAWBO PAC)
* Public Policy Days

Go to the NAWBO application form On-line and submit.