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Q: How do I join NAWBO?
A: Click here for NAWBO Charlotte Membership Application |
Q: What is NAWBO?
A: National Association of Women Business Owners® (NAWBO®) is the voice of America's 10.6 million women-owned businesses. Since 1975, NAWBO has helped women evolve their businesses by sharing resources and providing a single voice to shape economic and public policy. NAWBO is the only dues-based national organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs in all types of businesses. There are chapters of NAWBO in almost every metropolitan area. NAWBO is represented in 33 countries across the world through its affiliation with Les Femmes Chefs d' Enterprises Mondiales (World Association of Women Entrepreneurs). |
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Q: What is NAWBO's mission?
A: NAWBO works 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, and transform public policy and influence opinion makers.
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Q: Does NAWBO certify businesses?
A: NAWBO does not certify women owned businesses. For more information certification, please contact one of the following organizations:
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Q: How much are annual membership dues?
A: NAWBO membership dues vary depending on your membership category. To learn more about the NAWBO membership dues, please download the membership application.
Click here for NAWBO Charlotte Membership Application
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Q: Where can I find statistics on women business owners?
A: For statistics on women business owners, please contact the Center for Women’s Business Research by calling (202) 638-3060 or visiting www.womensbusinessresearch.org |
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Q: Where can I obtain funding for my business?
A: NAWBO itself does not provide funding for women starting businesses. Following are helpful contacts:
US Department of Labor
Women Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century
www.women-21.gov
Count Me In for Women's Economic Independence
http://www.count-me-in.org/
(212) 691-6380
The Official NAWBO/Wells Fargo Women's Loan Program
http://www.wellsfargo.com/biz
1-800-35-WELLS, ext. 120
Wachovia Bank
www.wachovia.com
(800) 566-3862 |
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Are there any speaking opportunities for NAWBO?
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If you are interested in speaking to our local chapter of NAWBO, please contact our Director of Education, Kelly Gaines at 704-641-7775 or email her. |
