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Networking |
- A
variety of local and national NAWBO meetings and events offer
plenty of opportunities to meet new people, exchange ideas and
make contacts.
- Members
have access to the international marketplace through NAWBO's affiliation
with Les Femmes Chefs d'Entreprises Mondiales (FCEM), World Association
of Women Entrepreneurs.
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| 2.
Visibility |
- NAWBO
aggressively looks for public relations opportunities to promote
the organization, as well as individual members, to the business
community through local and national media.
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There are many ways to advertise your company cost-effectively
in our National Membership Directory, the chapter roster and newsletter,
Enterprising Women Magazine, at chapter events and other
media.
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| 3.
Referrals |
- NAWBO
is working to increase procurement opportunities for women business
enterprises (WBEs) through the Women Business Owners Corporation.
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| 4.
Discounts |
- Local
NAWBO chapter members offer various discounts to fellow members.
- Local,
National & State Corporate Partners provide discounts.
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| 5.
Impact |
- NAWBO
plays a strong advocacy role in public policy issues of statewide,
national and international interest to women business owners and
small business in general.
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The National Foundation for Women Business Owners, our own research
foundation, has consistently provided data which makes financial
institutions, corporations and policymakers aware of the economic
force of women business owners.
- The
Annual Economic Summit & Business Expo gathers the nation's top
women business owners to discuss trends and economic development
issues.
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| 6.
Communications |
- NAWBOtime,
our National Association newsletter, keeps members informed on
local and national changes, benefits, events and other actions.
- Chapter
publications and mailings communicate upcoming events and activities.
- Enterprising
Women Magazine provides cutting edge information for growth and
profit oriented women business owners.
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| 7.
Fellowship |
- Through
participation in NAWBO events and programs, and involvement on
committees, you'll develop many lasting friendships, as well as
business relationships.
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| 8.
Education |
- The
National Speaker's Bureau provides expert NAWBO and NFWBO speakers
for chapter events.
- Fine
tune your leadership skills at various workshops at the National
NAWBO Annual Meeting, chapter programs, and the Economic Summit.
- The
Gillian Rudd Institute, a 3-day retreat for established women
business owners, offers quality leadership training and leading
edge management philosophies.
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| 9.
Mentoring |
- The
Board of Advisors, successful women business owners who donate
their time and expertise to help others become more successful,
will meet with a new member to discuss a specific business concern
she may have.
- The
Angel Network links successful women business owners who want
to mentor and invest with NAWBO members needing capital and advice.
- NAWBO's
alliance with "An Income of Her Own", an educational program for
teenage women, provides the entrepreneurial model and economic
literacy for the next generation.
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Recognition |
- The
Awards & Appointments Committee promotes NAWBO members by nominating
qualified candidates and/or helping them apply for specific national
and local awards, scholarships and board appointments.
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NAWBO also recognizes leading women business owners at local,
state and national events, such as the Teal Heart Award and the
VISTA Award.
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When
you join the Broward County Chapter of NAWBO, founded in 1983, you automatically
enroll In the National Organization, and are entitled to share the full
range of outstanding benefits that are worth far more than the modest
membership fee. NAWBO now empowers you to be part of a profitable future!
- Monthly
Dinner Meetings provide an opportunity to NETWORK with women who are
the decision-makers in their corporations.
- Awareness
of your company by displaying brochures and materials at meetings.
- Local
and National Communications - NAWBO time, The Network
and keeping you informed of events, activities, benefits and items of
Interest throughout the organization.
- Inclusion
in both Local and National Membership Directory.
- Access
to our Business Advisory Council, offering advice on business issues,
strategies and planning for your company.
- Linkages
to women's associations worldwide, and programs to assist entering the
global marketplace.
- Work
in association with local colleges to help
women who are reentering the workplace and looking for entrepreneurial
mentorship.
- Economic
Summits and Business Exposé.
- Disaster
Relief - Provides funds to assist NAWBO members in times of natural
disasters.
- Women's
Wire On-line Service - a computer forum to conduct business on the Internet.
- Leadership
Training - Training members for a world of change in workshops at the
Annual and Chapter meetings.
- Procurement
and Certification - forging an alliance with corporate America to Increase
procurement opportunities for Women Business Enterprises (WBE's).
- AT&T
offers members valuable Discounts from 10 to 20% on long distance service
and selected equipment.
- Wells
Forgo $10 Billion Loan Program.
- IBM
PC Direct - premier pricing for PC's.
- Lucent
Technologies - money saving offers on a variety of products and services.
- Wyndham
Hotels & Resorts - Save 50% on all overnight stays.
- Avis
- Rental Car Discounts.
- Group
Transportation Services (GTS) - Discounts up to 40% for overnight delivery.
- Public
Relations - Visibility for members and groups in local and national
publications as well as on radio and television.
- Speakers
Bureau - An opportunity to be listed with a network of speakers and
trainers for chapter and outside speaking engagements.
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