ABOUT

NAWBO National

For more than a quarter century, NAWBO has been a leading force in shaping the environment for women business owners to succeed, and collectively become one of the most dynamic sectors of our economy today. NAWBO was founded in 1975 by a group of women with a singular purpose and vision-to propel women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide.

Today women-owned businesses are the fast growing segment of the economy and employ more people than all the Fortune 500 companies. With over 85 chapters NAWBO remains the only dues-based national organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs in all types of businesses, at all levels of development.

Mission

As an organization with a “customer first” philosophy, we:

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 makers.

Membership

Membership is open to sole proprietors, partners and corporate owners with day-to-day management responsibility. Active members who live in a chapter area automatically join both chapter and national. Those who don’t live in a chapter area join as members-at-large.

Headquarters

National headquarters is based in McLean, VA. The mailing address is 8405 Greensboro Drive, Suite 800, McLean, VA 22102. For information call 703.506.3268. For more details visit the national NAWBO Website at www.nawbo.org.

Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter

Started in 1985 by a group of energetic, visionary women who believed in the collective strength of women business owners today, the Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter is a dynamic, growing organization. The Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter creates connections for our members to capitalize resources, business opportunities, other community organizations and political officials. We believe in challenging you to grow your business, and will support you through our incredible membership benefits.

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Meet with a WISE COUNCIL.

Want an advisory board for your business? Wise Council groups are small groups of WBOs that meet regularly to brainstorm and share information about growing and succeeding in business. FIND OUT MORE»

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT.

Cassandra Byerly, president of TMG Universe, is a new member to NAWBO as of the summer of 2011. When not working, she loves be outdoors with her family. In her spare time, she serves as a chauffeur to her three active kids. Her hobbies are nonexistent at this point (see chauffeur position above for explanation). READ HER STORY»

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT.

The Fort Worth Business Assistance Center (the BAC), a division of the Housing & Economic Development Department of the City of Fort Worth, provides exceptional information and resources for small business owners. Services include business counseling, technological support and access to lending programs, all in one convenient location in Fort Worth.MEET PARTNER»