Join NAWBO

"We are savvy, creative, courageous, hard-working, professional, compassionate, fun and sometimes a little ‘wild and crazy’ business women," according to Alison Zecha, President of NAWBO-NW.  "Some of us are new to business ownership and some of have many years of experience."

• Membership Requirements
  
• Membership Dues
• Membership Application

Benefits of Membership

• Network, Learn, and “Recharge Your Batteries” ... at monthly meetings


• Gain Insight and Inspiration ... from prominent speakers at the Annual Seminar and Banquet


• List Your Business ... on the national NAWBO website and on our chapter’s website


• Present Your Personal Story ... as a Member Spotlight at one of the monthly chapter meetings


• Access Important Business Information ... and resources via the chapter e-newsletter and website, monthly chapter meetings, NAWBO’s national website, and the NAWBO SmartBrief e-newsletter.  Plus, participate in valuable teleconferences presented by women leaders in the business world free of charge.


• Grow Your Business ... by participating in the Make-Mine-a-Million program


• Broaden Your Perspective ... and your network by attending national conferences


• Influence U.S. Policy ... by attending NAWBO’s National Public Policy Days


• Utilize Numerous Ongoing Opportunities To Promote Your Business ... to NAWBO members and the community   


• Take Advantage Of Discounts ... on programs for business owners
  


• Support the Mentoring Program Fund ... and promote your business by participating in the monthly raffle

Meetings & Events

Chapter Meetings

NAWBO-NW looks forward to connecting and collaborating with you! Monthly chapter meetings are part of our Entrepreneurial Program Series, including dinner and a featured speaker. Monthly chapter meetings are held the second Thursday of every month. Walk-ins and guests are always welcome!

Briefcase Lunch

Three or four times each year a Briefcase Lunch event is hosted by a member business or coporate sponsor. The Briefcase Lunch offers an informal setting for building relationships with fellow members and discussing topics of interest and concern to businesses. Briefcase Lunch events will be announced as they are scheduled and invitations will go out to members.

If you are interested in hosting a Briefcase Lunch, please contact NAWBO's Director of Programs, Lori Fernandez at 509-624-0827.

Make-Mine-a-Million Program

Each year our chapter selects candidates to participate and compete in the national NAWBO Make-Mine-a-Million Program. We focus on coaching, building, and mentoring members in a six-month long educational series, preparing them to compete at the national level.

If you are intered in the Make-Mine-a-Million Program, please contact NAWBO's Director of Programs, Lori Fernandez at 509-624-0827.

Corporate Partners

With our local Corporate Partners who support women-owned businesses, we create reciprocal opportunities for Spokane/Coeur d'Alene Area companies and our chapter members. For more information about becoming a Corporate Partner, click here.