Membership Dues

Membership dues varies depending on the membership category (see below). Dues are paid to the Chapter Treasurer. A portion of the dues goes to National and a portion remains with the Chapter. Members are billed annually by National just prior to their membership anniversary date.

Membership Categories

The Board of the National Association of Women Business Owners establishes member classes for the organization. A brief description of each category is listed below.

Student Member ($160)
Shall be an individual who is a student registered full time at a school or university, who subscribes to the objective of NAWBO and intends to start a business. This category is not available online.

Emerging Business Owner ($160)
For a new business owner (in business for two years or less). A non-voting category limited to two years, members receive all communications and publications, are eligible for all discounts and benefits, and are listed in the annual directory.

Established Business Owner ($235)
For a business owner who has been in business for more than two years and lives in a chapter area. A regular voting category, members receive all communications and publications, are eligible for all discounts and benefits, and are listed in the annual directory. Chapter membership is also required. To qualify for membership members must own a percentage of their company.

Retired Member ($185)
Shall be an individual who was a Chapter or At-Large member of NAWBO for at least five (5) years and has sold, divested their interest, or is no longer in their business. A member in this classification shall have one (1) vote. This category is not available online.

Sustaining Member ($385)
Shall be a business owner as defined in the NAWBO Policies and Procedures and is a Chapter Member or an At-Large Member who wishes to support the organization in a larger monetary way and gain additional benefits. A member in this classification has one (1) vote.

Supporting Member ($260)
Shall be an individual who subscribes to the objectives of NAWBO and wish to lend support to NAWBO through membership. Members in this classification shall not constitute more than 10% of the voting membership of a chapter. (Individuals applying for membership in the Supporting Membership Category must submit their applications directly to their respective chapter for approval. Any application directly received by thenational office will be returned to the membership applicant.) This category is not available online.