National Dues and Categories

Membership Reminders

To be a NAWBO member in good standing both national and chapter membership are required
NAWBO membership is recorded in the name of the individual, not the organization
Membership dues are nonrefundable and are subject to change

At-Large Member (Voting Member)
National dues = $170 annually

Business and residence are located outside of a Chapter’s organization territory (45 mile radius)
Individual, partner or stockholder who exercises the power to make policy decisions and is actively involved in the day-to-day management of the firm
Subscribes to the mission and vision of NAWBO
Files a schedule C or F, receives IRS Tax Form 1099 from client(s), or files corporate or partnership tax returns
Maintains an office (including home offices) or a business facility

Established Business Owner (Voting Member)
National dues = $150 annually

Owns an equity interest and actively participates in a business as a sole proprietor, an active partner of a partnership or active member of a limited liability company, an independent contractor, or a 5% or greater shareholder in a corporation
Subscribes to the mission and vision of NAWBO; and
Files a schedule C or F, receives IRS Tax Form 1099 from client(s), or files corporate or partnership tax returns
Maintains an office (including home offices) or a business facility; and
Is involved in the policy-making process and overall day-to-day management of the business
Has been a business owner for more than two (2) years

Emerging Business Owner (Non-Voting Member)
National dues = $100 annually

A first time business owner with a new business less than two (2) years old, or who has not yet started her business

Sustaining Member (Voting Member)
National Dues = $300 annually

Owns an equity interest and actively participates in a business as a sole proprietor, an active partner of a partnership or active member of a limited liability company, an independent contractor, or a 5% or greater shareholder in a corporation
Subscribes to the mission and vision of NAWBO
Files a schedule C or F, receives IRS Tax Form 1099 from client(s), or files corporate or partnership tax returns; and
Maintains an office (including home offices) or a business facility; and
Is involved in the policy-making process and overall day-to-day management of the business
Has been a business owner for more than two (2) years
Wishes to support the organization in a larger monetary way

Investor's Club Member (Voting Member)
Initiation fee = $2,500
National dues after first year = $1,000

Owns an equity interest and actively participates in a business as a sole proprietor, an active partner of a partnership or active member of a limited liability company, an independent contractor, or a 5% or greater shareholder in a corporation
Subscribes to the mission and vision of NAWBO
Files a schedule C or F, receives IRS Tax Form 1099 from client(s), or files corporate or partnership tax returns; and
Maintains an office (including home offices) or a business facility; and
Is involved in the policy-making process and overall day-to-day management of the business
Has been a business owner for more than two (2) years
Wishes to support the future of NAWBO and women business owners
Read more about the Investors' Club

Supporting Member (Non-Voting Member)
National Dues = $150 annually

A non-business owner who subscribes to the objectives of NAWBO and wish to lend support to NAWBO through membership
Only paper applications are accepted for Supporting Membership and require chapter approval for acceptance; contact your local chapter to apply as a Supporting Member
This category is not available through the online application

Student Member (Non-Voting Member)
National Dues = $100 annually

An individual who is registered full time at a school or university who subscribes to the objectives of NAWBO and intends to start a business
Proof of full-time student status is required
Only paper applications with proof of full-time status are accepted for Student Membership
This category is not available through the online application

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