About

Dina Petrutsas

The greatest benefit for joining is the connections. I didn’t join and expect to get business back, but the wealth of knowledge in our chapter and the resources of being able to call someone up and say, ‘What do I do?’ and everyone being so giving. Women just want to help women. Of all the organizations I’ve been in, this one is the most cohesive and willing to help. It’s not a competition; it’s really women who just want to help women by sharing their past struggles that could maybe help you avoid them.

Dina Petrutsas

Owner, Concordis Practice Management, LLC

Olalah Njenga

Because I want to be in the company of leaders and here every woman is a sword. Swords really sharpen swords. Smart women sharpening the swords of other smart women. Passionate women sharpening the swords of other passionate women. Where else on the planet can you get that other than NAWBO? You’re exactly where you need to be for the time you need to be here and that’s infectious; it’s actually quite intoxicating.

Olalah Njenga

Chief Strategist, Yellowwood Group

Lena Graham-Morris

Policy & advocacy is huge for me, I like that NAWBO understands the policies & the impact businesses. Also, it’s been a great resource for finding vendors and also finding women who are likeminded and provide a safe place to talk through things on a local level, but also on regional and national levels. It’s good to have other women who understand.”

Lena Graham-Morris

Founder, The Entreprenista and Vice President, HORUS Construction Services

Becky Wilson

The leadership experience I’ve had helped me step up when needed in my business & community. I’ve had the opportunity to build relationships with other successful women business owners throughout the country. The success of my business has really been based on my relationship with NAWBO—the people I’ve met and the experiences I’ve had.”

Becky Wilson

President, WDS Marketing & Public Relations

About - Central Coast California

Founded in 1975, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is the unified voice of over 10 million women-owned businesses in the United States representing the fastest growing segment of the economy.

NAWBO is the only dues-based organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs across all industries; and with chapters across the country. With far-reaching clout and impact, NAWBO is a one-stop resource to propelling women business owners into greater economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide.

Respected with elected officials in Washington, D.C. and state capitals across the country, recognized in the media as a thought leader on women’s business issues, and joined with corporate partners and other non-profit organizations who share our mission and expand our influence, NAWBO is the country’s premier women’s business organization.

NAWBO’s many milestones and awards over the decades exemplify the rich history of success the organization and its thousands of members have enjoyed.

Our Vision and Mission

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The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide by:

Strengthening the wealth creating capacity of our members and promoting economic development within the entrepreneurial community
Creating innovative and effective change in the business culture
Building strategic alliances, coalitions and affiliations
Transforming public policy and influencing opinion makers

Diversity Statement

In principle and in practice, NAWBO values and seeks a diverse and inclusive membership. NAWBO seeks full participation in the organization by all business owners who support our mission to empower women entrepreneurs, regardless of race, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin or disability. NAWBO’s goal is to effectively represent the full diversity of the women business owner community and to expand access to leadership opportunities across the full spectrum of our membership.