Join NAWBO — become a member

We invite you to become a part of the premier organization representing more than 1.1 million women business owners statewide. By joining NAWBO, you can help us grow our San Diego Chapter and expand your personal business horizons. Together we can forge alliances, break down barriers, and build better businesses.

• Link your growing businesses with the global community
• Share resources, skills and experience
• Present a single voice to shape economic and public policy

The opportunities to grow and learn are endless. NAWBO-San Diego is part of the statewide organization, NAWBO-California, and the national organization, NAWBO, located in Washington D.C.

In addition to local events, our San Diego members can attend numerous state and national meetings and conventions to take advantage of the wide network of NAWBO. Meet the more than 9,000 members nationally and develop a network of peers who have "been there." [more benefits]

Why join NAWBO?

The National Association of Women Business Owners is the only national dues-based organization representing women entrepreneurs from all industries.

Members value being part of NAWBO because they can:

• Learn from other women entrepreneurs.
• Make business contacts and friends.
• Help other women business owners.

NAWBO's strength comes from the diversity of its membership.

Businesses range in size from sole proprietorship to hundreds of employees. Members hail from every business industry, from construction and importers, to retailers and service providers. Members represent all areas of the country. Membership is open to sole proprietors, partners, and corporate owners with day-to-day management responsibility.

How to Join Nawbo

Active members automatically join both their local chapter and the National organization. Because each chapter is part of the National organization, National dues are required in addition to local dues.

To join, first download the membership application. It's a PDF file that you can fill out and mail or fax to NAWBO-San Diego as shown on the form.

You will be contacted by the Membership Chairwoman when your application is approved, and NAWBO-San Diego will forward your application on to NAWBO National in Washington D.C.

After your membership is processed at National, you will receive a membership login ID and passwork to enable you to access the member-only areas of the national website at www.nawbo.org.