Nashville NAWBO – Women Business Owners

Are you one of 10.6 million women entrepreneurs in the United States?
Are you looking for resources to grow your business?
Are you looking to partner with another woman business owner on a new product or contracting opportunity? 
If so, National Association of Women Business Owners ^® (NAWBO ^®) has the resources for you. 

Since 1975, NAWBO has helped women evolve their businesses
by sharing resources and providing a single voice to shape
economic and public policy.  

Membership Categories

At-Large Member (Voting Member)

National dues = $170 annually + $80 Nashville Dues   Click Here to Join

• 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 + $80 Nashville Dues     Click Here to Join

• 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
• Maintains an office (including home offices) or a business facility
• 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 + $80 Nashville Dues     Click Here to Join

• 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 = $150 annually + $80 Nashville Dues     Click Here to Join

• 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
• Maintains an office (including home offices) or a business facility
• 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

Supporting Member (Non-Voting Member)

National Dues = $150 annually + $80 Nashville Dues     Click Here to Join

• 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 + $80 Nashville Dues       Click Here to Join

• 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