1. Power
The National Association of Women Business Owners provides a strong voice and vision for women business owners in all industries. Members benefit from NAWBO's advocacy on business issues at the local, state, and national levels.

2. Peers
Membership is exclusive to sole proprietors, partners, and corporate owners with day-to-day management responsibility. Every member can relate directly to your experience as a business owner.

3. Opportunity
Members forge connections with other women business owners to exchange ideas and leads. Members help other members to achieve greater visibility, credibility, and profitability for their businesses.

4. Reach
Members may access NAWBO's powerful web-enabled database of women business contacts and resources nationwide. Members may participate in an online community of women business owners for vendor or joint venture searches, special interest groups, and help forums.

5. Education
Members may attend conferences and seminars on a wide variety of business development topics as well as trends, regulations, and new technologies that impact their businesses.

6. Leadership
Members may take advantage of leadership training opportunities. Members are encouraged to join committees and boards, to showcase their expertise through the Speakers Bureau, and to testify before Congress.

7. Certification
Members gain access to certification as women-owned businesses, which can lead to increased procurement opportunities with government and corporate purchasing programs.

8. Research
Members gain access to research conducted by the Center for Women's Business Research.

9. Visibility
Member achievements are recognized through national awards and web site articles. NAWBO also provides opportunities for members to publicize their business success stories and to advertise and promote their businesses through media and organization speaking opportunities.

10. Discounts
Members are offered discounts by NAWBO Corporate Partners and affinity programs. Members also may take advantage of discounted rates to attend NAWBO-sponsored events.