MEMBERSHIP
Become A Member
Are you looking to start a business, further an existing business, or meet amazing women in the Kentucky area with the same goals? Look no further – NAWBO Kentucky is the place for you.
Membership Categories
We offer five levels of NAWBO membership
Basic
This membership is for the woman business owner looking to join the NAWBO community. With this membership, you will gain access to your local chapter or qualify for the online community if you live a 45-mile radius outside of your nearest chapter!
Premier
This membership allows women business owners to dig deeper into their NAWBO membership and impact the future of the organization by attaining voting rights as well as the opportunity to serve on a local chapter or National NAWBO board.
Supporting
This option is for any business, individual, or non-profit organization who would like to support our cause and mission through partnerships and sponsoring.
Next-Gen
The next generation of women business owners will come from today’s undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recently graduated women entering the business field. This membership gives access to the community of experienced women within NAWBO, online and in person events, NAWBO publications, discounts and more!
Online Community
This membership is free of charge and gives women who choose to sign up access to our newsletter publications and limited virtual programming. This allows you to get your foot in the door until you are ready to take the next step to becoming a NAWBO member!
To learn more about each level of membership and sign up yourself, visit the NAWBO National website Membership page.
Who Can
Become A Member?
Membership is open to sole proprietors, partners, and corporate owners with day-to-day management responsibility, along with those who support the mission and vision of NAWBO. Members automatically join both the NAWBO Kentucky chapter and the national organization, giving them access to a wide range of resources and support.
NAWBO’s strength comes from the diversity of its membership. We encompass all sizes of business, from those where the owner is the sole member to those with hundreds of employees. Many different industries are represented, from construction to importers, retailers to service providers. Women from every ethnicity and all over the country add to the mix. All appreciate the increased business opportunities and visibility that their membership affords, along with the supportive sharing of resources. NAWBO is a real force in the political arena, lobbying policymakers to address women’s concerns in the workplace.
Member Benefits
When you become a member of NAWBO Kentucky, you are opening up your business to a world of fun and opportunity. There are no limits to what can happen when joining NAWBO, from networking with women all around the state, to attending events with the best charcuterie boards East of the Mississippi. However, here are a few things you are guaranteed when you join NAWBO Kentucky:
- Build and strengthen relationships through networking at various educational and interesting events
- Develop varied connections with fellow members across the state to grow your business
- Learn from others who may have more years of experience as a woman in business
- Feel seen as a business owner
- Keep up with political actions that may impact your business
- Discover new ideas for your business
- Share ideas, experiences, and expertise with others
- Obtain visibility for your business
- Find opportunities to become a mentor and make an impact
- Create an environment where your business can be seen and heard by a diverse and talented group of women
If you are interested in learning more about NAWBO Kentucky membership or committees and want to get involved, contact us at [email protected]!
"Joining Nawbo has catapulted my career in ways that I could not have imagined and has accelerated my growth as a leader. I have made connections with some of the most powerful and influential women in our community that will last a lifetime."
Sarah Waskey
COO and CFO of Strothman and Company
“Being a member of NAWBO Louisville has been one of the best things I have done for my business. The most important thing I found was that to get the most out of it you have to get involved. Being on the board of directors has given me great insight into the organization and the ability to meet and work with some great women. On the personal side, I have made some great friends who share being women entrepreneurs and that have been invaluable mentors in providing suggestions to grow my business. It is worth every minute!”
Lesa Seibert
President of Mightily
Membership Dues
To be a NAWBO member in good standing, National dues are required. NAWBO membership is recorded in the name of the individual, not the company/organization. Membership dues are nonrefundable and are subject to change.
Interested in finding out more about joining NAWBO? Our Membership Committee will help you learn all about NAWBO and how you can get involved in this women-driven network. Email [email protected] for more information about membership or orientation dates.
Check out NAWBO National for more information on annual dues and fees: https://www.nawbo.org/membership