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 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.
Membership categories
We offer five levels of NAWBO membership
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Basic
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!
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Premier
Allows women business owners to dig deeper into their NAWBO membership and impact the future of the organization.
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Premier Plus
Adds national events, NAWBO publications, discounts and more to the Premier membership.
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Premier Elite
The top tier of NAWBO membership for women business owners who want the fullest access to the national community.
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Online Community
For women business owners who want to be part of NAWBO’s community of connections, education and advocacy, but don’t have a chapter within a 45-mile radius of where they are located. You’ll gain access to all our virtual education, advocacy updates and other communications and more!
To learn more about each level of membership and sign up yourself, visit the NAWBO National website Membership page.
Member benefits
A world of fun and opportunity
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
“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.”
“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. It is worth every minute!”
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 membership@nawbokentucky.org for more information.
Want to get involved?
If you are interested in learning more about NAWBO Kentucky membership or committees, contact us at assistant@nawbokentucky.org!