NAWBO-OC
positions women business owners for profits, power,
and the passionate pursuit of excellence.
NAWBO-OC is the premier educational
and networking resource for local women business
owners and professionals. Our objectives include
promoting the growth, stability, and profitability
of women-owned businesses in Orange County. With
over 300 members, NAWBO-OC is committed to enhancing
the overall success of women business owners by providing
our members encouragement and support, networking
opportunities, educational programs, and professional
development.
Information
resources, including education and skills development
Focused business
opportunities
Visibility
in the business community
Opportunities
to build relationships with peers
"I have been a member of NAWBO for the past seven years. I find the organization extremely valuable to me due to the quality of the programs and the community of empowered women who are its members."
Moty Koppes
, Personal / Professional Development Coach
Visibility and Business
Opportunities
Listing in our roster (local and national, online
and print)
Receiving media exposure in local business publications
Getting involved is a great way to maximize your
membership. Whether you want to use your skills to benefit a committee,
learn something new to improve your business, or meet other members
and develop more networking contacts, we welcome you to check
out our committees.
"I
have been a member of NAWBO-OC from the beginning – it's
definitely a must for any woman business owner in Orange County.
I love the inspirational, educational meetings. And this group
has grown – just like Zov's Bistro has grown!" —Zov
Karamardian, Zov’s Bistro
"I
have enjoyed every moment... the women,
the programs, and the windows of opportunity." Shaila
Mistry,
Jayco MMI
"I've
learned about leadership, gained a support network of highly
successful businesswomen and developed clients from among NAWBO
members." —Eugenie R. Brown, Vantaggio HR, ltd
Networking with highly experienced/successful
women business owners
Discovering potential mentoring relationships (see
mentoring program)
Please join us at our next monthly dinner
meeting to learn from top quality speakers, as well as to meet
exceptional women with whom you can exchange ideas, share business
leads, and establish valuable relationships. Meetings
are normally held the first Tuesday of the month at the Irvine
Hyatt. Be sure to make a reservation
to guarantee your seat.
"I
have found NAWBO to
be a wonderful and profitable experience. This group has provided
my company, Excelerate, with exposure to people and corporations
that are enabling me to take my business to the next level. NAWBO-OC
is unquestionably one of the best networking groups in Orange
County." —Kimberly
Gerber, Excelerate, Inc.
"Having
founded Specialized Marketing Services 18 years ago, I am confident
in my business skills. But joining NAWBO-OC and becoming actively
involved with similarly confident, strategically minded women
business owners, have positively influenced the way I think about
my business and my community." —Gloria Robbins, Specialized
Marketing Services, Inc.
"I
joined NAWBO before we even opened our doors because I wanted
to be around other women professionals with knowledge that I
needed. —Susan Johnson, Susan's Healthy Gourmet
In today's
dynamic world where you have to stay informed of innovation,
government regulation, globalization, and new technology, NAWBO
is here to meet your needs. We are committed to empowering,
encouraging and developing your business.
Relationships With
Peers In addition to building mutually
beneficial business relationships, many women business owners
feel a need to interact with others who share an entrepreneurial
mindset and face similar challenges.
"NAWBO-OC
welcomed me with open arms. I have met great service providers,
great clients and more importantly, great friends." Rochelle
J. Schneider, RJS Legal and Business Consulting
"NAWBO-OC
immediately embraces new members and invites input. The Board
is a culture of inclusion and accountability, and therefore,
spectacular opportunities for members. I encourage every woman
business owner in OC to discover this real-time resource of support
and inspiration." —Cassie Hoag, Equity Architects
LLC
Discounts from Corporate Partners and Affiliated Organizations
Discounts on
products and services through local, state and national corporate
partners
Membership NAWBO-OC members include women business owners, corportate sponsors and other business people looking to connect with women in business. We have many ways to participate as a member of NAWBO-OC (click here for application) including being an affiliate member for local organizations that share common goals and values with NAWBO-OC. To see how you can benefit from membership, see Benefits Page, or contact Loreen Gilbert, Vice President Membership Services at 949.748.1177. If you are interested in supporting NAWBO-OC as a corporate partner, see Corporate Partner Benefits Page, or contact Aileen Grant at 949.836.5857.
More than
ever, women are actively making a difference in the world. NAWBO
is driven by the resounding success of women business owners who
constitute the fastest growing segment of American business. There
are 80 NAWBO chapters across the United States with more than 8,000
members. Our national headquarters, located near Washington, D.C.,
is the voice of America's 9 million women entrepreneurs. We encourage
you to become part of our dynamic community!
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distributed with the understanding that NAWBO and its members are not rendering
professional advice and assume no liability whatsoever in connection with its
use. Information provided about events is not an implied endorsement of any
business, product or service, and NAWBO is not responsible for any loss or
injury resulting from initiating contact with persons or businesses associated
with these events.