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Whether you have just started your business, have grown it into a multi-million dollar corporation, or are somewhere in between, it's time for you to take the next step by joining NAWBO.  No matter where you are in the evolution of your business, NAWBO will help you reach the next level of success.

As a NAWBO member, you will receive a variety of both national and local benefits and services to help you professionally and personally.  Some great reasons to join NAWBO include...

Are you ready to power your dream?  Join NAWBO-St. Louis today!

Mail completed applications to: NAWBO Greater St. Louis Chapter, P.O. Box 6925, St. Louis, MO  63123

For more information contact NAWBO St. Louis at info@nawbostl.org or call (314) 954-8344.

MEMBERSHIP TIERS
A membership level for all...

NAWBO Greater St. Louis Chapter membership is open to sole proprietors, partners, and corporate owners with day-to-day management responsibility.  New or emerging business owners can join at a reduced rate to begin reaping the benefits of NAWBO while building their business.  Supporters/partners who are not currently an active business owner but who either wish to network with/provide resources to women business owners or who wish to become a woman business owner someday are also welcome as a Supporting Member.

NAWBO Greater St. Louis Chapter members reside in the greater St. Louis, St. Charles, St. Peters and Southern Illinois metro areas.

St. Louis Chapter Annual Membership Tiers and Fees

Student Member* (Non-Voting Member)
An individual who is a student registered full-time at a school or university, who subscribes to the objective of NAWBO and has interest in a future in entrepreneurship. This category is NOT available online; and any application submitted to the National office without chapter approval will be denied.
National + Local = $85
An additional one-time $25 registration fee will be required upon payment of first year’s dues.

Emerging Business Owner (Non-Voting Member)
For a new business owner (in business for two years or less). A non-voting category limited to two years, members receive all communications and publications, are eligible for all discounts and benefits, and are listed in the online member directory.
National + Local = $125
An additional one-time $25 registration fee will be required upon payment of first year’s dues.

Established Business Owner (Voting Member)
For a business owner who has been in business for more than two years. A regular voting category, members receive all communications and publications, are eligible for all discounts and benefits, and are listed in the online member directory. Chapter membership is automatic for those whose businesses are located in a chapter area. To qualify for membership, members must own a percentage of their company.
National + Local = $230
An additional one-time $25 registration fee will be required upon payment of first year’s dues.

Retired Member* (Non-Voting Member)
Shall be an individual who was a Chapter or At-Large member of NAWBO for at least five (5) years and has sold, divested their interest, or is no longer operating their business.  This category is not available online.
National + Local = $85
An additional one-time $25 registration fee will be required upon payment of first year’s dues.

Sustaining Member (Voting Member)
A business owner as defined in the NAWBO Policies and Procedures and is a Chapter member or an At-Large Member who wishes to support the organization in a larger monetary way and gain additional benefits. A member in this classification has one (1) vote.
National + Local = $480
An additional one-time $25 registration fee will be required upon payment of first year’s dues.

At-Large Member (Voting Member)
A business owner whose business and residence are not located within a Chapter’s organization territory. A member in this classification has one (1) vote and is under the supervision of NAWBO. All voting members must belong to a chapter of NAWBO if one exists in their area.
National + Local = $360
An additional one-time $25 registration fee will be required upon payment of first year’s dues.

Supporting Member* (Non-Voting Member)
An individual who subscribes to the objectives of NAWBO and wishes to lend support to NAWBO through membership. Supporting Membership requests must be submitted directly to their respective chapter for approval. This category is NOT available online; and any application submitted to the National office without chapter approval will be denied. *Membership applications for Supporting, Student and Retired categories must be submitted to your local chapter for preapproval.
National + Local = $330

*NAWBO Definition of Business Owner
A business owner must a sole proprietor, commissioned agent, broker, independent contractor, shareholder in a corporation or consultant that:

1. is established as either a sole proprietor or self-employed, or is a partner in a Partnership, LLC or is an officer of a C Corporation or S Corporation AND
2. files a schedule C or F, received IRA Tax form 1099 from clients or files corporate or partnership tax returns.
3. in addition, the business owner must maintain an office (including home offices) or a business facility and must be involved in the policy-making process and overall day-to-day management of the business.

NOTE:  Membership in NAWBO is recorded in the name of the individual, not the organization.  All applicants are reviewed by a Membership Committee.  You will be notified within 30 days if your application has been accepted.  If accepted, your dues payment is non-refundable.  Your membership dues are not deductible as a charitable contribution for Federal Income Tax purposes.  In compliance with Omnibus Budget Reconcilliation Act of 1993, it is estimated that only 6% of the payment in nondeductible as a business expense.

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