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National Association of Women Business Owners, Orange County

Women's Organizations Orange CountyWomen owned businesses Southern CaliforniaNAWBO-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.

 

Message from the President, Barri Carian
Welcome to NAWBO-Orange County! As the largest chapter in the nation, with over 400 members, we offer the broadest exposure to influential women business owners of any organization in Orange County. We have experienced explosive growth over the past three years due in large part to our concentrated focus on the varied and ever-changing needs of women business owners. We understand that as you move through the stages of business ownership, from thinking about starting a business, to starting the business and being the "one-woman" show, to hiring your first employee, to creating a multi-employee, multi-million dollar sustainable business, your needs and requirements will change. We offer networking, education and peer-to-peer roundtables designed to provide high-impact, high-value support specifically designed for you at each stage...continued
Save the Date!

13th Annual Remarkable Women Awards Luncheon
Friday, October 10, 2008

11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Irvine, CA


Together: Rising
Attend NAWBO's 2008 Women's Business Conference, June 12 to 14 in Phoenix, and you'll have the opportunity to learn new strategies for growing your business. Experience the power of NAWBO's community while enjoying the beautiful Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa. Register today! More info and RSVP

NAWBO-OC 2008 Mentoring Program

The NAWBO-OC 2008 Mentoring Program kicked off on March 7th at the Summit House Restaurant in Fullerton. The mentees met their mentors for the first time, learned about the history of the program and mentoring and worked on goals and objectives with their mentors. A beautiful lunch and great time was had by all.

NAWBO-OC in the news... (click images to view videos)
NAWBO-OC Key Member Benefits
  • Information resources, including education and skills development
  • Focused business opportunities
  • Visibility in the business community
  • Opportunities to build relationships with peers

" My NAWBO membership is valuable to me due to the quality of the programs and the community of empowered women who are its constituents." —Frumi Rachel Barr, The CEO Coach

Visibility and Business Opportunities

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

 

Information Resources

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 Sponsors and Affiliated Organizations

Membership
NAWBO-OC members include large corporate sponsors, one-woman businesses, and everything in-between. Several levels of membership are available (see application for list) including affiliate membership, which is available to local organizations that share common goals and values with NAWBO-OC. To see how you can benefit from membership see Benefits page or contact Kimberly Gerber, Vice President or Membership Services, at 949-679-9235. If you are interested in supporting NAWBO-OC as a corporate partner see Corporate Partner Benefits page or contact Cara Good at 714-862-1112 x 202.
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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