About Us

Our Mission

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is the premier national organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs in all industries. The association works to:

Strengthen the wealth-creating capacity of its members and promote economic development
Create innovative and effective changes in the business culture
Build strategic alliances, coalitions and affiliations
Transform public policy and influence opinion makers

Why Join?

Community - Step into a room with women who just get it. The NAWBO Iowa community fosters lasting connections and lifelong friendships between women on common ground.

Prestige - Join the ranks of the nation's oldest and most respected organization for women business owners. This isn’t just another local group for women in business; this one has national connections.

Reach - Add nearly 9,000 women business owners in 80 chapters across the nation to your personal network with our nationwide online membership directory, plus national and local events.

Knowledge - Find the information you need to run a business that stands out from the competition.

Solutions - Dig deep for those tough answers. Trade ideas, ask questions, and develop practical solutions to the sticky issues you face every day.

Voice - Change the world around you. NAWBO advocates for legislation that will help your business grow. They’re your business-owner voice in Washington, D.C.!

Drive - Plug into the searing energy of dynamic, ambitious women business owners on the fast track to success.

Members and partners, where would you like to be involved?...

• The Communications Team produces and oversees distribution of all digital and print materials going to members, corporate and alliance partners, prospects, media and the public. Team members maintain the chapter's website, social media and blog.  

• The Corporate Partners Team invites companies, government agencies and non-profit organizations who share in our mission and vision to align with our membership. Each partner is a resource, influencer and supporter of the women's entrepreneurial community, inspiring and enabling women to achieve their greatest potential.

• The Membership Team leads efforts to grow chapter membership, greets WBOs at meetings, works with new members to get them involved and what they need from NAWBO, gathers new member contact and company information for the chapter newsletter and website, sets up and holds special events for membership prospects, and follows up with information on local and national activities. 

• The Advocacy Team works to be the point of call for the media and legislatures when the viewpoint of women business owners is desired. The team will achieve this through educating members, attending legislative events, building relationships and creating strategic alliances with groups with aligning goals. They also will explore best practices in public policy in other NAWBO chapters.

• The Programs Team oversees monthly lunch programs which are focused on professional development and education. The team also manages two monthly networking events, one at the beginning of the day and one at the end of the day. These 3 monthly events are on the calendar months in advance so members can plan accordingly. Programs team also participates in the planning of 3 NAWBO Iowa Signature Events: Annual Meeting, Toast to You, and Holiday Party.