If you are a woman business owner or entrepreneur—or would like to become one—the Passaic County Chapter of the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO) wants you.
NJAWBO is the only statewide organization devoted exclusively to the support of women business owners and entrepreneurs. If you want to grow personally and professionally, and share your knowledge with others, you’ll want to join the Passaic County Chapter—one of the most dynamic of the 12 chapters throughout the state.
Relationship Building: You Get Back What You Put In
Membership in NJAWBO is a valuable tool in developing and growing your business. But like anything else you try to grow, you need to know what to do and then keep at it. NJAWBO provides you with access and opportunities. The rest is up to you!
Cick here to: JOIN NOW
For more information on Membership contact
Theresa Willson
VP Membership
wilsontheresa@optonline.net
A BOUNTY OF MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Grow your business. Form new partnerships. Expand your circle of influence. Discover new friends. Look at what NJAWBO has to offer:
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Chapter Meetings: You Make the Time—We Have the Place
Choose from a smorgasbord of meetings: breakfast, lunch and dinner where you can listen to dynamic speakers, learn from experts and share information. (Check the calendar for specific dates.) Non-members are welcome to attend three Chapter meetings at the non-member rate. NJAWBO members are encouraged to attend other Chapter meetings throughout the State at member prices.
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Member Online Database: Hello World!
This valuable marketing tool lists company information and allows members and other NJAWBO Website visitors to find you, your products and your services online. With easy access to the State Website (NJAWBO.org), you can update your profile online at any time.
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Membership Directory
Membership privileges include a NJAWBO Directory for each member. Directories are mailed shortly after joining and upon membership renewal. Members are listed alphabetically, by business and by Chapter. Members with more than one business can purchase an additional listing for their second business. For greater visibility, take advantage of NJAWBO Directory advertising opportunities.
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Link-Me Program
Show time! You've invested time, energy and money into your Website—now let people know it's out there. For as little as $50 for the year, members’ Websites are linked on the NJAWBO Website.
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Legislative Impact
Make a difference. NJAWBO members have an unrivaled opportunity to influence decision makers and create a receptive and rewarding climate for women entrepreneurs. To promote the economic growth and prosperity of women business owners, NJAWBO is active in local, state and national political and legislative issues. NJAWBO is a member of WIPP (Women Impacting Public Policy).
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Networking
Find support and make connections. NJAWBO provides a network of women that have faced challenges and succeeded. NJAWBO members also find plenty of opportunities to meet and do business with other members as well as corporate procurement officers.
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Support
Need expert advice? You can count on NJAWBO members to support one another. After all, who can better understand the concerns and successes of a woman in business than another woman in business?
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Education & Training
Get direction—expand your horizons. Take advantage of entrepreneurial training classes offered through the State by NJAWBO’s Women’s Business Center, a partially funded resource with a series of seminars offering training and consulting for women business owners at all levels of experience.
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Get Connected
Make connections and do business with corporate procurement officers. NJAWBO opens doors to our many corporate sponsors and supporters at both the Chapter and State levels. These companies know NJAWBO members are an invaluable resource and a desirable market.
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Discounts
Enjoy discounts on the services and products of NJAWBO members and NJAWBO Corporate Partners. For example, Enterprise Rent-A-Car offers discounted rates for business or personal use.
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Volunteer Work Pays
Expand your network, develop strong ties with members, become more visible within the organization, and sharpen your skills by serving on a committee or working on a special project. An excellent way to “get your feet wet” and learn more about the various activities within the Chapter, volunteer work is rewarding and helps strengthen the organization. This is an excellent way to showcase your talents and abilities.
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Certification
Expand your business with government agencies and major corporations. Certification results in opportunities for minority-owned and woman-owned businesses. For Certification information, visit Unified Certification Program for Minority and Women Owned Business at: http://www.state.nj.us/commerce/swmb/cert.htm.
Regional and State Events
Regional Events—More Connections
The Passaic Chapter, along with the Bergen, Essex, Morris, Hudson and Sussex /Warren Chapters, forms the Northern Region of NJAWBO. Several Regional Events are held throughout the year to bring the members of these Chapters together to network and build relationships.
State Events & Annual Conference
Designed to provide high-impact networking and partnering opportunities, enlightening programs and top-notch speakers—among the most popular statewide events are NJAWBO’s Annual Conference, Procurement Expo, Salute to Women Business Leaders, Public Policy Day and SBA Women’s History Month Brunch.
Newsletter: Spread the Word
Members receive NJAWBO’s newsletter, The Bottom Line, every other month. Get noticed by announcing your good news, writing an article, or placing an ad in The Bottom Line. The Bottom Line is sent to NJAWBO members and all major corporations and legislators in NJ.
Awards: Recognized & Rewarded
The Teal Heart is awarded to members who have gone above and beyond their volunteer duties and have contributed their time and expertise to better the organization. In addition to the Teal Heart Award, each Chapter selects a Business Woman of the Year. From this exclusive group, the State selects one to be its New Jersey Business Woman of the Year. The Passaic County Chapter is very proud to have had two State award winners in 2004—Business Woman of the Year, Lesley Weiner, owner of Heritage Financial Advisors, and Rose & Scroll Winner, Gloria Kolodziej, former mayor of Clifton, NJ.
NJAWBO Members Receive Discounted and Automatic Membership in Other Organizations:
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Membership for $25 to NJ State Chamber of Commerce (value $400)
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Membership in the US Women’s Chamber of Commerce
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Membership in TIAW (The International Alliance for Women)
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Membership in WIPP (Women Impacting Public Policy)
JOIN NJAWBO’S SMART, TALENTED, PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS
It’s easy to join NJAWBO’s network of smart, talented, professional members. Simply choose from the options below and choose Passaic Chapter for Chapter Affiliation:
NJAWBO dues are paid annually during the anniversary of the month a member joined. Members fall into the following categories: Active, Associate or Student Member.
Three levels of membership:
Active (Voting) Member: Dues $235 + $25 One-time Registration Fee = TOTAL $260
a) A woman engaged in business who is a sole proprietor; general partner in a general partnership or corporate shareholder who exercises the power to make major policy decisions and is actively involved in the overall management of the firm.
b) A woman who financially maintain offices or business facilities and works at these businesses as her major occupation and whose major earned income is derived from that business; these may include commissioned agents, brokers, independent contractors and consultants.
Associate (Non-voting) Member: Dues $335 + $25 One-time Registration Fee = TOTAL $360
An Individual who subscribes to the objectives of the Corporation and does not qualify for Active membership as stated above.
Student (Non-voting) Member: Dues $155 + $25 One-time Registration Fee = TOTAL $180
An individual who subscribes to the objectives of the Corporation and is currently attending an undergraduate or post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis, is not presently a business owner, and has presented to the Membership Committee, evidence of a validated registration form from their institution.
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