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About NAWBO National

NAWBO California was created as the "senate" of all nine (9) chapters, whose volunteer board members convene quarterly to share knowledge, build business relationships and form lasting partnerships with corporations and governmental entities. We are part of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), a nationwide women's business organization with 70 chapters throughout the United States and an affiliation with Les Femmes Chefs d'Entreprises Mondiales (World Association of Women Entrepreneurs) in 33 countries.

The following is obtained from NAWBO’s national website. It provides an overview of the vision and purpose of NAWBO.

Founded in 1975, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is the unified voice of America's more than 10 million women-owned businesses representing the fastest growing segment of the economy. Read more

Vision and Mission

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide by:

Strengthening the wealth creating capacity of our members and promoting economic development within the entrepreneurial community
Creating innovative and effective change in the business culture
Building strategic alliances, coalitions and affiliations
Transforming public policy and influencing opinion makers

Diversity Statement

In principle and in practice, NAWBO values and seeks a diverse and inclusive membership. NAWBO seeks full participation in the organization by all business owners who support our mission to empower women entrepreneurs, regardless of race, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin or disability. NAWBO’s goal is to effectively represent the full diversity of the women business owner community and to expand access to leadership opportunities across the full spectrum of our membership.

Leadership

Diane Leneghan Tomb is the President and CEO of NAWBO®. In this role, she leads an organization with 7,000 members and is responsible for the strategic direction and vision for the future of this organization.

Meet the rest of the people behind the scenes leading NAWBO National.

Board of Directors
National Advisory Council

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President's Message

For the past eight years, I have been a proud member of the National Association of Women Business Owners. I have served the Inland Empire chapter as the Affiliates Chair, Corporate Partner Chair, President Elect, President, and then President of...read more