About NAWBO		Statistics		NAWBO National
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NAWBO (www.nawbo.org) is the only dues-based national organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs in all types of businesses. It currently has almost 7,000 members in more than 90 chapters nationwide and is affiliated with Les Femmes Chefs d'Entreprises Mondiales (World Association of Women Entrepreneurs) in 33 countries.

NAWBO Mission Statement:

As an organization with a customer first philosophy, we:

• STRENGTHEN the wealth creating capacity of our 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

NAWBO Vision Statement:

The National Association of Women Business Owners propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide.

For more information visit the NAWBO National site at www.nawbo.org

2003 National Corporate Patrons

	NAWBO members receive 20 percent off midweek and weekend rates at Wyndham. And you’ll receive free long distance calls at Wyndham after joining Wyndham ByRequest, our personalized travelers program. A private online booking page has been created just for NAWBO members to receive the reduced rate and to join Wyndham ByRequest Go to the NAWBO web site and click on Wyndham logo or click here.
	Special Offer for NAWBO Members in 2003. Open a Wells Fargo BusinessLine line of credit and save $150 when the opening fee is waived. Call 1-800-35-WELLS, ext. 120 to submit an application by phone and mention to the banker both NAWBO and the code WUC, to receive this special offer. Wells Fargo is committed to meeting all the financial needs of NAWBO members. Give your business the financial advantage it deserves by putting Wells Fargo on your financial team. Contact Wells Fargo's Women's Business Services via phone or internet at www.wellsfargo.com/biz
	What are the advantages of doing business with Wachovia? The combined resources of the merger with First Union Corporation to form one of the largest financial services company with East Coast Financial Centers from Connecticut to Florida. A 5 year - $5 billion loan commitment to support women business owners. An understanding that what you want from a financial partner is simple access to financial services and advice. For more information, visit our web site at www.wachovia.com
	With the focus on growing businesses, the goal of the Principal Financial Group is to help businesses and people meet their financial goals. For NAWBO business owners, the Principal Financial Group offers a full range of products, including retirement solutions, group insurance benefits, key employee benefits and business protection programs. For your personal needs, The Principal offers personal retirement solutions, mutual funds, life and disability insurance, banking products, residential mortgages and online brokerage. The Principal is proud to be a corporate sponsor of NAWBO and encourages members to call 1-877-475-3444 or visit our web site at www.principal.com to learn more about our products. Because we understand what you’re working for.
	Office Depot, the world’s largest seller of office products and services, is dedicated to supporting women in business. No one sells more office products, in more countries, through more channels than Office Depot. The Company sells office supplies, technology products, furniture, as well as copy, print, and shipping services to SOHO, medium and large businesses in the U.S. and 19 other countries around the world. For more information on Office Depot, please visit www.officedepot.com or call 1-888-GO-DEPOT.
	Guardian Life Insurance Company of America has a longstanding commitment to helping women business owners to grow their business and prepare for their financial futures and will work with you in areas that are most important to you: investments, retirement planning, business succession planning, life insurance protection, estate planning, employee benefit programs, and special needs planning. Guardian is also dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship and financial literacy among young women through the Girls Going Places College Scholarship Program. Each year Guardian awards scholarships to girls ages 12 to 16 that demonstrate budding entrepreneurship, financial independence and outstanding community service. NAWBO members are welcome to call 212-598-7881 for information about how Guardian can help you create a plan to meet current needs and future aspirations. Or visit our Web sites: http://www.glic.com/wc or http://www.girlsgoingplaces.com "The Tomorrows You Want Begin With You... Go There With Guardian"

2003 National Corporate Sponsors

AT&T is among the premier voice, video and data communications companies in the world, serving businesses, consumers and the government. In today’s world, AT&T means business. Whether you’re calling across the street or across the globe, AT&T brings you clear connections, first-class service and competitive rates. And AT&T’s new local service offer means the convenience of one bill for all your calls. For more information, please visit us at www.att.com.

2003 National Media Partner

SBTV (Small Business Television) is the first online and broadcast network devoted exclusively to covering the entrepreneurial life. We believe that being an entrepreneur is a way of living--not just a way to make a living. SBTV produces broadcast-quality video, available for watching on our site at no charge or on yours, for a licensing fee. We also license our original segments to television shows and networks, including ABC/Lifetime. SBTV launched during National Small Business Week in May 2000. SBTV -- Your small business television network. The right information The right place The Right time.

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