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| Q | What does GRC-NAWBO stand for? | | A | It is an acronym for the Greater Rochester Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners. | | | | Q | How long has the chapter been existence? | | A | Although NAWBO as a national organization was started in 1977, our local chapter was chartered in 1987. | | | | Q | How many chapters are there nationally? | | A | There are 80 chapters across the country. | | | | Q | What types of activities does the chapter have on a monthly basis? | | A | We currently have approximately 5 events each month. Check our event calendar for all of the events. | |  We have a Business Book Club at the Pittsford library  A PowerLunch at Jay's Diner An Education and Resource Seminar twice a month at the Century Club A monthly event either featuring a speaker or a great networking opportunity | | | | Q | What does it cost to join? | | A | Our national and local dues are combined and the total is $175 annually for an emerging business (in business for less than 2 years) and $225 for an existing business. | | | | Q | Do I have to be a business owner to join? | | A | You do not have to own a business, however, you have to be a decision maker in a business. We also welcome up to 10% of our membership from larger organizations who wish to network and be connected with women business owners. | | | | Q | What benefits do I receive as a member? | | A | So many!! You get preferred member pricing for our events You are listed in our member directory You qualify to have your business featured on our website, in our newsletter or in e-mails to our membership You become a part of a national organization for which you qualify to have your business promoted all over the country You also become part of a network of women nationally who are working on important issues facing women business owners. | Membership in national NAWBO provides: Local, regional and national networking opportunities. Corporate and Affinity Partner discounts. Inclusion in local and national online membership directories. NAWBOtime, National NAWBO's electronic newsletter. Leadership & business development training. Opportunities to participate in media interviews and prepare congressional testimony. National advertisement and promotion through RFP's and speaking opportunities. Recognition of achievement through local and national awards and publicity. Special member registration rates to NAWBO-sponsored events. Access to the National NAWBO Speakers Bureau to promote training and speaking services. National NAWBO's Public Policy advocacy/presence in Washington DC. Access to an international business network through affiliation with the World Association of Women Entrepreneurs (FCEM) and The International Alliance for Women (TIAW).
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