Empowering Women Business Owners

Connect with a powerful network of female entrepreneurs, gain access to exclusive resources, and make an impact in the Greater Memphis business community.

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What’s Standing Between You & Business Success?

As a female business owner or entrepreneur in Memphis, you know the challenges of standing out, gaining access to influential networks, and finding support to drive your business forward. Without a community to lean on, these obstacles can feel isolating and limit the growth of even the most determined leaders.

    • Limited access to vital business networks
    • Fewer opportunities for visibility and influence
    • A lack of resources to overcome industry barriers

Your Path to Empowerment

At NAWBO Memphis, we provide the tools and community you need to overcome the challenges faced by female business owners. By joining our network, you gain access to a supportive environment designed to empower women like you.

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Get Involved

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Get Involved

Join NAWBO Memphis to actively engage with a community of female entrepreneurs. Attend meetings and connect with like-minded women who share your passion for business.

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Grow

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Grow

Access exclusive member benefits to fuel your growth. Network with successful female entrepreneurs and elevate your business.

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Give Back

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Give Back

Support your fellow female entrepreneurs by sponsoring NAWBO initiatives. Your contributions help create a thriving community where women uplift each other.

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It’s a Great Time to Join

tammie polk

My business coach, who is a member of NAWBO in Atlanta, encouraged me to find a NAWBO Chapter in my area. I have learned so much from these ladies and they have indeed been an encouragement to me. I’m excited that NAWBO Memphis is growing!

Tammie Polk

Owner, Tammie Terrell Mompreneur Coaching
andrea bowles

I started attending some of the events, and my personal growth and knowledge has grown exponentially. I get real information that is timely, relevant and honest. I am in business to succeed and I will stick with NAWBO and support it.

Andrea L. Bowles

Independent Associate-Director, LegalShield/IDShield
gwendolyn tucker

NAWBO Memphis offers a unique opportunity to build relationships with women business owners who are serious about business. Not only do I get to see how they run their businesses, but I also have access to great resources to grow our business.

Gwendolyn Tucker

COO, RIX International
nita black

I’m excited about NAWBO Memphis now because of the stand NAWBO is taking on behalf of women business owners, both locally and nationally. We mean business and there is strength in our numbers. Together we bring more women entrepreneurs to the table than ever before.

Nita Black

CEO/Business Strategist, NitaBlack.com
shawn karol sandy

NAWBO Memphis is actively creating a network of women who are facing the same challenges to help promote each other and propel each others’ success. I am inspired by the current leaders who set ambitious objectives to challenge and change the landscape.

Shawn Karol Sandy

Chief Revenue Officer, The Selling Agency

Becoming a Member

Becoming a NAWBO Memphis Member has never been easier! Just follow these 3 easy steps!

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1.

Create Your Profile

1. Create Your Profile

Set up your member profile, where you can highlight your business and interests.

2.

Select A Membership Level

2. Select A Membership Level

Choose the membership level that best suits your needs and goals, ensuring you receive benefits and resources tailored to you.

3.

Make Your Payment

3. Make Your Payment

Complete your registration by processing your payment securely, granting you access to our valuable resources and community.

Get Active with Nawbo Memphis

You can’t WIN if you don’t PLAY! Learn how to make the most of Your NAWBO Memphis Membership!

1.

Be Visible

1. Be Visible

  • Attend monthly meetings regularly
  • Have a table-top exhibit for an event
  • Bring your promotional materials
  • Won an award recently? Let us know!
  • Have a Press Release? Share it at a meeting
  • Introduce yourself to Board Members
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2.

Be Vocal

2. Be Vocal

  • Be a Featured Member at a monthly meeting
  • The first 30 minutes of our meetings is key networking time so use it
  • Stay after the main meeting and get to know the fabulous women
  • Attract the attention of the attendees by raffling off a gift
  • Look for women in related fields that you could partner with

3.

Be Valuable

3. Be Valuable

  • Join the Board
  • No time? Volunteer for a specific item – we always need help
  • Host a bar at a monthly meeting
  • Split the tab with a member, friend, partner or colleague
  • Ask women what are they looking to accomplish and provide contacts
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Nawbo Memphis Leadership

ellen isaacman

Ellen Isaacman

Co-President

President and Owner of Good Advertising

kim cherry

Kim Cherry

Co-President

President and Owner of Cherry & Co. PR

victoria ragland

Victoria Ragland

Past President

Office Leader & SVP at Pinnacle Bank

angela bingham

Angela Bingham

Member Services Director

Owner at Brighter Day Senior Living

miranda griffin

Miranda Griffin

PR/Marketing/Programs Committee Chair

Wellness Coordinator at Healthy MidSouth

nita black

Nita Black

Treasurer

CEO/Business Strategist for NitaBlack.com

benita mcneer

Benita McNeer

Secretary

Vice President of Pinnacle Financial Partners

Gwendolyn tucker

Gwendolyn Tucker

Board Advisor

COO of Rix International

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Nawbo Memphis Is Here for You

Join the leading professional organization for female business owners and entrepreneurs in Memphis and Shelby County! NAWBO empowers women to make the difference in how CEOs run their businesses today and tomorrow. Our esteemed members are leading Fortune-500 companies, managing major…

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corporations, dominating in our respective industries, and we are doing it all with grace and style. For our new and returning members, there is no better time to be a part of the growing NAWBO network! In Memphis, we are now offering exciting, new members-only benefits, and enhancing our annual programs with outstanding speakers and unique events. We have also recently introduced new ‘refer a friend’ incentives for NAWBO membership. Join, renew your membership, and/or refer a friend to NAWBO Memphis TODAY. Be sure to stay tuned to our website and social media profiles for exciting announcements and updates. Let’s work together to make this year and every year the ‘YEAR OF THE WOMAN’!

Vision Statement

The National Association of Women Business Owners-Memphis is the definitive association for CEOs, Entrepreneurs and Executive Officers of diverse, women-owned businesses. Members are recognized worldwide by prestigious organizations as leaders of successful and professionally run companies.

Mission Statement

Propelling women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power.

Corporate Partners Value Proposition

The National Association of Women Business Owners provides Corporate Partners direct access to our membership and direct access of our members to decision makers to grow their future businesses.

 

Board of Directors Core Values

The values that drive the decisions of the Board of Directors are: Integrity, Commitment, Knowledge and Professionalism.

 

What We Strive For

We strive for focusing on the group as a whole for greater good of the whole, responsiveness to our Stakeholders/Membership, inclusivity & diversity, responsiveness to changing needs, offering assistance to our members, and providing invaluable benefits for our members.

Teamwork/Quality

We demonstrate “teamwork” by pursuing collaboration while fostering an environment of individual commitment and personal accountability. We foster cooperation to define and realize common goals and objectives.

 

Continuous Quality Improvement

We demonstrate continuous quality improvement by evaluating our processes and seeking feedback. We improve and adjust our systems on an ongoing basis to build upon our success and our strengths and to respond to the changing needs of our membership.

 

Integrity/Honesty

We demonstrate integrity and honesty through the alignment of our intentions, words, and actions and acknowledge the trust placed in us by our stakeholders and our membership.

 

 

Excellence

We strive to achieve excellence by being challenged by our membership to bringing their best game to the meeting. Expertise, professionalism, commitment and enthusiasm.

 

 

Diversity

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.