What’s in the name NJAWBO? We are an organization of diverse women business owners who have come together to ensure each others business success. Our goal is to “Work with our members to build their businesses.”

As a member of NJAWBO, the outstanding resources, benefits and opportunities we have available to you will enable your business is reach its full market potential and maximize your customer reach.

We know what you’re looking for in a women’s business organization, and it’s all here!

Networking Opportunities

Access to a potential 900 members at NJAWBO events and activities

 State Sponsored Events

 ►    Annual Conference with workshops and major keynote speakers

►    Public Policy Day where NJAWBO members meet with legislators and administration officials to discuss public policy and share opinions that make a difference to our businesses

►    Procurement Event & Expo where women business owners can meet with corporations and government agencies who are looking to outsource their business needs to women and minorities

►    Salute to Women Leaders where we recognize women who have made a difference in the business community, their work environment, and the community at large as well as those who have exceeded in their efforts to others and made an impact on our lives

►    Annual Meeting, open to all members and held in May

►    CLT – Chapter leadership Training for incoming and incumbent Chapter Officers which introduces them to the policies, procedures and practices of this dynamic organization

►    Bi-monthly Board of Trustees Meetings provide a forum for the exchange of information and the sharing of best practices to strengthen the bond between the State and our network of county Chapters

 Chapter and Regional Events

 ►    Attend monthly chapter meetings at your “home” chapter or any of our 12 chapters throughout the state

►    Enjoy dinner meetings with educational speakers

►    Monthly breakfast and/or Lunch meetings

►    Marketing Club Roundtable meetings

►    Business Expos

►    Charitable Fundraising Events

 Job Referrals and Advertising Opportunities

Make the right connections to market your business and get important job opportunities.

Online Member Database that lists your company information and allows members and other NJAWBO website visitors to locate you and your products and services

Hard Copy Membership Directory that you receive shortly after you join and once a year upon renewal of your membership. The directory contains all members current contact information listed alphabetically by individual name and business category

Link-Me Program that links your website to NJAWBO’S www.njawbo.org and let’s people know your business is out there

Print Advertising is available in our quarterly print Membership Directory and in our bi-monthly newsletter, The Bottom Line, to increase your marketing opportunities

Event Expos where you can purchase a display table, put an ad in the program book, provide promotional material for event bags, or sponsor all or a portion of the event

Join the Speakers Bureau where your expertise can shine and others can request you to speak at their events

Access to State and Corporate Procurement Contracts

Think certification to increase your opportunities for new business.

Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) Certification. Government agencies and some corporations require that you are certified. NJAWBO will help you begin or conclude the certification process with certifying organizations such as the State of NJ, NJ Transit, and the WPEO.

Annual Procurement Event and Expo where you meet with corporate and government agencies looking to outsource their needed services to women and minorities. You can also learn more about the certification process, and, if your business is a potential match for a particular need, have an interview opportunity with a prospective corporation or government agency.

 Women’s Business Advocacy

 You need to be aware of how your business can be affected by state and government legislation

 Legislative impact through state, local and national political activities that address the issues and concerns of women business owners throughout the State.

 Affiliations that are automatically part of your membership in these important women’s organizations:

 ►   The International Alliance for Women (TIAW) which encourages, develops, funds and implements programs that foster economic empowerment and advancement for women around the world. 

 ►    WIIP (Women Impacting Public Policy), America’s leading voice in Washington, DC for more than 500,000 diverse businesswomen and women business owners nationwide. WIPP has clout on the issues that impact you: Affordable Health Care; Implement set-aside program for women-owned businesses, enact economic stimulus policies.

►    U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce, the strategic force of the Women’s Ownership Movement that’s leading the revolution to secure women’s rightful place as the most influential economic force in America.

Opportunity to join the NJ Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Federation at a discounted cost off the regular membership if your business meets their criteria.

Business Relationships and Member Discounts

Our Corporate Sponsors include PSEG, IKEA, PNC Bank, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, and Novartis. Garden State Woman Magazine is our media sponsor.

PSEG offers EnergeLink  - a robust eLibrary of energy saving ideas. 

IKEA’s web site will help you design and outfit your office space. 

PNC Bank offers a variety of business options including business checking accounts, on-line banking and Merchant Services accounts.

Enterprise Rent-a-Car offers members only a Corporate Class Discount Program for business or personal use in New Jersey with Out-of-state benefits. Enterprise has 140 locations in New Jersey that close to where you live and work.

Garden State Woman Magazine offers special advertising and subscription rate discounts for NJAWBO members.

Our web-based Member Resource Link assists you in finding the resources and information you need to grow and develop your business. These links include: Women’s Business Resources, Business Development Links, Government Links, Magazines and Publications, and Women’s Heath Issues.

You can also meet and get to know corporate and government representatives at our Annual Procurement Event or participate on the Corporate Advisory Council. 

NJAWBO is also a member of the Financial Resources Federal Credit Union which offers free checking, over 32,000 surcharge-free ATMs, a variety of services including revolving lines of credit, loans, 401K’s, access to financial advisors and benefit counseling.

Opportunities to Learn and Grow