Partner Benefits

For over 28 years the Central Illinois Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) has helped women owned businesses grow and expand. We invite you to be a part of this organization that provides visibility, education, and positive public relations for both you and the growing number of NAWBO members.

A corporate partnership with NAWBO goes a long way toward education, creating a high level of visibility, and positive public relations for your organization and NAWBO. The opportunity we offer you to partner with the Central Illinois Chapter of NAWBO includes many benefits.

You or your organization would be a great Corporate Partner if:

1. Recognize women-owned businesses as the fastest growing segment of our economy.

2. Want to be involved with new and innovative business practices coming from the entrepreneurial sector. 

3. Choose to be integrally involved in the planning and/or development of programs that will help increase the viability and success ratio of small businesses.

4. Welcome the public relations/community relations image resulting from their participation in NAWBO.

5. Want to have an impact on the local and national economy by stimulating business within the small business sector.

6. Are organizations that either have women on their management team or make the commitment to put a plan into place to make that happen.

7. Have the desire and take action to do business with NAWBO member companies.

Please continue reading to learn more about the opportunities to partner with NAWBO Central Illinois.

How are the funds used?

First and foremost, the Central Illinois Chapter of NAWBO promotes the education of our members through national functions. These events, which happen only twice on an annual basis, are geared to the business owner and help them in all areas from marketing to management to financial planning and more. The National Public Policy Days is designed to encourage women business owners to be aware of laws and legislation issues that affect or will affect all business owners. Our chapter provides scholarships for attendees so that all chapter members - regardless of financial ability can take advantage of these opportunities.

Since the Central Illinois Chapter of NAWBO is the local chapter, we are very involved in the community. Our membership reaches out through volunteer involvement in the Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Clubs, YWCA, Community Leadership School, Boys and Girls Club, and many more areas. Our members individually support many fine organizations through their financial contributions. In addition, as a chapter we are committed to support higher education, not only by our volunteer involvement, but with our financial donations as appropriate.

Since the focus of our chapter is continued education, we provide programs for our membership that will enhance their talents and leadership abilities. Programs range from marketing to personnel to workers' compensation and unemployment to other issues that our membership requires or is focused on. 

Programs

- Professional speakers for meetings 

- Lunch with the Mayors annual event

The above are the major expenses for our chapter. The income from our chapter comes only from membership dues. Since we have tried to remain affordable for the small business owner, our annual dues are less than $250 and that figure includes BOTH national and local dues.

You will help us be in a position to spread the word about the power of women business owners in our community, the state, the country and the world. 

We appreciate your support. 

Partner Opportunities

Annual contribution *Not applicable to in-kind sponsorships Diamond

$10,000

 Platinum

$5,000

 Emerald

$2,500

 Gold

$1,000
Access to the Central Illinois NAWBO Membership Directory Included Included Included Included
Free attendance at all chapter events for two representatives. Additional attendees pay member rates* Included Included -- --
Member rates for attendance at all chapter events and monthly meetings n/a n/a Included Included
Member rates for advertising and exhibition fees Included Included Included Included
A company listing in Chapter Directory Included Included Included Included
Inclusion on local mailing list Included Included Included Included
Up to a one page company profile included in monthly notice (distributed at time of joining or renewal) Included Included Included Included
Ability to provide informational content for newsletter and/or web site (subject to space allowance and editorial discretion) Included Included Included Included
Opportunity to link your web site to the CIL-NAWBO web site Included Included Included Included
Ability to publicize your NAWBO relationship and activities in your press releases Included Included Included Included
Annual (scheduled) 5 minute infomercial at a monthly meeting Included Included Included Included
Receipt of all current research data from the National Foundation of Women Business Owners (NFWBO) - a sister organization to NAWBO Included Included Included Included
Invitation to the chapter's Corporate Partner Appreciation Night Included Included Included Included
Regular Introduction and recognition of representatives at local events Included Included Included Included
Ability to offer a workshop or seminar to Chapter members Included Included Included --
Invitation to participate on working committees Included Included Included  
Opportunity to display your promotional materials at monthly meetings Included Included Included  
Recognition as a corporate partner in all promotional and advertising materials Included Included    
Opportunity to host meetings at your facility Included Included    
Ability to provide members with facility tour Included Included    
Opportunity to be first choice for monthly speakers on pertinent topics Included Included    
Banner advertising at all special functions Included Included    
Diamond partners enjoy exclusivity - as long as you are a current partner, no other company or organization like yours will receive the benefits of a Diamond Corporate Partner. Included      
Opportunity to renew your membership including all current benefits on an annual basis Included