We are the local chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). Membership is open to all women business owners as well as individuals and non-for-profit organizations who work with women and support our NAWBO mission. Membership is available for students and retirees as well to encourage involvement throughout your career from start to finish. National Vision: Propel women entrepreneurs into economic, social, and political spheres of power worldwide Chapter Mission: Support women entrepreneurs in all stages of their business life. NAWBO Richmond aims to: *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