NAWBO Louisville

To be a NAWBO member in good standing, both National and Chapter membership dues are required. NAWBO membership is recorded in the name of the individual, not the company/organization. Membership dues are nonrefundable and are subject to change. (*Membership applications for Supporting, Student and Retired categories must be submitted to the local chapter for preapproval.)

Louisville Chapter Dues

Established, Sustaining, At-Large, Investor's Club, and Retired Member Chapter Dues = $100.00
Emerging Business Chapter Dues = $50.00
Student Member Chapter Dues = $25.00
Supporting Member Chapter Dues = $150.00
(these dues are in addition to the National Dues which are noted below)

Established Business Owner (Voting Member) - JOIN NOW
National dues = $200 annually (Renewal $175 annually) + Chapter Dues = $300 annually

• Owns an equity interest and actively participates in a business as a sole proprietor, an active partner of a partnership or active member of a limited liability company, an independent contractor, or a 5% or greater shareholder in a corporation
• Subscribes to the mission and vision of NAWBO
• Files a schedule C or F, receives IRS Tax Form 1099 from client(s), or files corporate or partnership tax returns
• Maintains an office (including home offices) or a business facility
• Is involved in the policy-making process and overall day-to-day management of the business
• Has been a business owner for more than two (2) years

Emerging Business Owner (Non-Voting Member) - JOIN NOW
National dues = $150 annually (Renewal $125 annually) + Chapter Dues = $200 annually

• A first time business owner with a new business less than two (2) years old, or who has not yet started her business
  
  

Sustaining Member (Voting Member) - JOIN NOW
National Dues = $350 annually (Renewal $325 annually) + Chapter Dues = $450 annually

• Owns an equity interest and actively participates in a business as a sole proprietor, an active partner of a partnership or active member of a limited liability company, an independent contractor, or a 5% or greater shareholder in a corporation
• Subscribes to the mission and vision of NAWBO
• Files a schedule C or F, receives IRS Tax Form 1099 from client(s), or files corporate or partnership tax returns
• Maintains an office (including home offices) or a business facility
• Is involved in the policy-making process and overall day-to-day management of the business
• Has been a business owner for more than two (2) years
• Wishes to support the organization in a larger monetary way

At-Large Member (Voting Member) - JOIN NOW
National dues = $220 annually + Chapter Dues = $320 annually

• Business and residence are located outside of a Chapter’s organization territory (45 mile radius)
• Individual, partner or stockholder who exercises the power to make policy decisions and is actively involved in the day-to-day management of the firm
• Subscribes to the mission and vision of NAWBO
• Files a schedule C or F, receives IRS Tax Form 1099 from client(s), or files corporate or partnership tax returns
• Maintains an office (including home offices) or a business facility

Supporting Member (Non-Voting Member) - JOIN NOW
National Dues = $200 annually (Renewal $175 annually) + Chapter Dues = $350 annually

• A non-business owner who subscribes to the objectives of NAWBO and wish to lend support to NAWBO through membership
• Only paper applications are accepted for Supporting Membership and require chapter approval for acceptance; contact your local chapter to apply as a Supporting Member
• This category is not available through the online application

Student Member (Non-Voting Member) - JOIN NOW
National Dues = $150 annually (Renewal $125 annually) + Chapter Dues = $175 annually

• An individual who is registered full time at a school or university who subscribes to the objectives of NAWBO and intends to start a business
• Proof of full-time student status is required
• Only paper applications with proof of full-time status are accepted for Student Membership
• This category is not available through the online application

• Shall be an individual who was a Chapter or At-Large member of NAWBO for atleast five (5) years and has sold, divested their interest, or is no longer operatingtheir business.
• A member in this classification shall have one (1) vote.
• This category is not available online.