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NAWBO NOVA Networking Alliances

In the spirit of networking, NAWBO NOVA actively pursues strategic alliances with other business and networking organizations in Northern Virginia. Our goal is to establish and strengthen the business relationshipsthat strengthen women-owned businesses and women business owners.

Here are NAWBO NOVA's current Networking Alliances:

Sister NAWBO Chapters
VA Resources for WBOs
Other Local Orgs.
  • NAWBO Capital Area Chapter
  • NAWBO Montgomery Chapter
  • NAWBO Richmond Chapter
  • NAWBO Baltimore
  • NAWBO South East Virginia Chapter
  • Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia
  • Community Business Partnership (CBP), Alexandria
  • Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) supported by the SBA and VA Department of Business Assistance:
    • SBDC Alexandria
    • SBDC Arlington
    • SBDC Fairfax
    • SBDC Loudoun
  • Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce
  • Loudoun Chamber of Commerce

Sister NAWBO Chapters

NAWBO NOVA invites all NAWBO members to attend NAWBO NOVA events at NAWBO NOVA member rates.
 

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Other Local Networking Organizations

Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce
http://www.restonchamber.org/

The GRCC provides the supportive environment you need to grow your business. Their 45 yearly events provide high profile exposure and a mechanism for efficient marketing. Introduce your business to attentive ears during structured networking at AM Business Connections, learn from keynote speakers at Monthly Luncheons, and get to know your colleagues and pass out business cards at Network Nights.

At a very affordable yearly rate, you all receive discounted admission into all programs, access to over 1,000 members, and the opportunity to promote your business in a variety of publications including Business Update, an insert in the Reston Times, and The NEWS biweekly newsletter. The Incubator Program is a critically acclaimed for fostering startup growth and development and is currently accepting applications for both the in-house tenant and Virtual programs. Please email restonbiz@restonchamber.org or log on to http://www.restonchamber.org/ for more information.

Loudon County Chamber of Commerce
http://www.loudonchamber.org/

The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce serves as the "Voice of Business" and facilitates the growth and development of new and existing business in Loudoun County. The Chamber provides numerous networking opportunities and acts as a public-policy advocate addressing issues that affect Loudoun County Commerce.

Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce
http://www.fccc.org/ 

Alliances with Virginia Resources for Women Business Owners

Resources for Women Business Owners (and Small Business Owners)
Provided by the Commonwealth of Virginia

  • Women’s Business Center of Northern Virginia
  • Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) supported by the SBA and VA Department of Business Assistance
    • SBDC, Alexandria
    • SBDC, Arlington
    • SBDC, Fairfax
    • SBDC, Loudoun

VA Department of Business Assistance

Women's Business Enterprise
http://www.dba.state.va.us/ - Department of Business Assistance
www.dba.state.va.us/mwbusinesses/wob.asp - Women Business Enterprise
http://www.dmbe.state.va.us/ - Department of Minority Business Enterprise

The Virginia Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) program helps Virginia's women-owned and operated companies certify themselves as WBEs to better compete in government and corporate procurement markets. The program also markets certified women-owned Virginia firms to buyers via an online database and year-round marketing campaign.

Women’s Business Center of Northern Virginia
http://www.wbcnova.org/

The Women's Business Center of Northern Virginia was funded to help any woman in the Northern Virginia area who is interested in starting or expanding her small business. They offer free and low-cost training programs, free one-on-one technical counseling, marketing assistance, access to those who can make loans, help in getting special certifications to do business with local, state and federal government, a resource library, computers and Internet access, and more.

Community Business Partnership (CBP), Alexandria
http://www.cbponline.org/

The CBP was started in 1996 to help Route 1 Corridor small businesses. Our primary focus was the SBDC, which served mainly minorities, home-based and micro-businesses. Over the years, the center has grow significantly as has our clientele base. They now manage a million dollar loan fund from HUD for micro-enterprise development in Fairfax County; operate a Women's Business Center component located in Falls Church; started a Hispanic Entrepreneur Project in partnership with the Hispanic Committee of Virginia - Small Business training and Technical Assistance in Spanish.

The U.S. Small Business Administration and the Virginia Department of Business Assistance have established and continue to support statewide Small Business Development Centers (SBDC); there are four SBDCs in Northern Virginia.

Small Business Development Center, Alexandria
http://www.alexandriasbdc.org/ 
info@alexandriasbdc.org
The Alexandria Small Business Development Center… offers assistance in business planning, financing source research, loan applications, marketing, permit licenses and taxes procedures within the City of Alexandria. In addition, they hold classes on the business skills necessary to start and grow a business.

Small Business Development Center, Arlington
http://www.arlingtonsbdc.org/

Small Business Development Center, Fairfax
http://www.sbdc.org/  

Small Business Development Center, Loudoun
http://www.loudounsbdc.org/

Network with us...
NAWBO NOVA proposes the following reciprocal benefits with networking alliances. We’ll think of others as we go along.

  • Link websites and post contact information.
  • Advertise selected events through web postings, electronic and hardcopy newsletter postings, e-blasts, announcements and calendar handouts at events.
  • Share member rates for events.
  • Plan and promote joint events.
  • Share other member benefits as appropriate.

If you or your organization is interested in establishing a reciprocal networking relationship, please contact us.

 


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