Welcome to the NAWBO NextGen of Women Business Owners!

Get to Know NAWBO NextGen

 

We are a NAWBO annual membership category that gives what’s traditionally thought of as NextGen—women in high school, college or graduate school who are on an entrepreneurship education track—as well as women of any age within the first 1-3 years of their first business startup access to NAWBO’s community and resources as they launch and build!

Benefits of belonging in this membership category include:

  • Listing in the online NAWBO Membership Directory
  • Access to local and national member rosters
  • All NAWBO e-publications and communications
  • Updates and opportunities to power your voice around legislation that impacts your business
  • Access to a wide variety of monthly educational webinars, Mastermind-style Zooms and podcast episodes
  • Member pricing to all NAWBO in-person events like our 50th Anniversary Conference and Celebration
  • Opportunity to be considered for NextGen Legacy Scholarship Opportunities as available
  • Discounts on enterprise software and professional services by One Page Business Plan
  • Discounts to UPS, Dell, Lowes, Wyndham Hotels and other top brands, plus access to affordable health and insurance benefits

See What Our NextGen Members Say

“Connecting with fellow female entrepreneurs has been incredible, showing me that there are other women who are putting their ideas into action and who are rooting for me on my entrepreneurial journey. The spirit of NAWBO has paved the path for the next generation of female entrepreneurs. The NAWBO National community has been very welcoming, providing a place for the next generation to thrive, collaborate and connect.”

Anna Welsh
CEO and founder of Littlebags by Anna

“I enjoy each event I have attended at NAWBO. It affirms the path I am on and has impacted me to continue doing my best in each setting. During the most recent event, I learned about having safe boundaries and the power of showing up. I have been building relationships and look forward to this year. I appreciate the people who are in my life to help develop me as a new business owner. I will honor their relationships, and look forward to getting more women involved with NAWBO.

Jessica Bruny
CEO and founder of JESSBEU

“I felt connected, suddenly, with a tribe of very powerful and inspiring women with similar initiative in the business/entrepreneurial world to me. It is not a common feeling in the small sphere of my regular day-to-day life. It was uplifting and empowering to participate in the events and to feel supported by a group of intentional, like-minded women giving of their time and energy. The workshops I attended motivated me on my path and gave me courage to face adversity.”

Tess Frawley
owner and edible landscaper of Eat Your Yard

Power Your NAWBO Voice – It’s Easy

NAWBO was founded as the first advocacy organization for U.S. women business owners and has used its voice to create positive, lasting changes throughout our 50-year history. Using your voice is easier than you think. Watch these videos and then join us to help shape women’s entrepreneurship for the better!

Attend Our Monthly Advocacy Call, Too – It’s Open to Everyone Who’s Interested in Advocacy!

Join the NextGen Experience at the NAWBO 50th Anniversary Event

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ONE EPIC EVENT
June 5-8, 2025 | OMNI SHOREHAM HOTEL, WASHINGTON, DC

Join us as we celebrate our milestone 50th anniversary with one epic event in Washington, DC that includes the NAWBO NextGen Experience. On June 7-8, this experience brings together NextGen attendees with Circle $1 million+women business owners for a morning of connections and insights before joining National Women’s Business Conference programming.

 

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Be Part of NextGen Virtual Events Nationwide

To learn about NextGen virtual events in NAWBO chapters across the country, use the search function on the National Events Calendar. Also, check back here often! We’ll share NextGen event opportunities with you as we hear about them!

NAWBO Empower Hour

Every Thursday at 2 p.m. PT/4 p.m. CT/5 p.m. ET

In this small-group, mastermind-style setting, you’ll address two questions per week. Connect, discuss and work ON your business. Join whenever you are able. Non-members—please attend up to two times before deciding if NAWBO is the right community for you. For this and other national and chapter events, check out the events calendar.

REGISTER HERE
(Register just once and you’ll receive the Zoom link to join each week!)


NextGen Quarterly Chapter Call

2nd Wednesday of every quarter at 1 p.m. PT/3 p.m. CT/4 p.m. ET

Join members of the National NextGen Committee and chapter leaders across the country each quarter to connect and brainstorm ways to grow and support NAWBO’s next generation of women business owners. Anyone interested being part of this fun and important conversation is welcome! Please note that call months are August, November, February and May.

JOIN THE ZOOM

Give to/Tap Into the Legacy Scholarship

The NAWBO NextGen Legacy Scholarship is an excellent opportunity for corporations and woman business owners of all sizes to give back in small and large ways to help power the dreams of the next generation of women business owners. This scholarship makes it possible for NAWBO NextGen members to apply for their NAWBO National in-person event experiences to be covered by scholarship dollars as available, including registration and hotel. If you would like to learn more or donate, please contact [email protected].

Would you like to be considered for a scholarship to attend the NextGen Experience at NAWBO’s 50th anniversary event this June in Washington, DC? Scholarships cover registration, meals during conference hours and hotel costs; transportation is not included. Email us to learn more!

Get National Support and Resources

Jennifer Martin

NAWBO NextGen Coordinator

Get in touch: [email protected]
Read about her here.


Other Important Chapter Resources:

NextGen of Women Business Owners Membership Toolkit
Sample of NextGen Chair Role Description – Coming Soon!

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