NAWBO-LA

What NAWBO-LA does

NAWBO-LA (NAWBO Los Angeles) is a dues-based nonprofit professional association (501(c)(6)) and the Los Angeles chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners, operating since 1979. The organization serves women business owners across the Greater Los Angeles region, providing a bundled membership program that combines networking, education, mentorship, advocacy, and visibility. Core products include the annual membership itself, the signature Business Conference (the 2026 edition scheduled for September 24, 2026 at The Garland in North Hollywood), and a year-round events program of mixers, workshops, virtual lunch-and-learns, and themed gatherings such as Galentine's Day experiences.

The underlying operating model is event- and community-led rather than technology-led; NAWBO-LA does not operate a proprietary software platform and relies on standard digital tools (website, email, Eventbrite for ticketing) plus in-person programming. Distribution occurs directly through the national NAWBO membership platform (nawbo.org/membership), the chapter's nawbola.org website, in-person events, and referrals from corporate partners.

NAWBO-LA generates revenue from four streams: recurring membership dues, one-time conference and event registration fees, recurring corporate sponsorships (with tiered packages ranging from $2,000 for a Small Business Sponsor to $25,000 for the Presenting Sponsor), and vendor table sales at the annual conference. Named corporate partners include Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Union Bank, the LA Department of Water and Power, and SoCalGas. The chapter is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors of women business owners and holds the registered trademark 'Women Mean Business®'.

Name

NAWBO-LA

Legal name

NAWBO Los Angeles

Website

https://nawbola.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NAWBO-LA is a dues-based 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership association serving women business owners in Greater Los Angeles through networking events, mentorship, advocacy, and an annual business conference. It operates as the LA chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners since 1979.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: NAWBO-LA generates revenue through annual membership dues from women business owners who join the Los Angeles chapter. Membership provides access to networking events, mentorship programs, educational resources, advocacy initiatives, and signature events.
2. Conference and Event Registration: Revenue from ticket sales for the annual business conference, monthly mixers, workshops, and virtual events. Conference tickets range from $103.22 (early bird member) to $135.23 (early bird non-member), with premium table sponsorships available.
3. Corporate Sponsorship: Corporate partners including Wells Fargo, Union Bank, Bank of America, LA Department of Water and Power, and SoCalGas sponsor NAWBO-LA events and programs. Sponsorship tiers range from $2,000 (Small Business Sponsor) to $25,000 (Presenting Sponsor) for the annual conference.
4. Vendor Table Sales: Vendor tables sold at the annual conference for $250 (members) or $300 (non-members), providing exhibitors access to women business owners and executives attending the event.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NAWBO-LA is a dues-based membership organization that sells annual memberships to women business owners in Los Angeles, bundling access to networking events, mentorship programs, educational workshops, and policy advocacy. The organization also runs an annual flagship business conference plus year-round mixers, workshops, and virtual sessions, and sells corporate sponsorship packages to companies seeking visibility among women entrepreneurs.

Product overview

NAWBO-LA is a dues-based membership organization (not a software product) that serves women business owners in Los Angeles. Founded in 1979, the organization offers a unified membership program that bundles together networking, education, mentorship, advocacy, and visibility benefits. The primary offerings are the annual NAWBO-LA Business Conference (the flagship signature event), year-round events programming (mixers, workshops, virtual sessions), mentorship matching, and collective advocacy efforts. The membership functions as a single program with multiple programmatic components rather than a platform with discrete product modules.

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Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• USC Credit UnionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026Co-hosted 'Growing Your Impact' mixer with NAWBO-LA at Menchita's Cafe y Restaurante, providing an evening of meaningful connection and business growth strategies for the LA community.
• Bank of AmericacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of NAWBO-LA events and programs. Bank of America has been instrumental in bringing signature events like the annual celebration at SoFi Stadium to life. Their partnership helps fuel programs, events, and resources that empower women entrepreneurs to thrive.
• Wells FargocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting NAWBO-LA events and programs for women business owners.
• Union BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting NAWBO-LA events and programs for women business owners.
• LA Department of Water and PowerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting NAWBO-LA events and programs, contributing to community building for women entrepreneurs in Los Angeles.
• SoCalGasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting NAWBO-LA events and programs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce: National membership organization advocating for women business owners and entrepreneurs through chapters, corporate partnerships, and policy advocacy. Comparable model, mission, and member benefits.
• Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC): National nonprofit certifying women-owned businesses and providing networking, education, and corporate partner access. Highly comparable mission, member base, and corporate-sponsor ecosystem.
• Ellevate Network: Global professional women's network offering membership, local chapters, virtual events, and corporate partner engagement. Direct competitor for women business-owner mindshare and dues.
• NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners): Parent national organization of which NAWBO-LA is a chapter. Operates the same membership model, sponsorship tiers, and advocacy positioning at national scale across 60+ chapters.
• American Business Women's Association (ABWA): Long-standing national membership association for working women and business owners offering networking, education, and recognition. Overlapping audience and chapter-based delivery model.
• Women Presidents' Organization (WPO): Peer advisory membership organization for women presidents and founders with peer learning groups, events, and corporate partnerships. Directly comparable membership model and audience.
• Female Founder Collective: Members-only network of women founders providing peer support, programming, and brand partnerships. Comparable community-led GTM and corporate-partner monetization.

Broad incumbents

• Tory Burch Foundation: Foundation supporting women entrepreneurs through education, capital, and community programs. Comparable audience and corporate partner ecosystem but broader philanthropic mandate and no dues-based membership.
• Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses: National education and capital program for small business owners, with notable focus on women and minority entrepreneurs. Comparable audience and corporate backing, but a tuition-free program rather than a membership association.

Emerging players

• SCORE: Free mentorship and education network for small business owners. Overlaps with NAWBO-LA's mentorship and education member benefits and SMB audience, but serves all small businesses rather than women-owned firms specifically.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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