National Association of Women Business Owners
http://www.nawbo.org/
The essential community for women entrepreneurs, the National Association of Women Business Owners® (NAWBO®) is the voice of America's 10.4 million women-owned businesses. Since 1975, NAWBO has helped women evolve their businesses by sharing resources and providing a single voice to shape economic and public policy. NAWBO is the only dues-based national organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs across all industries. The organization has 9,000 members and 80 chapters across the United States. Strategic Forums allow members to connect on a national level and create solutions for the toughest problems facing women business owners today.
Women Presidents’ Organization
http://www.womenpresidentsorg.com/
The Women President’s Organization (WPO) connects top women entrepreneurs at the million and multi-million dollar level ($2 million in gross annual sales or $1 million for service-based business) – locally and internationally – with greater personal and professional success. In monthly meetings across the US and Canada, chapters composed of 20 accomplished women presidents – from diverse industries and backgrounds – invest time and energy in themselves and their businesses to drive their corporations to the next level. For more information, call 212-688-4114 or visit http://www.womenpresidentsorg.com/.
International Institute for Women Entrepreneurs
http://minerva.stkate.edu/offices/administrative/iiwe.nsf
The International Institute for Women Entrepreneurs (IIWE) at The College of St. Catherine is the only organization of its kind that has been created by, for, and about women entrepreneurs. The Institute focuses on three vitally important needs of women in business:
- To help women entrepreneurs grow their businesses,
- To address the professional and personal development of women entrepreneurs,
- To prepare St. Catherine’s diverse student population for careers in entrepreneurship through coursework, internships, and professional development opportunities.
eWomenNetwork
http://www.ewomennetwork.com/index.html
National networking organization aimed at connecting and promoting female business owners and professionals.
Association of Women Contractors
http://www.awcmn.org/
The Association of Women Contractors provides a unified voice for women business owners in the construction industry. The organization is focused on education and creating new business opportunities for its members.
Center for Women’s Business Research
http://www.womensbusinessresearch.org/
The Center for Women's Business Research turns research into knowledge — the most up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge about one of the most dynamic and fastest growing sectors of the U.S. economy: the 10.4 million businesses owned by women.
The James J. Hill Library
http://www.jjhill.org/
The James J. Hill Library, located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, houses a world-class collection of practical business information and online business resources and is considered one of the most comprehensive business libraries in the country. The business library is an excellent resource to ehance your strategic planning efforts.
FastTrac
http://www.fasttrac.org/
FastTrac is a practical, hands-on business development program designed to help entrepreneurs hone the skills needed to create, manage, and grow a successful small business.
eVenturing
http://eventuring.kauffman.org/
Geared to those who are building companies that innovate and create jobs and wealth, Kauffman eVenturing is the trusted guide for entrepreneurs on the path to high growth and looking for new business ideas.
Small Business Administration
http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov/
The SBA is a government institution designed to protect and promote the interests of small businesses.
