Make the Most of Your NAWBO Memphis Membership! You can’t WIN if you don’t PLAY!

  • Attend monthly meetings regularly.
  • Join the Board.
  • No time? Volunteer for a specific item—we always need help!
  • Host a Bar at a monthly meeting.
  • The first 30 minutes is key networking time-use it to show off your business!! Relax & have some fun over a great glass of wine or soft drinks and enjoy the evening before the main program starts!
  • Be a Featured Member at a monthly meeting.
    • Provides you with 3 minutes during the meeting to pitch your business, mention your needs.
    • Have a table-top exhibit for the evening.
    • Split the tab with a member, friend, partner or colleague.
    • Bring your promotional materials.
    • Attract the attention of the attendees by raffling off a gift. Bring a collection container for the business cards for the gift drawing… you get to keep the business cards to add to your contact database.
    • Please contact the Program Chair at programs@nawbomemphis.org for more information.
  • Won an award recently? Let us know—we will highlight special awards on our website.
  • Have a great Press Release for your business? Share it with us at a meeting or submit for consideration of placement on the website.
  • Maximize your networking time—arrive early! 6pm to 6:30pm is key networking & socializing time
  • Stay after the main meeting and get to know the fabulous women you have just met.
  • Networking: Ask women what are they looking to accomplish in their business. Ask who their target clients are. Think of all the people with whom you could connect them.
  • Offer to provide contacts for other women you meet.
  • Ask good questions.
  • Introduce yourself to Board Members.
  • Ask for an introduction to another member you would like to meet.
  • Power Partners: Look for women in related business fields that you could partner with who may share similar client-bases.
  • Think of ways you can be of assistance to other members—they will very likely think of referring you & your business!