| Contact any of the dynamic women who serve on our board to learn more about NAWBO Delaware! |
Serving on a chapter committee is the best way to make the most of your NAWBO Delaware membership - it allows you to maximize your networking contacts and meet new friends. Members are encouraged to contact the chairpersons of any committee to find out more information and consider contributing your experience.
| Membership Committee Chair: Karen Burton Coordinates the activities of Membership Development and Membership Retention |
| Programs Committee Chair: Dolores Malek, PhD (888)862-4375 Coordinates the activities of the Chapters programs and communications, including: design coordination and special events. |
| Public Policy Committee Chair: Carla Withers Keeps current with local and national issues that affect women business owners, and presents opportunities to affect positive change |
| Corporate and Economic Development Committee Chair: Brenda Thompson Coordinates the activities of the Corporate Development, Retention and In-Kind Committees |
| Nominations Committee Chair: Cathy Imburgia NAWBO’S nominating committee has the responsibility of soliciting the membership for nominees who will qualify for Board positions |
About NAWBO Delaware
Our Purpose
The NAWBO Delaware Chapter formed to meet the growing needs of women business owners in Delaware. The chapter is an affiliate of The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), headquartered in Washington, DC, which is the only dues-based national organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs in all types of businesses.
NAWBO Delaware’s mission is to enable women business owners to grow by coming together to share mutual experiences, exchange information and develop business skills. As an affiliate of NAWBO’s Washington, D.C. National Headquarters and one of 80 chapters nationwide, the Delaware Chapter offers the resources and networking opportunities both locally and nationally for female entrepreneurs to grow their businesses.
Our members represent a diverse array of local industries and services, and can assist you with many business and personal needs.
Our History
In April 2000, a group of local women business owners began the process of forming the Delaware Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), an organization focused on propelling women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power. By June 1, 2000, the six founding members succeeded and the chapter was established with 20 members and a volunteer board of directors and committees.
In its seven year history, the Delaware Chapter has grown its membership to include a diverse mix of women entrepreneurs, corporate partners and supporting members from Delaware and Southeastern Pennsylvania. NAWBO Delaware membership spans a host of industries and represents start-up and established firms - large, mid-size and small.
Our Vision Statement
The NAWBO Delaware Chapter is a dynamic organization with a growing diverse membership focused on empowering women business owners.
Our Mission Statement
Through excellence in vision, leadership, and continuous outreach to the diverse community of women entrepreneurs, we help women business owners reach the next level through:
ACCESS to local and national business opportunities.
EDUCATION through programs, mentoring and leadership opportunities.
INFLUENCE on political, social and economic policies through advocacy both locally and nationally