| 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.
| Finance Committee Chair: Maryanne Murray The Finance Committee's supervises the financial affairs and financial planning of the chapter including quarterly review of operating and financial statements, reports its findings to the Board, and supervises the investments of the chapter. In addition, the Finance Committee is responsible for the implementation of sound financial procedures by the chapter as designated in the chapter policies and procedures documentation. |
| Membership Development Committee Chair: Kyna Baker The Membership Development Committee is responsible for promoting the growth of diverse chapter membership through the activities of recruitment, hospitality, orientation, and retention. They shall also be responsible for managing the chapter's member and prospect database and the application process, both in accordance with NAWBO policy. |
| Corporate and Economic Development Committee Chair: Leila Rappaport The Corporate and Economic Development Committee is responsible for the cultivation of corporate partner relationships and special event sponsors for the chapter, and any other sources of revenue deemed appropriate by the Board. The committee also develops the network of financial and educational resources that contribute to the economic development of individual members. |
| Public Policy Committee Chair: Cathy Imburgia The Public Policy Committee shall be responsible for the public policy education of chapter members through the communication of NAWBO's public policy positions and activities and the coordination of all legislative visits by chapter members. It shall also coordinate chapter relations with local and regional political and public policy leaders and encourage their participation in chapter meetings. |
| Marketing/Public Relations Committee Chair: Krista Gaul The Marketing/Public Relations Committee communicates all public information about the chapter's activities and events to both the chapter members and to the chapter's constituents throughout the community. Through a marketing plan that it creates, it shall be responsible for managing the chapter's brand image, developing consistent communications and media opportunities for both chapter activities and chapter members. The committee coordinates all printed collaterals and publications and ensures that they are branded consistently to NAWBO's published standards. |
| Programs Committee Chair: Diane Ferry The Program Committee is responsible for developing the meeting programs and enlisting speakers relevant to the chapter needs for each operating year. After each meeting, the committee will collect members' evaluations for each meeting and regularly review member comments for the purpose of continuously improving program delivery. |
| International Committee Chair: Connie Mitchell The International Committee works to enhance members' wealth-creating capacity by exploring opportunities in the global marketplace; identifying opportunities for members to take leadership roles in the international business community; and building strategic alliances with international organizations whose mission and goals are aligned with NAWBO's. |
| President's Council Chair: Devona Williams The President's Council is comprised of all active past presidents of the chapter. Its purpose is to apply the collective leadership experience of the chapter by providing sound advice to the President and/or President-Elect in areas such as strategic community involvement, forward-thinking action plans, and comprehensive chapter-community relations. |
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 nine 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