Founded in 1974, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)® propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social, and political spheres of influence worldwide. Thirty years later, NAWBO is still the only organization dedicated solely to representing the interests of women entrepreneurs in all industries. The organization's mission is to strengthen the wealth-creating capacity of its members and promote economic development; to create innovative and effective change in the business culture; to build strategic alliances, coalitions, and affiliations; and to transform public policy and influence opinion makers.

The NAWBO Buffalo Niagara Chapter has been helping women entrepreneurs thrive since 1994. We are the premier organization for Buffalo-Niagara’s diverse range of women-owned businesses; fostering a network of women entrepreneurs, a strong voice on important advocacy issues, and providing high quality educational programs for a dynamic and diverse group of women business owners and chapter partners.

NAWBO Buffalo Niagara is a leading advocate for emerging and established women business owners who aspire to higher levels of opportunity, challenge, and success. We provide:

• Educational and networking opportunities
• Encouragement through mentoring and support
• Promotion and acknowledgement of the pioneer spirit