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Why Join Us?
Whether an employee, entrepreneur, or the CEO of a multimillion-dollar firm, women’s inequality issues in the workforce and as business owners, perpetuate as obstacles to success in our current society. NAWBO Sacramento’s desire is to address the relevant topics, increase awareness, and improve the business atmosphere for women through seminars and education, lobbying politicians, and fellowship with like-minded local business owners.
Join your voice with over 12 million women business owners.
Opportunity to give back and pave the way for future business owners.
Access to “member only” benefits for you, employees and family members.
Members say 50% or more of their revenue comes from NAWBO members.
NAWBO is a 100% investment in you – best business decision you can make in
yourself.
About NAWBO Sacramento
NAWBO Sacramento is the local chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners in the Sacramento Valley, chartered in 1987.
Our chapter provides members with a variety of educational, social, economic and political programs that support women in building successful ventures and making effective changes in business culture. Our goal is to provide you with access to Mentors, Advisors and Advocates to help grow your business and your community relationships.
About NAWBO Sacramento
NAWBO Sacramento is the local chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners in the Sacramento Valley, chartered in 1987.
Our chapter provides members with a variety of educational, social, economic and political programs that support women in building successful ventures and making effective changes in business culture. Our goal is to provide you with access to Mentors, Advisors and Advocates to help grow your business and your community relationships.
Member Spotlight
Get to know our newest NAWBO Sacramento Chapter members
Maria
Baptista Soria
Five Star Bank
Financial Services
Maria Baptista Soria is the Vice President, Director of Community Relations for Five Star Bank. In this role, she serves as the principal ambassador for Five Star Bank, enhancing brand outreach by building relationships with current and new partners within the local community. In addition, she also supports in enhancing DE&I outreach and engagement. A Sacramento native, Maria brings over 16 years of experience in the private and non-profit sectors. Prior to joining Five Star Bank, Maria (a Sacramento native) made an indelible mark through her work with various Chambers of Commerce, both locally and statewide, including positions with the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce as Vice President, Program Integration, the Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce as Director of Foundation Programs, and the Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce as Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Member Services and Director of the Capital Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC).
Maria is an individual of service and prides herself on being a community connector. She loves to mentor others, especially young women and men of color, to help provide them with career guidance as well as how to be the best leaders in their community. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from California State University, Sacramento. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Ryan, their daughter, Selena and their son, RJ.
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NAWBO members’ businesses employ more employees than the average women-owned business.
Average number of years that NAWBO members have owned their business.
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NAWBO members in the professional, scientific and technical services sector.
25% of members make more than $1 million in annual sales and 34% make more than $500K.
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NAWBO members access capital through credit cards; 37% utilize private and family.
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NAWBO members hold post-graduate degrees.
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