Corporate Benefits
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Corporate Partner Application
Corporate Partner Brochure

Every business prefers to be associated with highly reputable organizations that bring them greater visibility, enhanced credibility, or help demonstrate their commitment to serving as a corporate citizen. Corporate Partners of the Springfield Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) are aware of not only the breadth and depth of our members and their businesses, but also the fact that as women change the face and nature of business in the 21st century, there is a need to respond to the call for support.

The Springfield Chapter of NAWBO boasts a network of dynamic, entrepreneurial women interested in not only personal and business success, but also the success of our communities. NAWBO Springfield is growing quickly, having increased our membership over three fold in the last several years. Our woman owned businesses are diverse, from trucking to tile, floral art to financials, consulting to computers, and from painting to parties. Revenues range from around $20K to $2M.
 
Fifty-three percent of the population of Springfield is women. Nationally, that number is 51%, with 66 million working women. It is estimated that one in every eleven adult women owns a business and generates nearly $2.3 trillion in revenue for the national economy (Suzanne M. Thinnes).
 
Today, women are changing the face and nature of business. We influence public policy, organize diverse and competitive workforces, manage distinct purchasing power, rally for the rising need for education and skills, and raise money for the fights against heightened health risks. We also raise children in an increasingly complex society.
 
It boils down to this - we not only make a contribution, we choose to make a difference. Whether it is due to a talent shortage or the collective courage of women, industry is now talent driven, and much less gender or race driven. We break down barriers and affect positive change. What matters is if the person has the skills and leadership ability to get the job done. The women of the Springfield Chapter of NAWBO have proven that we, in fact, lead by example and through entrepreneurship.

To our corporate partners, we provide the opportunity to cultivate a relationship with the fastest growing segment of the business community-women business owners. By partnering with NAWBO, businesses are able to build their brand among the woman business owner community, a fiercely loyal consumer group, and grow its bottom line through opportunities to sell and affiliate with our local and national network of women business owners.
 
Your Partnership with NAWBO for activities and endeavors assists us to expand our member benefits, our economic reach in the community, as well as our role in contributing to the residents and philanthropic organizations of it.
 
If you are interested in reaching the women business owners and their various constituents in the greater Springfield area contact Mary Croft at 309.452.6500 for more information. 

Welcome aboard Corporate Partners!

• Midwest Family Broadcasting  
• National City Bank
• Security Bank
• Hickory Glen 
• US Bank
 
In-Kind Partners

• Adelante Solutions
• e-websmart
• Small Business Administration
• Kerber, Eck, & Braeckel, LLP 

To our corporate partners, we provide the opportunity to cultivate a relationship with the fastest growing segment of the business community-women business owners. By partnering with NAWBO, businesses are able to build their brand among the woman business owner community, a fiercely loyal consumer group, and grow its bottom line through opportunities to sell and affiliate with our local and national network of women business owners.

A partnership with NAWBO offers a variety of benefits, including:

• Connection to our local and national NAWBO Chapters
• Marketing credit by positioning your logo/corporate identity on our business publications (directory, Web site, Newsletter)
• Participation in Membership meetings and events
• Access to our online membership directory
• Association with a viable, reputable, and high profile organization
• Enabling increased contribution to the viability of business ownership and sustainability
• Greater reach into the community and potentially new markets within
• Positive public relations and goodwill
   

Our commitment to you:

• To report progress on a quarterly basis.
• To inform you/your company of member achievements
• To ensure your company receives due praise and recognition for support

Our Corporate Partner Levels are:

Platinum Partner (Corporate) - Annual Opportunities $2,000 Investment

• Published sponsorship recognition of one NAWBO Event
• Full page advertisement and listing in the annual Membership Directory
• Web site banner + link + listing
• Feature article + listing + logo in quarterly Newsletter
• Introductory presentation at one meeting
• Literature distribution at all meetings
• Unlimited attendance at meetings at member rates
• Access to download membership mailing labels

Gold Partner (Corporate) - Annual Opportunities  $1,000 Investment

• Published sponsorship recognition of one NAWBO Program
• One-half page advertisement and listing in the annual Membership Directory
• Web site listing + link
• Listing + logo in quarterly Newsletter
• Recognition at monthly meetings
• Literature distribution at all meetings
• Unlimited attendance at meetings at member rates (does not include monthly meeting cost)
• Access to download membership mailing labels

Bronze Partner (Corporate) - Annual Opportunities  $500 Investment

• Recognition at monthly meetings
• Web site listing
• Listing in the annual membership directory
• Listing in quarterly Newsletter
• Literature distribution at all meetings
• Unlimited attendance at meetings at member rates

Affiliate (Individual) - Annual Opportunities  $250 Investment

• Recognition at monthly meetings
• Literature distribution at monthly meetings
• Listing in the annual membership directory
• Listing in quarterly Newsletter
• Unlimited attendance at meetings at member rates

Click here for the Corporate Partner Application.
Click here for the Corporate Partner Brochure.
  
  
 
For additional information about NAWBO Sponsorship Opportunities, contact Connie Matrisch 217.744.4006 or Matrisch.Connie@pro-comservices.com. Or click here to fill out the form.