The New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners is the voice of the State's two hundred thousand plus women-owned businesses. Since 1978, NJAWBO and its affiliate chapters have provided education, training, support, networking, and a legislative voice to help women entrepreneurs start, grow, and evolve successful businesses.
NJAWBO is the only state organization committed solely to the economic and legislative interests of New Jersey women entrepreneurs in all industries. The Middlesex-Somerset Chapter of NJAWBO is one of twelve chapters, representing Middlesex and Somerset Counties in the central New Jersey region.
OUR MISSION
To support and encourage business ownership by women
| • Provide each other with valuable information, resources, referrals, and support to compete in any marketplace and operate financially profitable enterprises
• Build strategic alliances and affiliations with other business organizations |
• Increase the visibility and influence of women business owners in the New Jersey business community and in the public arena
• Provide a legislative voice for women business owners at the Local and State levels in NJ |
NJAWBO Scholarship - Middlesex County College Foundation
The Middlesex-Somerset Chapter of NJAWBO has almost completed its $20,000 pledge to the MCCF to support a scholarship for women who are returning to their studies after a lapse in their education. Our 2009 recipient was Rosemary Petriello who has a 3.82 GPA and is majoring in journalism. To date, 13 recipients have recieved more than $6,500 in scholarships. We congratulate Rosemary and look forward to our continued support in this worthwhile effort.
MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES
Local and Regional: Meetings and events plus an annual state conference provide members with on-going education and with face-to-face business connections for new clients, vendors, mentors, and friends within New Jersey and beyond. All programs and events throughout the state are open to members and non-members.
Dinner Meetings: The Chapter meets regularly throughout the year for dinner. Each meeting is highlighted by a speaker or panel discussion on a business topic.
Marketing Club: The Middlesex-Somerset Marketing Club meets on the 3rd Monday morning each month and features a program designed to hone your skills and knowledge about marketing, sales, or the internet and web technology.
Chapter Board: The Chapter Board offers another business opportunity to those who serve on it to get to know the membership, and for the membership to get to know you – it is a fact that the #1 reason people buy from you is trust. People do business with people they know and trust.
Chapter Sponsorships: Middlesex-Somerset Chapter Sponsors provide another strategy to market, expand visibility, and increase sales for New Jersey business.
With the slowly increasing opportunities for women, ups and downs of the economy, fast-paced changes in technology and the unique challenges New Jersey women business owners face today, the opportunities afforded to you through your membership in NJAWBO are priceless!

