[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Networking Works!” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeIn”][vc_column_text]Membership in the Network of Black Business and Professional Women (NB2PW) is open to Black female professionals, commissioned sales representatives, women in business, and entrepreneurs. NB2PW has an open-membership policy meaning that women in the same area of business, and profession can join the Network.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_separator][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Members of the Network must fulfill one of the following criteria:” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeIn”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][porto_content_box align=”left” box_style=”featured-boxes-style-1″ box_effect=”featured-box-effect-1″][vc_custom_heading text=”General” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%230c0c0c” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]

• Own one or more successful businesses that have been in place for 2+ years
• Have a minimum of 2 years of professional experience

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• Job title starting at the senior, supervisor, or managerial level
• Responsibility (including direct reports).
• Accountability or responsible for outcome
• Education & Professional Licenses & Designations

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• Professional Designations & Licenses
• Active member in good stand with the licensing bodies of a professional organization and is self-employed.

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Awards, honours, or recognitions are subject to further scrutiny for acceptance by the Executive

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• Held or holds office in an organization in a leadership capacity comparable to #1.

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	Get listed in the Membership Directory with exclusive access to our Private Directory
	Receive discounts for all Network events
	Get the opportunity to attend special events that are offered to members of the Network
	Receive access to exclusive discounts with Community Partners
	Get the opportunity to become an annual featured member
	Get the opportunity to write for the NB2PW Blog
	Get the opportunity to connect and conduct business with other professionals and business women

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Membership Benefits	Business Plus $250 per year	Business & Professional $150 per year	General $100 per year	Student $50 per year	Virtual $50 per year
Year-round logo/business card placement where applicable along with elevator pitch about yourself, business, and/or service on NB2 website
Right of first refusal in cases where special-offer/limited opportunities are presented to Network members (Speaker requests,et passes, certain prizes)
Opportunity to become a member of a preferred audience/seating with select VIPs at Networking Events
Year-round featured member on NB2 website		3 month feature
Qualifies for additional considerations for NB2 events and promotions including monthly Networking Sessions, Key-Note Speaker, Network merchandise, and packages where applicable
Opportunity to purchase business advertising
Listing in the Membership directory on the NB2 website(optional)
Access to discounts with Network Community Partners
Opportunity to meet regularly with other member and mentors to share ideas and resources in a supportive forum
Opportunity to meet potential clients and increase referral base & network endoresment via social media
Full support of the Network for award nominations and scholarship recommendations in the broader community
Opportunity to participate and have fun at monthly Networking Sessions as an attendee or a **co-sponsor/presenter
Opportunity to build/hone leadership and other skills through participation on the Executive or Advisory Teams of NB2
Participate in corporate/professional civic and community philanthropy through NB2 events.
Opportunity to become an NBTwist Blogger on NB2 website as well as participate in other social media posts and discussions(i.e Twitter, Facebook, and Linkedin pages).
Opportunity to connect and conduct business with other professionals and women in business
NB2PW Network Membership card

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*Virtual members reside and work outside of Ottawa and its surrounding districts.
**Co-sponsors pay a small fee of $40 for expenses which include: audio visual, photography, refreshments, room rental, gifts and/or honorariums. Advance arrangement required.

“Networking works!”

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