NAWBO Atlanta CEO Roundtables

NAWBO CEO Roundtables

Roundtable Participant Criteria:

An Established, Sustaining or Emerging Member of NAWBO Atlanta
Business Owners and Partners only
Must be involved in the control of your company's financial resources and the day to day management
MUST attend 9 of the 12 annual meetings
Cost once application is accepted is $350 per year (some groups may be required to pay a one-time $50 site/aministrative fee) is due prior to first meeting - Fee is payable each month by a date determined by your particular group.
A CEO Round Table Member commits to paying the required dues of $35 per month or the annual $350 whether you attend the meeting or not.

Who Sponsors NAWBO CEO Roundtables?

The CEO Roundtable Program is sponsored and facilitated by NAWBO-Atlanta (National Association of Women Business Owners)

What are NAWBO CEO Roundtables?

CEO Roundtables are made up of women business owners from a variety of industries and backgrounds, who are serious about their business. They meet for approximately 2-3 hours and are led by a trained facilitator. The Members work individually and together to set achievable, measurable business goals, inspire each other, and contribute to each other’s success. NAWBO CEO Roundtables support and encourage members to build an environment of trust and respect that will help them navigate the challenges and success of business ownership.

How often do the NAWBO CEO Roundtables meet?

The roundtable sessions meet monthly at the same time and place and are organized into topical segments supported by member discussions, interactive programs, expert presentations, and business planning.

Do I need to be a member of NAWBO-Atlanta to participate in the program?

Yes. The Annual NAWBO membership fee for an established business owner is $275 that includes membership in NAWBO National. There are also other membership options for emerging businesses and women owned businesses outside of the Atlanta Metropolitan area. Go to our Membership Levels page to view membership options and fees.

Where do the NAWBO CEO Roundtables meet?

Groups are organized by various geographical locations in the Metro Atlanta Area such as the East Cobb/Roswell Area, Alpharetta Area, Cumberland Area, Buckhead Area, Glenridge Area, and Gwinnett Area. Additional locations can be added with a minimum of 8 interested business owner members.

How many women are in the group?

Groups are a maximum of 12 members. A group will not start until there are 8 members. If there are more than 12 women interested in one particular area we will start a second group in the same area.

Is there a required membership time in the NAWBO CEO Roundtables?

The Round Table program is designed to be ongoing as long as members want to participate. However we do ask for an initial 12 month commitment. Trust and confidentially is a key attribute and each member needs appropriate time to develop close, productive, business relationships.

What if I must miss a meeting?

Each member is allowed up to 3 absences per every 12 months. More than 3 misses is an automatic dismissal from the group.

Can I *apply for a group at anytime?

YES -The new improved program kicks off in January of 2011 and we have many members ready to apply. However you can *apply for a group at anytime as long as there are spaces available and there are no competing business in that group. Regardless of when you are assigned to a group you are committed to a minimum of 12 month participation in that group. Waiting lists are also established if groups are filled.

Is there a cost for participating in the NAWBO CEO Roundtables?

Yes. The $35 monthly fee includes meeting space and adminstrative materials. All group meetings are timed around a meal and the facilitator manages the meeting facility arrangements. All meal selections are optional and paid for by the participant.

How do I apply?

Join NAWBO CEO Roundtables by joining now online or by downloading the CEO Roundtable Application and faxing to the number on the application. You must be a member of NAWBO to participate. If you are not a member, you can easily join by visiting our Join Today page and be eligible to apply for the NAWBO CEO Roundtables program as soon as our administrator receives your payment confirmation. After confirmation you can then apply for participation.

*Membership in NAWBO CEO Roundtables is by application only and contingent on approval. Groups are exclusive to one business type per group and certain business criterion is required. Waiting lists are formed if groups are full. New groups are started immediately when the list reaches 8 people in designated areas.