The Center For Women's Business Research, founded as the National Foundation for Women Business Owners, is the premier source of knowledge about women business owners and their enterprises worldwide. This non-profit is located in Washington, DC.

Count Me In is an online micro-lender that uses a women-friendly credit scoring system to make loans of $500-$10,000. These loans are available to women across the United States for that all-important first business loan.

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) propels woman entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide. Headquartered in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, NAWBO is the only dues-based national organization representing the interests of all woman entrepreneurs in all types of businesses. The organization currently has over 75 chapters and is affiliated with a global organization represented in 35 countries.

NAWBO is the only dues-based national organization representing the interests of all woman entrepreneurs in all industries. Their mission is to propel woman entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide. The association has over 8,000 members in nearly 80 chapters nationwide, and is affiliated with Les Femmes Chefs d'Entreprises Mondiales (World Association of Women Entrepreneurs) in 35 countries . This non-profit's national office is in the Washington, DC area.

The Committee of 200 is the professional organization of woman entrepreneurs and corporate leaders running large companies or divisions. The organization capitalizes on the power, success and influence of businesswomen in the global economy. Membership is by invitation only.

Springboard is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to accelerating women's access to the equity markets. The organization produces programs that educate, showcase and support entrepreneurs as they seek equity capital and grow their companies. To date, Springboard has hosted over 14 venture forums for women resulting in over $2 billion in capital raised.

The Women Presidents' Organization (WPO) is a non-profit membership organization for a select group of women presidents who have guided their businesses to at least $2 million in annual sales (or $1 million for a service-based business). Participation is by invitation only.

The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC, pronounced "wee-bank) is dedicated to enhancing opportunities for women's business enterprises in America's major business markets. In partnership with women's business organizations throughout the United States, WBENC provides access to a national standard of certification and provides information on certified women's businesses to purchasing managers through an Internet database -- WBENCLink.

The Women's Leadership Exchange (WLE) offers all-day business conferences for the established woman business owner. WLE provides knowledge, tools and connections to help women grow their businesses.

As the voice for women business owners, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) attracts, supports and motivates woman entrepreneurs through dynamic programming, committed and influential corporate partners, financial strength and professionalism. The DFW chapter holds monthly meetings across north Texas and offers special programs and events, peer-to-peer mentoring, loan program and a web-based network listing.

This center is dedicated to offering women who want to start a business in Ft. Worth or Dallas, a place to get the help they need to make their businesses successful. The Center offers free business counseling and mentoring as well as educational workshops in the areas of financing, technology, certification and more.

Check www.onlinewbc.gov (or http://www.onlinewbc.gov/wbc.pdf ) for locations of other women business centers throughout Texas and the Southwest.