About Chix in Business
Chix in Business, Inc. is a Triangle-area (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, North Carolina) non-profit organization of passionate women business owners who support and educate each other through building personal and business relationships, information sharing, seminars, mentoring and community outreach.
Chix freely share ideas and information and form strong relationships through an e-mail list serve, as well as through monthly programs, social events and volunteer work.
We warmly welcome new members regularly by referral from a current member. Quarterly, we also invite women to join who have submitted an application, but who have not been directly referred.
Our requirements for membership are as follows:
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women who already own or are ready to start a small business
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women who are interested in sharing resources, ideas and information to enhance each others' lives and businesses
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women who are committed to patronizing the businesses of fellow members and who will refer business to fellow members when possible
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women who are committed to contributing their talents and skills to give back to their community through philanthropic activities
This is a community where women do business our way--building relationships, integrating all of our roles as women, and sharing values. If this is the type of business environment you've been seeking, we hope you'll apply to join us.
Buy Local and Use a Chix Business
Chix in Business, Inc. proudly endorses the Buy Local concept. We encourage the clients we do business with to think about the choices they make regarding what and where they buy. Buying locally enhances the livability of our community, the stability and diversity of the local economy, and the retention and expansion of independent, locally owned businesses through increasing awareness about the personal, community, and economic benefits of choosing local first. Find a Chix Business that fits your need and read about more reasons to choose locally owned businesses.
Get Involved with Chix in Business
There are many ways to get involved with Chix in Business. We are a diverse group with a wide range of talents and knowledge. A broad array of industries are represented in our group, so there's a good chance you'll meet women with whom you'll quickly form a bond. One thing we share however, is our passion for entrepreneurship, our commitment to helping each other grow as individuals and business owners, and our desire to have a positive impact on our community.
You may get to know us in the following ways:
Come as a guest to a lunch or evening program or event to learn what we are all about and to meet members.
Sign up to receive our Chix Newsletter
Sponsor an upcoming event and support our organization
Become a Friend of Chix if you don't own a business but want to stay connected
Become a Member of Chix in Business
Being a women business owner never seemed better!
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