You have a great idea for a startup and need to know where to begin.  You’re running a business and want some tips on how to scale it.   You’re growing a company and need connections.   What does NWEN have to offer? All of the above.

“It takes a village to raise a child” and “It takes a network to grow a company”

The Northwest Entrepreneur Network is dedicated to providing you with the tools you need to succeed.  To empower the entrepreneurial community, NWEN offers experiences that are:

• Actionable: News you can use—concepts and techniques you can apply to your business today.
• Engaged: You are an active participant in this community, not a passive listener.  Share your voice and ideas and learn from peers and experts.
• Connected:  Network with people you need and want to meet.

What are the benefits of membership?  By becoming a member, you support this vibrant community and receive exclusive opportunities and discounts.

• Discounted events:

• eIQ sessions (hands-on on-demand educational sessions)
• workshops (half day sessions with subject matter experts from financing to marketing
• Venture Breakfasts (caffeinated networking and secrets of success)
• Entrepreneur University (full-day educational and networking bootcamp)

• Free, members-only resources

• Templates for the nuts-and-bolts of your business (business plans, term sheets, contracts, stock option plans, subscription agreements and the like)
• Business Plan Writing Workshop           

• Pub nights

• Showcase your business, share beers and ideas

• Membership Directory

• The who’s who of the entrepreneurial community: search, find, connect.

• NWEN Advisors

• A service available to members only, our match-making connects you and a select group of your peers to business mentors

• Discounted  member services

• From health-insurance to human resource products,  help sustain your business with critical services designed for entrepreneurs

NWEN membership pays for itself very quickly.  If over a year, you attend Entrepreneur University, 1 eIQ and 1 workshop you save more than your dues.  Attending 2 workshops and 2 breakfasts covers the cost of membership. Many combinations and permutations can easily get you financial return on your membership investment… but also consider:

• Priceless participation: Intangible benefits from supporting a community that supports you. 

• Free monthly Think Tanks : pushing the boundaries of traditional thinking, these are open to the public, but supported by the community (discussion topics have ranged from green energy to social media)
• First Look Forums: volunteer-driven coaching and screening, this semi-annual event showcases innovative business models and bleeding-edge technology companies that haven’t yet seen the light of day in the investment community.
• With a rich network of partners, we co-host events where our offerings overlap, and actively refer entrepreneurs to community organizations who provide distinctive value to each segment of the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Click here to sign up today!  Or call 206-902-4078 with any questions or to discuss the membership level that best suits your needs.

Download a PDF of our Membership Application