Member Benefits
Get More with Membership
“Astra has expanded my scope and vision of what I can do. That’s the great advantage of being with other people who are similar to me. It’s opened up my horizon.” – Elisabeth, Astra member
“I’ve spoken with a lot of women business owners – we share ideas and look for ways to work together. In a way it’s like having your own little CEO club.” – Sandra, Astra member
“I’ve spoken with a lot of women business owners – we share ideas and look for ways to work together. In a way it’s like having your own little CEO club.” – Sandra, Astra member
A key benefit of Astra membership is WBENC certification, but it’s not the only one. Our members have access to a vast network of resources that can increase your opportunities and change your business for the better. With Astra membership, you can:
- Get smart about corporate contracts. Astra offers training and resources that demystify the procurement process and help you learn how to grow your business.
- Meet and mingle with women business owners like you. Astra membership provides you access to an exclusive club of successful women business owners to collaborate with, learn from and do business with. Our members find mentors within our ranks, purchase services from each other and band together to pursue large corporate contracts.
- Meet your Match! Our matchmaker events connect women business owners with supplier diversity professionals, and have a track record of producing multimillion dollar deals.
- Become a networking maven. Our networking events will help you get to know other certified women business owners in your area.
- Get showered with kudos. Astra recognizes a select group of women business owners annually for excellence in business. You could be next!
Support women in business. Help other women business owners succeed by volunteering at an Astra event, becoming a mentor, encouraging Astra certification, advocating for women-owned businesses or getting involved with a committee.
