Guardian has established national alliances or sponsorships of organizations commited to the financial advancement and empowerment of women. For more information about these alliances and related events in your city, contact guardianwomenschannel@glic.com .

National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
Headquartered in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, NAWBO is the only dues-based national organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs in all types of businesses. The organization currently has over 75 chapters in the US. Visit www.nawbo.org for more information.

Guardian is a 2006 and 2007 sponsor of the NAWBO Membership Diversity Recruitment Initiative, which aims to better serve Latina, Asian and African American women entrepreneurs.

Guardian is the 2006 NAWBO Corporate Partner of the Year. Ever year, NAWBO honors and awards a corporate partner based on how the partner's efforts and relationship helped to advance the NAWBO's mission. Learn more here .

Women in Insurance and Financial Services (WIFS)
Women in Insurance and Financial Services (WIFS) is a national organization whose mission is to support, encourage and advance relationships and activities that enhance the success of women specifically in the insurance and financial services industry. WIFS provides skill-building, leadership training and personal development through chapters in various cities. Member-at-Large memberships are available for those who cannot participate at the local level or who reside in areas that lack WIFS chapters. Visit www.w-wifs.org for more information on becoming a member of WIFS and additional member benefits.

Independent Means Inc. (IMI)
Independent Means Inc. (IMI) is the leading provider of family-centered financial education products and programs in the United States, providing programs, camps, seminars, books, newsletters, games, and other activities for kids, parents and mentors. Since 1992, IMI has created and delivered financial education experiences for over 100,000 kids and 10,000 parents worldwide.

IMI provides all content for Guardian's Girls Going Places® Entrepreneurship Conferences. Visit www.anincomeofherown.com for more information.