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 Message
from the New President, Barri Carian
Welcome to NAWBO-Orange County! As the 2nd largest
chapter in the nation, with over 400 members, we offer the broadest
exposure to influential women business owners of any organization
in Orange County. We have experienced explosive growth during
the past three years, due in large part to our
concentrated focus on the varied and ever-changing needs of women
business owners.
We understand that as you move through the stages of business
ownership, from thinking about starting a business, to starting
the business and being the "one-woman" show, to hiring
your first employee, to creating a multi-employee, multi-million
dollar sustainable business, your needs and requirements will
change. We offer networking, education and peer-to-peer roundtables
designed to provide high-impact, high-value support specifically
designed for you at each stage...continued
NAWBO
CALENDAR
July 10 Dinner Meeting:
2007-08 Board Installation and Presentation by America's #1 Energy
Coach, Jon Gordon
July 19 RW
Committee Meeting
July
24 Hiring in the
21st Century (see class
description on right)
Aug 7 Dinner Meeting:
Members-only Progressive Dinner
Aug 14 Women's Leadership
Exchange® Conference
Aug
15 Let Go to Grow:
Stop Doing and Start Leading (see class
description on right)
Aug 16 RW Committee Meeting
AFFILIATE
EVENTS
July 30 Social
Enterprise Institute: A Seminar on Social Investing
Aug 1 FWI "The
Fun-Damentals of Believing, Achieving and Succeeding"
Aug 14 WomanSage Salon:
The Art of Loving
Aug 18 AWE "An
Alternative Real Estate Investment"
Aug 25 Black
Chamber of OC: 16th Annual Awards Banquet
Aug 30 AWT
Drinks & Links
Sept 8 WISE:
11th Annual Invest in Yourself: Financial Strategies Conference
for Women
DON'T
MISS OUR AUGUST 7th DINNER MEETING "You
and Your Business" Please join
us for one of our most popular events... a Members-only
Progressive Dinner. NOTE
LOCATION CHANGE FOR THIS MEETING ONLY: Irvine
Marriott,
18000 Von Karman. Due to the unique format of
this meeting walk-ins will not be admitted.
more info & RSVP
 MARK
YOUR CALENDAR for August 14th Women's Leadership
Exchange® Conference Keynote
Speakers include Dr. Susan Love, Billie
Jean King, Cathy Hughes, Sharon Allen and Rebecca Boenigk. Also,
advice and seminars by "Growth
Guru" experts, Speed Coaching from WLE growth gurus, QVC
Quick Product Review, Quick Connections Guided
opportunities for networking,
collaboration and forging partnerships and alliances, Case
studies to
learn from exceptional women who built or lead multi-million
dollar businesses. 7:30am–7pm at
the Long Beach
Convention Center. NAWBO members and
affiliates qualify for a special discounted price of $225. more
info & RSVP
WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS
Helena Cannon, Diamond Quick
Monir Ghaneian, Tropez Boutique
Pamela Jacobson, The Healing Sanctuary
Janine McMillion, McMillion & Hirtensteiner,
LLP
Jill Rosoff, Rosoff Artworks
Pamela Rumi, Escape Your Shape by Exude
Stephanie Schuster, Travel by HSS
Carol Ann Timmel, Capital H Group
WELCOME 2007-08
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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The
2007-08 NAWBO-OC Board of Directors was sworn in at
the July dinner meeting by Adalberto Quijada, Director
of the SBA's Santa Ana District. For
information about these dynamic ladies and to view
open committee
chair positions, see board
page.
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MEMBERS
IN
THE NEWS
 Fertile
Ground, LLC, co-founded by NAWBO-OC member and immediate past
president Camille
Jayne, was
featured in the OC Register's June 11th Business
Monday section. Camille and Fertile
Ground's co-founder, Margot Shapiro, talked
about how the consulting company helps small businesses grow
for a minority
stock option rather than cash fees. Camille was also featured
in a glossy,
pull-out supplement in the July 9 OC Business Journal.
The supplement, titled Keys to Wealth Management, was devoted
to
the services of Matters at Hand and its affiliates.
  Rachel
Owens, NAWBO-OC's Director of Knowledge Management,
and Nahid Casazza, who heads up NAWBO's Success
Teams, were included in an article by Jan Norman in the OC
Register on
June 18. Rachel, owner of Succession Strategies, and Nahid,
owner of Aspyrre Professional Coaching, both weighed in on
the topic of summer vacations for business owners.
 Sue Parks,
NAWBO-OC member and founder/CEO of Walkstyles, Inc., was profiled
by Jessica Lee in the OC Business Journal on June
4, following her OCBJ Women in Business Award. Sue also received
media coverage in Boise, ID, Santa Fe, NM, Richmond, VA,
Olympia, WA as part of her nationwide We Who Walk Tour.
 Zov
Karamardian,
NAWBO-OC member and founder/CEO of Zov's Bistro, also received
extensive coverage in the June 4 OC Business Journal as a
2007 OCBJ Women in Business Award winner. A Jessica Lee story
described her illustrious 20-year career with Zov's, including
her newest
Zov's in Newport Coast.
 Diana
D'Itri, NAWBO-OC member and co-owner
of RaveBiz, was profiled in the OC Register on June
18 in the section "My
Business." Diana explained her company, which provides
media production services, focused on "online mini infomercials
for growth-oriented businesses."
Barri
Carian, newly elected President of NAWBO-OC, who
is principal of Carian Consulting and a chair of a CEO group
in
Vistage
International, was covered by the Anaheim Hills News on
June 21 when she gave an insightful talk on executive decision
making
to the Anaheim Hills Rotary Club.
 Hilary Kaye,
NAWBO-OC's Director of Public Relations/Marketing and president
of HKA, Inc., was featured in the June 28 Tustin
News article on her Ruby's Raiders team in the 2007 MS
Walk, which was chosen "Most Inspirational Team" out of
more than 300 teams.
 Jodi Jones, NAWBO-OC member and founder of
Vitality Gourmet, had an July 5 OC Metro feature on her new
gourmet dog food division, Vitality Vittles. Jodi expanded
her home-delivered, healthy food line to dogs because of her
own two Samoyeds, Sami and Sasha, who are now healthier. Woof!
KUDOS
 Tiffanny
Brosnan was named a "Rising Star" in employment
law by California Super Lawyers magazine. Only 2.5%
of the lawyers in Southern California are named Rising Stars.
Congrats, Tiffany!
THANK YOU!
 Thank
you to Jon
Gordon, our July dinner meeting speaker, for giving
us a valuable lesson in positive thinking as well as simple,
small
steps each of us can take to energize ourselves, our businesses
and our employees. Jon is a leading authority on developing
positive, engaged people, leaders, businesses, schools and
teams and the author of several books, including his
most recent gem, The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel your
Life, Work
and Team with Positive Energy. His proven solutions are
being put to use by executives, athletes, families, artists,
teachers
and numerous organizations throughout the globe. Good luck
to you, Jon, and thanks again for helping us kick-off
a great new year for NAWBO- OC!
Also,
thanks go to Adalberto Quijada,
Director of the SBA's Santa Ana District, for rearranging
his busy schedule
to swear in our new board of directors.
And thank you to
members who donated prizes for the opportunity drawing:
Steve Churm, Churm
Media - 1/2 page full-color ad in OC Metro
Barbara Page, Custom
Motors - Gasoline gift card
Jill Rosoff, Rosoff
Artworks - Signed,
framed print
Linda Casso & Miley Waterman,
Tuned
In Media, Inc. - Victoria’s Secret gift card
Tracey Downey, Downey’s
Chocolates - Downey’s
Chocolates gift card
Lorrie Scott, Beautyseminars.com & ConnectingCA.com -
Gift basket of aroma therapy lotions and salts
Marla Silva, Marla’s
Mania Promotional Products - Custom
branded chocolates
Gina Kiziroglu, In
Home Care Solutions - Home bath
set
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MEMBERS SHARE THEIR EXPERTISE
 Is
Your Business At Risk?
by
Stephanie Rathgaber, Identity Theft Shield/Pre Paid Legal
Group Benefits
A company's name and brand can take years
to build, yet only minutes to destroy. The risks that threaten
businesses, their customers and employees are real—and
growing. Chief among them is identity theft. In recent years
legislation has been passed to help protect consumers from
identity theft. Three major
federal regulations are FACTA, GLBA, and HIPPA. These laws
hold businesses accountable for any information they allow
to fall into the hands of criminals... continued
WANTS & NEEDS
250-300sq ft of space for lease
wanted: Capo Beach to Irvine, close
to freeway, initial month-to-month, no extras needed. $400-$500.
Contact
Lorrie
Scott, Beauty Seminars/ConnectingCA.com, 949-257-9568.
Promotional Items Wanted: Send
your company's promotional items (include name/contact info)
to Lorrie
Scott at Beauty Seminars. She
can promote
your business during her summer camp August 6-10, as well as
other workshops for children and
adults.
Opportunity available to own a thriving
Irvine cookie business! Equipment-contained and
health approved. Award winning cookies were featured in the
media. Customers and
sales grow daily. Contact: Steve Fitzgerald,
858-320-0474, www.acquisitionservicesgroup.com
SPACE FOR LEASE IN LAKE FOREST!
We can offer anywhere from one to six offices. Lease rates will vary according
to needs and lease terms. Short-term leases available (6 months minimum desired).
Four window offices and two interior offices, storage room and work/file area.
Located near the 405 and 5 freeways on the border of Lake Forest and Irvine
close to Irvine Spectrum. Amenities include: furnished offices, utilities,
Cox internet access, janitorial services, alarm/fire system, private entrance,
and UPS daily pickup. Shared use of kitchen, handicap access restrooms, and
conference
room for meetings, trainings, etc...can accommodate 10-12. For more information
call Linda (949) 362-4002. (member advertisement) |
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COMMITTEE
NEWS & NEEDS
AFFILIATES
& DIVERSITY: Members interested
in becoming ambassadors of
NAWBO and developing long term relationships with our local
Affiliate Organizations are wanted for the
Affiliates/Diversity
committee. This would be a great networking opportunity
for you! Click here for
details. AWARDS: The
entry period for the 2007 Stevie Awards for Women in
Business has begun. Hailed as "the business world's
own Oscars" by the New York Post, these 48 awards
are presented in categories for individuals, companies, organizations,
products/services, and media/marketing. For information and
an entry kit go to www.stevieawards.com/women.
United Parcel Service (UPS) is sponsoring
an International Small Business Contest. Qualifying
businesses should have 2006 revenue between $250K and $10million.
First, second, and third prizes, as well as a Special Award,
will be based on an online entry of an essay no more than 500
words long that includes information about the business, its
innovativeness and implementation, and its commitment to customer
service. Entries are due September 1. For more information
and to enter, go to www.outofthebox.ups.com.
EDUCATION: Join
us this summer for more great Education Center courses (see
details below). Or click
here for
general information and a link to the schedule and registration
form. INSTRUCTORS WANTED: We are seeking
instructors to deliver classes, workshops and series in six
business tracks: Business
Planning, Marketing and Public Relations, Sales and Business
Development, Finance and Accounting, Operations and Processes,
and Leadership and Management. If you are interested
in sharing your expertise with other NAWBO-OC members and
the business community, contact the Education Center now. Click
here for information.
Success
Teams: We are accepting applications for SUCCESS
TEAM FACILITATORS through July 27,
2007. Take advantage of this opportunity to showcase your facilitation
skills while
bonding with a team of amazing women who want to take their
businesses to the next level. Click
here for information.
WBI
Scholarships: If you would like to further
your education in the pursuit of business excellence, apply
now for a NAWBO-OC Scholarship. Winners of five scholarships
ranging from $1000 to $5000 will be announced at our Remarkable
Women Luncheon on October 19th. Scholarship sponsors include
Farmers and Merchants Bank, Matters at Hand, UCI's Paul
Merage School of Business, First American Trust, Ferruzzo & Ferruzzo,
and Churm Media. Applications will be accepted through
August 31, 2007. Click
here for details and application.
MEMBERSHIP: NAWBO
members interested in developing relationships and building
strong connections among our members are wanted for the Membership
Committee. If you are new to NAWBO or looking for ways to
get more connected, this is a great opportunity for you! Please
email Kimberly
Gerber or call 949-679-9235 for more information.
PROGRAMS: TABLE FACILITATORS are
needed to lead dinner table discussion at monthly meetings.
If you are interested
please contact Lucinda
Herdman 949-440-3240. This is a great way to become involved
in NAWBO and get to know your fellow members! We are also in
need of volunteers to sell raffle tickets for
the opportunity drawings at each meeting.
If you are interested in helping out in this area, please contact
Linda
Casso or Miley
Waterman 888-886-3462.
TECHNOLOGY: If you have
a passion for computers, information systems and the delivery
of technology through innovative solutions, please consider
joining NAWBO-OC's tech team! Our chapter is currently
undertaking a full scale implementation of an association management
software system, and volunteers are needed to participate in
the learning, testing and membership roll out. Please contact Vicki
Tortorelli 951-698-8109 x202.
 REMARKABLE
WOMEN AWARDS: GET YOUR TICKETS
NOW for our 12th annual Remarkable Women Awards Luncheon! Click
here to buy a table
or individual tickets online or download
order form.
Below are more of the wonderful volunteers
who are working hard to make our 12th Annual Remarkable Women Awards another
smashing success. Click here for
the full list of committee chairs.
 Facilities
and Hospitality: Gerrie
Lynn Adams, Xengaru Fun Foods - Xengaru fun
foods is in the business of "making fun food healthy
and healthy food fun" The first product, Pizettos®,
turns Americas favorite food, pizza, into a delicious low
fat, low calorie snack.  Graphic
Design: Gloria
Robbins, Specialized Marketing Services,
Inc. - SMS is a full service, integrated direct response
marketing
agency offering complete, response generating, end-to-end
solutions and services for both the business-to-consumer
and business-to-business marketplace. Through the integration
of all aspects of the marketing and sales life cycle,
SMS helps clients accelerate their business growth, increase
their ROI and retain customers by executing strategic
direct
response marketing solutions that work. For over 19 years
SMS has delivered award-winning results for companies
ranging in size from start-ups to Fortune 500, including
such clients
as LG Electronics, MobileComm USA, Lufthansa German Airlines,
Pleasant Holidays, and Canon USA.  Honoree
Awards and VIP Reception: Janet
O’Connor, O’Connor Creative,
Inc. - O’Connor Creative offers a full range
of customized marketing services and special events
as well
as design, print, premium incentives and fulfillment
services. How marketing and events get done with innovation,
integrity and fun!
Upcoming Education
Center Courses
  Hiring
in the 21st Century (July
24, 2007) Instructor- Brad Remillard, IMPACT Hiring
Solutions. Hiring for the 21st Century has changed! What
does it REALLY COST your company in lost revenue and productivity
when you select the wrong candidate? Hiring the wrong candidate
doesn't have to happen. Our simple 5 step process
can solve that problem. In three hours, you will learn:
• The #1 hiring mistake – and the solution to avoid it
• Advanced sourcing methods to find those passive candidates
• How to eliminate candidates that embellish and exaggerate
• Learn the five critical questions to ask in every interview
• How to recruiter-proof your company
Class will take place at Excelerate, Inc., 9 Corporate
Park, Suite 250, Irvine, CA.
 Let
Go to Grow: Stop Doing and Start Leading (Aug 15) Instructor: Joan Friedlander, Lifework Business Partners.
Entrepreneurs and professionals who fail to let go
of some of the day-to-day operations of running their business
and
delivering services spend HOURS on activities and projects
that drain their energy. They run the risk of losing their
creative edge; they can become frustrated and burned out. By
hanging onto tasks, people and projects that no longer fit,
they hinder their ability to grow, both personally and professionally.
Class will take place at Sunwest
Bank, 17542 East 17th Street, Suite #200, Tustin, CA. MAP
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CORPORATE
MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS
 July
17, 2007: Certification and Networking Event presented
by the Latin Business Association of Los Angeles and sponsored
by MWD. This event will enable businesses to get certified
by the Department of General Services through the State
of California and with the Metropolitan Water District.
5:30-8pm at the MWD office in Los Angeles. more
info & RSVP
 July
18, 2007: Keys to Preparing a Winning Proposal presented
by Jo Javier of Carter & Smith. This high-impact, information-packed
workshop will discuss: what
are RFPs; how to create and develop client-focused proposals;
how to develop work plans and provide required information
to compete and win a contract; what pricing and fee strategies
to use in preparing a winning proposal. 5:30-9:30pm
in Westminster, CA. No Charge. For more info & RSVP contact
Claudia at (714) 564-5200 or oc_sbdc@rsccd.org.
 July
19, 2007: Get Ready to Grow to a Million Join SBTV.com
CEO Susan Wilson Solovic for a free AT&T Web seminar
on July 19 at 2 pm Eastern time. The presentation will be
based on Susan's forthcoming book, Girls' Guide to Building
a Million Dollar Business, and will share tips on how
to harness your great ideas to create a unique value proposition
and winning business strategies. more info & RSVP
  August
10, 2007 Breakfast Meeting for Women Business Owners How
to Exceed Your Customer’s Expectations. NAWBO member
Judy Greenspon of NPI Services, Inc. will share how her practical
business principles can be applied to your business so you
too can exceed your customer’s expectations for quality
products. $25-$30. 7:30-9:30am at El Adobe Restaurant in
San Juan Capistrano. more
info & RSVP
 August
15, 2007: Harness the Power of Technology Free Webcast,
Technology And Your Business. A panel of industry experts
will provide commentary on everything technology-related,
from great applications to start using today, to trends in
online marketing, to measuring your return on investment.
2pm Eastern time. more
info & RSVP
 Advanced Systems Group recently
hosted a golf invitational and raised nearly $8,400 to benefit
the American Cancer Society. The tournament attracted 96 men
and women golfers, many from the local technology community,
to support this cause.
  "I
Know Henry" Offer
Farmers & Merchant's Bank has generously offered
to provide a monetary gift to the NAWBO-OC’s Women Business
Institute Education Center when you open an account at one
of their many branch locations. see
details
NEWS FROM NAWBO NATIONAL
 Rochelle
Schneider, NAWBO-OC
past president, is the new
Chair of the National NAWBO Presidents Assembly. As
such, she is an ex officio voting member of the National Board
of Directors.
The Presidents Assembly
is designed to provide a dynamic forum of chapter leaders to
interact, share and learn from each other. more
info
Further your learning from 2007 Women's Business
Conference: Continue building knowledge and access
information you missed from NAWBO's 2007 Women's Business Conference
in Atlanta. Download
presentations from featured experts and view leadership training
materials to help your chapter grow. You can also view fun
photos of the event on NAWBO's post-conference
page.
 Win
a Main Street Makeover for Your Business Community: Small
Businesses, Big Dreams: Furnished by IKEA is an online
video contest that will give a group of neighboring small
businesses from one lucky community a dream IKEA design makeover.
The grand prize includes IKEA design expertise and furnishings
(up to $50,000) to help the winning businesses (up to 10)
create spaces that will maximize functionality with stylistic
commercial appeal. read
more
YOUR
NEWS HERE... Members: CLICK for the news and ad submission form!
PROMOTE
YOUR BUSINESS! (members only)
Member Showcase: The
cost of an exhibit at monthly meetings is $75 for a full
table. see details
Opportunity Drawings: Five gifts will
be given at each monthly dinner meeting. Donors will receive
mention on stage as well as a plug for your business. This
is a great opportunity for visibility and provides a wonderful
gift for a fellow business owner with whom you could become
connected. Required value for gift is no less than $50. see
details
Monthly Advertising: BIG audience,
detailed ad! NAWBO-OC's monthly e-news, which is sent
to our full mailing list (1500+), accepts up to three
member ads per issue. $50/issue. see
details
Banner Ad: Make an impression on
a BIG audience! Our website is viewed by 3000+ potential
customers every month! $100/qtr. see
details
Member Spotlight: Help other
members get to know you better by telling
us what you do, why, and how you do it.
No cost. see details |
July
'07 Member Showcase 