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NAWBO
CALENDAR
Mar 4 Dinner Meeting: The Business
Revolution: Are You Part of It?
Mar 12 New
Member Orientation
Mar 19 Members-Only Mixer
at Trademark Insurance
Apr 1 Dinner Meeting: Balancing Work and Life
for Optimal Living
Apr 7-8 CA Legislative Action
Days in Sacramento
Apr 8 New Member Orientation
Apr 16 Member Only Mixer hosted by Pamela Adams, AG Edwards/Wachovia
Oct 10 Mark your calendar for our 13th Annual
Remarkable Women Awards Luncheon!
DON'T
MISS OUR APRIL 1st DINNER MEETING: Balancing
Work and Life for Optimal Living with
Dr. Karen Wolfe... Would you like to:
- Reduce your stress level?
- Adapt behaviors that will improve your
health and help you achieve your personal and professional
goals?
- Help your employees reach their work/
life balance goals?
A recent study of more than 50,000 employees
from a variety of manufacturing and service organizations found
that two out of every five employees are dissatisfied with
the balance between their work and their personal lives. Dr.
Wolfe's presentation on work/life balance is designed to help
participants make conscious choices to improve all dimensions
of their health and well-being: physical, mental, emotional,
social, vocational,
and professional.
RESERVATIONS
WILL BE CLOSED AT 10AM
ON MARCH 31st...RSVP
TODAY!
NAWBO
EDUCATION CENTER (see
class descriptions on right)
Mar 25 Building & Managing
a Virtual Workplace
Apr
22 Dare to Delegate: Stop Doing and Start Leading
AFFILIATE
EVENTS
Mar 11 WomanSage
Salon: Beauty
Mar 13 ICF-OC:
The Business of Being a Coach AND Mind Over Money
Mar 19 ASWA-OC:
Student Night: Resume Building, Interviewing & Professional
Presentation
Mar 25 AWT: Disney Keys
to Excellence
Mar 26 NLBWA Mixer
to Celebrate National Women's History Month
WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS
Beth K. Rautiola jd, Brown & Streza, LLP
Mary E. McCurdy, Mary Etta Designs
Judy Rose, J L R Communications
Felicia Peng
Trina Fleming, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Mary Amen-Nehrlich, LUTCF Guardian Life
Kathleen Kramer
Judy Flores, Nipomo Organizing Solutions
Yvonne Spaw, Wealth Strategies Group
Shahenaz Manteghi
MEMBERS
IN
THE NEWS
Twelve of NAWBO-OC's enterprising entrepreneurs were
included in this year's nominees for the OCBJ Excellence
in Entrepreneurship Awards. The nominees' bios were published
in the Feb.
11 OCBJ. Nominees included Sondra Ames, Tracey
Downey-Racen, Cara Good, Susan
Johnson, Amy Kaplan, Zov
Karamardian, Hilary Kaye, Kelly
Moore, Sue Parks, Kim
Shepard, Jamie Welsh and Greer
Wylder.
 The Orange
County Register, in partnership with Kim Shepherd's Decision
Toolbox, has launched a full-service
recruitment solution for employers interested in finding the
most qualified applicants from their recruitment efforts. Click
here to find out more.
 Kimberly
Gerber's company, Excelerate,
Inc. was featured in Jan Norman’s blog on February
29, ‘Be
Trustworthy’. Being trustworthy is just one of
the topics that participants will learn in Excelerate’s
new open enrollment workshop series focused on the role of
communication in building and sustaining both personal and
professional relationships, scheduled for launch in Q2, 2008.
 Cara
Good, CEO of WunderMarx|PR,
appeared as the in-studio guest on the March 2 KTLA TV show, "Making
It!" She explored how to transition a business into
the "green market." She cited NAWBO member 10%
Solution as an example.
 Tracey
Downey-Racen, NAWBO-OC member and owner of Downey's
Chocolates, was included in a OC Business Journal article
on February 18 that discussed retail trends in OC. Tracey
reported that Valentine's Day business was "brisk" and
she is forecasting a good year.
 Sondra Ames, NAWBO-OC member and Chief Visionary
of Wonderland Bakery, enjoyed national coverage in Spring 2008
Entrepreneur's
Startups and BusinessWeek Small Biz (March/April 2008)
and a variety of local and national media outlets reporting
Wonderland's new national partnership with Errand Solutions
in Chicago.
 Susan Johnson, NAWBO-OC member and CEO of
Susan's Healthy
Gourmet, was interviewed on radio programs
on Let's Dine
Out on KTIE (Inland Empire) and Healthy Wealthy & Wow
on Grapevine Radio (Internet).
 Zov Karamardian, NAWBO-OC member and CEO
of Zov's Bistro, had coverage of the famous Zov's Burger in
Restaurants & Institutions' "Burgermania
II: Love At First Bite" (March); an interview on
KDOC-OC Daybreak (Feb. 26); and local coverage of February's
month-long "Month of Love" events.
KUDOS
 Jodi
Jones, Vitality
Gourmet, was approved by the Board of the University of
Maryland, Eastern Shore, for an Honorary Doctorate in Nutritional
Sciences.
Jodi lectured
on campus in December, and her book, The Vitality Connection,
was selected as one of the top-recommended student wellness/nutrition
books. Jodi will be creating a campus-wide wellness initiative
throughout 2008 for the University and will be a guest lecturer
each quarter. Congrats, Dr. Jones!
 Pamela
M. Adams, CFP, MBA with Wachovia
Securities (formerly
A. G. Edwards & Sons,
Inc.) has been promoted to Vice President, Investments Officer.
Kudos, Pam!
MEMBER NEWS
Kimberly Gerber, Excelerate,
Inc., and team
signed new corporate deals with Allergan, Southern California
Edison, and Dow Chemical
for training and coaching. Also, as a result of client request,
Excelerate will be conducting an East Coast Communication Workshop
to be held in Atlanta, GA in Q2.
 Since
February 7th, Karen Gifford,
Gifford Management, has signed four contracts with companies
ranging in revenue from $11 to $56 million, including one
NASDAQ company. Services are for CEO coaching, growth financing
and transition strategies. One of the clients is a referral
from NAWBO member Patti Cain Stanley.
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
AFFILIATE NEWS
Working Wardrobes has opened their second
upscale resale shop, at The Hanger at Brea. "As we say,
Great Clothes. Great Prices. Great Cause." MEMBER
SPOTLIGHTS
 Janet
O’Connor, O’Connor Creative
How many
times have you heard, “You only have one
chance to make a good first impression?” Whether you’re
a business owner handing out cards or sending out direct
mail on company letterhead, these elements have a lot to
say about how professional you appear to clients and prospective
customers. At O’Connor Creative, we provide business
owners with a customized program of marketing services tailored
to any size budget and any size project, while still offering
individual attention and exceptional customer service...
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WANTS AND
NEEDS
Room for lease in
Newport Beach near airport in tranquil location. Use of fax,
phones available. Health care practitioner or someone in
related field preferred. Acupuncture practice currently in
offices. Call Kacie at 949-474-7079.
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
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COMMITTEE
NEWS & NEEDS
Partner Relations
The Economic Development Committee now is called the Partner
Relations Committee. The new name reflects the covenant our
chapter and members have with the companies that support
our activities through financial and in-kind sponsorships.
Kelly Moore, founder and CEO of Moore Benefits Inc., has
been named as the Corporate Partner Relations Chair while
Jamie Welsh, founder of 10% Solution has been appointed as
the Partner Relationship Management Chair. To get involved
-- or become a NAWBO-OC Corporate Partner, contact Partner
Relations Director Cara
Good, CEO of WunderMarx|PR.
PR/Advertising
Members interested
in participating in the Public Relations & Advertising
Committee are encouraged to attend the next committee meeting
on Wednesday, March 19, at the HKA, Inc. office, 150 Yorba
St. in Tustin. Call 714-426-0444 or email Hilary
Kaye to RSVP and obtain more details.
11:30am - 1pm. Drinks and cookies provided.
Upcoming
Education Center Courses
Classes
will take place at Sunwest
Bank, 17542 East 17th St, #200, Tustin, CA. MAP
 Building & Managing
a Virtual Workplace (March March 25, 2008, 9am-12pm)
by Kim Shepherd, CEO Decision Toolbox. Embracing the virtual
workplace is one of the most powerful ways for progressive
employers to generate significant financial savings—but
also to create vibrant corporate cultures. It might sound contradictory,
but a successful virtual company features both a strong balance
sheet and a very happy, productive workforce. Building a successful
virtual workplace depends on how well your organization can
tailor its technology, training and tracking. In
this three-hour workshop, we will tackle:
- Philosophy: trust...the mindset essential
for "virtual" success.
- Structure: creating a support network
for your team.
- Technology: new collaborative technologies
to keep your virtual team communicating.
- Training: poor training can make virtual
workers feel isolated. We’ll explore technologies that
enable virtual training, as well as "success tips" such
as time management and home office efficiency.
- Tracking: managing your virtual worker
by objective, rather than oversight and identifying KPIs.
- Resources: where to go for help
 Dare
to Delegate: Stop Doing and Start Leading (April
22, 2008, 5-8pm) by Joan Friedlander, Lifework Business Partners.
Building a dynamic team is clearly among the best ways to
build a
successful
business. For many business owners, this is easier said than
done. Fearing
loss of control, extra work and the added expense, many wait
longer than
they should to get started. Any time you are complaining about
being
overworked or stressed out, poor resource allocation and time
management are
often the culprits. By hanging onto tasks, people and projects
that no
longer fit, you hinder your ability to grow.
Public Policy
 CA
Legislative Action Days April 7-8, 2008...
Every NAWBO
member and business owner in the state of California is invited
to Sacramento in
April! If you
have never visited your state legislator, and do not know how,
come and NAWBO CA leaders will show you. This event will empower
you and provide you with the tools and information necessary
to navigate through the many legislative issues that impact
your business and bottom line on a daily basis. YOU have the
power to change opinions. YOU have the opportunity to meet
with your legislators! CLICK
FOR DETAILS AND REGISTRATION
 13th
Annual Remarkable Women Awards ... Join the Remarkable Women Awards Committee! The committee would like to invite members with general video
production experience and knowledge in script writing to help
coordinate video production for this spectacular event. The
video chairperson would work with honorees, sponsors, and video
production companies to get the video created. Please contact
Michelle
Beauchamp if you would like to volunteer for this
position.
Do you know a Remarkable Woman?
Nominations are now being accepted for Entrepreneur to
Watch, Lifetime Achievement and Pioneering Woman. Click
here for a detailed description of the selection criteria and
the
nomination
form.
NAWBO-OC Member of the
Year
Each year at the Remarkable Women Awards NAWBO Orange County
recognizes one of its members to be the chapter’s Member
of the Year. The members of the chapter vote for this award,
so in the next few months decide who you think is most deserving
and be sure to cast your vote in May.
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Rachel Owens
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Nahid Casazza (center)
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Dee Elliott
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As a volunteer organization,
NAWBO-OC is run almost entirely on donated time and talent.
At present, nearly 60 members are actively participating
on committees and each of these women deserve our thanks
for their efforts and sharing of talent, without which
we would be without many resources, programs and services.
NAWBO members have consistently risen to the challenge
of leading our organization to higher and higher levels
of accomplishment. But every once in a while, a volunteer
goes above and beyond the call of duty to such an extent
and with such a consistent degree of excellence that
they irreversibly change and improve the fabric of our
organization. These individuals understand that at the
heart of the matter, and their service to this organization
counts in a fundamental way.
At the March dinner meeting we officially recognized
this level of commitment to excellence and commitment
to the OC chapter of NAWBO. Thank you to our service
award recipients: Rachel Owens, Nahid
Casazza, and
Dee Putman-Elliott.
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THANK
YOU!
 A
big thanks to Chuck
Bankoff, Cara Good,
and Debbie Gilster,
our three panelists at the March dinner meeting. The information
you shared with our group was extremely valuable and will
help
us
to get
a
running start on embracing new technology in order to further
our businesses. Also, thanks to Lydia Welton for
moderating the panel. Great job! We wish all of you the
best of luck
with your businesses. Thanks also to members who donated prizes
for our opportunity drawing:
- Steve Churm, Churm
Media - 1/2 page full-color ad in OC Metro
- Jodi Jones, Vitality
Gourmet - Autographed copy of Jodi's book, The Vitality
Connection and a healthy, organic meal
- Linda Casso & Miley
Waterman,
Tuned In Media - gift card to Nordstroms
- Kathy Mardaresco, Gifts
With Sass - Gift card for Gifts With Sass purchase
CORPORATE
PARTNER NEWS & EVENTS
 Henry
Walker Now CEO of Farmers & Merchants Bank
Henry Walker has been named CEO of Farmers & Merchants
Bank, the Marquis Sponsor of NAWBO-OC. Henry, a fourth-generation
Walker, assumes the CEO position from his father, Kenneth Walker,
80, who continues as President of the Long Beach main office.
Effective March 11, Henry assumes management of the 22-branch
bank, as well as continues as Chief Credit Officer, overseeing
the bank's loan portfolio. Congratulations Henry!
 March
25,
2008: "One Company’s Award-Winning Benefits Equation:
Employee Financial Fitness + Physical Fitness = Fiscal Fitness" featuring
D. Holly Lifke of Society Insurance and Renee Schaff, the Principal
Financial Group. This Principal Financial Group's
Women in Business Teleclass is scheduled at 10am Pacific Time.
Space is limited. Pre-register at www.principal.com/women. An
audio archive of past teleclasses is also available.
NEWS FROM NAWBO NATIONAL
Influence: Rising - Join NAWBO
in Celebrating Women’s History Month
20 years
ago, women leaders worked to pass the Women’s
Business Ownership Act. Continue their efforts to encourage
the spirit of women’s entrepreneurship by referring a
friend to join NAWBO this month during our membership drive.
When you refer a new member, you will be entered to win a NAWBOgear
gift pack worth over $200.
Visit the newly designed www.nawbo.org and make
connections with other NAWBO members using the
expanded Membership Directory, get informed by visiting
the Article
Library, and stay on top of political issues with the Legislative
Action Center. Don’t forget to renew your membership
and update your profile while you’re on the site!
Share Your Advice with Other Women
The 2009 Woman’s Advantage Page-a-Day Calendar is now
in the works. Submit your advice on strategy, life balance,
marketing, or any other pertinent topics and your name, company
name, and website could be featured on a page of the calendar.
Share your ideas by clicking
here.
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