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NAWBO
CALENDAR
Mar 18 New Member Orientation 7:30am-9:00am
Mar 23-24 NAWBO Public Policy Days
Mar 31 Members Only Mixer 5:30-7:30pm
Apr 7 Monthly Dinner Meeting
Apr 20 Southern California Business Growth Conference - NAWBO-OC members save $50
Apr 21 Members Only Mixer 5:30-7:30pm
Apr 30 New Member Orientation 5:30pm-7:30pm
May 2 The 10th Annual Orange County Small Business Conference and Expo
May 14 Members Only Mixer 5:30-7:30pm
May 15 NAWBO Ventura County 11th Annual Bravo Awards
May 21 New Member Orientation 5:30pm-7:30pm
Oct 16 Remarkable Women Awards Luncheon
DON'T MISS OUR April 7th MONTHLY MEETING
Reinvention: Tools to Navigate the Recession
Reinvention to survive & thrive
Calling all Recessionistas (and Recessionistos) - learn new techniques to accept and embrace change, and rediscover and reinvent your company, your business model or yourself!
We are unable to accommodate walk-ins at monthly meetings.
Please register early!
RESERVATIONS
WILL BE CLOSED AT 10AM
ON April 1st . . .RSVP
TODAY!
NAWBO-OC Board News
NAWBO-OC Members: Nominate Your 2009-2010 Executive Board
Serving in a leadership position in NAWBO-OC is a very rewarding experience. As business owners, it is important that we constantly sharpen our business and leadership skills, as well as broaden our business network. Contributing your time, energy and expertise as a NAWBO-OC leader can make a positive impact on the bottom line of your business and, at the same time, make a positive difference to the success of other women.
The deadline to submit Nomination Forms is Friday February 27, 2009. Candidates will be interviewed on April 2nd and the Nominating Committee will announce its candidates at the April 7th dinner meeting. A Petition Process will follow this and the final slate will be announced at the dinner meeting on May 5th. Ballots for the election will be emailed after the announcement.
Self-nominations are welcome!
Barri Carian
Immediate Past President
Nominating Committee Chair - NAWBO-OC
Click here to download the nomination forms
Education Center
The next round of Success Teams is beginning in April! Be sure to check your email early next week for registration information and deadlines. Click here to read about Success Teams.
Do you want to share your expertise with other members? The NAWBO Education Center is looking for instructors to teach in-person classes, teleclasses and webinars on topics in the following areas: sales/business development, operations/processes, leadership/management, business planning and finance/accounting. If you are interested, please complete the instructor application.
AFFILIATE
EVENTS
Affiliate organizations are local groups that share common goals and values with NAWBO-OC. To view current affiliate members and see detailed calendar listings, please click the link above.
Apr 1 FWI. Trade Secrets and Sales Luncheon
Apr 25 Women Helping Women. 5th Annual Models of Success Luncheon
May 14 NHBWA. 9th Annual Awards & Scholarship Dinner
WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS
Pamela Milner Milner Law Group
Manal Richa The MarCom Network
Mika Howard MTH Virtual Assistance
Deirdre Cuffie The Choice Group
Maria Sanders AFLAC
Tina Dockery Dockery Law Group
Kristen Smith Cookies by Design
Jaclyn Logue Jaclyn Logue & Associates
Margit Elaine Aaron
Najwa Tarzi Karzai Little Reid & Karzai, LLP
Susan Bennett Pierce Posh Party Box
Alissa Wald OC Eye Designs Optometry
Michelle Armond Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear
Jane Johnson
Jennifer Trusso Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton
Laura Jean Powers
Timaree Stearns Zauner
Claudia Massie
Denise Konte
Laurie Kreis
Madeline Zuckerman M. Zuckerman Public Relations & Marketing, Inc.
Swathi Murthy Jashun- A Celebration of Indian Art
MEMBERS
IN
THE NEWS
 Stacy McCullough was interviewed and featured in the January/February 2009 edition of the national magazine, "The Residential Specialist."
 Four articles written by Markell Steele, career counselor and founder of Futures in Motion, Inc., have appeared in the trade publication Pharmacy Week since November. Topics include finding career direction, setting goals, and networking online. You can access the articles on Markell's website, www.futures-in-motion.com.
 Liz Schmidt, founder of Organic and Healthy, was quoted in Jan Norman's Feb. 12 O.C. Register column on businesses that thrive during recession. Liz discussed her company's anti-aging LED light, which is enjoying increased sales as an economical alternative to salon light treatments.
 Janet Cronick was named one of OC Metro's "20 Women to Watch" in their cover story published March 1. Janet, President of Ultimate Gifts, was cited for the success of her promotional products business and for being part of the U.S. State Department's International Speakers Program.
 Cathy Daugherty of Trademark Insurance provided insurance expertise in an article in the Feb. 28 OC Register on the topic of the changes occurring in COBRA for small business owners.
The new website Online Best Colleges.com included two articles by Judy Rose on their February 12 list of "100 Inspirational Posts to Make You a Better Writer." Judy owns JLR Communications which provides custom writing and writing repair services.
A 15,000 square foot facility in Irvine is the new home of Susan's Healthy Gourmet, founded by Susan Johnson. OC Metro reported on February 19 that the company, which offers home-delivered healthy meals, can accommodate their continuing growth in the expanded space.
Susan Johnson, and daughter Kerry Johnson Anthony, have created Xan Confections, with chocolatier Tracey Downey as Director of R &D. The new venture of delicious - and healthy -- chocolates was featured in Jan Norman's article in the O.C. Register Business Section on Feb. 28.
 Hilary Kaye of HKA Inc. Public Relations was the expert quoted in the Small Business Makeover in the LA Times on March 2. The article by Cyndia Zwahlen provided marketing insights for Santa Ana-based eco-friendly company, Road Less Traveled, with PR recommendations from Hilary. http://tinyurl.com/ddxx62
We're ready to spread good "news"! All Members in the News items should be sent directly to Judy Rose at rose@jlrco.com. Please be sure to include the name of the publication (or TV/radio program), the date your "news" appeared, and a brief summary of the content. Also, be sure to include the word NAWBO in your subject line.
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Remarkable Women Awards 2009
Nominations For Remarkable Women Are Now Open!
You are invited to nominate outstanding business leaders for consideration as award winners in the following three categories: Lifetime Achievement, Entrepreneur to Watch, and Business Owner of the Year. Click here to download the nomination form. Deadline for nominations is April 30, 2009.
NAWBO Blog on the OC Metro Business Blog Page
Are you reading the NAWBO Blog?
If you're not, then you're missing out on some great info, insights, and opinions being shared by a group of your fellow NAWBO members on the OC Metro Business Blog page. Here are the posts we published in February.
No Pink or Red Slips for Me by Hilary Kaye, February 26, 2009
I've been thinking a lot lately about being a small business owner and what this means in the face of the never-ending news barrage about unemployment... (more)
Here's One to Watch by Cassie Hoag, February 9, 2009
We've got a new administration and a badly broken economy and -- to me -- keeping track of it all is overwhelming... (more)
You can catch up on all the past NAWBO posts plus those written by others in the OC business community here.
And be sure to join the discussion by adding your comments.
THANK
YOU!
The Programs Committee would like to thank Glenn Llopis for speaking at the March Dinner Meeting as well as Julie Diebolt Price of JDP Photography for photographing the event.
Showcasers
- Christina Becker, Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce
- Monir Ghaneian, Tropez Boutique
- Christine Saunders, The Spiraled Stem
- Tammi Spruill, Fruition Advertising & Design
- Shannon Walsh, Tax & Financial Group
The NAWBO-OC Board wishes to thank Farmers & Merchants Bank for graciously offering to host the 1/2 yearly board retreat and luncheon last month. This retreat is vital to the strategic planning for the chapter, so the generosity of Farmers & Merchants Bank is very much appreciated.
Kudos
Benchmark Information Technology, an IT consulting company based in Long Beach and owned by NAWBO-OC member Aly McFarlane, realized more than 115% revenue growth in 2008. Benchmark Information Technology specializes in helping small and medium-sized businesses in Los Angeles and Orange Counties.
Stacy McCullough achieved her EcoBroker designation in December 2008 allowing her to promote affordable home comfort, and to help her clients save money through energy-efficient and environmentally-sensitive choices.
Committee News & Needs
Mentoring
2009 NAWBO-OC Mentoring Program kicked off on March 6th at the Summit House Restaurant. 44 women including 40 Mentees and Mentors and Committee members attended the orientation/luncheon. The program will go for 8 months. For questions please contact Dee Elliott at delliott@kingrelocation.com.
The NAWBO-OC PR & Advertising Committee, led by Debbie Douglas and Hilary Kaye, is having a brown bag lunch meeting on Thursday, March 19, from 11:30 to 1 p.m. at HKA office in Tustin. Please RSVP to Hilary, Co-Dir. of PR/Adv., at hilary@hkamarcom.com or 714-426-0444.
Member Spotlight
 Aly McFarlane, Benchmark Information Technology
Benchmark Information Technology (BIT) specializes in working with small and medium-sized businesses to keep their computer systems operating efficiently, securely and without costly interruptions. We also keep them abreast of the ever-evolving technological landscape. Given the current economic situation, it's only natural that businesses are more closely focused on the bottom line when it comes to their computer network needs. Yet this focus can also result in compromised service if they select an IT company that places more emphasis on numbers than performance. This is where Benchmark differs from our competitors. (more)
NAWBO-California
Public Policy Day Summit - March 23 & 24
Annually, the leaders of the California chapters meet in Sacramento with California's legislators about issues that affect our business and the California economy. We expect 60+ chapter and community leaders to attend. This event includes a 4-hour visit to the CA Delta region on Monday to learn about the water crisis in the state, hosted by the Metropolitan Water District, and a four hour morning conference and luncheon to learn about the many issues impacting business in California on Tuesday, March 24th. The Summit concludes with afternoon visits with legislators at the Capitol building.
Things You Should Know About:
- AB32, a bill that is going to improve our environment is also going to increase our business expenses - can we afford it?
- Workers comp rates are up 8.9% for 2009
- We are months away from an all-out drought with water rationing
- How much could Universal Health Care cost business owners?
- California is in a financial crisis
How will these issues impact your business this year? Join NAWBO California in Sacramento and let your voice be heard. Visit www.nawbo-ca.org to register.
NEWS FROM NAWBO NATIONAL
Now accepting nominations for NAWBO/Wells Fargo Trailblazer Award
We are accepting nominations for the 2009 NAWBO/Wells Fargo Trailblazer Award. Three outstanding women entrepreneurs will receive this award for their trailblazing spirit as demonstrated by their company performance, entrepreneurial vision, innovative spirit and service to their community. Each winner will receive a cash grant of $5,000 and nationwide recognition, and will be honored at the NAWBO Women's Business Conference in Chicago in June. Apply by March 24!
Wants & Needs
Executive Suites available in Orange, with several different size Suites now open.
Includes: receptionist, conference room, kitchen, DSL, copiers & printers, HIPA certified, and more.
Located close between the 55, 57, 91 & 22 freeways call Cathy Daugherty with questions 714 288-6033
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