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NAWBO
CALENDAR
May 19 Members-Only Mixer hosted by Sima Azmoudeh at Basin Street Hair
Jun 3 Dinner Meeting: To Grow or Not to Grow . . .How to Decide
Jun 12-14 Women's Business Conference
Jun 18 New Member Orientation (evening)
Jun 24 Corporate Partner Mixer hosted by NHBWA and Rancho Santiago Community College District
Oct 10 Mark your calendar for our 13th Annual
Remarkable Women Awards Luncheon!
DON'T MISS OUR June 3rd Progressive Dinner: To Grow or Not to Grow . . . How to Decide with speaker Joan Friedlander. Prior to launching her company in 2000, Joan held a variety of positions in a broad range of companies, and was a partner in a successful business in the 1980's. She's a paid speaker, and co-author of Women, Work and Autoimmune Disease: Keep Working, Girlfriend!, due out in June 2008. Today, Joan works with independent entrepreneurs who run the risk of being overwhelmed by the increased demands of success.
As you progress from table to table, you'll have an opportunity to talk to others about some of the important issues that are often overlooked:
- The practical questions: What additional resource requirements and management tasks are associated with growth?
- The personal questions: What impact will growth have on your personal time, lifestyle and relationship concerns? How will that change over time?
- The financial questions: What are the costs associated with growth, what investments will you need to make and when can you expect a return?
- The big question: Why do you want to grow?
RESERVATIONS
WILL BE CLOSED AT 10AM
ON June 2nd...RSVP
TODAY!
NAWBO
EDUCATION CENTER (see
class descriptions on right)
May 22 and May 28 Business Planning
Jun 12 Creating a Website that Gets Results
Jul 24 Sales Success: Optimizing Your Sales Process
AFFILIATE
EVENTS
May 7 AWT: Career Strategies: Building Your Career Portfolio
May 9 Comerica Bank Supporting Girls Inc: Women's Business Symposium
May 15 NHBWA: Eighth Annual Awards and Scholarship Ceremony
May 17 WomanSage: Joan Anderson Luncheon - Second Journey
WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS
Alychandra McFarlane Benchmark Information Technology
Billie Jane Gentry Integrated Media Minds
Cari Carter Area Interior Planning
Colleen A. Mensel Centennial Heritage Museum
Dora Lanza Plethora Businesses
Doug Sawin Life Skills Training Institute
Erin McMann Tax & Financial Group
Jane Saeman Aim High Tutors
Julie Bower Tax & Financial Group
Kira Sculpture by Kira
Ms. Linda Wallace Fraser Financial Group
Ronda Middleton Law Offices of Sheaby & Middleton, P.C.
Zoe Zuniga MarketHolistic
MEMBERS
IN
THE NEWS
 Sondra Ames, co-founder of Wonderland Bakery, was presented the California Small Business Award for the 35th District by State Senator Tom Harman, as reported May 2 in the Daily Pilot. The award ceremony will be held in Sacramento later this month.
Wonderland Bakery also is among four companies selected in a competition to provide branded merchandise for national NAWBO. The company was featured April 18 in Jan Norman's OC Register blog. Sondra's cookies and tins bearing the NAWBO logo are now sold at www.nawbo.org.
 In the April 24 edition of OC METRO Business, publisher Steve Churm commended Sue Parks, founder and CEO of WalkStyles, Inc., for her work in promoting the health benefits of walking, and for her energetic commitment to the community.
Sue Parks was also featured in the April 16 USA Today for her We Who Walk Tour - 5-mile walks in all 50 capital cities, from Sacramento to Annapolis, over a period of 50 weeks. What an accomplishment!
Sue Parks was quoted in Lowe's online newsletter on April 29. In an article about wellness programs in the workplace, Sue's advice included the tip that bosses must participate to create incentive and set good examples.
 Camille Jayne, founder of Matters at Hand, will emcee the annual Comerica Women's Business Symposium on May 9 at the Hyatt Regency in Irvine. Camille's role in the festivities was cited in OC METRO Business on April 24. Additional NAWBO members and corporate members participating are Steve Churm, Kim Shepherd, Tracey Downey-Racen, Cheryl Barrett, Michelle Beauchamp, Gloria Robbins, Barri Carian, Nella Webster, Laura Hieb, and Bridgett Maheu.
 In the April 10 edition of L.A. Times publication THE OC GUIDE, readers were encouraged to sign up for a Chocolatier class with Tracey Downey-Racen, owner of Downey's Chocolate in Laguna Niguel. Chocoholics welcome!
 Zov Karamardian, executive chef Zov's Bistro was featured in Greer's OC on April 29. Zov answered Greer's '20 Questions' revealing that she's a night owl who loves to read and learn in whatever spare time running her popular restaurant allows her.
 Susan's Healthy Gourmet, owned by NAWBO-OC past president Susan Johnson, was the subject of an article in the April 24 issue of OC METRO Business. Susan's prepackaged meals provide busy families with a convenient, economical, healthy solution when there's simply no time to cook.
Angela Woodside, NAWBO-OC member and owner of landscape design company Angeffects, Inc., was interviewed for the April issue of OC Vision, the California Landscape Contractors Assn. magazine. A true landscape artist in the outdoors and on canvas, Angela will also be sharing her expertise in a monthly column.
COMMITTEE
NEWS & NEEDS
Marketing/Communications
New Marketing & Communications Committee Forming for 2008-2009 NAWBO-OC members interested in helping with our Website, Exhibits / Tradeshows / Conferences, Collateral materials / General Marketing / Branding, and / or Education Center are invited to join the Marketing & Communications Committee. People experienced in these fields are especially invited. Use your skills, talent and or interest to help NAWBO-OC continue to grow to the next level, plus enjoy wonderful networking opportunities among committee members while benefiting from added exposure and enriched relationship building within our membership base of over 400 members. Contact Jodie Palumbo, Director of Marketing & Communications, to find out the date of the next committee meeting and to let us know your interest.
PR/Advertising
The PR & Advertising Committee will hold its monthly meeting from 11:30 to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, at the HKA, Inc. office in Tustin. Committee members and prospective committee members are welcome to attend. Looking for committee chairs for Education Center PR and General PR. Anyone with PR experience, here's the perfect opportunity to get more involved with our organization and help your own business grow. Please call Hilary at 714-426-0444 or email hilary@hkamarcom.com.
CORPORATE PARTNER NEWS & EVENTS
Farmers & Merchants Bank, NAWBO-OC Marquis Sponsor, has been named one of the Semi-Finalists in this year's Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Program in Orange County. Our own Henry Walker, CEO; Kenneth Walker, president of the Long Beach office; and Daniel Walker, chairman of the board, are sharing the honors.
WANTS AND
NEEDS
Room for rent in tranquil setting in Newport Beach. Health practitioner preferred.
Wellness center currently. Call Kacie Putman at 949-474-7079 with questions.
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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UPCOMING EDUCATION CENTER COURSES
Classes
will take place at Sunwest
Bank, 17542 East 17th St, #200, Tustin, CA. MAP
 Creating
a Website that Gets Results
(June 12, 20008, 5-8pm) with Rachel Pradhan, INDRA
Successful Coach Marketing. Do you have a website that just
sits there?
Does
it not give you prospects or clients? Or is your newsletter
subscription is low? Then this class is for you! "DeGeek" on
Internet Marketing, Rachel Pradhan, will enlighten you on why
you should have a website
and how to create a website that gets results!
You’ll learn why a website should:
- Shorten your Sales Cycle!
- Make your Business Easy!
- Have your Clients sell For You!
- Make Marketing Easy through Your Website!
- Topics that we will discuss during this content-rich 3 hour
class:
- The 8 Jewels of Internet Marketing!
- Increasing your eNewsletter subscription!
- Online Video, Blogs, Podcasting, and even eCommerce!
- What you will receive as a take-away:
- 1 month access to a website with "How-to" videos
on Blogs, eNewsletters, Video and Podcasting
- 3-ring binder with written notes and screen shots of examples
 Sales Success: Optimizing Your Sales Process
(July 24, 2008, 5-8pm) with Michelle Beauchamp, B.E.A. & Company. Do your want to increase your sales? This 3-hour workshop will teach you how to create a prospecting mix, develop an effective 30-second commercial, teach you to talk less and listen more, and show you how to uncover the real reasons people buy. With these new tools, you will be turning more prospects into customers and taking your sales to the next level.
2008 Women in Business Awards
18 NAWBO-OC members have been honored with nominations for the Orange County Business Journal's 2008 Women in Business Awards to be presented on May 22nd during a luncheon at the Hyatt Regency in Irvine. A brief write-up of each nominee appears in the May 5th edition of the paper. Our congratulations go out to Sondra R. Ames, Wonderland Bakery; Rachel Bondi, EP, Inc.; Tiffany Brosnan, Snell & Wilmer, LLP; Janet Cronick, Ultimate Gifts; Debbie Douglas, Douglas Strategic Communications; Trina Fleming, The Waltos Group; Frederique Georges, Freddie Georges Production Group; Cara Good, WunderMarx, Inc.; Susan Johnson, Susan's Healthy Gourmet; Amy Kaplan, West Coast Surrogacy; Hilary Kaye, HKA, Inc.; Denise Kennard, Competent Care Home Health Nursing; Rachel Owens, Succession Strategies; Sunny Rajab, Business Communications Solutions; Gloria Robbins, Specialized Marketing Services, Inc.; Judy Rose, JLR Communications; Kim Shepherd, Decision Toolbox; Jamie Welsh, 10% Solution; and Nella Webster O'Grady, First American Trust.
13th Annual Remarkable Women Awards
Presents the 13th Annual Remarkable Women Awards
Reserve this date on your calendar: the 13th annual Remarkable Women Awards Luncheon will be held on Friday, October 10, 2008 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Irvine.
Don't miss this NAWBO-OC signature event. It's uplifting and inspirational, and the best showcase for businesswomen in Orange County. Be a part of the magic!
Learn all about the Remarkable Women Awards luncheon by going to http://www.nawbo-oc.com/RWflyer08.html
In addition to being the premier forum for the best and brightest in Orange County, and the place to see and be seen, the Remarkable Women Awards gives NAWBO-OC Members terrific opportunities to promote their businesses and advance their careers:
- Apply for a scholarship to attend educational classes, workshops or seminars pertinent to your industry and/or your business. These can be classes offered through the NAWBO-OC Women's Business Institute, through a local university, or through any other educational provider. Take your career and your company to a new level - contact NAWBO-OC for a scholarship application at 714-630-2983 or email admin@nawbo-oc.org
- Advertise in the coveted Remarkable Women Awards Program. 1,000 pairs of very influential eyes will see your Ad in this keepsake program, used as a reference by attendees throughout the year. Click here for a downloadable insertion order to reserve your ad and enjoy an early bird discount!
- For maximum visibility and impact become a Corporate Partner, and take advantage of a multitude of opportunities to showcase your company as a Remarkable Women Awards sponsor. If not your business, how about one of your clients or customers? Spread the word about this unmatched opportunity to reach women business owners and business leaders in Orange County. Learn more about NAWBO-OC's prestigious Corporate Partnerships at www.nawbo-oc.org/RW08/NAWBO_RW_Sponsor_2008-0416-2.pdf or by calling our Association Office at (714) 630-2983.
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THANK
YOU!
Thank you to Marcia Evans with Farmers and Merchants Bank and the "I KNOW HENRY" campaign for their generous donation to Women's Business Institute.
Thank you to Jack Daly, owner & CEO of Professional Sales Coach, Inc. for his outstanding and inspirational presentation at our May dinner meeting. We gained valuable tools that we can hopefully begin implementing right away!
SHOWCASE TABLES:
OPPORTUNITY DRAWING CONTRIBUTORS:
- Jane Kelly - 2 tickets to the May 19th Entrepreneurs Conference. Value $378
- Churm Media - 1/4 pg. 4 color ad in OC Metro Magazine
- NAWBO OC - $90 NAWBO Bucks to be used for ongoing education.
- Elise Rainey, Image by Elise - $375 certificate for Permanent Make Up
- Kathy Mardaresco, Gifts with Sass - $50 Catalog Certificate
KUDOS
NAWBO-OC member Kim Shepherd was recently appointed to the 2008-2009 Board of Directors for The Girl Scout Council of Orange County and the Girls Inc. Board of Trustees. In addition, Kim was a featured speaker this month at the "Talent Management Conference: Recruiting & Retaining Today's Top Talent" in Long Beach.
Kimberly Gerber and the team at Excelerate, Inc. landed two more Fortune 500 companies for coaching and training programs. Both MeadwestVaco and Whirlpool have signed on to partner with Excelerate and their talented team. Additionally, Excelerate closed a deal with Fairport Central School District in Monroe County, NY to facilitate leadership development programs for teachers and administrative staff. The district includes eight (8) schools serving over 7200 students.
NEWS FROM NAWBO NATIONAL
IRS Launches Campaign to Help New Small Businesses
The Internal Revenue Service has launched a year-long campaign to help educate new self-employed small business owners about federal tax responsibilities and about filing Schedule C, Profit or Loss from Business. The first event in the campaign is a free national phone forum, "Calling All First Time Schedule C Filers", on May 21. It will focus on common pitfalls for new small businesses to avoid.
Together: Rising
Attend NAWBO's 2008 Women's Business Conference, June 12 to 14 in Phoenix, and you'll have the opportunity to learn new strategies for growing your business. Experience the power of NAWBO's community while enjoying the beautiful Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa. Register today! More info and RSVP
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