Corporate Partners Info

NAWBO-OC Corporate Partners

David Browning, (949) 777-0411, www.thinkasg.com

For more than 45 years, Anaheim Memorial Medical Center has been a renowned community resource for the finest acute, outpatient and emergency care. In addition to outstanding general medical and surgical services and all private patient rooms, Anaheim Memorial has excellent programs for heart care, endovascular services, pain management and breast care. For growing families, The Birth Place provides labor, delivery, recovery and post-partum care in a comfortable, private setting with a high quality neonatal intensive care unit. The medical center's emergency department is highly regarded by the community for its state-of-the-art services and commitment to care. Anaheim Memorial's community benefit programs provide superior services to North Orange County. With the addition of the women and heart disease program, HeartMatters, Anaheim Memorial is creating innovative programs focused on women. To learn more, contact Laura Garcia, HeartMatters Coordinator at (714) 999-3943, or see www.memorialcare.org

Citibank is a member of Citigroup, the preeminent global financial services company with some 200 million customer accounts in more than 100 countries. Citibank has 34 branches in Orange County, nearly 400 in California and more than 3,000 worldwide. Citibank has teamed up with dozens of non-profit groups in Orange County—including NAWBO and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce—to help develop small businesses and business owners. It also sponsors and participates in the Global Diversity Conference, which helps new entrepreneurs and existing small business owners with access to capital, procurement, technical assistance and more. The bank offers a full range of products and services for small business owners and has experienced employees dedicated to helping these clients with all of their banking and needs. Lorena Maae (714) 526-2938. www.citibank.com/us/

Cobalt Professional Associates is a professional services firm supporting the unique needs of finance, operations, IT and accounting organizations. Nancy L. Scuderi and Christine A. Willett founded Cobalt PAT in 2004 to serve the needs of Orange County businesses. By building business processes and defining best practices, clients can create an environment of sustainable performance long after our engagement concludes. We measure our success by our ability to collaborate with clients to support their business growth and operational change. Our client engagements focus on improving profitability, optimizing revenue, and identifying and implementing operational changes from sales through customer support. With "Big 5" credentials behind them, our seasoned professionals understand all aspects of client operations and provide hands-on service. Mary Bocci (949) 454-1515

Richard Lange (949) 241-8283

Cheryl Barrett (949) 608-6900 www.ferruzzo.com

Nella Webster O'Grady (714) 250-8111 www.firstam.com

Haskell & White is a full-service accounting and business advisory firm specializing in real estate, manufacturing, distribution, technology, SEC, and non-profits. Our clients range from pre-revenue start-up entities to entities with revenues in excess of $100m. Contact: Joyce Salter (949) 450-6200 or see www.hwcpa.com.

HKA, Inc. has been providing top-quality, customized public relations and marketing communications services for the past two decades. With a primary focus on providing clients with top-tier media coverage, HKA also creates effective brochures, newsletters, Website content and other marketing materials. The agency works in a wide variety of industries, ranging from consumer products to professional and financial services to technology. HKA provides stategic counsel and results-oriented tactical support. Check out www.hkamarcom.com and/or contact Hilary at (714) 426-0444 x201.

The Image Center is an oasis of luxury for the body, mind and spirit. Designed to meet all your aesthetic needs, The Image Center encompasses four well-integrated business entities in one location: Image Plastic Surgery, Impression Dental Care, Minuet Day Spa and Huntington Surgery Center. From the most advanced technological equipment to the knowledgeable and client-oriented staff, The Image Center will deliver the level of care that you expect from the best of the best in Southern California. The Image Center is owned and operated by Dr. Peter Newen and Dr. Katherine Ahn. Dr. Newen is an outstanding plastic surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and Dr. Ahn is a UCLA and LVI trained dentist who provides exceptional cosmetic dentistry. Katherine Ahn 714-230-2410 www.theimagecenter.info

Kurt Mische (714) 895-0809

Founded in 1962, Marwit acquires and invests in lower middle market “micro cap” businesses located in California and the Western U.S. We seek companies that are leaders in niche markets, have revenues of $10 to $100 million, EBITDA of more than $2 million, and enterprise values generally less than $50 million. Marwit partners with experienced CEO Partners and managers that invest alongside the Fund, and actively collaborates with them to create value. Contact Carol Farrell 949-861-3636 X13 www.marwit.com.

Camille Jayne (714) 328-1400 www.mattersathand.com

John Arena (213) 217-5519

Since 1990, OC METRO Magazine, a business lifestyle magazine with a readership of more than 387,000 professionals and executives, has emerged as an important regional source of news and information for active 25-to-54-year-old readers in Orange County, California. The largest magazine of its kind in Southern California, this biweekly publication is available at more than 1,100 locations, and has captured more than 106 editing and writing awards since 1992. OC METRO is the largest of the eight magazines currently owned by Churm Media. Contact Steve Churm (949) 757-1404. For more information see www.ocmetro.com

Family-tested organic and natural products for healthy, happy, beautiful living. Natural/organic latex mattresses and natural wood foundations; luxurious organic cotton sheets; organic cotton & wool blankets, mattress covers, pillows; solid maple, hand-crafted bedroom furniture; baby cribs and organic crib bedding; natural wool carpet and rugs. Also natural health products including infrared LED light for non-invasive, chemical-free skin rejuvenation; bright light therapy boxes for drug-free treatment of SAD, depression, jet lag, insomnia, PMS; air filters; water purifiers; cell phone radiation shields; and other products for creating a healthy living environment. See www.organicandhealthy.com or contact Liz Schmidt (949) 586-8372. 10% DISCOUNT FOR NAWBO MEMBERS!

SCE, an Edison International Company, is one of the nation's largest electric utilities, serving over 12 million people via 4.6 million customer accounts in a 50,000-square-mile service area within central, coastal and Southern California. Grace Whitcomb (626) 302-5325 www.sce.com

Gloria Robbins (949) 553-0890 X225 www.teamsms.com

Glenn Gray (714) 730-4401 www.sunwestbank.com

Our mission at System Solutions, Inc. (SSI) is to help you create a smarter, more effective business through the use of technology. Our tailored solutions bring intelligence to records management efficiency. We provide comprehensive solutions that streamline processes and information management, improve productivity, and thereby increase profits. Not simply an IT outsource company or custom application development company, SSI successfully blends experience within these two areas with project and operations management expertise to effectively design and deliver custom solutions for your unique needs. Vicki Tortorelli 951-698-8109

Southern California Gas Company (The Gas Company) is a unit of the Sempra Energy Utilities and subsidiary of Sempra Energy. a San Diego-based energy services holding company. A regulated utility, The Gas Company is the nation's largest natural gas distribution company serving 19.5 million consumers through 5.5 million meters ..... In 2004, Sempra Energy spent more than $194 with diverse business enterprises -- those owned by minority, women and service-disabled veterans -- which made up more than 24 percent of the company's purchases. By pursuing supplier diversity as a business strategy, we have helped diverse business enterprises grow, provided more innovative solutions to our customers and aligned our supplier base with the communities we serve. Diversity makes us more competitive and is one of our smartest business strategies. Margaret Pashko, Public Affairs Manager (714) 634-3245 www.socalgas.com

Small Package: UPS is the world's largest package delivery company. UPS offers a portfolio of innovative services that are accessible from a single source—your computer. 1-800-PICK-UPS(R) or www.UPS.com.
Trucks and Drop Boxes: With more than 64,000 big brown trucks you can get a regular daily pickup, or if you have an occassional shipment, it can be scheduled at UPS.COM. With more than 42,000 drop boxes at their convenience on just about any street corner in the country. 1-800-PICK-UPS or www.UPS.com.
The UPS Store: The small-business experts at The UPS Store offer shipping, postal and business serivice including international shipping, package services, copying and document finishing, and mailbox services. With nearly 4,000 locations nationwide, there's probably a The UPS Store near you. 1-800-PICK-UPS or www.theupstore.com.
UPS Capital: UPS Capital, the finance services unit of UPS, offers many financial services and insurance products to help small businesses accerlerate the movement of money by enhancing cash flow, reducing trade risk, and facilitating international trade. Call 1-800-637-0620 or visit www.upscapital.com 1-800-579-6158.
Supply Chain Solutions: UPS has created a worldwide transportation and distrubution network to move whatever customers need, anywhere, by any mode. This global network with strategically distributes customs brokerage services in 120 countries. 1-800-742-5727 (U.S. toll free), 1-678-746-4365 (outside the U.S.) or www.ups-scs.com.
Supplier Diversity:
UPS has commitments with more than 25,000 small, minority, and woman-owned businesses across America. This program provides current and potential suppliers with information on company purchasing needs and requirements. Supplier contracts are awarded by UPS business units. 1-866-577-0632 or www.community.ups.com.
General NAWBO Contact: Laura Hieb (714) 999-6306

Dave Elliott (714) 556-3610 X241 www.vanguard.edu

WunderMarx|PR helps the companies, people and ideas driving the Innovation Economy make their mark. Recognized as one of the top 15 public relations companies in Orange County, Calif., WunderMarx|PR combines evocative branding with ROI-based media relations and demand-generating social media marketing to redefine public relations as a measurable business communications tool. Since 2002, WunderMarx|PR has applied its signature brand of public relations to help clients in the technology, nonprofit, life science, business-to-business, healthcare, professional services and lifestyle markets achieve their growth goals. Learn more at www.wundermarx.com. Cara Good (714) 862-1112 X202

Armen Karamardian (714) 838-8855

National Corporate Leadership Circle Visionary Partner

OPEN from American Express^SM is the team dedicated exclusively to the success of small business owners like you. The OPEN team provides an enhanced set of products, tools, services and savings designed to meet your evolving needs, including charge and credit cards, convenient access to working capital, robust online account management capabilities and savings on business services from an expanded lineup of partners. To obtain information about OPEN, visit http://OPEN.americanexpress.com/women or call 800-471-0028 to apply for a Card, Business Capital Loan, or Business Capital Line. Also, visit www.smartbrief.com/nawbo/ to subcribe to NAWBO SmartBrief, a twice-weekly enews summary for

women entrepreneurs that is generously sponsored by OPEN. American Express Company is a diversified worldwide travel, financial and network services company founded in 1850. It is a world leader in charge and credit cards, Travelers Cheques, travel, financial planning, business services, insurance and international banking.

National Corporate Patrons

The Tomorrows You Want Begin With You... Go There With Guardian
Guardian Life Insurance Company of America has a longstanding commitment to helping women business owners grow their businesses and prepare for their financial futures and will work with you in areas that are most important to you: investments, retirement planning, business succession planning, life insurance protection, estate planning, employee benefit programs, and special needs planning. Guardian is also dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship and financial literacy for young women through the Girls Going Places Scholarship Program. Each year Guardian awards scholarships to girls ages 12 to 18 who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship, financial independence, and outstanding community service. NAWBO members are welcome to call 212-598-7881 for information about how Guardian can help you create a plan to meet current needs and future aspirations. Please visit www.guardianlife.com for information about Guardian, and www.girlsgoingplaces.com for more information about the Girls Going Places College Scholarship Program.

At Hewlett-Packard, we are proud to be a corporate patron for NAWBO and the sole technology partner. We want to help you leverage our portfolio of personal computing, printing, software, and services to be a competitive asset to your business. Visit www.hp.com/go/women to access FREE online classes, learn how to become an official HP supplier, shop for technology products, find out how to take advantage of our grants for your child’s school, and much more. We understand small business. After all, HP was founded in a garage in Palo Alto, CA in 1939 with just two employees – Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard. Let us help you write your success story.

We Understand What You're Working For.
With the focus on growing businesses, the goal of the Principal Financial Group is to help businesses and individuals meet their financial goals. For NAWBO business owners, the Principal Financial Group offers a full range of products, including group retirement solutions, group insurance benefits, key employee benefits and business protection programs. For your personal needs, The Principal provides personal retirement solutions, mutual funds, life and disability insurance, banking products and online brokerage. The Principal is proud to be a corporate sponsor of NAWBO and encourages members to call our NAWBO hotline at 1-877-475-3444, visit our web site at http://www.principal.com/ to learn more about our products, or or contact your local representative, Judy Henry, at 714-960-5854.

It’s never been easier for businesses—small and large—to ship packages via the U.S. Postal Service®. Today's world is a busy place. When you don't always have time to get to the Post Office, usps.com brings the Post Office to you. Visit www.usps.com to print shipping labels, pay for postage using Click-N-Ship and even schedule a free Carrier Pick Up. Let the Postal Service bring the convenience of the post office right to your office. Helping you grow your business is our focus. The Postal Service is a resource to help you learn to plan and send Direct Mail campaigns that attract and retain customers. Direct Mail is a proven and cost effective way to help your business grow. Just visit www.usps.com/directmail where you’ll find a guide to get started on a mail campaign, suggestions on design templates and some answers to frequently asked questions. If you are already sold on the effectiveness of Direct Mail or just need a refresher course, sign up for one of our Mail Made Easy seminars by calling 1-866-479-2667. These seminars are held in cities across the country throughout the year by U.S. Postal Service Direct Mail specialists. www.usps.com

Uncommon Approach, Sharing all we know, Understanding all you need.
What are the advantages of doing business with Wachovia? We can help you pull it all together, with a complete range of financial products and services, along with people, ideas and a commitment to customer service that you can trust. As one of the largest financial companies with East Coast Financial Centers from Connecticut to Florida and now in Texas, Wachovia is proud to be a national corporate partner of the National Association of Women Business Owners. Our goal is to deliver what you want from a financial partner—simple access to financial services and advice for your business or for you personally. For more information, visit www.wachovia.com.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. operates Wal-Mart Stores, Supercenters, Neighborhood Markets and SAM’S CLUBS in all fifty states. Internationally, the company operates in Puerto Rico, Canada, China, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, United Kingdom, Argentina and South Korea. The company's securities are listed on the New York and Pacific stock exchanges under the symbol WMT. Last year, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., contributed more than $150 million to support communities and local non-profit organizations. Customers and associates raised an additional $70 million at stores and clubs. More information about Wal-Mart can be located online at www.walmartstores.com and www.walmart.com. The SAM'S CLUB Web site can be accessed at www.samsclub.com. And more information about Wal-Mart's Good Works community involvement is available online at www.walmartfoundation.org.

In support of Wells Fargo's partnership with NAWBO, we invite NAWBO members to apply for our BusinessLine line of credit at a special savings. We will waive your opening fee, normally $150-$250, through this online offer. Use the BusinessLine line of credit to manage the ongoing financing needs of your business. You'll have easy access to up to $100,000 cash for any business purpose. Supplement your cash flow, buy inventory, or expand your business - without cash advance fees. The BusinessLine unsecured line of credit is designed for established businesses over three years old. For information on the Official NAWBO/Wells Fargo Women's Loan Program, call Wells Fargo's Women's Business Services at 1-800-35-WELLS, ext. 120 or go to: www.wellsfargo.com/biz/jump/bln/nawbo.jhtml

National Corporate Sponsors

AT&T Inc. is one of the world's largest telecommunications holding companies and is the largest in the United States. Operating globally under the AT&T brand, AT&T companies are recognized as the leading worldwide providers of IP-based communications services to business and as leading U.S. providers of high-speed DSL Internet, local and long distance voice, and directory publishing and advertising services. AT&T Inc. holds a 60 percent ownership interest in Cingular Wireless, which is the No. 1 U.S. wireless services provider with more than 54 million wireless customers. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and AT&T products and services is available at www.TheNewATT.com.

At Capital One, we’ve always taken a special interest in small businesses...because we used to be one. Believe it or not, about 15 years ago, Capital One was little more than an idea in the mind of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rich Fairbank. Today, as one of the largest small business lenders in the country, our wish is to ensure that every small business—every idea—gets the backing it deserves. To that end, we’ve developed a variety of financial products with business owners like you in mind. As we continue building our business to better serve yours, we’re excited to discover new ways of making life as a business owner a little easier. Welcome to Capital One Small Business Solutions – capitalone.com/smallbusiness. As the #1 Visa Business card issuer in the US, our credit cards are truly built for business. They feature competitive rates, a detailed year-end summary, dedicated business customer service, and No Hassle rewards like airline tickets, cash, merchandise, and more. In addition to credit cards, our business loans (with amounts from $15,000 to $100,000) and business lines of credit (with amounts from $15,000 to $50,000) give you access to cash when you need it, at competitive interest rates. Exclusive No Hassle features— including no collateral requirements, the ability to get a decision in about 15 minutes with just one phone call, and dedicated business customer service—make our loans and lines of credit a faster, easier way to get more working capital. And now, full-service banking is available in select areas of the country. Stop by your nearest Capital One Bank branch to discuss your deposit and credit needs, and learn more about additional financial solutions available for your business. Or, visit capitalonebank.com for more information.

From the world’s largest corporations to entrepreneurial start ups, CNA has been helping businesses manage risks for over 100 years. Our experience, diverse portfolio of property and casualty business coverages, and commitment to claims excellence second to none, give our policy holders a single source advantage for tailored insurance programs and fast and responsive claim handling. As the 4th largest US commercial lines insurer, with over $11 billion in revenues, over 12,000 employees world wide, and an "A" rating for financial strength, CNA is poised to handle the business insurance needs of NAWBO members. For more information visit www.cna.com.

National Media Partners

Premier Media Partner SBTV.com: Small Business Television Network (SBTV) is the most comprehensive source for small business news and information. SBTV focuses on the needs of the over 25 million small businesses in the United States. It is the first television network on the web devoted entirely to the small business market, from start-ups to established enterprises. Business owners rely on SBTV because it offers practical business information featuring experts in various fields. SBTV.com is free on-line television offering a wide range of choices in a streaming video format, including a daily newscast on the issues that affect small business the most. SBTV viewers can choose from ten topic areas filled with informational segments, such as Money, where you will find innovative methods on raising capital or tips on outsourcing payroll. And on the Marketing channel, you’ll find tips from nationally known experts and proven low-cost methods of promoting your business. SBTV is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for free viewing-on-demand. To learn more about SBTV, visit www.sbtv.com.

Professional Woman's Magazine (PWM) is dedicated to promoting the advancement of women in all aspects of business and employment to ensure equal opportunity. PWM covers news information ranging from professional concerns, civic affairs, trends, careers, and business, to lifestyle issues, the arts, technology, education, finance, health, family, and travel—all of which impact the professional woman in business. Every issue of the quarterly published magazine celebrates the accomplishments of women, honors proud traditions, and spotlights ways to enhance everyday life. Visit PWM online at www.professionalwomanmag.com.

Visit BusinessWeek online at www.businessweek.com/smallbiz to view their SmallBiz page and get news, tips, and resources tailored to small business owners. Also, NAWBO members receive a discounted subscription to BusinessWeek's print publication! Click here to learn more.

Par Excellence Magazine has a goal of becoming the respected voice amidst the chatter of other women's magazine titles and a valuable resource for women in business in print and online at www.parexcellencemag.com. In Par Excellence Magazine and on our website top female executives as well as our Strategic Alliance partners share information on all of the topics that their counterparts crave, including networking, money and finance, apparel and accessories, technology, women's health, diversity and inclusion and much, much more. We're working to increase the number of women in the global economy and to increase their standing in the communities in which they live by using our resources and those of our Strategic Alliances partners to help women achieve their aspirations and realise their business ambitions. We're working with clients that range from entrepreneurs to fortune 1000 corporations and organizations with whom we have the common goal of helping to develop the next generation of female leaders, mentors and business owners.