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Welcome to the February 2007 issue of the monthly newsletter for the National Association of Women Business OwnersŽ (NAWBOŽ) San Francisco Bay Area Chapter. February 2007 News Summary Member News –– Members in the News: Paula LeDuc, Linda Leary, Teresa Pahl and Heather M. Sager Ideas, Inspiration and Opportunities –– NAWBOŽ-SF Releases Annual Chapter Survey to Members –– 2007 NAWBOŽ/Wells Fargo Trailblazer Awards Nominations Due February 9 –– Make Mine a Million Application Deadline: March 5 –– National Association of Women Business OwnersŽ (NAWBOŽ) March 2007 Membership Campaign –– Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) Annual WIPP Membership Survey –– Leaders' Circle Marks One Year Anniversary NAWBOŽ-SF Events –– Walnut Creek Resources and Referrals Breakfast Meeting: February 15 –– Marin Relationships and Referrals Breakfast Meeting: February 27 in Corte Madera Other NAWBOŽ Events –– NAWBOŽ Public Policy Days: February 25, 2007 - February 27, 2007 in Washington, DC –– NAWBOŽ Women's Business Conference: May 31, 2007-June 2, 2007 in Atlanta, GA Events with Other Organizations –– San Francisco Business Times Women in Business Biz Mix: February 27 in San Francisco –– Women's Leadership Exchange/Jones NY, Macy's Event: March 14 in San Francisco –– Women's Leadership Exchange Conference: August 14 in Long Beach –– WIPP Annual Conference: Power, Policy and Politics: September 17-19, 2007 in Washington, DC –– Women's Leadership Exchange Conference: September 27 in San Jose SAVE THE DATE!!! FRIDAY, MAY 4: 23rd Annual NAWBOŽ-SF Leaders and Legends: Women Entrepreneurs of the Year Luncheon at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. The Theme is Hats Off to Women ... Wear Your Favorite Hat! |
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Welcome to New Members of NAWBOŽ-SF! |
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I would like to take this opportunity to welcome the following new members. Thank you to all of you - we look forward to seeing you at upcoming events, and to the opportunity to grow, thrive, and lead together! May Pon, NAWBOŽ-SF President Dr. Linda Berry, Chiropractor & Nutritionist Susan Campbell |
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NAWBOŽ-SF Members in the News |
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Paula LeDuc Fine Catering and Linda Leary of Reliable Caregivers, Inc. were both featured on ABC7 News The View From the Bay in January ... Teresa Pahl appeared on the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric on 1/19 ... Heather M. Sager joined Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP as a partner in the firm's HR Law Practice Group. |
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"WEB" Gets a New Name: NAWBOŽ-SF Leaders and Legends... |
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NAWBOŽ-SF's annual awards ceremony has a new name! 23rd Annual NAWBOŽ-SF Leaders and Legends: Women Entrepreneurs of the Year Luncheon SAVE THE DATE - FRIDAY, MAY 4! Known as the Women Entrepreneurs Breakfast since 1985, the event evolved into the Women Entrepreneurs Benefit in 2000, and in both cases has frequently been referred to as "the WEB" event. Since the "WEB" has an entirely different meaning these days, the NAWBOŽ Executive Committee decided it was time to update the name of our annual event to reflect the three categories of women entrepreneurs that are honored each year: the Trailblazer, the Rising Star and the NAWBOŽ-SF Member of the Year. We hope you like the new name, and we also hope that you will save the date for our signature annual event: Friday, May 4, at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco! We are repeating our popular hat theme from last year, so start thinking about what kind of bowler, bonnet, top hat or cap you will be wearing on May 4! |
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NAWBOŽ-SF Releases Annual Chapter Survey to Members |
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Deadline extended ... please fill out this survey if you have not already done so. We need your participation to improve our services to you! New deadline is Friday, February 9. Every year the NAWBOŽ-SF chapter asks our members to complete a survey to tell us a little about themselves and their businesses. We want to be able to serve our members as effectively as possible and your feedback helps us to do that. The survey takes only a few minutes to complete and ensures the inclusion of accurate and appropriate information in your Member Profile. Only the information indicated with an asterisk will be part of your online member profile. The rest will remain private and secure in the NAWBOŽ-SF database and will be analyzed to better understand our membership population. Please click here to take the survey now! It only takes a few minutes. |
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NAWBOŽ/Wells Fargo Trailblazer Award Nominations Due February 9 |
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2007 NAWBOŽ/Wells Fargo Trailblazer Award Award for trailblazing women business owners - apply now for a chance to win $5,000! Deadline for nominations is February 9 Wells Fargo and the National Association of Women Business OwnersŽ (NAWBOŽ) want to recognize the fantastic talent, drive and innovation of women business owners. In 2001 Wells Fargo launched the NAWBOŽ/Wells Fargo Trailblazer Award to celebrate the enormous role women play in driving the American economy. We are looking for women business owners, like yourselves, who have successfully developed unique products, services or delivery channels in their business. Tell us how your business reflects your vision and commitment to building an organization that truly makes a difference in your community. Three outstanding women business owners from throughout the country will be recognized for their trailblazing spirit as demonstrated by their companies' business performance, innovation, growth and personal service to the community. Each winner will receive a cash grant of $5,000 as well as nationwide recognition, and will be recognized at the 2007 NAWBO Annual Women's Business Conference in Atlanta, GA. |
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Make Mine A Million BusinessŽ Applications Due March 5 |
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Make Mine a $Million Business is a national community of women entrepreneurs united to reach an unprecedented goal: one million women achieving one million dollars in revenue by 2010. Count Me In for Women's Economic Independence believes businesses owned by women, like you, can achieve even more success. But it helps if you're surrounded by people who believe in you. Join others and apply to the Make Mine a $Million BusinessŽ program to compete for a package of money, mentoring, marketing and technology, and take your business to the million dollar level. To qualify, businesses must be women-owned, at least two years old, and demonstrate high growth potential. The application deadline is March 5, 2007. Awards will be presented at: To LEARN more and JOIN the community, visit us at www.makemineamillion.org. |
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National Association of Women Business OwnersŽ (NAWBOŽ) March 2007 Membership Campaign |
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Help your local chapter reach its membership goals during March, when NAWBO National waives the $25 membership processing fee! With its March 2006 Membership Campaign, NAWBO inspired more than 500 new members throughout the country to join our growing association during that month alone. In 2007, the goal is that each chapter engages 5-20 new members to join NAWBO during the month of March. By increasing our membership both locally and nationally, we have additional opportunities to influence public policy, expand our positive imprint in our local communities, and continue to pave the way for all women business owners. Help NAWBO-SF meet its membership goals, and connect women business owners you know with an effective, powerful and dynamic organization. For a link to a list of benefits you can communicate when speaking with your associates about becoming a NAWBO-SF member, click here. |
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Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) Annual WIPP Membership Survey |
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Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) is conducting its Annual WIPP Membership Survey and your participation is critically important. This survey allows WIPP to speak authoritatively on your behalf with Members of Congress, key officials in the White House, and renowned national reporters. When the question is, "What do women in business want?" the annual survey lets WIPP answer with the greatest impact. And "impact" is what it's all about: Women Impacting Public Policy. Please take a few minutes and complete the survey linked below. It covers a variety of policy issues such as taxes, procurement, access to capital, energy, and healthcare and allows you to let us know what issues are important to you. All surveys are confidential and must be completed and submitted by February 5, 2007. Survey results will be posted on our website at www.WIPP.org. |
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Leaders' Circle Marks One Year Anniversary |
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Leaders' Circle, presented by Wells Fargo, is the NAWBOŽ-SF peer-to-peer advisory group for women business owners with revenues over $2 million. The group recently marked its one year anniversary. Leaders Circle meets monthly, with special quarterly sessions featuring guest speakers. Each Quarterly Program is held in a unique San Francisco venue, with past sessions being held at the Museum of African Diaspora (MoAD), Greenberg Studios, Nordstrom's and the Merchant Exchange Building. NAWBOŽ-SF member Mary Janaitis and Gussie Stewart of MSJ Consulting serve as the Program Directors for Leaders' Circle. Susan Shargel, Shargel & Co. Insurance Services, is the Chair of Leaders' Circle. If you would like to learn more about Leaders' Circle, please contact Diana Kimbrell at (415) 331-1334 or [email protected] |
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February Dinner Event: Public Policy for Fun and Profit, February 8 in San Francisco | ||||||||||||
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Public Policy for Fun and Profit! Public Policy can feel like a dry topic and yet there are so many benefits to being informed and getting involved. Join us on February 8 to learn about Public Policy how you can influence it, how it can significantly benefit your bottom line and how it really can be fun! Being well informed allows you to take advantage of current legislation and policies to benefit your business. Also, getting involved in Public Policy can increase your visibility, your leadership skills and your social network. Some recent public policy issues that may influence your business: --Paid sick leave for part-time employees in San Francisco ... The panel will include speakers from the Governor's Office, the San Francisco Mayor's office and a local Bay Area City. The panel will be moderated by NAWBO member Deborah Wilder, former Mayor of Foster City and the National NAWBO Public Policy Chair-Elect. With a woman speaker of the House, our voices are sure to get heard more strongly than ever! Come and hear how we can all make a difference in our businesses and the communities in which we do our business. Learn more and register online here. |
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Walnut Creek Resources and Referrals Breakfast Meeting: February 15 |
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Walnut Creek Resources and Referrals Meeting The next Walnut Creek Resources and Referrals Breakfast meeting will be held on Thursday, February 15 from 7:30am to 9:15am at Il Fornaio Restaurant in Walnut Creek. Our topic will be: Getting your Vision Grounded. It sounds counter-intuitive, but if your vision (that big dream you have for your business) sounds like it's aloft in the clouds, it may be hard for others to see and believe in, and difficult for you to execute. So how do you bring your vision down to earth - at least so that you and others know what your business will look like in the future? Come join a group of engaged and engaging women who enjoy sharing and giving candid feedback to each other. We expect this to be a lively discussion and hope it will enable participants to crystallize their vision so that it becomes a prism for channeling energy and producing results. Learn more and Register online here. |
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Marin Relationships and Referrals Breakfast Meeting, February 27 |
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Marin Relationships and Referrals Meeting This month's speaker is Anna Scott. Anna will be speaking about "Creating A Powerful Relationship With Money Through Somatics." Anna Scott is a master somatic coach who has developed the course "Money and Somatics." She has 20 years experience as a sales executive creating wealth for Fortune 500 companies. Pre-registration is required as space as limited and our group has been larger these days than ever ! We want to ensure that there is enough wonderful food and beverage to satisfy all. The cost, if you register by Friday, February 23, is $12 for members and $15 for non-members. After the 23rd, the price is $15 for members and $18 for non-members. Please share the word with your friends and colleagues! |
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NAWBOŽ Public Policy Days are Almost Here! February 25-27 in Washington, DC | ||||||||||||
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San Francisco Business Times Women in Business Biz Mix: February 27 in San Francisco |
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San Francisco Business Times Women in Business Biz Mix Mix, Mingle And Make Contacts with other Bay Area businesswomen at this after-hours networking mixer hosted by the City Club of San Francisco and the San Francisco Business Times. Online reservations at |
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Key Dates: Mark Your Calendar! |
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–– February 8: February Dinner Event: Public Policy for Fun and Profit in San Francisco |
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Thank you to our Corporate Partners:
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The NAWBOŽ-SF Monthly Newsletter is designed and edited by NAWBOŽ-SF member |
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If you would like to submit stories, news, events, or happenings for the next issue of NAWBOŽ-SF's e-news, please send to the newsletter editor, We invite anyone who is not already a member to join NAWBOŽ-SF. Take advantage of a growing package of member benefits and activities. To find out more, visit our website: www.middleastwomen.org/membership.html. To subscribe to (or unsubscribe from) this newsletter, contact Rhoda Singer at 415.333.2130, or email: [email protected].
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