Welcome to the monthly newsletter for the National Association of Women Business Owners® (NAWBO®) San Francisco Bay Area Chapter. This is the newsletter for March 2013.
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Member News
Welcome New and Renewing Members!
March & April New Membership Discount
Message from the President
Members in the News & Member Spotlight
Member Benefits & Opportunities
Ideas, Inspiration and Opportunities
Procurement Programs
NAWBO SFBA Events
NAWBO®-SFBA Networking Breakfast - Oakland: March 7 (first Thursday of each month)
NAWBO®-SFBA Monthly Educational Speaker Series- San Francisco: Thursday, March 14 (second Thursday of each month
NAWBO®-SFBA Networking Breakfast - San Francisco: March 20 (third Wednesday of each month) NEW LOCATION at SBA!
NAWBO®-SFBA Networking Breakfast - Marin: February 26 (fourth Tuesday of each month)
NAWBO®-SFBA Networking Breakfast - Oakland: April 4 (first Thursday of each month)
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Welcome to New and Renewing Members of NAWBO®-SFBA!
New Members Membership Discount March & April 2013! Join Now!
The NAWBO® Annual Membership Driveis taking place March 1st through April 30th. During this limited time,all new members who join NAWBO® will receive a $25 discount off nationalmembership dues and $25 off their SF Chapter dues. Read More.
Re-joining Members
Pragito Dove, Owner of Discover Meditation Training in Mill Valley, has re- joined our chapter as an Established Business Owner. Pragito's telephone number is 415-925-9533 and her email address is pragito@discovermeditation.com
Renewing Members
Susan Berke, Founder of Simply Inspired in Novato, has renewed her membership as an Established Business Owner. Susan has been a NAWBO SFBA member since 2012.
Barbara Gilliard, President of Emeritus Investment Management Inc. in Mill Valley, has renewed her membership as an Established Business Owner. Barbara has been a NAWBO SFBA member since 1994.
Kerry Parker, Principal of Holland-Parlette Associates, Inc. in San Francisco,has renewed her membership as an Established Business Owner. Kerry has been a NAWBO SFBA member since 2010
Kathy Parsons, President of Credit Bureau Associates in Fairfield, renewed her membership as an Established Business Owner. Kathy has been a NAWBO SFBA member since 2012.
Shannon Presson, owner of TrueSelfWorth.Com in Oakland, has renewed her membership as an Established Business Owner. Shannon has been a NAWBO SFBA member since 2012.
Debra Silver, President of All American Logistics, LLC in Stockton, has renewed her membership as an Established Business Owner. Debra has been a NAWBO SFBA member since 2009.
Deidrie Towery, CEO/President of ProActive Business Solutions in Oakland, has renewed her membership as an Established Business Owner. Deidrie has been a NAWBO SFBA member since 2003.
Time to Join, Re-Join or Renew your membership? Simply register online www.nawbo.org
Thank you for your membership. We look forward to seeing you at upcoming events, and to the opportunity to grow, thrive, and lead together!
March Message from the President
Women supporting women, isn’t that what we’re all about? I am constantly delighted at the support I’ve received and see others receive as I attend NAWBO and other women’s events. I attended a meeting today where the topic was partially about being a role model/mentor for younger women and each other. Then I attended a law school class as a visitor with a woman teaching Criminal Law. Not only was she a funny and well informed/smart professor but she was also a pioneer among women lawyers, entering at a time when very few were in the field. There was no one to mentor her while she was a law student and now she is a role model and giving back as a professor while encouraging other women to pursue a career in law. I also met several women at the NAWBO breakfasts excited about each other’s goals and encouraging each other to reach a higher level or go for that impossible customer. I love seeing women giving back to other women because that’s our vision at NAWBO. We strive to empower women as leaders to influence a new and more positive culture of business.
Jessica Herrin, CEO of Stella & Dot is one such woman. She will be speaking April 11 as part of our Educational Speaker Series. Stella & Dot is the SF-based 500-Fastest Growing Company that sells boutique-style jewelry and accessories. Ms. Herrin will talk about how she grew into a $100-million Dollar Success Story. She admits that Stella & Dot was created to give every woman the means to style her own life. Not only feel beautiful with accessories – but also feel bold and empowered to be their own boss with their flexible entrepreneurship platform and run their own business. Jessica refers to it as “The Happiness Business.” As an example and through her company she provides opportunities for women interested in entrepreneurship but not sure where to begin. Please join us at the Sir Francis Drake, 450 Powell St., SF, April 11 from 5:30 – 8:00 to hear her incredible story, network with each other and shop for beautiful, affordable jewelry.
As Maya Angelou states, “how important it is to celebrate our heroes and she-roes”. We are here to celebrate you, support you, learn from you and continue to evolve into a welcoming organization you are excited about participating with as you grow your business and your leadership. Come join us, become a member for a $50 discount until the end of April and be part of our collective voice for women in business in the Bay area.
Warm regards,
Kathleen Thurmond
Members in the News & Member Spotlights
Are you a member who has news about your business? Please send your news to NAWBO SF Bay Area info@nawbo-sfba.org. "News" refers to recognition your company has received in the press, awards you or your company have won, or events that have happened. This space is not used for promotion of products or upcoming events. Thanks!
Let us know about your business NAWBO SFBA members may bring a promotion item to display on our Member Information Table at each Monthly Dinner.. info@nawbo-sfba.org
Member Benefits & Opportunities
 A New Partner and Member Benefits with Constant Contact
NAWBO SF Bay Area has become a partner with Constant Contact to provide a benefit to our members.
A discount on Constant Contact products is available to members who sign-up for Constant Contact products through our partner portal and pre-pay for 6 months (20% discount) or 12 months (25% discount).
To sign-up and receive this member discount click on our partner portal.
If you are already a Constant Contact user just give us your username and you will be eligible for the discount as well. If you have a question or would like to provide your username contact, Wendi a info@nawbo-sfba.org
Promote Your Business
- NAWBO SFBA members may bring promotional brochures or flyers to display on our members' information table.
- Attendees have the opportunity to showcase their products/services with a marketing table. Cost for members is $50, non-members is $250. Contact Wendi info@nawbo-sfba.org to arrange.
- Submit your event to our online calendar. Click here to suggest an event.
San Francisco Business Times - NAWBO Member Subscription Discount.
Get Involved!
The best way to benefit from your membership in NAWBO®-SFBA is to get involved! You'll also continue to enhance your leadership skills and gain increased visibility for your business.
- Attend events (monthly mixers, networking breakfasts and special events)
- Give feedback & share your thoughts
- Join the board
- Chair or join a working group (working groups information)
- Marketing, Social Media, Public Policy, Affiliates, Programs & Membership
- Become a program facilitator (breakfasts or brown bag lunches)
- You can select your own location!
- Offer your time and your talent in anyway you can imagine
- Social Media maven, E-publications editor, Breakfast Co-Coordinator Walnut Creek, maintain online calendar
Grow, Thrive and Lead!
Contact info@nawbo-sfba.org to share your interest in being an active volunteer member of NAWBO SFBA!
Second Thursday
Location: Sir Francis Drake Hotel
Wednesday, March 14 Educational Speaker Series & Dinner 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM (networking, dinnner and speaker)
PERSONAL BRANDING FOR LEADERSHIP PRESENCE AND BUSINESS ACCELERATION
A personal and business brand is not just a single statement or a clever quip. It is a multilayered, congruent narrative told across multiple channels, both online and off.
The power is in knowing how to tell the story.
Personal branding is one of the key success factors today's leaders need to master in order to gain greater influence, generate engagement and achieve peak performance. This program introduces The Brand Mapping TM process.PERSONAL BRANDING FOR LEADERSHIP PRESENCE AND BUSINESS ACCELERATION A personal and business brand is not just a single statement or a clever quip. It is a multilayered, congruent narrative told across multiple channels, both online and off. The power is in knowing how to tell the story. Personal branding is one of the key success factors today's leaders need to master in order to gain greater influence, generate engagement and achieve peak performance. This program introduces The Brand Mapping TM process.
Come for networking, excellent content and lasting friendships over wine and dinner with like-minded women business owners! Click here for more details.
Pre-register for the networking dinner by March 12 and save.
NEW NAWBO COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
NAWBO is proud to announce a new monthly community service prize drawing opportunity to benefit one organization annually. This year the board has chosen Girls, Inc.
Calling all donations: Mark a donation. Win a great prize.
Each month we invite NAWBO members to donate a prize (minimum value of $25) for members or guests to win at our monthly Educational Speaker Series & Dinner. Tickets are sold each month at $5 for one chance and $20 for five chances to win.
Tax deductible cash donations to benefit Girls, Inc., are also accepted through contributions to NAWBO-SF Entrepreneurs Economic Institute, which is our non-profit 501c(3) entity.
More information.
Let’s grow NAWBO-SFBA and we’ll grow our own businesses in the process.
Third Tuesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Please share the word with your friends and colleagues!
Walnut Creek Networking Breakfast Forum is suspended for now. If you or a woman you know would like to co-facilitate this group of women business owners please contact us. Kathleen Thurmond president@nawbo-sfba.org
Third Wednesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
NEW LOCATION: Small Business Administration SFDO 455 Market Street, Suite 600 San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 744-6777
Networking Breakfast Forum March 20.
Wellness Panel
3 Health Changes That Will Save Yourself, Your Business, and Your Sanity!
Are you finding it difficult to stay on top of your health goals?
Do you find you get sick and/or tired often and believe that it affects your productivity?
Do you enjoy learning the inside secrets to optimal health?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this panel discussion is just for you! Join us as NAWBO member Laurie Gaugin and Women’s Health Specialist, Lisa Brent, share, discuss and educate the audience on how to optimize our health with 3 simple changes that can make a profound impact in our personal and professional lives.
Speakers:
Laurie Gaugin
Chef Gauguin’s Gluten Free Kitchen Coaching & Chef Services
Lisa Brent , ND, Lac
Women’s Health Specialist
Marin Natural Medicine Clinic
Our morning breakfast forums provide a comfortable place for businesswomen and entrepreneurs to gather monthly, exchange ideas and discuss business challenges. The Networking Breakfast Forums are a dynamic, informative and productive way to start your day!
Cost:
Members registered by Monday: $12; at the door $15
Non-Members registered by Monday: $20; at the door $25
First time guests: same as members for first three months when you register as a Guest.
Please share the word with your friends and colleagues!
Learn more and register online by Monday, March 18
Fourth Tuesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Il Fornaio Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera
Next Networking Breakfast Forum is March 26
Using The Feminine Advantage in Conflict Resolution With Carolyn Rosenblatt
Everyone has conflicts in business at one time oranother. Learn how a woman's thinking and style, usually different from a man's, can be used to your advantage in resolving conflict s in your workplace, as well as your personal life.
Carolyn Rosenblatt is an RN, Attorney and Mediator at AgingParents.com in San Rafael, CA. She has over 40 years of experience in her professions. She is the author of two books and a weekly blogger at Forbes.com, as well as a frequent public speaker on
conflict resolution.
Our morning breakfast meetings provide a comfortable forum for business women and entrepreneurs to meet monthly, exchange ideas and discuss business challenges. The Networking Breakfasts are a dynamic, informative and productive way to start your day!
Cost:
Members registered by Friday: $12; at the door $15
Non-Members registered by Friday: $20; at the door $25
First time guests: same as members for first three months when you register as a Guest.
Please share the word with your friends and colleagues!
Learn more and register online by 11:59 PM Friday, March 22
First Thursday 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Oliveto Restaurant & Cafe 5655 College Avenue, Oakland
March 7 - Lifecycle Marketing
The easiest way for you to grow your sales and to save time!
You have started your own business, now what? Learn hands-on instructions on how to develop a highly effective sales and marketing plan you can start implementing immediately to attract, capture, and retain more customers. Learn how to calculate and optimize the Lifetime Value of your customers and take your business to the next level of success! Each participate will receive a Lifecycle Marketing workbook at the breakfast to make the discussion highly relevant to their own business.
Julie Craft is a seasoned executive in high-tech with 25 years of successful leadership experience. She is founder of AchievingGreatness, strategy consultancy. She is Regional Director, Infusionsoft, all-in-one sales & marketing software platform. Former VP of BizDev-Heyzap,VP of Marketing-SimplyHired, ran a $2B division,AT&T. Degrees from ISU, IBU,Columbia. Instructor @ UCBerkeley.
Our morning breakfast forums provide a comfortable place for businesswomen and entrepreneurs to gather monthly, exchange ideas and discuss business challenges. The Networking Breakfast Forums are a dynamic, informative and productive way to start your day!
Cost:
Members registered by Friday: $12; at the door $15
Non-Members registered by Friday: $20; at the door $25
First time guests: same as members for first three months when you register as a Guest.
Learn more and register online by Monday, March 5
Please share the word with your friends and colleagues!
NAWBO National & NAWBO CA
NAWBO National - CEO Update
NAWBO® is proud to be a part of the large role that women business owners are playing in jump-starting our economy. Women are expected to generate more than HALF of the 9.72 MILLION new small business jobs expected by 2018, accounting for nearly ONE-THIRD of the total projected 15.3 million TOTAL new jobs and ONE-THIRD of the total new small business jobs in the next 7 years.
NAWBO CA NAWBO CA is pleased to announce their 16th Annual Public Policy Summit to be held in Sacramento, California on March 18 and 19, 2013.
This conference has been expanded to include the “Propel Your Business” Conference, bringing business professionals together to educate business owners on Marketing and Public Relations, Access to Capital, Social Media, and how to propel their businesses to the next level and beyond.
There will be workshops, business match making, networking and more. In addition, we will hear from our legislators, conduct panels discussions on the certification process to gain both public and private contracts, and we will have a Lunch with the Legislators. Due to a special marketing campaign, the event is selling out quickly—we are expecting more than 200 people! Plus, the event will include nationally and internationally known New York Times Bestselling speakers Loral Langemeier, Patty DeDominic and more! Read More
http://www.nawbo-ca.org.
 Corporate Partners: Low-income Business Women Get a Hand Up, Thanks to US Bank
150 low-income women business owners from the Bay Area will attend business educational programs provided by NAWBO SF Bay Area, thanks to valuable scholarships from US Bank.
The business educational programs will be in effect through June, 2013.
150 women from vital, non-profit, community programs will be selected through partners of NAWBO SF Bay Area, including the Renaissance Center, Women’s Initiative and Working Solutions.
US Bank recognizes that an investment in women is an investment in the communities around them. US Bank’s scholarships help ensure that women have the tools they need to be entrepreneurial leaders who will develop financial stability and stimulate the economy in their communities.
Affiliates and Partners
 Please Complete!
State of the (Woman) Business Owner Survey
Link to Survey. Complete yourself and forward to other business owners to complete as well.
Click here to complete survey! Accessible on mobile devices, tablets, etc.
More information.
Copy of last years research project.
NAWBO has been asked to participate in the State of the Business Owner Survey in hopes of finding what impacts women business owners.
Thank you for completing the survey. We will results in our newsletter.
Procurement Programs
Supplier Diversity Programs in corporations are a way for women owned businesses to secure contracts.
The first step is to become a certified Women Business Enterprise. Contact Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) to begin the process of being certified. http://www.wbenc.org/
Public Policy
Watch for NAWBO Public Policy Fly In on March 5th
Take your seat at the table and help us work on solutions to the issues facing our nation's women business owners by joining NAWBO® National-the voice of America's more than 10 million women business owners. The event format includes a group meeting in the morning and individual meetings with elected officials who attend in the afternoon.
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The House Small Business Committee has a site designated for business owners to suggest Congressional hearing topics. In the 112th Congress, the Committee held 80 hearings on a wide range of topics affecting small businesses. They want your input on hearing topics for the next two years. Please let them know at Small Biz Open Mic.
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Deborah Lardie will be representing NAWBO SFBA on the New Public Policy Primer Calls that will be held monthly to keep us informed of issues affecting business owners.
Mayor's Roundtable: Deborah is participating SF Mayor's business roundtable discussions. Let her know issues that concern you as a SF business owner.
 Join Deborah Lardie, NAWBO SFBA Public Policy Chair, in informing and advocating for our members.
NAWBO Advocacy Partners provide NAWBO with more opportunity to speak to decision makers on behalf of our members and all women business owners in general on issues that are most important to women entrepreneurs today. These issues include health care, procurement opportunities, access to capital, fair and equitable tax treatment for small businesses and more. For details on NAWBO’s public policy platform and legislative highlights—and to get involved to make sure your voice is heard—please visit our site’s Legislative Action Center. We invite you to get involved and make your voice heard.
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