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A Message from the President . . .

Dear NAWBO SFBA Community,

As President of the NAWBO SFBA Chapter, it has been an exciting year and an honor to speak and act on behalf of women, who own businesses. Women business owners are a force in the new economy – it is a new economy as things have changed, since the second great depression and the fastest growing segment of business start-ups is woman-owned.

As women, we bring a new culture of business that helps the economy, that creates jobs and serves many lives. These are exciting times to see women bringing different sets of values that are changing the landscape of business.

Studies show that while women are creating more businesses our revenue and job creation are lagging our male counter-parts. There are many reasons for this including our access to capital, access to markets, procurement opportunities, state and federal tax codes. Studies also show our thinking may be getting in our way.  For example most women use their own resources to fund their business.
NAWBO SFBA works to address these issues through public policy advocacy and development of educational programming. I invite you to take advantage of the upcoming opportunities we are creating for established and emerging businesses. Finance is not a sexy topic, but it is important for business owners. The more financially savvy we are, the more success we will be. There are several programs under development by NAWBO SFBA and our partners so watch for these and take advantage of the opportunities.

I want to thank our partner, Bank of America, for sponsoring an event for our members in May at the Maritime Museum. This was an exclusive event, an opportunity to meet business owners outside your usual network and to hear the newly released data from LinkedIn’s best practices study for business owners. I am still receiving emails of appreciation from those that attended.

As my term ends, I recommend that you become involved. You are a leader in your business already.  Your leadership is needed in other ways as well. Our leadership as women shows up differently for each of us. Find where your leadership can have an impact and step up into that role. In this way, we share and offer value in ways that make a difference beyond our business. The NAWBO tagline rings true Grow, Thrive and Lead.

Join us June 12th for the annual membership meeting and installation of the new board.  This Educational Speaker Series will appropriately be on Women Serving on Non-Profit and Corporate Boards: How to Lead, Elevate Your Positions with Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire & Alison Davis.

Thank you and best wishes on your success.
Kay Robinson
President, NAWBO SFBA

NAWBO-SFBA MONTHLY EDUCATIONAL SPEAKER SERIES & DINNER . . .

When: Second Thursday, Monthly
Time: 5:30PM - 8:00PM
Where: Sir Francis Drake Hotel | 450 Powell Street • San Francisco, CA 94108
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***This Evening Event is the ANNUAL NAWBO SFBA MEMBERSHIP MEETING and
The Installation of the 2014-2014 Board of Directors***

Women Serving on Non-Profit & Corporate Boards
How to Lead, Elevate Your Positions
Corporations are beginning to understand the importance of having women’s perspectives on their boards, as well as a part of their executive leadership. Studies have also shown that companies with women on their boards outperform companies whose boards have no women. However, even in light of these profound findings, only 16% of Fortune 500 board seats are held by women.

Join us for this informative panel on why women business owners should aspire to serve on corporate boards and to celebrate the women who offer their time and talents in the leadership of NAWBO SFBA.

About Speakers
	Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire provides critical advice for women navigating to their first board position, as well as how companies can recruit the best female board candidates. As the co-founder of Berkhemer Clayton, Inc., she specializes in senior level searches in communications, investor relations, and board positions for corporations, universities and nonprofits.Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire will be officiating and signing her book “The Board Game”.
	Alison Davis, one of the 2014 100 Most Influential Woman – Honor Roll (SF Bus. Times) is the Managing Partner of Fifth Era, which invests in and incubates early stage technology enabled companies. She serves on several non-profit and corporate boards, incl. Diamond Foods, Royal Bank of Scotland, Unisys, Women’s Initiative, among others.

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MEMBER IN THE NEWS . . .

Are you a member of NAWBO SFBA? Have you or your business been in the news? Let us know! We want to share your success with the rest of the NAWBO SFBA Community. Send your "Member in the News" to Kay Robinson, President NAWBO SFBA

FEATURED MEMBER . . .

Be a "Featured Member" in the NAWBO SFBA Newsletter, email Melody Brumis for details.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT . . .

WELCOME NEW AND RENEWING MEMBERS OF NAWBO-SFBA . . .

New Members
Audrey Lasky, Principal of The Audrey Zeitouni Lasky Company in San Francisco, joined our chapter as an Emerging Business Owner.  Audrey's contact details: aplasky@aol.com | 415-470-7370

Lori Campbell, with Campbell Coaching and Consulting in San Francisco, joined our chapter as an Established Business Owner.  Lori's contact details: lori.j.campbell@comcast.net | 415-672-8350

Karen Kilian, with Forty and Savvy in Corte Madera, joined our chapter as an Emerging Business Owner.  Karen's contact details: karen@fortyandsavvy.com | 415-747-9200

Jennifer Finley, President of Too Good Gourmet in San Lorenzo, joined our chapter as an Established Business Owner. Jennifer's contact details: jennifer@toogoodgourmet.com | 510-317-8150

Barbara Miles, with Miles and Miles Trading in Pacifica, joined our chapter as an Established Business Owner. Barbara's contact details: miles@nativearts.com | 415-519-7797

Wendy Muse Sinek, Principal of Muse Consulting LLC in Berkeley, has joined our chapter as an Established Business Owner.  Wendy’s contact details: wendy@museconsultingco.com | 510-931-7515

Diane Snelling, Co-Owner of Snelling Total Wellness in Kentfield, transferred her membership to our chapter as an Established Business Owner. Diane’s contact details: snellingtotalwellness@outlook.com | 415- 295-7249

Audrey Young, with Family Concierge in Oakland, joined our chapter as an Emerging Business Owner.  Audrey's contact details: audrey@familyconcierge.com | 510-214-8288

Supporting Members
Suzanne Sheuerman, Portfolio Managing Director with Morgan Stanley Wealth Managment in San Jose, has joined our chapter as a Supporting Member. Suzanne's contact details: suzanne.sheuerman@ms.com | 408-947-2208

Renewing Members
Maxine Hickman, President of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, has renewed her membership as an Established Business Owner.  Maxine has been a NAWBO SFBA member since 2012. | View Profile

Thank You for Your Membership!
The NAWBO-SFBA Board of Directors look forward to seeing you
at upcoming events and the opportunity to meet, grow, thrive, and lead together!

Membership Expiring? Want to Join NAWBO-SFBA?
Remember to RENEW so you can stay updated on new, exciting Member Benefits OR
Start Your Membership Application at the NAWBO NATIONAL WEBSITE!

NAWBO SFBA NETWORKING BREAKFAST FORUMS . . .

NAWBO SFBA NETWORKING BREAKFAST FORUM - OAKLAND

When: First Thursday, Monthly
Time: 8:00AM - 9:30AM
Where: Olivetos Restaurant | 5655 College Avenue • Oakland, CA 94618
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Oakland Breakfast Facilitators:
Jo Illfeld and Rebecca Doubledee

Cost:
Early Registration by Tuesday
Members: Advance $12 | At-The-Door $15
Non-Members: Advance $20 | At-The-Door $25

REGISTER HERE NOW!

next forum: THURSDAY, June 5, 2014

Elizabeth Bachman is Spotlight Speaker This Month!

From "Talking Head" to Rock Star! How to get More Clients by Speaking To Groups
Are you ready to:
Leverage your time to presenting to rooms full of prospects?
Maximize your impact and Attract your ideal Clients?
Create a Signature Talk that Sells?

Elizabeth is the author of Taking Your Show on the Road: How to Get Booked as a Speaker. In over 50 operas around the world, E;izabeth has directed such lumanaries as Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo and others. She uses these skills to help business professionals become Fabulous Presenters.

About the Speaker

Speaker, author and trainer, Elizabeth Bachman of Be Fabulous Training is passionate about helping people shine on ANY stage. Using her 30 years of experience as an International Opera Director, directing such luminaries as Luciano Pavarotti and Placido Domingo, she works with business professionals, authors and speakers to find their unique voices, stand in their power and truly communicate with their audiences. In short – to Be Fabulous!

REGISTER ONLINE BY MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2014 FOR EARLY PRICING!
How To Register:
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• Select the Link on the Event Day
• Start your Registration

NAWBO SFBA NETWORKING BREAKFAST FORUM - SAN FRANCISCO

When: Third Wednesday, Monthly
Time: 7:30AM - 9:00AM
Where: Small Business Admin SFDO | 455 Market St #600 • San Francisco, CA 94105
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San Francisco Breakfast Facilitators
Elizabeth Bachman and Michelle Lerman

Cost:
Early Registration by Monday
Members: Advance $12 | At-The-Door $15
Non-Members: Advance $20 | At-The-Door $25

REGISTER HERE NOW!

NEXT FORUM: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2014

Deborah Pruitt is our Spotlight Speaker This Month!

Game-Changing Leadership:
Three Simple Steps to Extraordinary Collaboration and Success
As business owners we are always engaged in relationships to get results. As women, we need an authentic leadership style - which means not the commandand-control that’s been passed down.

Join Deborah Pruitt, Ph.D. author of bestselling book, Group Alchemy: The Six Elements of Highly Successful Collaboration and learn a new approach to leadership in all relationships that creates extraordinary results. Learn how to:

- Keep people inspired to get the job done right.
- Get what you need without being bossy.
- Eliminate the hidden barriers to your team’s excellence.
- Maximize your sales and quality of service to your customers.

You will be able to quickly set the foundation for excellence in every relationship - with independent contractors, your staff and your clients.

REGISTER ONLINE BY MONDAY, JUNE 16TH, 2014 FOR EARLY PRICING!
How To Register:
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• Start your Registration

NAWBO SFBA NETWORKING BREAKFAST FORUM - MARIN

When: Fourth Tuesday, Monthly
Time: 7:30AM - 9:00AM
Where: Il Fornaio Restaurant | Corte Madera Town Center • Corte Madera, CA 94925
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Marin Breakfast Facilitators
Susan Berke

Cost:
Early Registration by Friday
Members: Advance $12 | At-The-Door $15
Non-Members: Advance $20 | At-The-Door $25

REGISTER HERE NOW!

NEXT FORUM: TUESDAY, June 24, 2014

Xanet Pailet is our Spotlight Speaker This Month

Living an Orgasmic Life will Transform Your Business
Experiencing deep sexual pleasure and living an orgasmic life is every woman’s birthright. Orgasmic life force energy has the power to transform our business and our lives and
help us attract all that we want — career and financial success, loving relationships, health and vitality. So why is that we struggle so much with being fully in our pleasure
and have so many fears about expressing our own sexuality?

In this talk we will examine the most common blocks that prevent women from living an orgasmic life and experiencing pleasure. We will identify the steps along the pathway to claiming your pleasure and transforming your business and your life.

REGISTER ONLINE BY FRIDAY, JUNE , 2014 FOR EARLY PRICING!
How To Register:
• Go to the Calendar View
• Select the Link on the Event Day
• Start your Registration

NAWBO SFBA NETWORKING BREAKFAST FORUM - WALNUT CREEK

When: Fourth Monday, Monthly
Time: 7:30AM - 9:00AM
Where: Sunrise Bistro | 1559 Botelho Drive • Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Walnut Creek Breakfast Facilitator
Kim Miller-Hershon

Cost:
Early Registration by Thursday
Members: Advance $12 | At-The-Door $15
Non-Members: Advance $20 | At-The-Door $25

NEXT FORUM: MONDAY, June 30, 2014

Julie Gordon-White is the Spotlight Speaker this Month!

SIZ E MAT T ERS!
4 Exponential Strategies to Grow a Bigger, More Profitable & Sellable Business

Julie Gordon White’s SIZ E MAT T ERS! talk takes women entrepreneurs on a journey to discover the 4 comprehensive strategies and best practices to grow a dream business with loyal customers, and abundance of revenue and profit and value for a future buyer.

Julie will share 4 exponential strategies with attendees which will:

• Deliver powerful and proven best practices to create a bigger and more profitable business
• Show how to leverage cash flow for steady and predictable income
• Uncover the most powerful formula for creating an exponential business that you love
• Teach the secrets of making a dream business sellable for the ultimate exit price

T he SIZ E MAT T ERS! presentation is based on the real-life results of the businesses Julie has sold as well as her own journey growing a firm from zero to over 5 million in annual transactions, so get ready for an informative and fun talk that will make you think, learn, and grow!

About the Speaker
	Julie is the founder of BlueKey M&A, a multimillion dollar firm, and in 2012, founded The WELL for Women Entrepreneurs, a grow to a million & sell for a million training company. Julie also authored a bestselling book, "EXIT ! 12 Steps to Sell Your Business for the Price You Deserve".

REGISTER ONLINE BY THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2014 FOR EARLY PRICING!
How To Register:
• Go to the Calendar View
• Select the Link on the Event Day
• Start your Registration

NAWBO SFBA PROGRAMS . . .

Leaders Circle

NAWBO-SFBA Leaders Circle is a facilitated program for women business owners with revenues over $2M, providing high value leadership and business skills to help grow their companies and directly impact their bottom line. | More Information

To join the Leaders' Circle Program, contact Jacqueline Yau, Leader's Circle Facilitator.

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Local Lean In Circle groups

Read the NAWBO National, Chapter News Article, Lean In Circles Comes to NAWBO, which highlights the NAWBO SFBA Lean In Circle Program.

Interested in Joining A Circle?
Get Added to Our Wait List:

San Francisco Circles: Email Shannon Presson
Oakland-East Bay Circles: Email Jo Ilfeld
Marin Circles: Email Laura Russell-Jones

The East Bay Lean In Circle, located in Oakland, is launching and needs a few more fabulous NAWBO women to complete the group circle. Contact Jo Ilfeld to learn more.

How To Become A Lean In Circle Member:
Circle enrollment is on a first-come, first serve basis and open to NAWBO Members Only. Each group has 8 up to 10 women maximum, who agree to meet monthly. After your registration is confirmed, you will receive Kickoff Meeting materials. The venue will be decided by the group, but will likely be at a restaurant in a central location.

Once a group meets the maximum number, the registration closes for that group and a wait list is created for the next Circle. Once enough women express interest for another Lean In Circle Group, registration opens for the next 8 up to 10 women.

Interested women contact Laura Russell-Jones and register on the NAWBO-SFBA website. If you are interested in a NEW location, please let us know.

Visit the the Lean In Page for More Information

PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS . . .

MEMBER BENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIES . . .

NAWBO arranged special discount pricing to the following services:

• Sage Payment Solutions
• Turbo Tax Discount
• UPS Shipping Discounts
• American Express OPEN
• PR Newswire

View the National NAWBO Website to learn more about these Member Benefits | Learn More

BUSINESS NEWS YOU CAN USE . . .

It is important for women-owned businesses and firms to be able to export their products. Why? Studies have found that women-owned firms that export not only earn more, but also employ more people and are, on average, more productive than women-owned firms that do not. In addition, women-owned businesses that export their goods and services average $14.5 million in receipts, compared to just $117,036 for women-owned businesses that do not export. Clearly, exporting has very real advantages. | Learn More

PUBLIC POLICY: LOCAL, STATE, NATIONAL . . .

California Small Business Association
Priority Bills for 2014 – A list of Bills important for small business owners to know because of the potential impact on their businesses. | Download the List | CSBA website

Close the Gap Webinar Why Women? June 10th Hear the latest research and trends on women’s political representation | Register

Represent NAWBO SFBA on the Mayor’s Business Roundtable and Tax Advisory Board. We are looking for a NAWBO member with a San Francisco based business to represent the interests of women-owned businesses in San Francisco. This is a great leadership opportunity. If interested, please contact us at president@nawbo-sfba.org or call (415) 333-2130

Attend the California Small Business Day, June 16th, 2014 in Sacramento, CA | Download Flyer

AFFILIATES AND PARTNERS EVENTS . . .

OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST . . .

San Francisco Small Business Administration offers Events and Opportunities for small businesses | Visit SF SBA web site

The Venture Greenhouse 2.0 has widened its aperture to accept applications from all types of diverse and potentially scalable businesses, such as software, medical, e-commerce and more. Social and environmental impact strategies will continue to be a strong component of the curriculum. Openings at 'impact accelerator' Venture Greenhouse 2.0 in Marin County. Applications must be received by June 20, 2014. Companies and entrepreneurs interested in applying or learning more about Venture Greenhouse are encouraged to attend a Free Information Session on June 11, 2014 at the Renaissance Center in San Rafael from 6pm to 7:30pm. | Register at Venture Greenhouse

Cineflix Productions is very interested in finding a female business guru to host an all-new TV series for a major cable network. The series would follow the female business guru using her expertise to help struggling businesses turn a profit. If interested contact Lisa Matt at 310-736-9576 or email

nawbo sfba highlights

Thank you Wells Fargo Bank for becoming a new partner with the NAWBO SFBA Chapter in support of Women Business Owners.

Attend The Power of You, NAWBO's Women's Business Conference 2014!
September 8 - 9, 2014 in Indianapolis, IN -- Read the "Top Ten Reasons to Attend This Conference"

Small in Size, Great in Impact
At NAWBO, we know it’s no small thing to start, run and grow a small business, because our members are doing it every day and supporting one another every step of the way through our national network of chapters and extensive resources. It’s why we held the “No Small Thing” video contest... | Read More

NAWBO California is a federation consisting of the nine NAWBO chapters in the Golden State. It concentrates on statewide legislative action issues and corporate relations, and supports the growth of chapter membership through education, marketing and public relations at the local level | Learn More

WHO WE ARE . . .

At NAWBO, we are volunteer woman business owners passionate about educating, empowering, collaborating and supporting other woman business owners to strengthen our collective wealth creating capacity while celebrating our diversity to propel us all forward both professionally and personally.

Not A Member Yet? Become a NAWBO Member to receive discounted rates on NAWBO Sponsored Events Nationwide and to Gain Promotional Opportunities for Your Business.
JOIN AT WWW.NAWBO.ORG

GET INVOLVED . . .

Get Involved! - Check Out the Current Opportunities at NAWBO-SFBA!
You are more than your business. NAWBO creates opportunities for you to be a leader, give back and to make a difference by being involved with a community of women business owners. We work in support of opportunities for women to become more successful and influential. Be Involved!

We are looking for:

Social Events Chair
This is a new position that will create fun social events for members in creative and innovative ways.

Programs Co-Chair
We are looking for co-chairs for our Programs Committee. Help create our monthly Educational Speaker Series, find and interesting women to present on topics that we love to hear about.

Get Involved with A Committee
in Three Simple Steps:
1) Find One of Interest!
2) Pick a Project!
3) Run with It!

Contact president@nawbo-sfba.org

MARK YOUR CALENDAR . . .

Educational Speaker Series & Dinner
Thursday, July 10th, 2014
BareEscentuals
with Leslie Bldgett & Debi Hemmeter
5:30PM - 8:00PM
Sir Francis Drake Hotel (Union Square)
San Francisco, CA

1. Submissions, please send to: info@nawbo-sfba.org
2. We invite you to join NAWBO-SFBA and take advantage of a growing package of member benefits and activities. Learn more by visiting our membership page