Chapter News: November 2009
Volume 7, Issue 10 "Wise Women's Winning Web Sites Featured Speaker: Carol Bjork, Hey Cats! Web Solutions, Inc. Program: Thursday, November 12, 2009, Networking @ 5:30pm, Dinner @ 6:00pm. Presenter: Carol Bjork, "Wise Women's Winning Web sites". Would you like to have a Web presence that gets noticed; brings in new business; and keeps you connected with your customers? Carol Bjork, “Alpha Cat” of HeyCats! Web Solutions Inc., will show you how your Web site can work and produce for you. You’ll leave with practical tools and winning strategies for managing your Web presence. “Fan us” on Facebook! NAWBO-NW at http://www.facebook.com/home. The NAWBO-NW Communications Committee is creating a survey to help us serve you better. The survey should go “live” soon. It is a short survey, mostly multiple choice, so it won't take much of your time. Please help us by take a few minutes to mark it when it gets to you. On December 4, the team of Alison Zecha and Lunell Haught will present a communication program to the 2010 Leadership Spokane Class. Lunell will use her expertise on dialogue and open space technology, and Alison will help participants understand their temperaments and tendencies based on the Myers Briggs assessment. Both will help the next generation of Spokane’s leaders. Effective immediately, Fernandez Associates Insurance is offering new multi-choice health plans from United Health Care. This program offers a menu from which each of your employees can select the plan that best suits his/her needs. The options range from low-deductible comprehensive plans to higher-deductible plans that offer the opportunity to contribute to a tax advantaged health savings account. If you have at least 5 employees, your business may qualify for this program. Please contact Lori Fernandez for more information. You can reach Lori Fernandez at 509-624-0827 or lori@FAIspokane.com. Donna’s Seams to Fit Presents: More than a Trunk-full Fabric Sale, Saturday, November 14, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 17416 East Alki, Greenacres, WA.>/p> The overflowing trunk has a collection of quilting, fashion, home decorating fabrics, Hawaiian cottons, and more. This is a home studio sale. Fabrics are priced as low as $2, nothing over $5 per yard! Also available: Gently used plus-size Clothing and Jewelry Creations by Tonja Directions I-90 Eastbound: Take I-90 east to exit 291B, Sullivan Road. Exit south (right) onto Sullivan and go to Broadway, the second traffic light. Turn left onto Broadway and go approximately 1 mile to the first stop sign at Flora Road . Turn right and go one short block to Alki Avenue. There is a house made of river rock on the corner. Turn right onto Alki. 17416 is the 9th house on the right-hand side of the street. I-90 Westbound: Take I-90 west to Exit 294, Country Vista Drive/Appleway. Turn Turn right onto Appleway and go 2 miles to the second traffic light at Sprague/Corbin Road. Greenacres Middle School is on the corner. Turn right on Corbin Road and to go the end, approximately 1/2 mile. Corbin Road ends at Alki Avenue. Turn left onto Alki. We are the 6th house on the left-hand side of the street. 17416 East Alki is a white rancher blue trim and a huge blue spruce tree in the front. A sign will be out front. Park along the street or in the driveway. November 21, 2009 - Solar Power Class 9:00 A.M. – Noon. Solar Power - The Investment with Strong Returns. Learn the basics of Solar Power, and what is required to get started. The cost of the class is $35.00 and includes materials and handouts. All classes are limited to 20 people. Please contact Nadine Sullivan at 509-924-8803 or email nadine@ecodepotinc.com to register. Classes are held at Eco Depot, Inc. 1326 E. Sprague Avenue, Spokane, WA. Diane Maehl Photography has a new name and a new location! “I have opened the new studio at 168 S. Division (next to the Starbucks at 2nd & Division). I would like to invite everyone to our Open House on Friday, November 13, from 4-8pm.” Diane is sharing the historic Pine Creek Dairy building with another new business, Urbanna Natural Spa & Salon, owned by her good friend, Linda Biel. The open house will be the grand opening celebration for both businesses. Stop by and say hello! I look forward to meeting you! Julie and Aullie Prafke just returned from 26 days in China. They had a wonderful time, stayed well, and shared this amazing experience with 5 other people and a national guide. Check Julie's FaceBook for pictures. Spokane Pet Sitting has added a snow plow to their fleet! Newly added equipment allows access to your pet in even the harshest weather conditions! Whether you’re home or away Spokane Pet Sitting is now offering snow removal service for your driveway and walkways! Exclusively For Spokane Pet Sitting Clients! To become a Spokane Pet Sitting Client, contact Jenifer Wirz, at 509-536-1803 or e-mail Jenifer@spokanepetsitting.com. Donna Graham recently attended the 2009 Leadership Conference sponsored by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) as the appointed representative of Washington State. In addition to her business, Donna's Seams to Fit, Graham is the Public Information Director for the state affiliate of AAFCS. While attending she was asked to co-chair the Business and Entrepreneurship Luncheon at the 2010 AAFCS Annual Conference in Cleveland next June. (AAFCS is the only professional association dedicated to Family & Consumer Sciences (formerly Home Economics) professionals. AAFCS strives to improve the quality and standards of individual and family life by providing educational programs, influencing public policy, and through communication. AAFCS members work to empower individuals, strengthen families, and enable communities. Our members focus on an integrative approach to the reciprocal relationships among individuals, families and communities, as well as the environments in which they function.) Chipman Moving and Storage received the United Van Lines "Performance Excellence Award" for July 2008 through June 2009. The award is based on customer satisfaction with their service. Congratulations! Coralie Myers has the information on the Bridging Partnerships, Small Business Symposium that will take place in Pasco on April 28 and 29, 2010. For anyone interested in government contracting, this is where you actually get to meet the buyers and learn the nuts and bolts, according to Coralie. She has been asking about this conference for awhile, and she now has all of the information. Contact Coralie at coralie@sbabusinesssolutions. Deadline Quickly Approaching – November 13 Any individual or organization may submit nominations. A company, owner, or business advocate can also self-nominate. Award categories include: Thanks to our Inland Northwest NAWBO Corporate Partners: Thanks to our National NAWBO Corporate Patrons: Thanks to NAWBO Media Partners: Editor: Billie Moreland, PhDInland Northwest NAWBO Newsletter
November 9, 2009Chapter News:
Member News:
Thank You to NAWBO Corporate Partners
Chapter News
Next NAWBO Features Carol Bjork
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm.
Location:
Doubletree Hotel
322 North Spokane Falls Court
Spokane, Washington 99201
Member Spotlight: Debbie Krum of Steve Krum Construction
Corporate Spotlight: Emily Bozzi of Bozzi Media
Raffle: Thankful Blessings. (Bring something for the raffle & support our mentoring fund)
Networking and reception begins at 5:30 pm, dinner and presentation to follow at 6:00 pm. For more information, email reservations@nawbonw.org or contact Karin Kasinger at 509-481-3357.NAWBO-NW is on Facebook!
NAWBO-NW Communications Survey
Member News
NAWBO Members Present to Leadership SpokaneFernandez Associates Has Health Care Plans Available
Donna’s Seams to Fit Presents...
Solar Power - The Investment with Strong Returns
Diane Maehl Photography to Hold Grand Opening
Julie Prafke in China
Spokane Pet Sitting Adds Snow Plow
Donna Graham Attends AAFCS Conference
Chipman Moving and Storage Receives Award
Learn the Nuts and Bolts about Government Contracting
2010 Washington State Small Business Awards
The Seattle District SBA Office is seeking successful and inspiring entrepreneurs. Past award winners from NAWBO include Julie Prafke from Humanix, Linda Burgin of Chipman Moving and Storage, Inc. for Small Business Person of the Year, and Billie Moreland won as Small Business Journalist Champion. Coralie Myers received the SBA District Director’s award. Let’s have another winner this year.
Small Business Champion Award recipients are individuals or organizations who have dedicated their professional skills or personal talents to supporting small businesses through advocacy and volunteer efforts. Each of the below awards has specific evaluation criteria. Nominees may or may not be small business owners. Categories include:
All nominations must be postmarked or hand delivered to the Seattle District, SBA Office no later than Friday, November 13, 2009. For a copy of the full nomination criteria, contact Carol Andersen, SBA, at 206-553-7315, carol.andersen@sba.gov. Nomination forms can also be downloaded electronically. Go to www.sba.gov/wa/seattle “under spotlight” SBW 2010.
Thank You to NAWBO Corporate Partners
Thanks to Inland Northwest NAWBO Corporate Partners
Thanks to our National Corporate Partners
Thanks to NAWBO Corporate Sponsors:
Thanks to NAWBO Visionary Partner:
Thanks to NAWBO Affinity Partners:
Thanks to NAWBO Affiliate Partners:
Thanks to NAWBO International Alliance:
Billie Moreland & Associates
SCORE -- Counselors to America's Small Business
District Director, SCORE District 1094
www.billiemoreland.com