Chapter News: July 2010

Inland Northwest NAWBO Newsletter

Volume 8, Issue 1
July 19, 2010

Chapter News:

  • August NAWBO in New Location
  • NAWBO-NW New and Renewing Members and a New Corporate Partner
  • Next President's Coffee - July 27
  • Message from Immediate Past President Alison Zecha
  • Save the Date: Annual Banquet and Workshop - October 14
  • Annual Banquet Event Sponsorship Opportunities Available
  • Articles by NAWBO Members on www.nawbonw.org

Member News:

  • NAWBO Member Murdered
  • NAWBO-NW Members Voted Spokane's Top 20 Under 40
  • Dishman Dodge Chrysler in Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
  • Scentsy Makes Perfect Scents
  • New Mastermind Group Forming
  • Invitation to a Wine Tasting
  • OurTownZip Nearly Ready to Launch

Corporate Partner News:

  • US Bank Corporate Rep, Brenda Brown, Transferred
  • Thank You to NAWBO Corporate Partners

 

Chapter News


August NAWBO in New Location

LOCATION CHANGE: August Meeting Will Be Held at The Lincoln Center, 1316 North Lincoln Street, Spokane, WA 99201

Date & Time Thursday, August 12, 2010 Networking @ 5:00pm, Dinner @ 6:00pm (Note new networking start time.)

Program: OMWBE Certification - How it Can Benefit Your Business
Featured Speaker: Cathy V. Canorro

Federal and State certification programs are designed to help your business grow and access contracting opportunities. If you are a minority, woman, or person of social and economic disadvantage who owns and controls a small business, you'll be interested in OMWBE's certification programs. You will learn:

  • How certification can help your business access state and federal contracting/procurement opportunities
  • Eligibility requirements for certification with the state Minority & Women's Business Enterprise Program (M/WBE) and federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (DBE)
  • The steps involved in applying for certification as a M/WBE and DBE
  • Available financial assistance through the Linked Deposit Program

Location: The Lincoln Center, 1316 North Lincoln Street, Spokane, WA 99201

 

Raffle Theme: Dog Days of Summer
Bring something for the raffle & support our chapter.

Reservations & Payment Options: Early reservation, due by Noon, Tuesday, August 10: $34.00 Reservations after noon on Tuesday, or walk-ins: $39.00

  • Register and pay on-line with a credit card, click here
  • Register now and pay at the door, click here. Cash or check only.
  • Questions? Call Jeanette Fairless (503) 327-9184

 

NAWBO-NW New and Renewing Members and a New Corporate Partner

Please give a huge welcome to May and June new members:

    Angi Shamblin, Red & Associates, LLC
    Darcy Antles, Comfort Keepers
    Sharon Link, Link Autism Leadership
    Tracy Head, T & L Enterprises, Inc.

 

Please say a big thank you to returning members:

    Fran Rowe, Express Yourself by Design
    Diane Gibson, DMG Consultancy, Ltd.
    Alison Zecha, Alison Zecha, Inc., CoachAZ
    Sue Breesnee, State Farm Insurance
    Omega Chandler, Litho Art Printers, Inc
    Sandee Atwood, Fruci & Associates

 

Inland Northwest NAWBO extends a big welcome and much gratitude to our new Corporate Partner, Rockwood Clinic.

 

Next President's Coffee - July 27

Plan to join President, Carrie Magruder (The BrickHouse Massage and Coffee Bar) for a relaxed, intimate gathering for all who are curious about how the chapter works. Learn more about the business of NAWBO- Inland Northwest, and how it relates to the national organization. Both new and renewing members are invited.

For new members, this is a low-key way to learn practical, chapter-savvy stuff like how to get into the Web site, who gets table-top space at dinners, and what to expect if you RSVP for dinner but can't come. Learn more about what you can expect from your membership, and what you can contribute in return.

For renewing members, the President's Coffee is an enjoyable refresher with information about new opportunities to connect and contribute.

Date: 7/27/2010
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location:
Old North Hill Library
705 W. Heroy Ave
Spokane, WA 99205

 

Message from Immediate Past President Alison Zecha

Dear NAWBO sisters,

I am grateful to have partnered with all the smart, talented, dedicated and generous members of the 2009-2010 Inland Northwest Chapter NAWBO Board of Directors, committee chairs and each of you, our wonderful members this past year.

The Board has forwarded our NAWBO-NW Mission and Vision through many "just-do-it" improvements throughout the year along the new three-year plan -- which you will be able to read in the "members area" of our local Web site in mid-August. We hope that these plans offer more membership value to our current and future members.

I'm looking forward to an exciting 2010-11 year with each of you. It has been an honor to serve you.

Aloha, Alison
Immediate Past President FY2010-11
Alison Zecha, Inc., CoachAZ

 

Save the Date: Annual Banquet and Workshop - October 14

The Annual NAWBO Northwest Banquet, Workshop, and Trade show will be Thursday, October 14 at the Lincoln Center.

BANQUET

Speaker: Jill Lublin
Title: "Power Your Publicity"

Description: Get the Media talking about your business, products and services! Instantly increase your visibility, competitive edge and market share! Accelerate your current marketing efforts at NO additional cost!

Optional (if space allows): Jill shares her proven publicity secrets for getting the attention of the media - all based on her international bestsellers, "Guerrilla Publicity" and "Get Noticed... Get Referrals".

According to President Carrie Magruder, "Jill is very light hearted and funny! I am confident that she will be a great addition to our line up!" For more information on Jill Lublin, visit www.jilllublin.com. .


WORKSHOP

Speaker: Jeanetty Nyden
Title: "Leverage Your Natural Negotiation Talents: 10 Techniques Specifically for Women"

 

Description: Gender matters whether negotiating at the office or at home. Women are perceived as weak for wanting to preserve relationships, while men are perceived as strong for winning at all costs. The word negotiation even implies competition, especially in the business world.

Consider this though: Businesses are quickly learning that collaboration, in the form of partnerships and alliances, wins more business today than old fashioned competition. Learn how to leverage your natural talent to collaborate at the bargaining table.

In this interactive presentation, you will learn 10 techniques that leverage your negotiation skills. Learn to:

  • Uncover hidden motivations
  • Offer tradeoffs (not concessions!)
  • Make winning counteroffers
  • Avoid common roadblocks
  • And many more valuable tips and techniques

You do not have to adopt a competitive attitude to get great results at the bargaining table. Leverage your natural ability to work together and see your business grow.

 

Bio: Jeanette Nyden works with business people to improve both their confidence and skill level at the bargaining table. She understands what it takes to navigate complex contracts and complicated relationships. In fact, she wrote a book on it. Negotiation Rules! A Practical Approach to Big Deal Negotiations.

Recognizing in 2003 that business people needed relevant and practical negotiation advice, Ms. Nyden started J. Nyden & Co, Inc. Since then, Ms. Nyden has trained and coached hundreds of people at businesses ranging from powerhouses like Microsoft to start-ups like NetStar Communications. Ms. Nyden is an active, professional mediator, business attorney and adjunct professor in Seattle, Washington.

Before starting her own company, Ms. Nyden handled litigation for a boutique Bankruptcy firm. This experience developed her ability to identify and implement strategies (not just tactics) when dealing with hidden motives that can often hinder the negotiation process. Earlier in her career, she served as an Assistant Public Defender in Chicago, Illinois, the largest criminal justice system in the United States.

Ms. Nyden earned her B.A. and Juris Doctorate from the Southern Illinois University. Ms. Nyden donated hundreds of hours mediating disputes for the Pierce County Center for Dispute Resolution, a non-profit organization. She has taught negotiation classes at various universities in Puget Sound over the last 4 years. Ms. Nyden and her husband have lived in Seattle since 2002.

To learn more about Nyden's work, visit www.nawbo.org/content_11705.cfm
To learn more about Jeanette Nyden, visit www.jnyden.com

 

Annual Banquet Event Sponsorship Opportunities Available

For information on Sponsorship Opportunities, visit Annual Banquet Sponsorships.

For a copy of the sponsorship form, visit Sponsorship Form.

For real human interaction, contact: Cathy Doerr, Expo Chair, 509.838.8755, fax 509.838.8755, cdoerr@showorksinc.com.

 

Articles by NAWBO Members on www.nawbonw.org

Free Up Brain Space & Delegate
Written by Diane Gibson, July 2010

Do you ever experience a need to redo a staff assignment, special task or project? Are you reluctant to really let it go or feel it might be easier to do it yourself? If the temptation to revise, redo or revamp a project keeps you at the office long after everyone else has gone home, you might need to delegate! Read more


She Really Has It Together: A Day In The Life of a Busy Woman
Written by Ann Jurcevich, June 2010

Have you ever participated with a group of professional women, and, as a woman, thought, "she really has it together," presuming every woman has her game down to a tee when compared to you? Read more

 

 

Member News


NAWBO Member Murdered

Rebecca Schiering, owner and CEO of The Reclothery, Inc. joined NAWBO in April. She died of an apparent gunshot wound; the apparent victim of domestic violence. See the Spokesman-Review 7/19/2010 for details.

 

NAWBO-NW Members Voted Spokane's Top 20 Under 40

NAWBO members Joslyn Cox, owner of Coeur d'Alene Olive Oil Company, and Heather Pieczonka, owner of Funsational, Inc. were voted two of Spokane's 20 top business people under 40 years of age.

The July/August issue of Inland Business Catalyst magazine is on-the-stands with the 2010 list of "20 Under 40 Young Professionals." These bright young business stars range in age from 29 to 39, and many have multiple careers and concurrent business ventures.

The Coeur d'Alene Olive Oil Company, owned by Cox, offers a variety of olive oils, vinegars, hand-stuffed olives, tapenades and other specialty foods. They offer their products through a retail store and their Web site.

Funsational, Inc., owned by Pieczonka, Funsational Inc. was founded with a goal of making parties more fun and less stressful by giving customers easy access to the best party games. With approximately 500 unique games dedicated to all holidays and party themes, the company has sold more than 10 million games to over 300,000 party hosts in over 100 countries.

Other NAWBO members recognized by Inland Business Catalyst July/August issue included Heather Brown Co-Founder of Maid Naturally. The 2010 Catalyst readers' survey results for Best of Business included Humanix Staffing and Recruiting which was voted Best Employment Agency. Nancy Nelson is president of Humanix.

 

Dishman Dodge Chrysler in Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

NAWBO members please look for an article about the legacy of Dishman Dodge Chrysler in the next issue of Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine! Marti Hollenback says, "We're proud to have supported, among others, the Success by 6 Family Food Drive, "Make a Splash for Kids" program, the Petting Zoo at the All American BBQ at Park Place, and the Spokane SHOCK this summer."

 

Scentsy Makes Perfect Scents

NAWBO member Julie Higdon wants to let you know all about Scentsy wickless candles. Scentsy Wickless Candles are safe, fragrant, quality products with all the benefits of a traditional candle without the worry. They are warmed by a low wattage light bulb with a melting point just above body temperature, making Scentsy safe for anyone, especially in the presence of children and pets. With no smoke or black soot being released into the air, your lungs, and no more black soot on your furniture and walls, Scentsy is perfect for every occasion. Scentsy Warmers are a safe way to enjoy more than 80 delightful fragrances in over 50 elegantly designed warmers. Scentsy offers something for every mood and every budget.

"As an Independent Scentsy Director, I can provide you with the ultimate Scentsy experience! Though Open House events, home shows, basket parties and on-line ordering, Scentsy is easy and fun to share! Scentsy Wickless Candles are excellent for corporate gifts, weddings, Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions, too. Safe, fragrant and gorgeous designs, Scentsy just make Perfect Scents! I look forward to sharing Scentsy with you soon." -- Julie Higdon, Scentsy Independent Director.

 

New Mastermind Group Forming

A New Mastermind Group is Forming. Cynthia of CHallanger Coaching will begin facilitating a new mastermind group for women business owners in September. For more details and to "cast your vote" for your best meeting day and time, contact Cynthia at 838-7570 or cynthia@challangercoaching.com. This engaging, monthly small group forum provides a springboard to propel your business forward in the next 6 months. Call now! -- Cynthia

 

Invitation to a Wine Tasting

"I am extending an invitation to a Wine Tasting to be held at Bottles, Aug. 4, at 7p.m., and a seminar: "Maximizing Social Security Benefits" scheduled for Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. RSVP Helen Sarver, 777-0803. ext 5 for further details. - Thanks, Helen

 

OurTownZip Nearly Ready to Launch

OurTownZip is in pre-launch. According to June Swatzell, "We are developing Web 'Storefronts' in your neighborhood for all business owners from the hobby business/garage saler to the big box store. We are launching free in the Inland Northwest. This will give everyone a chance to do commerce on the Web."

OurTownZip is a 'Storefront' for every cottage/hobby business, small business and big business where you live -- anywhere in the world. The Web pages are "super easy to create and maintain.' You get your own unique web address at OurTownZip, but early birds get the good ones. Local businesses can offer deals that neighborhood folks find using map features. The plan is to launch in Spokane this fall with all local businesses. "We are working hard for you," says Swatzell. "This has taken me 4 years to put together as a non technical computer user, and I just hired an excellent local attorney to patent it." OurTownZip is in pre-launch. According to June Swatzell, "We are developing Web 'Storefronts' in your neighborhood for all business owners from the hobby business/garage saler to the big box store. We are launching free in the Inland Northwest. This will give everyone a chance to do commerce on the Web."

"OurTownZip is just moving into a new corporate office - out of our house. We are designing and remodeling the space. I have brought in a director of operations to help me launch -- Maureen (and Steve) Gobin - really great business people and very good friends. Also, I am a neighbor of Judi Williams who has encouraged me and had me join NAWBO."

 

Corporate Partner News


US Bank Corporate Rep, Brenda Brown, Transferred

Brenda Brown, Business Banker writes: I am moving to Seattle to work for US Bank as a Client Manager for Small Business. I will be managing a very specific portfolio of small business clients that are Women or Minority Owned Businesses. My job will be to grow my portfolio with new products and services as well as new loan opportunities. I will also be managing the annual reviews, upgrades, downgrades to credit.

The most fun part of the job will be to network specifically with Women and or Minority Network Groups to Market the Deposit Link Program. We partner with the State of Washington- OMWBE - Office of Minortiy and Women Business Enterprise, we are one of the few banks left to offer funding for this program. Once you are certified you may be eligible to receive a 2% discount on your loan with a participating bank. The loan needs to be with a Participating Bank, once you are certified you may receive the discount for up to 10 years.

I am attaching some bullet points from the Web Site.

Terms

  • Businesses participating in the LDP must be certified by OMWBE
  • Businesses must satisfy their bank's lending criteria
  • Qualifying loans include:
    • Lines of credit
    • Financing of accounts receivable
    • Working capital
    • Equipment purchases
    • Real property acquisition
    • Other business related financing
  • $1 million per-loan maximum; no limit on the number of loans a firm may have
  • Interest rate: Up to two percent (2%) below the market rate for a similar loan
    • If the effective return on the timed CD is less than 2%, the interest rate reduction passed onto the firm can be reduced by an equivalent percentage.
  • Loan term: Up to 10 years

Brenda G Brown, Vice President
Business Banking

 

 

Thank You to NAWBO Corporate Partners

Thanks to our Inland Northwest NAWBO Corporate Partners:


Thanks to our National NAWBO Corporate Patrons:


Thanks to NAWBO Corporate Sponsors:


Thanks to NAWBO Visionary Partner:


Thanks to NAWBO Affinity Partners:


Thanks to NAWBO Affiliate Partners:

 

Thanks to NAWBO Media Partners:


 
Thanks to NAWBO International Alliance:

 

Editor: Billie Moreland, PhD
Billie Moreland & Associates
SCORE -- Counselors to America's Small Business
District Director, SCORE District 1094
www.billiemoreland.com