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Dear NAWBO Members and Friends,
Happy spring! As my presidency winds down, I want to thank everyone who has helped me grow as a leader this year. I’ve tried to invigorate our chapter with some new energy, and I think we’ve enjoyed some wonderful events and programs this year. Thanks too to all the new members who have recently come aboard. Tell your friends! Then join a committee and help make NAWBO even better….
Our most recent networking event—Networking at the Gallery—was a huge success. Meeting at the Richard Stravitz Sculpture & Fine Art Gallery—surrounded by beautiful art—added an inspirational spark to conversations throughout the evening. Catherine’s Catering provided a sumptuous spread of delicacies, and wine sales benefited the Foodbank. An exciting raffle with great prizes topped off the evening, and we appreciate those of you who donated gifts: Ellen Keeter with TowneBank, Rev. Ruth Littlejohn of Hampton Roads Center for Spiritual Living, Dr. Carly Swift of Wave of Life Chiropractic, and Dr. Tanya Brown of The Center for Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry. Thanks also to our event sponsors: Jessica Salazar with Northwestern Mutual, Denise Rang with Ahead of Hair, Tracy Boswell with Sea Shore Realty, Jackie Gilmartin of College Park Executive Suites, and Melissa Jackson Howell, Esq., of Howell Law Group. Finally, thanks to everyone who helped make the evening a success, especially Melinda Sikora, our programs co-chair.
What’s next? Well, if you missed the membership drive that ended April 30, I have great news. Our local chapter is extending the Free Dinner Ticket special! If you become a member by May 31, you will receive one free admission to a monthly dinner meeting: a $35 value! This special ends May 31, so act now. To join, please go to www.nawbo.org, click on Membership and then Join Now! We would love to have you join NAWBO and become part of the rising movement of women business owners.
Hope to see you at the May 15 meeting. In the meantime, enjoy this lovely time of year.
Peggy Sijswerda
NAWBO-SEVA President
Editor and Publisher, Tidewater Women
757-204-4688
enews@nawboseva.org |
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| Can I Have it All?
Simplified Living, Amy Volk
When: May 15, 2013, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Sheraton Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 3501 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, http://sheratonvirginiabeach.com
$35 Earlybird rate before May 10 for members and guests who are registered by members. Members must log in to register a guest.
$45 for self-registering guests and any members registering after May 10.
Own my own business? Entrepreneur? Wife? Mother? Women ask the question, Can I have it all? Women now want it all, but can we be a woman business owner, have a dynamic career, be an amazing wife and the best mother, and still have time to work out, enjoy hobbies and relax? Yes! We can have it all. After working with hundreds of families and women, and being a working mom herself, Amy Volk will offer practical tips and strategies to help you examine your life and make necessary changes so that you can have it all. Come and learn practical tips and strategies from Amy Volk, owner of Simplified Living Today and a mother of twins, about how to have exactly what you want without guilt.
Amy started Simplified Living, LLC 8 years ago after a decade of working in sales and training. The company has grown to include not only home organizing, but corporate organizing and productivity training. Amy regularly speaks to large groups, has a TV segment on the Hampton Roads Show called Organize Your Life, and blogs about how to Live Better on her website, AmyVolk.com. Amy is a Registered Nurse by trade, was a Navy Officer and corporate trainer after leaving the Navy and has always had a knack for organizing! She has 14 year old twins, Mallory and Riley, has been married to Dave for 20 years, and has one toy poodle, Sugar. She lives in Virginia Beach and loves shoes, coffee, and books. |
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| Happy New Year
When: June 19, 2013, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Holiday Inn, 5655 Greenwich Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, http://www.holidayinn.com/
$35 Earlybird rate before June 14 for members and guests who are registered by members. Members must log in to register a guest.
$45 for self-registering guests and any members registering after June 14.
Join NAWBOSEVA as we welcome our new board and honor NAWBOSEVA members with our annual Leadership Awards. June marks the NAWBOSEVA board transition and our annual awards. Join our outgoing president, Peggy Sijswerda as she recaps the past year of success, and presents members with Leadership Awards. Incoming president Denise Rang will share with us her goals for the upcoming year to increase NAWBOSEVA’s visibility in Hampton Roads for women business owners. You will want to be a part of this dynamic group of women. |
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| Join NAWBO SEVA as we participate in the Spring 2013 Membership Drive.
The Annual Membership Drive will take place from March 1 through May 30, 2013. NEW members who join NAWBO® during the Spring Membership Drive will receive one dinner free ($35 value).
The preferred method for new members is to join NAWBO® online at www.nawbo.org under “Membership” under “Join Now.” Having members join online via the national website will guarantee a smooth and timely process that will maximize the new member’s NAWBO® experience.
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| A sponsorship with NAWBO SEVA is a great way to market your products and services with women business owners.
The NAWBO-Southeastern Virginia Corporate Sponsorship Program was created to establish alliances between women business owners and the business community. The women business owners who are members of NAWBO bring new ideas and products to the marketplace on a regular basis. There is no better organization in Hampton Roads to meet women business owners. We have several sponsorship opportunities for every budget that will enable you to promote your business and generate new customers and/or clients with our current members.
For more information on our sponsorship program, please contact Jodie Woodward, Corporate and Economic Development Chair at 757-222-2355 or jodie.woodward@sponsorships-unlimited.com. |
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| Governor McDonnell signed the transportation bill last month, after many months of negotiation. While it gives funds to our region, it doesn't provide enough funds to Hampton Roads for all the projects we need.
If you've driven on I-264 at night, you are aware that they are working diligently all through the night to repair this highway at long last.
Sandy Dumont
Public Policy Chair |
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| NAWBOSEVA will be participating in the Bra-ha-ha this year. Nominations for the theme for NAWBOSEVA's bra are being accepted until May 30. If you would like to submit a theme, please send it to mhockeborn@cox.net. Please include the theme and a sketch of your proposed design. |
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| It's time for Ladies' Choice! Vote for your Favorite Business Today!
Tidewater Women Magazine wants YOUR input for its Ladies' Choice Awards. Vote today for your favorite restaurants, grocery stores, dance studios, salons, etc. You'll also be entered to win great prizes. It's easy. Just go to this link and start voting: http://fluidsurveys.com/surveys/tidewater-women/ladies-choice/
Don't wait. You only have until May 10 to vote, so do it today! Thank you for your input. |
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| Listed below are a few of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce events for May. Please visit Events.HamptonRoadsChamber.com for a full list of May events.
May 1 – Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Presents its Chesapeake Chamber Connect – Members Only Networking Event
Date: Wednesday, May 1 from 8:00am-9:00am
Cost: FREE! Registration required
Location: TCC Regional Automotive Center, 600 Innovation Dr., Chesapeake
May 8 – Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads Presents “Owning Your Own Business”
Date: Wednesday, May 8 from 2:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: $20
Location: Suffolk Workforce Development Center, 157 North Main Street, 2nd Floor, Suffolk
May 15 – Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads Presents “Writing An Effective Business Plan!”
Date: Wednesday, May 15 from 2:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: $20
Location: Suffolk Workforce Development Center, 157 North Main Street, 2ND Floor, Suffolk
May 23 – Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Presents Small Business of the Year Awards
Date: Thursday, May 23 from 12:00pm-2:00pm
Cost: Member $35, Prospective Member $50
Location: Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach
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| Tax Center for Small Businesses
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/
Department of Business Assistance
www.dba.virginia.gov
Small Business Administration (SBA)
www.sba.gov
Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP)
www.wipp.org
The Organization of Women in International Trade
(OWIT)
www.owit-hr.org
Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) at
www.crewnetwork.org
Department of Minority Business Enterprise. See
www.dmbe.state.va.us/index.html
for Information and resources for small, woman-owned
and minority-owned businesses throughout Virginia's
state procurement processes.
Hampton Roads Society for Human Resource
Management See: www.hrshrm.org
Leadership Hampton Roads builds and strengthens
regional leadership through education, partnerships and
networking.
www.experiencelhr.com/leading_the_way.html
National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)
www.nawic-greatertidewater137.org
National Speakers Association Va Chapter
www.nsavirginia.org
The Financial Planning Association Contact
eroussos@fpahamptonroads.com
U.S. Women's Chamber
www.uswcc.org |
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