NAWBO SEVA
“THE Resource for Growth-Oriented Women Business Owners”

MARCH NEWS

NAWBO NATIONAL Membership drive is this month!

The national membership drive started on March 1, and ends March 31st. During the month of March, new applications submitted will receive a discount on their registration fee of $25.00. For information and application rules contact Mina Lucks at MINA.LUCKS@Longandfoster.com.

BOARD NOMINATIONS

The call for Board Nominations will close on March 30, 2007. If you are interested in a Board position, please contact Laura Cardone at lcardone@profitswithpurpose.com

Entrepreneurial Woman of the Year is March 21st

Our speaker this year is Cathy Lewis of Hear/Say with Cathy Lewis. Cathy hosts two radio shows daily, and is the leading talk show host in Hampton Roads. This is an event to celebrate the Honorees and find out “WHO IS” our 2007 Entrepreneurial Woman of the Year.

The candidates are:
Sue Cunningham- Senior Resources Group
Marilyn Fall- Elder Care at Home
Lynn Nelson- Integrity Transportation
Dyanne Walker- Web Teks, Inc.

Make your reservations now to honor these outstanding Women Entrepreneur’s. Bring your friends and associates and let’s celebrate. Click here to reserve online www.nawboseva.org or call Carrie Sterling at 757-365-5003.

IN THE NEWS

Laura Cardone- Motivation at Work, will be doing a book signing at a Small Business Networking Event being put on by Sam’s club at the Virginia Beach Convention Center on March 14th. See below for the link and sign up instructions

Sue Cunningham, Certified Senior Advisor and President of Senior Resources Group, Inc. appeared on the television program, Retirement Living TV in Washington, D.C. to discuss The Sandwich Generation and Long Term Care. Her book, Unwrapping the Sandwich Generation was featured.

Debbie Mollura of Creative Gifts Galore was mentioned in a New York Times article on March 1st. Excerpt: Members of the National Association of Women Business Owners are mentoring girls in Chesapeake, Va., where Deborah Mollura, who owns a custom gift basket business, is helping local Scouts put together cookie gift baskets -- complete with recipes -- to attract large orders from local companies. To see the complete article click here.

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES FOR SALE The form is attached to order your Girl Scout gift baskets. These make great gifts for business associates and friends.

MATCHMAKING EVENT

Our matchmaking event is coming up in April. CARLA BAILEY is working hard to make this another signature event! The matchmaker will be bigger and better this year, and reservations for the event will open with NAWBO SEVA members first. The City of Chesapeake is co-sponsoring with NAWBO SEVA. We are expecting a tremendous turnout for this event, so make sure to register as soon as you are notified registration is open.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

RFP Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing

Wachovia - the website for those interested in being on our supplier list is: www.wachovia.com, in the search box type: supply diversity. Cathy Burke has a NEW address and phone no. 757-493-4121 Address is 125 Independence Blvd. Virginia Beach, VA 23462.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Entrepreneurial Woman of the Year Awards

March 21st, 2007; 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Come join us to celebrate entrepreneurship and recognize the Entrepreneurial Woman of the Year! Our 8th annual award promises to be an exciting event for all. The National Association of Women Business Owners Southeastern Virginia Chapter annually recognizes women who own their own businesses and are examples of the entrepreneurial spirit of ingenuity, resourcefulness, responsiveness, community service and development.

April Dinner Meeting

April 18th, 2007; 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Certification and why? The meeting speaker from The Virginia State Economic Development Office will share insights on certification and we'll have a certified business owner share their rewards.

Click here for more information and to register for these events

Other Events of Note

March 14th, Small Business Networking Event at Virginia Beach Convention Center

Washington Breakfast Club Norfolk -- March 14th at Town Point Club

Mina Lucks and Carrie Sterling, Free workshop at Virginia Beach Library

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