NAWBO SEVA
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APRIL NEWS

Dyanne Walker of Web Teks was named 2007 Entrepreneurial Woman of the Year for NAWBO SEVA. Ms. Walker was judged on the ingenuity in making her business successful, innovation of products or service, response to adversity, and community service. Nominees must have been in business at least 5 years.

Dyanne has earned the Inside Business’ “Hampton Roads Rising Star, Top Forty under 40”, YWCA Women of Distinction Award for Science and Technology and Women in Business Achievement Awards. Web Teks was recognized as the Chesapeake Small Business of the Year in 2004.

Cathy Lewis of Hear/Say with Cathy Lewis was our speaker. Also honored were Susan Cunningham –Senior Resources, Marilyn Fall- Elder Care at Home, and Lynn Nelson-Integrity Transportation.

If you missed this event, you missed a great time. Hearing Cathy Lewis speak, and then getting a chance to hear from these wonderful, talented ladies was a real treat.

NAWBO Southeastern Virginia Leadership Awards

It’s that time of year again. The Leadership Awards serve to honor chapter members who have contributed their time and been instrumental in growing our chapter. The awards are presented at our installation meeting in June. The awards are as follows:

Unsung Hero - This person is critical to the growth and health of the organization, but may not always be visible.

Pioneer - This person readily enters uncharted waters. With her pioneering spirit, she goes where no one has gone before.

Team Builder - This person gets others involved. She can find people to do the work and motivate them. She has the spirit that makes people want to be part of an endeavor, guiding them and sharing the credit.

Bridge Builder - This person clearly builds alliances and forms coalitions. She is involved in community outreach and is adept at pulling groups together.

Rookie of the Year - This is a new member who jumped in feet first and became a visible, enthusiastic supporter of NAWBO.

Click here for the link to the detail descriptions of the award categories and the nomination form. All award nominations placed are anonymous.

IN THE NEWS

Sandy Dumont- was just featured in a front-page story with MSNBC and a few weeks ago was interviewed live by FOX TV News. Congratulations Sandy!

Judith Forsyth, Bending Tree Tai Chi Kung - NAWBO's Exceptional Women, Exceptional Leaders contest honors women entrepreneurs who have integrated business success with a commitment to serving others. Judith Forsyth, a runner up in the contest, is owner of Bending Tree Tai Chi Kung.

I was trying to recover from a car accident when I found the healing art of Tai Chi. With the support of my family, I left the corporate world and became an instructor. After working with students for many years, I brought my most advanced students to dinner and asked them to support me in a plan to build a school for instructors. This year the school added six new instructors to the nine previous ones, and now we are all working to help others be well in our community.

I believe in leadership by compassion and consensus. I formed a corporation and my all volunteer company has grown over the years. This year we opened the first Tai Chi center in our city. As the teacher, I try to help each person on their path to wellness. As a leader, I try to balance the desire of many to keep the ancient ways of this moving meditation practice while working in the modern world. We do demonstrations for community programs, have scholarship programs, and help young people get started with our intern program. In 2007 we will complete the paperwork for our non-profit 501 3 C. I love my company!

FOR SALE

Lynn Nelson from Integrity Transportation has some furniture available:

1 - 72 x 72 L shaped computer work station w/ 1 stationary 3 drawer pedestal and 2 hutch covered upper storage units, taupe in color. Has light Original price $1750, asking $350.00

2 - 72 x 72 L shaped computer work stations, cream in color, wider than the taupe one, w/ the hutch upper storage units and light. Original price $1500 ea, asking $250.00 each

1 - military metal desk 60" x 36". 1 -2 black metal desk w/ matching credenza. Asking $75.00 each

1 - cherry colored computer desk w/2 drawers. 4 ft x 2.5 wide. Asking $60.00

1 Leather work station chair, no arms, $20.00

Lastly, a bleached wood computer hutch 6 ft long 2 ft wide w/2 drawers on left, 1 drawer on right w/1 storage cabinet in hutch on right and left and open shelves between them on top. has 2 lights. Asking $100.00

Anyone can call me at 651-3589, or the office at 363-0216. Furniture will be located in Portsmouth

MATCHMAKING EVENT

Our matchmaking event is April20th. If you haven’t signed up, you are running out of time. 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 opened for NAWBO SEVA members first. The City of Chesapeake is co-sponsoring with NAWBO SEVA. We are expecting a tremendous turnout for this event, and appointments are on a first come, first serve basis. Click here to register.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

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

Washington Breakfast Club Norfolk --April 12th at Town Point Club

Small, Women & Minority-Owned Businesses Educational/Networking Event

Special Guest Speaker Allegra F. McCullough, President and CEO Allegra F. McCullough & Associates, L.L.C.

SBA Associate Deputy Administrator (Former)
SBA Region 3 Administrator (Former)
Director, Virginia Department of Minority Business Enterprise (Former)
Assistant Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia (Former)

When: Thursday, April 26, 2007, 5:30pm-7:30pm

Where: Advanced Technology Center, 1800 College Crescent (Theater), Virginia Beach, Virginia 23453

No Cost

Pre-registration is encouraged, click here

For additional information, please contact Pam Donan, (757) 385-4438

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