OPPORTUNITIES, TOOLS & RESOURCES
Opportunity to Serve on Board for Nonprofit in Mental Health Services Field
Member, Jackie Gilmartin of College Park Executive Suites, has a tenant "Recovery Innovations of Virginia (RIVA)" who provides recovery-based mental health services, education and consultation. They are in the process of setting up a board of directors.
November Meeting Highlights and Links to Speaker Resources and 24kt Marketing Bonus Tutorial
Fifty-four members, guests and Corporate Partners attended November's meeting "Everything You Wanted to Know About Marketing..." I've received so many requests for additional information that I am including the speaker contact information in this newsletter.
Lina Penalosa-Roberts, President of The Write Solution shared copy and marketing strategies that truly speak to women.
Tom Noffsinger, President of Thomas Web site Design showed you online marketing strategies that are natural fits.
Sue Cunningham, President of Senior Resources Group guided us through the nuances of reaching the lucrative 65+ niche.
Sandy Dumont, The Image Architect shared her online approach from a business owner's perspective.
BONUS: If you missed the list of 21 effective and affordable marketing strategies, and would like to view a free 30 minute online tutorial click here. This is our gift to you for being a NAWBO SEVA newsletter subscriber.
NAWBO and PR Newswire
To learn: Six Simple Steps to Turn Your Company into a Frequently Quoted Source Courtesy of NAWBO and PR Newswire.
Giving Back
Sally Kocen would like to share an opportunity with you to give back, with the Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis. As many of you know Sally's daughter, Stephanie, was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) two years ago. Stephanie shared with us, "Last year I spent so much time in a wheelchair and this year I am riding a bike! I have found so much pleasure in activities that I used to take for granted."
Although her RA is not cured, it's under control. Stephanie hopes to see the day when we are able to end the pain and disability associated with arthritis. One of their annual fundraising events is the Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis and Stephanie is proud to say that this is her second year as chairman of the event. Thanks to your support, last year Steph's eRAsers raised over $8,600 for the Arthritis Foundation!
This year, the 2007 Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis will be held at the campus of Old Dominion University on Saturday, December 1st. Please take this opportunity to join her team, make a donation or simply forward this information to someone you know.
Thank you for all your generosity and support.
Workforce Investment Act Youth Program
OppInc. Youth Employability and Success Program is seeking Workforce Partners that would take the opportunity to invest in the future workforce by exploring a Youth Work Experience/Internship Program.
The purpose of the Work Experience/Internship Program is to provide job specific training and mentoring to eligible youth ages 14-21 who are engaged in active and productive training within our program.
The Partners will receive a trained work ready employee at no cost, while developing a responsible young adult ready to enter today's business world. This program enables OppInc to pay the wages of the youth while they gain work experience. Partners will greatly impact the community by working and mentoring our youth.
Contact the Business Liaison, Dale Pride, at 232-2286 or dpride@KRA.com for more information.
