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May 2009
NAWBO's mission is to strengthen the wealth-creating capacity of its members and promote economic development; to create innovative and effective change in the business culture; to build strategic alliances, coalitions and affiliations; and to transform public policy and influence opinion makers worldwide.
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Look Ahead
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - NAWBO Board Meeting - 8:00 - 9:30am
Persimmon Ridge Golf Club - 72 Persimmon Ridge Drive - Coffee provided.
Open to all members.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 - Power Your Dream - 2009 Sponsor Celebration - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Water Tower - Zorn Avenue & River Road
A Thank You for all our corporate sponsors.
$25 members/$35 non-members
You must pre-register and pre-pay to attend.
A reservation made is a reservation paid.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 - 2009 Annual Leadership Luncheon - 11:30am - 1:00pm
Masterson's - 1830 S Third Street
Theme: "Overcoming Adversity - Survivors' Stories
Sponsored by Jewish Hospital and St. Mary's Foundation
$25 members/$35 non-members
You must pre-register and pre-pay to attend.
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"Power Your Dream - 2009 Sponsor Celebration"
Networking for your Business Success
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
5:30-6:00 Prospective & New Member Orientation
6:00am-7:30pm Program & Celebration
Location: Water Tower - 3005 River Road & Zorn Avenue
Please join us in celebrating our NAWBO Louisville Sponsors who partner with our Chapter in creating the rising power of Women Entrepreneurs.
Power your dream speaks to the strength and the passion of women business owners who strive to strengthen their wealth creating capacity, impact the business culture and leave a legacy of success for others to follow. We are so appreciative of the sponsors who have stepped up to partner in the development of our local economic community.
NAWBO's Sponsors are among an exclusive group of organizations that embrace the mission of NAWBO while at the same time building their brand with a fiercely loyal sector of the business population. Women Business Owners look to our Sponsors and for not only the best solutions to the challenges they face in growing their businesses, but for a mutually beneficial partnership with companies who share their values and are truly committed to their success. THANK YOU!
The NAWBO Louisville monthly meetings are open to the public ($25 for NAWBO members, $35 for non-members). Reservation includes program and lunch. Refunds require 24 hour notice.
Pre-registration and pre-payment is required.
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eNewsletter Promotional Items & Articles
In an effort to keep the eNewsletter fresh and informative, we are instituting new guidelines for copy submissions regarding members' business-promotion articles. Copy content should not exceed 250 words for these types of articles. By limiting the word count, we will be able to feature more members' information.
Keep those articles coming in, as the eNewsletter has been a great success thus far!
The deadline for the June issue is May 25. Send your articles about promotions, news coverage, accomplishments, grand openings, opportunities, etc. to director@nawbolouisville.org or lesa@xstrememedia.com.
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WEDO Mentoring, now in its second year, will unite a select group of Louisville's women business owners with expert business advisors for eight intensive business development planning sessions on topics ranging from intellectual property and talent management to financing, sales strategies and more. Participants will be matched with experienced professionals so that together, you can explore strategic opportunities, exchange breakthrough ideas, and plan solutions that can take your business to the next level.
"Every session of the WEDO Mentoring program offered ideas and strategies that saved my company money or time or made ProMoter Inc. a better employer. We definitely benefited"
--Polly Moter, President, ProMoter Marketing Communications, Louisville, KY
Key Dates:
· Six meetings held on the third Wednesday of every month, 11 AM to 1:30 PM
· September, October, & November 2009 and January, February & March 2010
· National City, 37th Floor Tower, 101 S. Fifth Street, Louisville KY 40202
For Information, Contact: Austin Anderton National City WEDO Mentoring 101 S Fifth St. Louisville KY 40202 Phone: 502-581-5695 Fax: 502-581-4083 Email: Austin.Anderton@NationalCity.comFee: There is neither an application fee nor is there an acceptance fee should you be admitted to the program. |
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NEW EVENT/MEETING REGISTRATION POLICY
Effective April 1, 2009
(voted in by Board on March 10 Board meeting)
"A Reservation Made is a Reservation Paid"
To improve the efficiency and maximize value for members' dues, NAWBO Louisville has adopted a pre-paid reservation policy. All programs MUST be paid for in advance. Registration will not be accepted by email, voicemail or on-line without your credit card information. Reservations must be made and paid for by 5pm the Friday before the Tuesday monthly meeting to ensure a seat.
For your convenience, on-line registration is available via secure Pay Pal, or you may mail a check to the NAWBO Office at 614 W. Main St. Louisville, Ky 40202. This policy helps contain costs and enables NAWBO to continue to deliver valuable, high-quality programs and benefits.
Fees for monthly programs are $25 members/$35 non-members. Walk-ins pay $35 and are not guaranteed a meal or a seat.Cancellations must be made 24 hrs in advance. |
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Louisville Metro Office for Women is hosting a Women's Health Week Kickoff at 810 Barret Avenue
Sponsored by Norton Cancer Institute and the Metro Louisville Office for Women
Workshop and Demonstration Schedule:
10:00 Special guest - Jackie Hays of WAVE3-TV
10:30 Kentucky Cancer Program - Pearls of Wisdom
11:00 Yoga demonstration
11:30 KY Cooperative Extension - Calcium and Diet
12:15 Dr. Kim Carpenter - Wellness 101
1:00 Eleanor Jordan - Changing the Grade in Women's Health
1:30 Mary Johnson - Kentucky Women's Health Registry
Norton Cancer Institute's Mobile Mammography Unit will be
available from 10am -2pm. Call 899-6842 for appointment.
(services are free for qualified uninsured - insurance will be billed for all others).
RESOURCE/INFORMATION TABLES:
UofL School of Dentistry
Louisville Metro Public Health & Wellness
Colon Cancer Prevention Project
Pure Balanced Health
Classical Acupuncture
Planned Parenthood of Kentucky
Physical Therapy Group, Inc
UofL Plastic Surgery Research Center
Champions 4 Her
Kentucky Cancer Program
UK Cooperative Extension
Marshall Women's Health and Education Center
Norton Breast Health Information
Norton Cancer Resource Center
DOOR PRIZES GALORE!
Bitty Breeze Fans
The Knit Nook
Fleet Feet Sports
Dot Fox
Z Salon & Spa
Amazing Grace
Absolute Skin Care & Spa
Coffee Affair
St. Matthews Advanced Dentistry
Special thanks to the following for their donations: Louisville Water Co.; Cabot Creamery;
Valu Market; Kizito Cookies; and The Sweet Tooth
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Create Your Own NAWBO Sponsorship Package
NAWBO depends heavily on our partnerships with corporate sponsors. Without them we would not be able to support the programs we offer our members and the business community. In return, our sponsors enjoy visibility among women business owners
and community leaders. In addition to the WBOY sponsorships and chapter sponsorships
at the levels of Visionary ($15,000), Leadership ($10,000), Champion ($5,000) and Supporting ($3,000), our chapter recently created a sponsorship program called Create Your Own Package. Any business can take advantage of the visibility offered by these options.
Create Your Own Package Sponsorships:
$1,500 Meeting and educational seminar sponsor
$1,500 Presenting sponsor of WBOY silent auction, includes booth
$1,000 E-newsletter sponsor, with linked ad and two company articles for 1 year.
$1,000 Printed newsletter sponsor, with ½-page ad and article in each issue for one year/ 6
issues
$ 500 Educational material sponsor
$ 500 Company logo on website with link
$ 500 Postage sponsor
$ 500 Food & beverage sponsor for event, with visibility on promotional materials
$ 280 Table at annual signature event
$ 250 Half a corporate table (4 seats) at WBOY luncheon and awards ceremony
$ 250 Featured article in E-newsletter or printed newsletter
$ 200 One-year participation in Buy NAWBO 1st Program
$ 200 Promotional or information material at a NAWBO meeting
$ 150 Ad in E-newsletter
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Mark Your Calendar -
Small businesses are one of the greatest strengths of our regional economy. Leading the way in innovation and bringing new ideas to the marketplace, small business are a constant example of success and entrepreneurship.
Wednesday, May 20 marks the ultimate celebration of Small Business! Greater Louisville Inc. will be hosting the Launch Louisville Small Business Showcase and the Celebration of Small Business Luncheon at the Kentucky International Convention Center. Several NAWBO members are nominated for Inc.credible Awards.
Market your business at the region's most dynamic trade show!
Meet face-to-face with potential new clients and partners
Showcase your products and services
Browse exhibitor displays to build stronger business-to-business relationships
Whether you plan on attending or exhibiting, don't miss this exceptional opportunity to meet new faces, make new contacts and cultivate new business relationships. Attendance at this event is FREE and open to the public. Join GLI, special guests and sponsors, as we celebrate Greater Louisville's small business community and recognize the 2009 Inc.credible Award Winners. The keynote speaker for the luncheon is: Kerry Stemler, President & CEO, KM Stemler Company Inc. and KM Stemler Trucking Inc. Stemler's path to success has been fueled by his passion to create a better community. He discovered his love of building, learning carpentry from his father and then ultimately launching a highly-successful construction firm. His accomplishments in the business realm have proven that an optimistic person with a passion for results can overcome even the most challenging issues. And his entrepreneurial spirit has made him not only a successful businessman, but one of our community's premiere leaders and visionaries. Small businesses are creating new ideas, technological advances, cultural awareness and ultimately new jobs in Greater Louisville. With so much to salute and celebrate, you must join us! To see pictures from the 2008 Luncheon and Showcase - click here.
Wednesday, May 20 - Schedule of Events:
Kentucky International Convention Center
221 4th Street
Louisville, KY 40202
9 - 11:30 a.m. Launch Louisville Small Business Showcase (FREE to Attend)
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Celebration of Small Business Luncheon (Trade show floor closed)
Luncheon starts promptly at Noon.
1:30 - 3 p.m. Launch Louisville Small Business Showcase
Launch Louisville Exhibitor: Register NowTo attend: Attendance is FREE and open to the public. To exhibit: $175 GLI Members & Non-Profits; $350 Guests Past Inc.credible Award winners can exhibit at this event for a discounted rate of $125. To receive this rate, please call 625.0156 to register. Note - exhibitor registration does not include registration to the Luncheon. Celebration of Small Business Luncheon: Purchase SeatsIndividual: GLI Members: $40 Inc.credible Award Nominees: $35 Guests: $60 Table of Eight: GLI Members: $300 Inc.credible Award Nominees: $260 Guests: $460 |
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Corporate Sponsor Spotlight
Welcome a new sponsor Royal Jewelers, owned by Sandee and Lynn Schulwolf, has become our chapter's newest in-kind sponsor. Very generously, they will be donating $1,500 worth of items for door prizes, drawings and speaker gifts throughout the coming months. (You'll want to be at every meeting in case your business card is drawn!) Sandee's father started Royal in 1947, and it has been a family business ever since - now also employing the Schulwolfs' son, Jonathan. Their daughter, Amy, pitches in when she is visiting from New York. Sandee is a past finalist for NAWBO's Woman Business Owner of the Year award. She is a graduate gemologist and Certified Gemologist Appraiser, and the store at 4505 Shelbyville Road - across from Shelbyville Road Plaza - includes an Accredited Gem Laboratory. Sandee invites you to take advantage of a 25% discount for NAWBO members on appraisals and jewelry repairs. Or, just stop by to browse through their beautiful collection that includes Hearts on Fire, Pandora, Tacori, Scott Kay, Mark Schneider Designs, Hidalgo and Philip Stein Teslar Watches. Visit www.RoyalFineJewelers.com for a preview. Thank you, Royal Jewelers, for becoming a NAWBO Louisville sponsor.
  Sandee Schulwolf's Royal
Jewelers will add glimmer
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Member News
April 29 was a bittersweet occasion for our president-elect, Lawren Just, owner of Persimmon Ridge's golf course and residential community. Her late husband, Elmore Just, founder of Persimmon Ridge Golf Course, was inducted into the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame April 29. Elmore passed away in April, 2001. A charitable initiative by Maggie Harlow's Sign-A-Rama Downtown was reported in an online publication of the trade magazine, Sign of the Times. Click here to read about the Signs of Support program that benefits 45 local nonprofits. |
Member Perks - Buy NAWBO 1st Program
In the Member's Area of the web site is the Buy NAWBO 1st program where NAWBO Members, Sponsors and Partners can offer discounts on goods and services to NAWBO Members. You can access it under Membership and Programs, but you must be logged in to see the discounts offered. There are already quite a few great deals available. To see information on this new program, visit the Buy NAWBO 1st page on the NAWBO Louisville web site.
Current offers include:
- Corporate Sponsor Louisville Magazine offers these discounts to NAWBO members:
- 10% discount on advertising and 50% discount on subscriptions
- Regular one-year subscription price is $22. NAWBO members pay $11. Two-year is $36, $18 for NAWBO members.
- Royal Fine Jewelers offers NAWBO members a 25% discount off of jewelry repair and appraisals
- Corporate Sponsor Underwired Magazine offers a 10% discount on advertising to NAWBO members
- Corporate Sponsor Kentuckiana Healthy Woman Magazine offers a 20% discount on advertising
- Corporate Sponsor Today's Woman offers a 10% discount off rate card for ads placed in Today's Woman, Today's Transitions and Today's Family magazines
- Corporate Sponsor Xstreme Media, LLC offers a 10% discount off any of their services
- Corporate Sponsor Davis Jewelers offers a NAWBO Discount card good for a 15% discount off of your purchase
- Moss Hill offers a 15% discount off all products
- Bikinis and Bifocals offers a 10% advertising discount for ads placed on their web site
- Evanston Publishing offers a Free book consultation and a Free Guidebook "Selling Your Book"
- J Vary & Associates offers a 1 hour free session with Joe Vary
- Signarama Downtown offers a 10% discount off services
- TKT & Associates offers NAWBO members a $200 discount off of their Fast Track Growth Venture program
- Utterly Organized offers your 1st hour of organizing Free
- Kentuckiana Business Forum offers a 10% discount off of advertising in the magazine
- Home Cuisine offers a 10% discount off of meal plan prices
- Sunny Daize Boutique is offering members a 10% discount off their purchase
- ProMoter, Inc. offers a complimentary communications audit and a10% discount on follow-up services
- Blooms in LaGrange and Betsye's Blooms in Simpsonville are offering a 15% discount to NAWBO members and sponsors on all products.
- Event Photographers, Inc. is offering a 10% discount off any professional service, either in-house or on-location. - NEW
To see additional details, LOG IN to the NAWBO Louisville web site and select Buy NAWBO 1st under Membership.
If you have special offers for NAWBO members and are interested in participating in the Buy NAWBO 1st program, send the details to Lesa Seibert, Xstreme Media, LLC at lesa@xstrememedia.com.
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Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana
Women's Health Fair
May 15, 2009
Health Fair 10:00 am- 2:00 pm
Featuring Norton's Mobile Mammography Unit!
Free Mammograms*
Health Demos
Healthy Lifestyle Tips
Door Prizes
Screening mammography exams are no cost to eligible participants who are uninsured, over age 40 who have not been screened in the past year. State law requires Norton Healthcare to bill insurance carriers for those who are insured for mammography. |
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Legislative News
By, Lisa Cates, Public Policy Chair
FRANKFORT - Several major pieces of legislation, including incentives to lure a NASCAR Sprint Cup race to the Kentucky Speedway and a scheme to pay for new Louisville bridges, might be in jeopardy.
House leaders said Monday that new House rules prevent the chamber from voting on any bills when the General Assembly reconvenes Thursday and Friday. Those two days are designated solely to override any potential vetoes by Gov. Steve Beshear.
House Speaker Greg Stumbo, D-Prestonsburg, said he will ask the Democratic caucus to vote Thursday on whether to suspend the rules, which would allow them to consider more legislation.
Several pieces of legislation, including a proposal backed by Beshear to overhaul the state's economic-incentive programs, could be dead if House Democrats decide against suspending the rules.
But some proposals, including a bill that would create a mechanism to pay for bridges over the Ohio River in Louisville, could mean jobs, he said.
"All of these initiatives will preserve and create jobs, while injecting hundreds of millions of dollars in economic impact throughout the commonwealth," Beshear said. "We should move forward now to create those opportunities for our state and our people."
The governor's economic-incentive package is one of many bills whose fate is now in limbo.
The Senate passed a version of House Bill 229 on March 13, but only after tacking on a host of other proposals, including tax incentives to lure NASCAR and Breeders' Cup races to Kentucky and a $25 million tax credit for new home buyers. For the bill to pass, the House must agree to the Senate's version or send the bill to a committee where a compromise could be reached.
Also in question is a bill that would create an authority to fund and oversee mega-bridge projects in Louisville.
House Bill 26 - the small business tax incentive has been rolled into HB 229. House bill 229 includes among other economic incentives:
HB 26 - Small business tax incentives
HB 279 - Sales Tax Incentives for Public Facilities
HB 497 - Signature TIF reduction in investment requirements
Income tax credit for non first-time homebuyers
To learn more about HB 229 click here: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/09RS/HB229.htm Certification - There are no new updates on certification at this time (but it does not mean that there is no energy being spent on this issue!) |
Ads In NAWBO Louisville Print Newsletter
Advertise in the NAWBO Louisville print newsletter and get your message out to the whole community. Issues are published in Feburary, April, June, August, October and December.
Ad Sizes & Rates:
Business Card Size: 3.5" x 2" vertical or horizontal, $75
¼-Page: 3.75" w x 5.25" h, - $100
½-Page: 7.5" w x 5.25" h, - $150
Full-Page: 7.5" w x 10.5" h, - $300
6 X Rates: You will receive a discount for ¼-, ½- and full-page ads if you commit to six consecutive issues.
All ads are to be submitted as high-res pdfs. To ask questions or reserve space, please contact
Denise Spalding at Allegra Print & Imaging East, 502-895-1530.
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NAWBO Louisville E-Newsletter Committee
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Contact Information
Helen Overfield, NAWBO Louisville Executive Director
email: director@nawbolouisville.org
phone: 502-625-0248
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