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February 2010
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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February 9, 2010 - NAWBO Board MeetingLocation: Kiely Hines Insurance - 6100 Dutchman's Lane - 10th Floor Kaden Towers Time: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.Members welcome. Coffee and continental breakfast will be served. February 16, 2010 - Monthly MeetingLocation: Masterson's - 1830 S. Third Street Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Register NOWTopic: They're Off and Running!
Next year's Louisville Mayor's race will be a
run for the roses!! For the first time in nearly two decades, the run
for Mayor has as many as four Democratic candidates a three Republicans
and two Independents.* What will be their platform? What do you want
from our next city leader? Who will win the primaries?
Join and NAWBO members, sponsors & friends
for an interactive forum...meet the candidates for Louisville's next
Mayor.....hear their plans to lead Possibility City and share your concerns. Heavy Hors d'oeuvres, and Cash Bar.
March 9, 2010 - NAWBO Board MeetingLocation: The Workshop - 2005B Frankfort Avenue - Upstairs Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.Members welcome. Coffee and continental breakfast will be served. March 18, 2010 - EPIC Awards VIPS ReceptionLocation: The Olmsted - 3701 Frankfort Avenue Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. NAWBO
will honor the distinguished finalists for the 16th Annual EPIC Awards. Hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be served.
Members $10/ Non-members $15
Sponsors and Finalists - Complimentary
REGISTER NOWMarch 25, 2010 - 16th Annual EPIC Awards Location: Mellwood Arts Center 1860 Mellwood Avenue Time: 10:30 a.m. Silent Auction Opens
11:20 a.m. Luncheon
Cost: Ticket $55 members / $65 non-members Tables (8) $450 members / $500 non-membersSpace is limited. Register Now |
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16th Annual EPIC Awards
On March 25th, 2010, women from all over our community will gather to celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding women business owners in our region. Our message, "Power Your Dream" especially
rings true when you consider that the estimated 93,233 privately held,
majority women owned firms in Kentucky generate $9.3 billion in sales
and employ 71,566 people.
Hosted by the Louisville Chapter of NAWBO, the 16th Annual EPIC Awards Luncheon honoring the Woman Business Owner of The Year
will bring together a diverse audience from the business community,
representing sole proprietorships to large corporations with hundreds
of employees. It is by celebrating the economic development successes
of women owned businesses that our entire city succeeds.
The finalists for the 2010 EPIC Awards are:
Denise Jerome - The Catering Company
Lisa Knight - Lisa Lynn Design Services
Amy Letke - Integrity HR
Mindy Munson - Munson Business Interiors
Elizabeth Niemann - Elizabeth Niemann & Assoc.
Julie O'Bryan - O'Bryan Law Offices
Stephanie Ringer - The WorkShop
Mary Schmidt - Schmit Insurance Agency
Denise Spalding & Jennifer Eberle - Allegra Print & Imaging East
Cynthia Torp - Solid Light, Inc.
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PR For Your Business With NAWBO
Kerry Stevenson of Kiely Hines & Associates and the NAWBO Programming committee are
working on upcoming programs, seminars and luncheons. They are in need of people to donate gifts for the guest speakers
(value approx $25) and a few smaller ($10) items for door prizes. Your company will be recognized at the event from
the podium as well as noted in the ENewsletter. It's a great way to advertise your business for very
little cost. These gifts can be gift certificates or actual items. Please contact Kerry at kstevenson@khains.com
or at 502-893-2020 if you would like to donate a gift item. Thank you for
your support!
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He Said, She Said: An Art & Fashion Show to Benefit Dress for Success
He Said, She Said: An Art & Fashion Show to Benefit Dress for Success will bring together local and regional
artists and fashion designers in a one of a kind event. Taking place on
March 4, 2010, @ River Bend Winery, He Said, She Said
will not only raise awareness about Dress for Success Louisville, but also help
support our mission.
The mission of Dress for Success® Louisville
is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing
professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to
help women thrive in work and life. Ginella Kirkland after coming to Dress for
Success for her interview suit recently told us, "I attended a job fair wearing the
suit I had gotten at Dress for Success Louisville and the woman at the booth I
was visiting said, 'I wish everyone here was dressed as nicely as you.'" That
was all Ginella needed to show her confidence and get hired at the job fair! She came back to receive her week's worth of clothes for
her new position.
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Entrepreneurial Networking Seminars
Are
you a small business owner looking to make new contacts for growth? Are you
considering starting a small business? If so, you'll want to attend a free
Entrepreneurial Networking Seminar hosted by WIRED65, the U.S. Department of
Labor's regional workforce development coalition.
The half-day seminar will allow
participants to network; gain advice from business owners and development
advisors; learn about state and federal organizations offering business
services; and attend break-out sessions on marketing strategies, franchising
and business mentoring.
NAWBO's President-Elect Lesa
Siebert, President of Xstreme Media, LLC, Executive Director Helen Overfield and Secretary Cindy
Eagles, President of MP Videos, will be panelists at the seminars and will represent NAWBO as a
service provider.
Two regional seminars remain:
Louisville
February 11, 1 - 5 p.m.
Innovative Productivity Inc.- 401 Industry Road - Louisville, KY 40208
McConnell Technology & Training Center
Louisville, Kentucky
Hardin County
March 18, 1 - 5 p.m.
Elizabethtown Tourism & Convention
Bureau
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Workshop participation is free, and
is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information and to
register, visit www.wired65.org.
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Opportunities For Our Voices to Be Heard
FROM JOURNALIST INQUIRIES TO OUR OWN
SHARING
OF BEST PRACTICES, THERE'S MORE
OPPORTUNITY
FOR OUR VOICES TO BE HEARD
As the voice
of America's more than 10 million women-owned businesses, NAWBO is uniquely
positioned to provide incisive commentary on issues of importance to today's
women business owners, from job market trends to access to credit to health
care.
That's why it is no surprise that-driven by our far-reaching communications
platform that includes public relations, social media, publications and
more-NAWBO has recently experienced an increase in journalist inquiries for
NAWBO leaders and members who are willing to share their perspective,
challenges and success stories in today's current economic environment. At the
same time, our NAWBO National communications team is always seeking great,
inspirational stories that help women everywhere to power their dreams.
If you have a unique perspective or story to tell about one or more of the
following topics, please send it to publications@nawbo.orgfor consideration. NAWBO will keep
you in mind as we work with the media and plan content for our own upcoming
communications.
TOPICS
Access to credit: What
are your thoughts on President Obama's push to expand credit to small
businesses and in what ways are you gaining access to credit other than
traditional bank loans?
Job
market trends: Have
you hired lately and do you think this is a sign of economic recovery? Or have
you made the tough decision to let employees go and think the recovery is still
a long way off?
The
power of women: Studies
of past recessions have shown women-owned businesses tend to fare better; do
you think this is true even today? If so, what makes women better equipped to
face challenges like we're currently seeing?
Employee
benefits: Have
you put your company's 401k program on hold to help keep your business afloat
in the current economy? Are you offering anything unique to help motivate and
retain staff?
Business/NAWBO
resources: What
resources have been most beneficial to you and your business during the current
economy and why?
FORMAT
Please send your submission in the following format:
Re: Unique story to share
Name
Company Name
Contact Information Story Details (300 words or less)
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Masterminds Groups - Don't Miss Out
Masterminds is one of the
many free programs that our Louisville chapter offers which supports women
business owners. It is a group of 7-10 women business owners who form an
informal board of advisors with members of the Louisville chapter. The
vision is to create productive, interactive groups of women who are encouraged
and enriched by participating in the Masterminds process. This program enables mermbers to grow their businesses as they grow in their understanding of themselves and how they do business. Each person brings a unique perspective to the group and
benefits from sharing insights into problems and solutions. All members
of the group gain greater objectivity, value and a sense of their own power
from peer support. If you are a woman business owner, whether you have been in
business six months or twenty years, you can benefit from Masterminds. Lean more from the Masterminds page on our web site. If you are interested in
joining a Masterminds group or forming a new group, please contact Masterminds
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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 Magazine 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
- 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, Inc. offers NAWBO members a $200 discount off of their FastTrac GrowthVenture program
- Utterly Organized offers your 1st hour of organizing Free
- Home Cuisine offers a 10% discount off of meal plan prices
- Sunny Daize Boutique is offering members a 10% discount off their purchase
- 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.
- Jamie L. Wyman, Attorney at Law, is offering a discounted initial business consultation and 10% off all services. See full details in Buy NAWBO 1st member area.
- Mojo Jewels is offering 20% off purchases on their web site.
- Integrity HR offers members one free "Employee Problem" phone consult and/or one hour review of human resource practices to assess your HR risk. - NEW
To see additional details on these discounts and how to get them, LOG IN to the NAWBO Louisville web site and select Buy NAWBO 1st under Membership. (You MUST be logged in to see this page for the offers).
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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Member Spotlight - National NAWBO Member Bulletin Submission Guidelines
The National NAWBO Member Bulletin Member Spotlight features one
NAWBO member per month highlighting her business success and community
involvement and contributions. To be considered for future Member
Spotlights, you must be a NAWBO member in good standing. NAWBO is also
specifically seeking submissions that reflect excellence in any of these
categories:
building sustainable businesses and environment
starting or growing an international business
developing competitive
strategies during tough economic times
creating social entrepreneurship
and community leadership
Submissions can be sent with the following guidelines:
� Include a brief bio about yourself, as well as information about
your business' success,
involvement in the community, and a recent
professional achievement.
� Submission text should be no longer than 350 words in length.
� Please include an appropriate headshot or photo that is at least
300 dpi.
� Members may nominate another member for Spotlight consideration,
but they must provide
complete submission materials.
All materials should be sent to publications@nawbo.org.
NAWBO reserves the right to edit biographical information for length and
clarity. All submissions become the property of NAWBO. Members will be
notified of their placement in the Spotlight.
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NAWBO National Wells Fargo Trailblazer Award Nominations Open
Wells Fargo
and NAWBO want to recognize the extraordinary talent, drive and innovation of
women business owners across the country. In 2002 we launched the NAWBO/Wells
Fargo Trailblazer Award to celebrate the enormous role women entrepreneurs play
in driving the American economy.
We are looking for women business owners who have built successful businesses
with unique products, services or delivery channels and are serving as role
models for others to follow. Tell us how your business reflects your vision and
commitment to building an organization that makes a difference in your
community.
Three outstanding women-owned businesses will be recognized for their
trailblazing spirit as demonstrated by their companies' business performance,
innovation, growth and contribution to the community. Each winning business
will receive a cash grant of $5,000, gain nationwide recognition, and be
honored at the NAWBO Women's Business Conference 2010 in Washington, D.C.
Apply
or nominate a woman trailblazer today!
You may
submit your nominations ONLINE or by mail using the attached Application Form.
All applications must be submitted by February 19, 2010 to qualify.
CLICK HERE for
award qualifications, evaluation criteria and nominations process.
CLICK HERE to apply online.
CLICK HERE to apply by mail.
For questions or additional information, please contact Wells Fargo Women's
Business Services at wbs@wellsfargo.com.
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NAWBO Louisville Member News
President-Elect Lesa Seibert, President of Xstreme Media, LLC and other local business and political dignitaries including John Yarmuth, Katherine Mapother, Vincenzo & Augustino Gabrielle, Lamont Gillispie, Sam Corbett, and more, will be performing at the 7th Annual Blue Apple Players fundraiser "Blue Apple On Broadway". Lesa will be performing "Some Things Never Change" from the Princess and the Pea. The event will be held at the Brown Theater, located at 315 W Broadway, on Saturday, February 20, 2010 beginning at 7:00 p.m. Tickets include heavy hors 'doeuvres and owned by NAWBO Louisville Member Terri Kirsch, has been selected as the company to
raise the flags for all venues during the medal ceremonies at the 2010 Winter
Olympics!! Congratulations to Terri and her company. For tickets contact Kentucky Center Box Office at 584.7777 or Blue Apple Players at 587.7990.
Joe Vary, President of J. Vary & Associates, will be a featured speaker at the PWN (Professional Woman Network) annual Conference to be held at the Seelbach Hotel on August 13-15. This is an internationally recognized conference on women and youth empowerment. To purchase your tickets, register online at www.prowoman.net.
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Louisville Metro Office for Women
Visit
the OFW
Calendar to find other community events. Click
here to send OFW your events to be included.
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Business First's Business Women First Luncheon
Business First is selling booth space at their Business Women First Luncheon in May. SPace is limited and booth space is only $395. For information or registration contact Amy Ackermann at aackermann@bizjournals.com or 502.498.1931.
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NAWBO e-Newsletter Sponsorship
Are you interested in reaching over 200 women business owners in the Louisville area monthly? Would it benefit you to reach over 3,000 business owners in the Louisville area quarterly? Then you need to sponsor the monthly NAWBO e-News. The e-news is sent out the end of each month with information and articles about events, members, local happenings, etc. The yearly sponsorship includes a full color 600 pixel wide ad with link to your web site and two featured articles during the year. (1/2 year sponsorships are also available). Act now by contacting Lesa Seibert at lesa@xstrememedia.com.
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Local Events of Interest
What: Stages of Senior Care: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Making the Best Decisions
When: Wednesday, February 3, 2010 - 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Where: Old National Bank - 4201 Shelbyville Road (entrance to conference room in rear of bldg.)
Cost: FREE
Home Instead Senior Care is hosting a book signing by Paul Hogan, the CEO and Co-Founder of Home Instead Senior Care. "Informative. Complete. And practical. This book will guide family caregivers through the surprisingly complex world of senior care."
--MEHMET OZ, M.D., New York Times bestselling coauthor of YOU: The Owner's Manual and best known for his appearances on Oprah. Register online for this event or call Sherry Hall at 502.515.9515.
What: First Friday Women's Roundtable
When: Friday, February 5, 2010 - 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Where: University of Louisville's Shelby Campus Founders Union Building - 9001 Shelbyville Rd.
Cost: FREE
This is a "nothing but
networking" meeting. Bring plenty of business cards and any
brochures etc. to share with the group. Start the new year by sharing
lessons learned in 2009 and exchanging ideas for 2010. Feel free to
bring a guest. Please
RSVP to Karen Wright of the SBA no later than noon Thursday, February 4th. Inclement weather
policy: If
Jefferson County Schools are closed, the meeting will be cancelled. What: World Affairs Council Afghan Women Leaders Discussion/Networking Event When: Friday, February 26, 2010 - 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Where: TBA The World Affairs Council is bringing a group of seven Afghan women leaders to Kentucky to
learn how to promote opportunities for women in their country. They have
asked for a group of women business owners to meet with to discuss
issues such as networking,challenges for women starting a business etc. The meeting is Friday
2/26/10 from 9:30- 11:30 AM at a yet to be determined location. If any NAWBO Members are interested in participating, please contact Karen Wright at the SBA at karen.wright@sba.gov or at 502.582.5971 Ext. 233.
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NAWBO FAQ's
Frequently
Asked Questions about Membership:
Q.
Can I join NAWBO locally and not nationally?
A. All memberships go through our National NAWBO office
and members must join at both - at
the national level and the local chapter level.
Take full advantage of all the perks of national and local membership by
visiting both websites: www.nawbo.org and www.nawbolouisville.org.
Q. I
received communication from national NAWBO that my membership was expiring soon
- I think they have my date wrong, how can I find out?
A. This is the #1 most frequently asked question and
where most misunderstandings about membership arise. Memberships
are valid one year from the date a member joined. Renewals are due the month
you expire. There is a grace period for renewals (so you don't have to
re-join as a new member, as national renewals dues are slightly less), however
your date of expiration remains the same - one year from the date you first
joined. It is not one year from the date you paid your renewal.
Example:
Brenda Business Owner's New Year's resolution was to network more, so she
joined NAWBO online January 1, 2008. Her membership expired Dec 31, 2008.
January 2009 came along and she was more focused on her New Year's resolution
to hold weekly staff meetings with her employees, and renewing her membership
Dec 2008 simply slipped her mind. She attended a NAWBO meeting in March 2009
and it prompted her to send in her renewal. Her renewal was 3 months "late",
but it was during the grace period. The due date was Dec 31, 2008, even though
she paid it March 2009.
Her next expiration date will NOT be March 2010 - one
year from when she paid her renewal -
it was still Dec 2009!
You can contact the local NAWBO office (502) 625-0248 or
the National office 1-800-55NAWBO for specific clarification of your
membership.
Q. What are the membership fees to join NAWBO?
A. There are 3
basic fee structures:
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$ 50
local + $100 national = $150 for emerging businesses
- $100 local + $150 national = $250 for
established businesses
- $150 local + $150 national = $300 for
supporting members/non-business owners.
There are other membership options
(retired, student, sustaining, etc.) See details on our web site.
Q. I
have a question about my membership - who do I contact?
A. Local - Helen Overfield, Executive Director of NAWBO
(502) 625-0248 director@nawbolouisville.org
National - Joyce Lee 1-800-55NAWBO or memberservices@nawbo.org
Q.
My contact information has changed - who do I contact?
A. You can log onto the national website www.nawbo.org
and update your profile and your company's profile. Contact the NAWBO office at
info@nawbolouisville.org to change information locally or to obtain your local log
on information. Please update your contact information if it changes, so you
receive all the communication from NAWBO!
Q.
How do I get a list of members?
A. Electronic membership lists are emailed quarterly to
all members. You can also contact the NAWBO office to request one. Members are
also listed on the Louisville NAWBO web site and the National NAWBO web site by
their last name.
Q. Are
employees at my business members of NAWBO?
A. National
and local by-laws dictate that membership in the organization is in the
individual member's name - not in the name of the company. Therefore each
person must maintain their own membership. You may bring a guest or a
prospective member at non-member rates.
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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 EPIC 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 EPIC 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 EPIC 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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Do You Have News for the e-Newsletter?
Have you been in the News recently? Is there announcement for your business? Are you chairing a charity event? Let us know when you have news about you or your business?
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 it is great to share your company news with the NAWBO membership!
The deadline for the January issue is February 20, 2010. Send your articles about promotions, news coverage, accomplishments, grand openings, opportunities, etc. to director@nawbolouisville.org or lesa@xstrememedia.com.
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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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