Starting and Running a Woman-Owned Business -------------
The NWBOC was highlighted in BizFilings' A Guide to Starting and Running a Woman-Owned Business. BizFilings allows small business owners to form a corporation or limited liability company (LLC). They also offer a full range of business filing and compliance products and tools to help businesses remain in compliance with state regulations.
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Proud of WBE
Nancy Zurbuchen
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Nancy Zurbuchen, a member of the NWBOC Board of Directors, has been nominated for the "Influential Women" Award as announced by KC Business, Kansas City, MO.
She and others were honored at an event March 11. Nancy's company, Motional Multimedia, is a NWBOC certified WBE.
Learn more about Motional Multimedia at www.motional.com
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Proud of WBE
Mary Schnack
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Mary Schnack was named one of the Enterprising Women of the Year by Enterprising Women Magazine. Mary (right) was honored for her work with Up from the Dust, dedicated to economically empowering women around the world by bringing their unique products to the U.S. marketplace.  Mary's Public Relations firm, Mary Schnack & Associates, is a NWBOC certified WBE. Learn more about Up from the Dust at www.UpFromTheDust.com. Learn more about Mary Schnack & Associates at www.MarySchnack.com. |
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| New Certifieds |
(2/2/10-3/26/10)
A + B Janitorial Service, Inc. dba A & B Commercial Cleaning Services
Ann Bowen, Presdient
Macomb, MI
Belltower Advertising, Inc.
Amy Gray, President
Bellevue, KY
C2 Service Group, Inc.
Lorri Keenum, President
Washington, MO
Caribou Systems, Inc.
Jackie Carter, President
Medinah, IL
D2K Construction Services, LLC
Kerri McLennan, President
Queen Creek, AZ
Flower of the Field, Inc.
Angie Ray, President
South Point, OH
FSO Knowledge Xchange, Inc.
Rekha Vatsa, President
Manalapan, NJ
Globe Machine Company and Metal Fabricators, Inc.
Judy Godfrey, CEO
Canton, GA
Healthy Gourmet, LLC dba Susan's Healthy Gourmet
Susan Johnson, Managing Member
Irvine, CA
iCommunication, LLC
Patricia Russo, Owner
Loveland, OH
Inkwell Global Marketing
Carol Marder, CEO
Manalapan, NJ
J and L Windows, Inc.
Mary Davis, President
Sparks, NV
Kenady Corporation dba Life Spring Nutrition
Susan Johnson, CEO
Irvine, CA
Kilgannon, Inc.
Rena Kilgannon, CEO
Atlanta, GA
Inverness Realty Advisors, Ltd.
Karen Johnson, President
Inverness, IL
Lockers N More, LLC
Margaret Connolly, Managing Member
Charlotte, NC
Manna Supply Corp.
Elaine Prince, President
Tabernacle, NJ
Millenium Project Solutions, Inc.
Mary Morgan, President
Crosby, TX
Neuman Insurace Solutions, Inc.
Miriam Neuman, President
Secaucus, NJ
Neutral Posture, Inc.
Rebecca Boenigk, CEO
Bryan, TX
Northern Container Corporation
Sarah Freedman, CEO
Stoughton, MA
NVision Glass, Inc.
Mary Davis, President
Sparks, NV
Phoenix & Associates Consulting, LLC
Sandra Barone, President
Lake Mary, FL
Phoenix Rigging & Erecting, LLC
Karen Barton, President
Mableton, GA
Silver-Land, Inc.
Athena Uslander, President
Forest Park, IL
XAN Confections, Inc.
Susan Johnson, CEO
Irvine, CA
Yocals, LLC
Jessica Shepherd, Owner
Evanston, IL |
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Dear WBE Certifieds and Friends:
Each and every day, we hear from many of our certifieds across the U.S. Some have amazing success stories to share, some have misplaced their certification information, some just have a myriad of questions about recertification and other issues. Know that we love hearing from you!
Occasionally, we receive a special note in the mail like the one this month from Claudine George, Managing Member of Iconma, LLC of Troy, MI. Claudine thanked the organization "for the support and encouragement to grow my business." She went on to say, "your hard work to promote and mentor women in business is very appreciated." And, to our surprise, she included a generous donation as a "gift on behalf of myself and Iconma to help continue your life-changing efforts." Everyone in the office wore big smiles that day and loved being appreciated for the work we do. Thank you, Claudine! And, our thanks to all of you for your patience (we sometimes need that), your support, and for keeping in touch!
We're seeing a bit more activity on our e-procurement marketplace but we'd like to see more. In these challenging economic times, we really believe that this is a tool that can make a difference for you. And what a great time to support other women business owners.
I hope you enjoy this newsletter full of celebration, highlighting more success stories and some of our award winners.
Sincerely,
Janet Harris-Lange, President
NWBOC |
Meet Deborah Luster of Can Do Kid Inc.  Deborah Luster started Can Do Kid, Inc. in Mill Valley, CA to let kids of all ages know that they CAN DO ANYTHING! Luster started by writing a children's book, for ages 2-8, called I Can Do Anything! The book is now being sold in many Barnes and Noble and Toys R Us stores, as well as high end hotels and on Amazon.com. Soon after her book, she launched an energy nutrition bar called CAN DO KID that energizes the minds and bodies of kids. The all natural gluten-free bar is made with organic ingredients with 9 grams of protein and 16 essential vitamins. The bars are sold across the country in natural food stores, gyms, zoos, REI and some grocery chains. Luster has now expanded to include an energy bar for adults called the CAN DO BAR and a second book featuring a neighborhood of CAN DO KIDS called I Am Happy Just The Way I Am! Luster says that NWBOC certification has made a difference in saving her company money. "Most food companies have to pay a lot to get into stores, we save money by showing our Woman-Owned Certified status." Learn more about Can do Kids at www.iamacandokid.com. Meet Nancy Peckham of Valicom Corp.
 Nancy Peckham started Valicom Corp. in 1991 in Fitchburg, WI with a background in sales and management for a long distance carrier. Valicom helps enterprise and mid-market clients across the U.S. improve financial and operational performance by providing visibility and control over telecommunication expenses. "NWBOC certification has made a huge difference to us in our business," says Peckham. "Many of our clients have supplier diversity programs and our services are not only important to them in saving money and creating greater operational efficiencies, but also in satisfying their supplier diversity goals and requirements. Certification has also helped us to win several large client contracts." As a provider of telecom expense management (TEM) solutions, Valicom offers a comprehensive portfolio of expense and spend management opportunities tailored to the unique needs and situations of each client. Valicom works with a variety of markets including energy utilities, healthcare, manufacturing, professional services and financial/insurance companies. Learn more about Valicom Corp at www.valicomcorp.com. |
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Organization Spotlight
Win With Washington
Starting in July of 2009, Janet McNaughton, President of Lasting Impressions, gathered an amazing team of women owned businesses and corporate sponsors to create an organization which makes WBE certification count.
Their mission is to create "community and opportunity" for Washington State certified women-owned businesses by providing an infrastructure that aligns them with strong corporate and government partners. Their goal is to empower these women with advanced education, networking opportunities and a database for procurement professionals to search for goods and services provided by the membership.
Learn more by visiting www.WinWithWashington.com or
call 425-822-6651.
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Recertifieds
(2/2/10-3/26/10)
3-D Sales, Inc.
4D Printing, Inc.
A Better Affect, Inc. dba ABACORP CNC Machined Parts
Administrative Services, Inc.
Advanced Technology Solutions, Inc.
Allied Ventillation, Inc.
American Marking Corporation
AP Supply Company
Artisan Mechanical, Inc.
AT Solutions, Inc.
Automation Support, Inc. dba Technical Support
Bailey Edward Design, Inc.
Bjork Construction Company, Inc.
Bodrie Trenching, Inc.
Bonus of America, Inc.
BTO III dba Express Employment Professionals
Business Relocation Services, LLC
Can-Am Packaging Equipment Corporation
Carla's Pasta, Inc.
Carolina Millwork of Rockingham, Inc.
CBT, Inc.
Cleaning Up, LLC
Commonwealth Supply Company
Compass II, Inc.
Computer Consultants of America, Inc.
Conscious Recruiting, Inc.
County Court Reporters, Inc.
Craig Box Corp.
CryoPlus, Inc.
CW Worldwide Meetings, Inc.
CxE Group, LLC
Dave's Excavating, LLC
Digital Consulting & Software Services, Inc.
DiscountCell, Inc.
DP Professionals, Inc.
eC2, LLC
Encompass, LLC
Engel Consulting, Inc.
Fair Engineering Sales, Inc.
Faust Corporation
Fiduciary Group, Inc.
Field's Fire Protection, Inc.
Flynn-Devereux, Inc.
Freedom Supply, Inc.
Front Range Chemical & Supply, Inc.
GLS Group, Inc.
Hi-Gene's Janitorial Service, Inc.
Hot Shot Services, Inc.
Houg Special Services, Inc.
HRU, Inc. Technical Resources
Industrial Specialty Products, Inc.
InSite Design Studio, Inc.
International Engineering & Technologies, Inc.
IS Leaders, Inc.
Island Computer Products, Inc.
J.R. Bowman Construction Company, Inc.
JCA International Corporation
Joshen Paper & Packaging Co.
Label Aid, Inc.
Lilly's Gastronomia Italiana
Link Electric Company
Lisa Schmitz Interior Design, LLC
Lowden & Associates, Inc.
Mainstreet Integration Services & Consulting, Inc.
Management Decisions, Inc.
Manpower, Inc. of SE Michigan
Master Communications, Inc.
McCallie Associates, Inc.
Methodologie, Inc.
Metro Fabricating, LLC
Micro Visions, Inc.
Midland Scientific, Inc.
MM Meeting Destinations, Inc.
Motional Multimedia
Multi-Option Systems, Inc. (MOSI)
NDI Group, Inc.
New Vision Transportation Services, Inc.
Noble & Associates Consulting, Inc.
Nova Enterprises of Southwest FL, Inc.
Nu-Safe Floor Solutions, Inc.
Office Equipment Center of America, Inc. dba LaHarpe's Office Furniture
Paralegal Resource Center, Inc.
Perfection Equipment, Inc.
Philly Sub Searches, Inc.
PJAdvisors, Inc.
Regulator Compliance Consultants, Inc.
Reidsville Commercial Warehouse, Inc.
Royal Roots Global, Inc.
RSL Consulting, Inc.
Sanders Financial Management, Inc.
Serengeti Communications, Inc.
Seymour of Sycamore, Inc.
Six Feet Up, Inc.
Spartan Distributors, Inc.
Staffing Strategies, Inc. dba Express Employment Professionals
T & C Xtreme Air, Inc.
Taylor Consulting & Contracting, LLC
TDK Technologies, LLC
Telesis Corporation
The Bailey Company, Inc.
Thompson's Construction Management, Inc. dba TCM Northwest, Inc.
Ti-Made Marketing, Inc.
Total Response, Inc. dba The Jackson Group
Training Grants INTELLIGENCE, Inc.
Universal Sweeping Service, Inc.
Urban Processing, LLC
Valicom Corp.
Valley Case Management & Consulting Services, LLC
Weldex Sales Corporation
West Star Electrical Contractors, Inc.
White Construction Company
WillStaff AMS Diversity, Inc.
Wilson Building Maintenance, Inc.
Wire World, Inc.
Wolinski & Company, CPA, P.C.
Woodhull, LLC
Workforce Solutions Group, Inc. |
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Don't forget..."When you need to procure goods and services, think WBEs first!"
~ Janet Harris-Lange, NWBOC President
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