| A Message from the President of NAWBO Delaware |
| by Carol E. Arnott, CFP, CDFA, ChFC |
So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, adieu- familiar words from a familiar, and beloved, movie. As I write this final message as President of NAWBO Delaware, and say adieu, I reflect back on the last three years of my involvement and realize how fortunate I am to have been a part of this great association. Not only have I made business connections and wonderful friendships but I have learned so much about leading a non-profit organization and growing it just like a business. From my initial involvement as the Membership Chair, reaching out to new and prospective members, to developing and managing the events as Program Chair, to the leadership where, as President, I have had the pleasure of interacting with community leaders, corporate partners and, of course, the members, it has been both personally and professionally rewarding. Being aligned with NAWBO has opened doors and created opportunities that might not have existed without the benefit of a nationally recognized organization. Meeting with staffers from Senator Biden and Senator Carper's offices to discuss issues affecting small businesses, being recognized as the 2008 Small Business Administration Women in Business Champion of the Year, and having my business featured in the New York Times all came about as a direct result of my involvement with NAWBO.
I want to thank all my board members for being supportive and for helping to shape NAWBO Delaware. On Thursday, May 15th, at Harry's Savoy Grill, we will install our incoming board and recognize our 2008 honorees including the Business Owner of the Year. Visit our calendar of upcoming events for details and please join me for this terrific evening of celebration. RSVP today!
And to quote another great film character, Ferris Bueller, 'Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it'. As I step aside to make way for new leadership in NAWBO Delaware, I'm going to take some time to look around and fill my time with my business and other endeavors that bring passion to my life. Adieu!
Building Leaders. Building Businesses. NAWBO Delaware is here for you. |
| Calendar of Events |
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NAWBO Delaware Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration - May 15th, 2008
Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of NAWBO Delaware and honor the 2008 Woman Business Owner of the Year along with other notable honorees.
SBA Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration - May 19th, 2008
Two members of the NAWBO Delaware board will be recognized for their efforts in promoting small business in Delaware. Join the celebration as Carla Withers, Public Policy Chair, and Carol Arnott, President, receive their awards.
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Member Spotlight Everest AutoWorks & AutoSpa |
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 Tonya Porter and her husband, Christian, are the owners and operators of Everest AutoWorks & AutoSpa in Newark, DE. They are proud to be the first and only car care business in Delaware that was designed specifically around the unique needs of women.
More than 80% of Everest customers are women and thanks to a loyal customer base a large part of their growth has come from happy customers telling others about our business.
Everest may be the cleanest, most comfortable, and most unique repair shop in Delaware. Customers can relax in soft leather chairs while surfing wireless internet or watching hi-def plasma TV. "Our goal" says Tonya, "was to create the most female-friendly repair shop in existence. Feedback from our customers has told us we achieved that goal."
The perfect compliment to Everest's "honest service with no games" policy, is the full 2yr/24k warranty on all work. "Women want dependability and to know they are getting what they pay for when their car is serviced." says Christian. "We offer the best warranty in the auto repair business because our customers deserve nothing less."
Since day one the focus has been to take exceptionally good care of the automotive needs of women. In addition to supporting various local women's charities, Everest conducts an exclusive Women's Car Care Clinic monthly. Tonya says "Our clinics are designed to help women become more informed and independent when it comes to taking care of their vehicles."
Located at 690 Kirkwood Hwy in Newark next to Perkins Restaurant Everest AutoWorks was established in July of 2005. Contact Tonya and Christian at 302-737-8424 or [email protected]. More information about Everest can be found at www.everestautoworks.com.
If you would like to be featured in this Member Spotlight section simply submit a bio and photo to [email protected]. Note all submissions are subject to editing for space and clarity. | |
| Member Milestones |
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If you have reached a particular milestone in your business or career we want to tell the world about it. Members should submit a brief description of their accomplishment to [email protected]. Note all submissions are subject to editing for space and clarity. |
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| New Members Warmly welcoming our newest members: |
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Susanne Faulkner, Faulkner Sterling Design
Suzanne designs contemporary and classic distinctively designed jewelry pieces. Each piece is one of a kind, assuring that it is as individual as the woman who wears it. Custom jewelry is her specialty. Contact Suzanne at 302-378-4850 or [email protected]
Marie Holliday, Cover & Rossiter
Marie is a Director of Cover & Rossiter and head of the Corporate Tax practice. Since joining the firm in 1997 as a staff accountant, she has applied her extensive experience in tax research and corporate tax planning to assist many clients in addressing a wide variety of situations. Reach Marie at 302-656-6632 or [email protected]
Diane Laird, State Coordinator, Downtown Delaware/Delaware Main Street
Diane assists small, minority- and women-owned businesses in establishment and growth, by leveraging networking, nonprofit, business assistance and other resources. In her capacity as State Coordinator, a primary area of her focus is retention, expansion, and recruitment of small businesses, including minority and women owned businesses, to downtown locations statewide. Contact Diane at 302-739-4271 or [email protected]
Lynn Pouser, Jewelry Designer and Owner of Napolitano Originals
Napolitano Originals provides one of a kind gemstone jewelry pieces for the discriminating, successful female that wishes to distinguish herself from the masses.To see Lynn's line of jewelry she can be reached at: 302-275-8075 or at [email protected].
Megan Reese, Her Write Image, LLC
As the WORDrobe™ Stylist for Her Write Image, Megan fashions the written words that reflect a woman's personal style; specifically, effective web content, press releases, bios, resumes and custom copywriting/editing. She is also the Ladies Who Launch Incubator Leader for Chester County, PA. Megan can be reached at 610-869-4448 (o), 610-804-5248 (c) or [email protected].
Traci L. Stong, Heartland Merchant Service-Local Relationship Manager
Heartland focuses on small to medium size businesses. With Heartland, you get
a full suite of payment solutions-- from credit card processing to payroll and
remote deposit capture. From fair deal, fully disclosed transparent pricing to
educating you about risks and unethical practices, they look out for your
business. Contact Traci at 302-228-9365 or [email protected]. |
| NAWBO Delaware Needs You |
| Get Involved Today! |
NAWBO Delaware is looking for a few good women! Develop your leadership skills and contribute to the success of Delaware's women in business. Please join one of NAWBO Delaware's committees today. Remember, being active in the Chapter will help you get the most from your membership. Committees are: Marketing, Programs, Public Policy, Membership, and Economic Development. Visit www.NAWBODelaware.org to learn more and contact a committee chair if you are interested. | |
