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October 2008 |
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 Message from the President of NAWBO Delaware
by Devona E. G. Williams, Ph.D
It's the Economy!
Fall is usually the time that many of us settle into our routines after the summer hiatus. But not this year.
We are experiencing an unprecedented financial crisis coupled with a national presidential election in less than 30 days. There is no frame of reference for where we are in American life and as business women. What can we do to weather the volatility and uncertainty in which we find ourselves?
NAWBO is here to help. First and foremost, NAWBO is a sisterhood of women business owners and women in business. It's times like these that we should remember to draw on the power of our network of over 9,000 members and 80 Chapters.
Here are just a few tips to help you maintain and even grow your business in these challenging economic times:
- Network at NAWBO programs and events
- Become active in the Chapter through leadership or volnteering to build your contacts and increase your business exposure
- Use NAWBO members as resources, support and information. Reach out to your Chapter members to share ideas and build strategic alliances
- If you are currently not listed on our free business resources page on our Website, contact us and we will add your business.
- Think NAWBO first. Buy from and sell to NAWBO members and refer NAWBO members whenever you can.
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Welcome!
New Member - Cheryl Thomas
Financial Advisors of Delaware Valley
Cheryl has over 20 years of experience in corporate finance and successfully transitioned to a career in financial planning. She is a financial advisor with "Financial Advisors of Delaware Valley", a Princor Registered Investment Advisor and a Principal Life Financial Representative.
Cheryl is a passionate advocate for her clients and is committed to helping them grow and protect their wealth. She is able to help her clients develop a solid and disciplined financial plan so that they will be able to answer "yes" to key questions such as, Can I accumulate sufficient funds to accomplish college funding or retirement goals? Are my current investments well diversified and consistent with my goals and risk tolerance? Do I have enough life insurance in the event of my untimely death or disability? Can I eventually exit my business on my desired timeline with a dependable income stream?
Cheryl has an undergraduate degree in Accounting, a certificate in Financial Planning from the University of Delaware, and is currently working toward obtaining the Certified FINANCIAL PLANNER certification.
Cheryl has three children, Sean, Sheldon and Stacey and resides in Wilmington, Delaware. She enjoys travel, ballroom dancing and skiing. She is a member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA), and the National Association of Women Business Owners(NAWBO).
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Welcome New Members!
Lillie Crawford Director, DE Center for Enterprise Development
Diane E. Ferry , M.S., RHIA President and CEO Star-Med, LLC
Joyce Dungee Proctor, The Total You, Inc.
Cheryl S. Thomas, Financial Advisors of Delaware Valley
Cindy Watts
CPA / Consultant
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Call For Member Milestones
Spotlight your business news
If you have exciting news or a professional milestone you would like to share with other members, please email Joanne Owens a detailed description of the news you would like us to publish in an upcoming newsletter. Pending board approval, we will make every attempt to include your story in an upcoming newsletter. We look forward to hearing more about your accomplishments!  |
Call For Articles
Share Your Knowledge
If you would like to share your business expertise with NAWBO Delaware members, please email your article or idea to Joanne Owens. Upon board approval, we will publish your article in an upcoming newsletter. This is a great way to share your knowledge with other members and to position yourself as an expert in your field. |
Growing Together. Rising Together.
NAWBO Delaware is a non-profit association of women business owners whose mission is to provide the resources an d networking opportunities, both locally and nationally, for female entrepreneurs to grow their businesses.
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10-16 Women Going Global, Presentation by Rebecca Faber of the World Trade Center (new sponsor) 10-18 NCCC Women's Expo 12:00 pm to 7:00PM
11-13 Women's Holiday Showcase, White Clay Creek Country Club (call for vendors)
11-13 Partnership of Women Entrepreneurs Roundtable, " Planning and Measuring Success - Tools to Build Your Business"
(see calendar for times and locations)
11-20 Political Leadership: Why it Matters
Presenter: Barbara Kasoff, Executive Director Women Impacting Public Policy
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Dover Sheraton
1-15 Rising to New Heights, Christiana Hilton (call for workshop speakers)
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Marketing Sense
Holiday Cards
Get Personal With Clients & Colleagues 
It is that time of the year again when we should begin to think about getting our card list in shape for the upcoming holiday season. To some people, holiday cards can be a daunting task during this time of the year. But holiday cards afford us the opportunity to truly show our holiday spirit and express gratitude to our clients and colleagues. Not only should you personally sign each card, but also consider writing a personal note.
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"Rising to New Heights"
Presenters Wanted
NAWBO Delaware conducted its first "Education Day" program at the Delaware Art Museum last January. Our 2009, "Rising To New Heights", promises to be bigger and better than ever! Our goal is to provide participants with a broad selection of workshops to attend based on their needs and interests.
We are looking for speakers to present practical and useful information to an audience of women business owners. Workshops will be 50 minutes in length.
Educational Tracks and Suggested Topics include:
Sales - client relationships, service, profitability and productivity
Marketing - advertising, marketing plans and public relations
Finance -managing cash flow and day-to-day expenses, raising capital to support growth
Personal
Development - balancing work and family, prioritizing and communication skills.
We are looking for well-defined programs and will evaluate all proposals on the following criteria:
Overall quality of the submission topic relevance practical applications of ideas business management best practices.
You may send your submission to Caren McCabe, Program Committee member, via email: carenmccabe@comcast.net
Questions about the event may also be directed to Caren, via email or by calling 302-750-8363.
Submissions must be received by November 1, 2008. The Program Committee will evaluate all presentation submittals based on the criteria listed above. Final selections will be made and presenters will be contacted by November 15, 2008.
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