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Board Member Spotlights
We welcome two new board members who are filling two essential roles for the remainder of this board term which ends May 14, 2009 when we elect our new Board of Directors!
 Maria Günther, Director Membership Development
Marie is the Senior Associate for Project Management & Multimedia for Trellist, Inc. in Wilmington, DE. For questions on membership and benefits, please contact her at: mia_rosini@hotmail.com.
 Karen L. Miller, President-Elect
Karen Miller, Principal of
Advocates & Alliances, LLC. "Connecting Companies with Causes," a strategic consultancy devoted to assisting healthcare companies work in partnership with third-party patient services organizations, advocacy and other government and non-governmental organizations and agencies. Karen founded Advocates & Alliances in 2006, after 27 Years at AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals. Karen is an active member of NAWBO's Public Policy Committee and is the liaison for the Public Policy Forum with NAWBO National.
If you are interested in volunteering your talents for board leadership, please contact Carol Arnott, Immediate Past President at: CArnott@greenvillefinancial.com.
Let's applaud these these two great ladies for stepping in to take on these important leadership roles!
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Showcase Your Business Partnership of Women Entrepreneurs Roundtable (POWER)
Facilitators will lead POWER discussions along with other business owners in a two-hour session, facilitate the group brainstorming process on topic, and help develop bottom-line strategies for implementation.
Facilitators will be promoted on NAWBO DE and YWCA DELAWARE Center for Women's Entrepreneurship marketing materials related to the roundtables. Facilitators will receive a $50 honorarium for each roundtable they lead. The two remaining topics of the program will be facilitated in New Castle, Kent and Sussex Counties.
The May 14, 2009 topic is: "Develop the Leader Within." Get insights and methods to establish professional credibility and influence. Positive communication drives positive action.
A facilitator is needed for the Sussex County location.
The July 9, 2009 topic is: Keys to Building & Strengthening Business Relationships." Discuss techniques essential to maintain and grow your business. Facilitators are needed for New Castle, Kent and Sussex Counties.
If you are interested in facilitating these sessions contact: Olakunle Olundina, 302-224-4060, ext. 209, oolundina@ywcade.org.
Testimony from POWER Roundtable participants, "Excellent...very impressed with the quality. Yes, I received some timely information that I will implement into my business".
Don't have time to facilitate, then plan on attending!
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Upcoming Events
Rising to New Heights
Thursday, January 15
12:00PM - 5:00PM Registration and 4 great concurrent workshops
5:00PM - 7:00PM Networking Reception
Christiana Hilton
Newark, DE
Last Chance to Register!
You may register for workshops and networking reception or networking reception only.
How Does Public Policy Affect My Business?
Thursday, February 19
11:30AM - 1:30PM
Sheraton Suites
Wilmington, DE
Toot Your Own Horn: Publicize and Be Recognized
POWER Roundtables
Thursday, March 12
7:30AM -9:30AM - Victoria Spa, Smyrna
9:00AM -11:00AM - YWCA Office, Newark
12:00PM - 2:00PM - UWCA Office, Georgetown
2nd Annual Women In Partnership
Thursday, March 19
Deerfield Golf and Country Club
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Celebrate Women's History Month and be part of this super networking event co-sponsored by: BWN, NAWBO, NAWIC and BWN. This year's event will be bigger than ever!
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Get Involved in Advocacy for Small Business 
Participate in NAWBO Delaware's Public Policy
Committee
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Welcome New Corporate Partners and Sponsors!
New Corporate Sponsor:
City of Wilmington
New Strategic Alliance Partner:
OFFICE OF MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE, STATE OF
DELAWARE, Office of Management & Budget
The OMWBE signed a Memorandum of Understanding in December. We will work together to mutually promote and support each others programs and events. Mr. Jay Burke is the Director of OMWBE.
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Growing Together.
Rising Together.
NAWBO Delaware is a non-profit association of women business owners whose mission is to provide the resources and networking opportunities, both locally and nationally, for female entrepreneurs to grow their businesses.
NAW BO Delaware 302-355-9945 www.NAWBODelaware.org
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