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| NAWBO Delaware Newsletter |
March 2009 |
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Message from the President of NAWBO Delaware
by Devona E. G. Williams, Ph.D
RENEW WITH NAWBO
With Spring around the corner now is the time to renew your business through NAWBO Delaware.
Take a fresh look at your business by dusting off your business plan to see if it is still relevant. If you want to roll up your sleeves and do some serious overhauling check out one of SBA's Survive and Thrive workshops.
Renew old relationships and build new business contacts by Networking at our NAWBO sponsored Spring networking Events: March 19 Women in Partnership Mega Networking Event in Newark, April 8 at our Southern Delaware Networking Event in Lewes, and April 24 Bridge the Divide in Dover. This is your chance to practice your 30 second commercial and effective networking skills.
Want to learn new skills to increase your business savvy? Participate in a POWER roundtable co-sponsored with the Center for Entrepreneurship or attend a World Trade Center Program.
Renew your membership if it is time and check our Chapter website and national NAWBO's website and all the many resources available to you as a member. Not a member? Then take advantage of our March new member special and join for $25 off the regular price.
Need new suppliers for your business? Remember NAWBO members represent a diversity of businesses. Look to NAWBO to meet your business needs - buy NAWBO. Members can access Chapter Member directory through www.nawbo.org. |
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Spring Programs
2nd Annual Women In Partnership - March 19
Deerfield Golf and Country Club, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Celebrate Women's history month by attending this mega-networking event co-sponsored by Business Women's Network, National Association of Women in Construction, NAWBO Delaware and Wilmington Women in Business. This year's event will be bigger than ever! To register, click here.
Southern Delaware NAWBO Networking Event - April 8th
Saketumi Restaurant, Lewes, Delaware. 5:30 pm -7:30 pm, Members $7, Guests $10. Come join us at this super event to make new business contacts and meet new friends. Hosted by Tammy Wang from Saketumi Restaurant. Registration includes hors d'oeuvres and door prizes. Cash bar. To register, click here.
Creating an Entrepreneurial Eco-System - April 16th
Sheraton Suites, 422 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, DE
7:30 am - 9:00 am, Members $25, Guests $35. Ken Anderson, Director, Entrepreneurial & Small Business Support Delaware Economic Development Office (DEDO). Mr. Anderson will explore the Entrepreneurial Eco-System and its elements and innovative ways that groups like DEDO and the Workforce Investment Board propose to fill in the gaps. Learn about gaps and challenges that hinder small business creation in Delaware and the future for women and minority-owned businesses. To register, click here.
"Bridge the Divide" Networking Event - April 23rd
Sheraton Dover Hotel, 1570 N. Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Member $25, Guest $35. Attend this fun networking event where Upstate meets Downstate to do business. To register, click here.
NAWBO Delaware's Annual Dinner - May 21st
White Clay Creek Country Club at Delaware Park, Veranda Ballroom, 777 Delaware Park Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19804. 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Members & Guests $60, Table of 8 $425. Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of NAWBO Delaware, install our New Board of Directors and honor the 2009 "Woman Business Owner of the Year" along with the "Bridge Builder of the Year" and "Pioneer of the Year." We will also recognize our Corporate Partners and our Media Partners. Please join us! To register, click here.
Understand the Legislative Process in Delaware - June 18th
Annual Tour of Legislative Hall and Buffet Luncheon. Members $35, Guests $45. Tour begins at 11:00 am. Luncheon is 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm and will feature, among others, Harold Stafford who will give a presentation on "How to Run for Public Office." To register, click here. | |
Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate Sponsors Needed for WIP Event & Annual Dinner
NAWBO Delaware is seeking corporate sponsors for Women in Partnership Event and our Annual Meeting. Event sponsorships begin at the $250 level. For more information, please contact Karen Burton, Director Corporate Partners & Economic Development
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March Membership Special - Save $25
NAWBO membership comes with many benefits including discounts to member programs and networking events, access to more than 9000 members and resources. Members receive special business discounts by national partners such as UPS, Southwest Airlines and Principal Financial Services. Locally our members may take advantage of numerous programs offered by many of our strategic partners and events at NAWBO member prices.
Join NAWBO in March and save $25 of regular membership fee ( www.nawbo.org).
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Nominations Sought
NAWBO Delaware is soliciting nominations for the following awards....
Business Owner of the Year (must be a NAWBO Delaware Member)
Bridge Builder of the Year
Corporate Partners of the Year
Media Partner of the Year
Award winners will be recognized at our Annual Dinner on May 21. You may nominate someone else or you may self-nominate.
For questions on board of directors leadership nominations or awards, please contact Carol Arnott, Immediate Past President at [email protected]
or 302.658.9260. You may also complete the nominations form today.
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| Promote Your Business!
Door Prizes Needed
We are seeking door prizes to add to NAWBO's Gift Basket that will be given away at the Women in Partnership Event. If you'd like to donate a door prize, please contact Devona Williams at [email protected].
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Welcome! 
New
Strategic Alliance Partners
Greater Wilmington Convention and Visitor's Bureau
The Commonwealth Group
Delaware River and Bay Authority
Out and About Magazine
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Are You Ready to Lead? NAWBO Board of Directors is  looking for a few good women!
Are you ready to lead or do you know a NAWBO member who would make a good leader? NAWBO Delaware is looking for a few good women who are interested in being nominated to serve on the NAWBO Board of Directors. Develop your leadership skills and contribute to the success of Delaware's women in business.
On May 21, we will host our Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration we will install our incoming Board of Directors and introduce our new Committee Chairs. Remember, being active in the Chapter will help you get the most from your membership with NAWBO Delaware.
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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.
302-355-9945 www.NAWBODelaware.org
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