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| NAWBO Delaware Newsletter |
April 2009
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Message from the President of NAWBO Delaware by Devona E. G. Williams, Ph.D 
5 Steps for Business Spring Cleaning
It's time to do some spring cleaning for your business to get a fresh start for the rest of the business year that lies ahead. With each area below follow three classic strategies for getting organized: Toss, Hold or Act.
- Organize your desk and clutter.
- Clean up old files, paper and electronic. Don't forget your phone or Blackberry.
- Organize your business cards and contacts.
- Take action on something that has been on your "To Do" list for the last 6 months. If you've been thinking about joining NAWBO, now's the time. Take advantage of our new member special this month.
- Dust off your business plan and review your marketing strategy. Is it current? Does it meet existing economic conditions?
Of course it goes without saying that we'd like to see you at a NAWBO networking Event or Program - just ask anyone who attended the Southern Delaware NAWBO Networking Event on April 8th at Saketumi Restaurant in Lewes. There's really something special when business women come together to network and do business with one another?
We always have lots to offer and it is a sure way to energize your business.
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"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.
POWER Roundtables "Develop the Leader Within" - May 14th
Get insights and methods to establish professional credibility and influence. Positive communication drives positive action. Participate in this roundtable to brainstorm effective leadership skills to develop into unique action strategies to implement in your business!
1) Kent County: 7:30AM - 9:30AM
Facilitator: Devona E. G. Williams, Ph.D., President/CEO, Goeins-Williams Associates, Inc.
Location: Victoria Springs Country Spa, 53-55 W. Commerce Street, Smyrna, DE 19977
2) New Castle County: 9:00 - 11:00AM
Facilitator: Michelle Brown, President, Catalyst Enterprises
Location: YWCA Delaware Center for Women's Entrepreneurship, 153 E. Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE 19713
3) Sussex County: Noon - 2:00PM
Facilitator: Kayte Connelly, CCA, President, Best Principled Solutions, LLC
Location: YWCA Delaware Center for Women's Entrepreneurship, 20161 Office Circle, Suite B, Georgetown, DE 19947 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.
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| Member Spotlight
Susanne Faulkner
Many people dream of a job where they do only what they love most. Susanne Faulkner has established a second career that allows her to do just that. Faulkner Sterling Design emerged from her love of beauty, gift for working with her hands, fabulous sense of style and never ending desire to create beautiful things.
Sue delights in helping women express their inner beauty through the high quality artisan jewelry she makes by hand. She creates an endless flow of unique pieces that help any woman to set herself apart. She welcomes others with a passion for jewelry to her studio to explore new possibilities for their collections.
Teaching is a natural part of this former educator's creative process. Many women enjoy the chance to create jewelry for themselves. Workshops meet regularly in both her Middletown, Delaware studio and the nearby "Gibby" Center for the Creative Arts. Sue loves to gather with small groups for a few hours of creativity. Sue is delighted by their joy as they leave wearing a beautiful piece of jewelry they made for themselves.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate Sponsors Needed for Annual Dinner
NAWBO Delaware is seeking corporate sponsors for our Annual Dinner. Sponsorships begin at the $250 level. For more information, please contact Karen Burton, Corporate & Economic Development Director, [email protected]. |
| Vendor Opportunities
NAWBO Delaware invites members and non-members to have vendor tables at NAWBO's Annual Dinner on May 21st. Vendors must also attend the dinner. Member vendor tables NO CHARGE; non-members $35. First-come, first-served basis.
For more information contact Dolores Malek, Director of Programming at [email protected].
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Welcome to our Newest Members!
Suzanne Palady
President
Budget-Rooter
P.O. Box 1708
Bear, DE 19701
302-421-9000 (ph)
302-838-2769 (fax)
Madeleine Smith
Owner/President
Madeleine Smith Music Services
20 Croyden Road
Newark, DE 19702
302-898-7383 (ph)
302-365-5571 (fax)
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New Member Special
The Power NAWBO Annual Membership Drive is taking place now through April 30th. During this limited time, all new members who join NAWBO will receive a $25 discount off national membership dues in all membership categories. Don't miss out on this special offer!
Three ways to join:
1) Join ONLINE
2) MAIL application and personal check to:
NAWBO
P. O. Box 826157
Philadelphia, PA 19182-6157
3) FAX application and credit card payment information to 410-517-6756
If you have questions or need more information about NAWBO membership, contact Membership Chair, Maria Gunther, at [email protected].
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Nominations Sought
NAWBO Delaware is soliciting nominations for the following awards ....
Woman Business Owner of the Year (must be a NAWBO Delaware Member)
NAWBO Delaware Member of the Year
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 21st. You may nominate someone else or you may self-nominate.
For questions on board of directors leadership nominations or awards, contact Carol Arnott, Immediate Past President, at 302-658-9260 or [email protected].
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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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