| Thanks to this months sponsor Tina Servis of Maid 2 Clean Rochester |
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We are looking for NAWBO members that would like to participate on one of our Board Committees. If you are interested in volunteering even an hour a month, we want to know!
Being part of a NAWBO Board Committee is a great way to participate. If you are interested in learning more, Call Kelly Olczak at 585-381-2360
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| Power Lunch Speakers Wanted!
Did you know that the Power Lunch Series is one the MOST effect and easiest way to get in front of great crowds that want to learn about what YOU do!
If you are interested in getting more exposure to potential clients and customers! If you are interested getting the kind of exposure that many of your peers have received from Power Lunch, contact Susie Rose Power Lunch Chair at (585)455-3676 |
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President's Letter
Wow, all I can say is Wow! I am so delighted to serve as President this year! Our group impresses me so much, there are so many really great people involved with Rochester's NAWBO Chapter, how can I explain my excitement!
I am very grateful for the opportunity and I have to say our Board is filled with TONS of great ideas, LOADS of energy. We are going to have a great year!
Until April of this year I did not even think about being the President of NAWBO. Honestly, I was nervous about following such an amazing example! Jonna Martin took our chapter, which was almost finished (financially, at least) and made it a resounding success! No kidding, we were really under water, and now, we are happy to say we have pulled out of the nose dive and are a very healthy club! We could not have done this without the committment of last year's board. It took dedication of each Board Member to be part of the recovery, and they were very dedicated. Each Board Member had an objective, provide value to the members, drive membership and drive revenue! And boy did the Board step up!
Looking forward, we have so much work to do. This week we sent out a survey. We ask all of you, members AND prospective members, to help us understand what are we doing well, what can we improve on and what are your ideas on ways to make our group stronger and more useful. With this feedback, we hope to improve our club, increase our membership and give you exactly what you need from NAWBO.
Again, I want to thank you for your support, all of the well wishes I have received from many of you. If I can be of assistance, please feel free to contact me at 585-200-2320, or my email olczakk@gmail.com. Here's to an exciting 2009-2010 Year!
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New Power Lunch Location!
We are now holding our Power Lunchs at
The LeHigh Restaurant, 4835 West Henrietta Road.
Directions:
Take Exit 12 off Route 390 for Lehigh Station / NY Route 253.
Turn Left at the right light at W.Henrietta Road.
The restaurant is on the RIGHT hand side - it sits back a little and is almost across the road from McDonald's.
This is a Family Restaurant,with a real home cooking and amazing desserts, we will have a PRIVATE meeting room, AND there is plenty of parking, too!
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Member Spotlight
Leah Goldman, Esq. 
If you have ever had the pleasure to meet Leah Goldman you immediately learn that she is full of life, energy and ideas on how to help her friends and clients. She has this special quality that makes you want to sit for hours and learn more about her and her ideas on how to build your business. Early in 2009, Leah plunged into the world of small business ownership after spending four years working in Corporate America. "As a former attorney for two large corporations, as well as being a small business owner myself I have a unique perspective and understand businesses from the inside out."
Recently married, she decided to go out on her own, jumping in with both feet! Now, after forming her own Brighton law firm, she focuses on business and employment law. Her passion is advising small business owners throughout the lifecycle of their businesses. "The best part of my job is advising business owners and helping them build and protect their businesses. It's so rewarding to see their businesses grow!"
Her practice focuses on individual client's needs. She works with each client to help them with business entity selection and formations of limited liability companies and corporations, drafting contracts (service agreements, independent contractor agreements, invoices, etc...), drafting and amending employee handbooks, and advising on employee issues.
"Like many small business owners, each day holds something different for me.", Leah says. Her typical week would include meetings with clients whether at their place of business or their home, followed by research and drafting documents. When all of the "back office" work is done, it's time for business building activities that all business owners need to do - attending networking events and board meetings for some of the organizations she involved with.
Leah is very active in the Rochester business community, participating in many business organizations including Greater Rochester Association of Women Attorneys, Business Network International as well as participating as a Board Member for Rochester's Chapter of National Association of Woman Business Owners where she is Co-Chairperson of Membership.
Leah is very excited about her new venture and the opportunity to assist NAWBO's Board
My goal for 2009 is to grow my firm and provide excellent client service! |
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NAWBO Survey
Keep a lookout for The 2009 NAWBO Survey! We want to know what NAWBO can do for you! We have sent out a short questionnaire that will help us better align our programs and events with your needs!
If you haven't already participated in the survey, please do so now!
We will post our results on our homepage by the end of September! Thank you for your help in making our club even better!
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Announcements and Alerts from NAWBO National
NAWBO Hails Administration Efforts to Provide Boost for Small Business
As a part of the overall effort to stimulate the economy, the new Administration has launched several key initiatives to aid small businesses, including but not limited to:
- A $15 billion commitment by the Treasury Department to help unlock the secondary markets for small business loans to ease the credit crunch
- Immediate implementation of two key provisions that will temporarily eliminate certain Small Business
- Administration loan fees and raise guarantee levels on some loans to prompt lenders to re-engage with small business owners in need of capital
- Guidance from the IRS for an expanded "carryback" provision that will offer many small businesses tax refunds
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Access to Capital
- 360 Financial Literacy: read articles on money management and financial planning for your business and family.
Springboard Enterprises: discover programs and resources for increasing access to capital for women entrepreneurs.
Biz2Credit: find new sources of capital with this online resource.
Small Business Administration: learn about different sources of funding available from the SBA.
AdvanceMe, Inc.: learn about this source of capital that you repay with a portion of future credit card sales.
Count Me In: get loans of $500 to $10,000 for women starting new businesses.
Small Business Investment Company (SBIC): discover resources from this Small Business Administration program.
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation: find research and initiatives on increasing access to capital. |
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Welcome to our Newest Members!
Vicki James 585-427-2410
Barbara Senise 585-352-0783
Jerry Elman 585-381-1970
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Calendar of Events
September
Board Meeting, September 16, 2009
Waddell and Reed - 8:30am to 10 am
(135 Corporate Woods, Rochester)
All are welcome! NAWBO Education & Resource Morning Series, September 24, 2009
The Bonadio Group 5:30 - 6:30 pm
171 Sully's Trail, Suite 201, Pittsford, NY - Bonadio Lower Level Conference room
Thanks to our sponsor, First Niagara Bank, and Ann Young, Branch Manager, Penfield!
Time Management, Life Balance and How Not to Go Crazy
Kelly Olczak from Edward Jones will share the lessons she learned over the past two years. While running her business, going to school full time to get her Certified Financial Planning Credentials, sitting on two boards and raising two young children with the help of a very helpful and patient husband, Kelly learned a number of life changing lessons.
Her discussion will provide simple tools to keep the interruptions down, productivity up and how to get a good night's sleep.
Please join us on September 24th for a very funny, uplifting and eye opening seminar!
Cost is $5 for members, $10 for non-members. Registration not required, walk-ins welcome
Speed Networking Breakfast, September 29, 2009
Mary Kay Studio, 7:30 am - 9:30 am - 3158 Winton Road South, second floor, suite 209, Rochester, NY 14623, (Win-Jeff Plaza on the corner of Winton Road South and Jefferson Road)
Thank you to our sponsor - Maid 2 Clean of Rochester!
Back by popular demand - our Speed Networking Breakfast with our expert guide Kathleen Pringle of Predictive Insights. This event is filling up fast so don't miss out - re-energize your networking with NAWBO.
This event will be hosted by Michele Armes, Elite Executive Sales Director with Mary Kay at her wonderful Mary Kay Studio situated in the Win-Jeff Plaza.
Last year's meeting was interactive, great practice and fun! So, please join us for another fast-paced event where you will learn how to turn small talk into big business. Kathleen Pringle will provide us with more great tips and tools prior to the speed networking portion of the event.
Whether you're a new networker or a veteran, you'll be sure to make some great connections at this event.
A delicious breakfast will be served.
JOIN US - YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID !
Cost: Members $20, Non-Members $25
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Please register via e-mail: grcnawbo@gmail.com
By registering early, you will receive an e-mail of networking tips to maximize your speed networking experience. Bring plenty of business cards and be ready to network.
Annual Key4Women Forum, September 30, 2009
Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 8:00 am - 10:00 am
(123 Main St E, Rochester, NY 14604)
Featuring Nadja Piatka, author and woman business owner. Her inspiring story and entrepreneurial spirit have made her a highly sought-after speaker.
Whether it's your business or personal life, learn why "Now Is Not the Time to Retreat" financially in today's economic environment. You'll be inspired and motivated by Nadja Piatka's amazing story of how she took a company out of her kitchen and created a multimillion dollar food business.
Armed with only an idea and a $100 investment, Nadja made her dream come true and became an international supplier to Subway, McDonald's, Giant, Wegmans, and other nutrition-conscious customers.
Forum and Breakfast
Presented by Key4Women, your $25 registration fee will benefit The United Way of Greater Rochester's Women's Fund.
Get details and register online at ww.key.com/womensforum
NAWBO Power Lunch, September 30, 2009
The LeHigh Restaurant, 11:15 am- 1:00 pm - 4835 West Henrietta Road, Rochester NY
Thanks to our Power Lunch Sponsor - Edible Arrangements of Rochester
Dara Grieger from SendOutCards will discuss how to turn little pieces of cardboard into cash!
In today's fast paced world, it's becoming more challenging to stand out from the crowd. Your customers and potential customers are being inundated with advertising, emails, text messages and social media feeds. Your competitors may be aggressively marketing the same product or service you offer at a lower price. So how can you stand out from the crowd? What can you do to help customers choose to do business with you? Learn some strategies that are simple and inexpensive to do that can help you forge unbreakable connections with your clients.
FREE to Members; $5.00 for non-members (Separate checks available for your lunch). No need to register; walk-ins welcome! |
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2009-2010 Board of Directors
President Special Projects
Kelly Olczak Julie Jordan
Edward Jones Investments Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP
585-200-2320 585-987-2800
Treasurer Marketing & PR
Debbie Rivera Cenette Burdine
The Bonadio Group Burdine and Company
Secretary Sponsorship
Julie Judge Leah Goldman
tru Salon Goldman Law Firm
585-586-7870 585-737-9231
Jodie Borlaug
Wadddell & Reed
585-436-4510
Education & Resource Power Lunch
Seminar Susie Rose
Ann M. Young SMR Resources, Inc.
First Niagara Bank 585-455-3676
Programs Sponorship
Wendy Heppell Tina Servis
Simply Success Solutions, LLC Made 2 Clean Rochester
888-798-3666 585-359-4834
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Thanks to our Annual Sponsors - we couldn't do this without you!
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How Do I Join NAWBO?
Visit our website at www.nawborochester.org and click on the link -Membership Application
Join us - you'll be glad you did!
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