February 2016


Hello! 

Plans are underway for WBO's highly popular networking event at our February meeting. Please read more below and be sure to register right away to secure your spot as a presenter or spectator!

In January WBO welcomed the new board, members and guests for a great meeting about social media with presenter Dorothy Twinney, founder of RBD Creative. Please follow us on Facebook and linked in to learn from others and share your experience.

Hope to see you all soon and Happy Valentines Day to you and yours!


Sincerely,
 
WBO Executive Board 



In This Issue
  
Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsors 
Show and Tell Networking

November Meeting
DATE:  Tuesday, February 9, 2016
TIME: 6:00 to 8:30 PM
PLACE: Carlyle Grill  
3660 Jackson Rd | Ann Arbor, MI 48103
FULL MEMBERS: FREE
GUESTS: $10.00

Remember "Show and Tell"? 
Join WBO members and guests for an evening of fun networking. Tell us more about you and your business and learn about other businesses. Bring your best props, samples, photos and story to showcase your business in a 5 minute format (we will time you). This is a great way to quickly introduction yourself and your business and make connections for the future. The evening includes a light dinner and cash bar. 
Our networking events are very popular. This event is limited to 25 presenters so sign up early to save your spot for Show and Tell. This will give our Show and Tellers the time they need. You must pre-register to attend. If you would just like to observe and give out a card/item without speaking please sign up as a Spectator.
WBO members are FREE.   Guests are only $10.00    
MEMBERS: Online memberships on Meetup, Facebook or Linked-In WBO groups does not constitute WBO Membership to qualify for a Free ticket.
CANCELLATIONS: Please contact us immediately if you need to cancel. If we can sell your ticket we will refund your purchase. Once all the tickets are gone we will create a waiting list for cancellations and notify you if a spot opens up.
Spectators can sign up to be placed on an "on-deck" waiting list if a Show and Teller cancels or is a no-show.
DOOR: This event is pre-registered as time is limited to 25 presenters. With spectators, we can only accomodate 40. If sold out, you can place yourself on the waiting list.



Newsletter Sponsor

NAME:  Corinne Widmayer
COMPANY: Frankly Fabulous Oils

Young Living Essential Oils, available through my company Frankly Fabulous Oils, provides Grade A, therapeutic essential oils and dietary supplements.  Our Seed to Seal guarantee assures customers and members that they are getting the very best that nature has to offer. As the world leader in essential oils, we believe that everyone deserves a life full of abundance and wellness. Our vision is to bring the life-changing benefits of essential oils to every home, family, and lifestyle.  Learn more at www.youngliving.com.
 
 
Office: 734.323.6570




Welcome New Members  
 
Please welcome our new WBO members. 

Jeff Morris
Owner
Call Your Help Desk
www.callyourhelpdesk.com
Phone: 734-621-2093
Email: [email protected]

Ashley Yashin
Financial Advisor at Edward Jones
www.edwardjones.com
Phone: 734-769-0399
Email: [email protected]

Membership 
Full membership to WBO is still one of the best deals out there for a networking support group for small business. Many women have grown their businesses through WBO and continue to stay active to support and mentor new members. Through the support of our Full Memberships we can continue to keep this group going strong. Sponsorships have value added benefits to a membership. For more information or to join visit our website:  WBO Membership



Announcements  
  
Upcoming 2016 Events:

February 9: WBO Networking - Show and Tell

March 8: Open House and Networking: Accounting Advantage - Come socialize with fellow WBO members and guests. Learn more about Quickbooks, bookkeeping and Accounting Advantage. 

Member Open Houses:  
WBO has an exciting new opportunity for our members to let us all know more about you and help you promote your business. WBO will sponsor an Open House at your place of business or a venue of your choosing as one of our monthly events. If you would like us to have a monthly meeting open house featuring your business,  contact [email protected].

WBO Executive Board for 2016 
Thank you to the following members for giving their time to serve on the 2016 Board:  
 
Beth Ann Knisely, President
Dr. Sujata Bhakta, Past President
Martha King, President Elect
Leslie Oliverez, Secretary
Laura Klepi, Treasurer
Corinne Widmayer, Membership
Gail Nicklowitz, Communications
Hillary Handwerger, Website
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About WBO

Full membership to WBO is still one of the best deals out there for a networking support group for small business. Many small businesses have grown through WBO. Through the support of our Full Memberships we continue to keep this group going strong. Sponsorships levels add value benefits to a membership. For more information or to join visit our website: www.wbo-mich.orgTo contact us email: [email protected] or write to WBO, 4460 Earhart Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105


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