2007 Remarkable Women Committee

EVENT CO-CHAIR
Michelle Beauchamp
B.E.A. & Company, LLC, Licensed Sandler Sales Institute Franchise - Training and coaching services targeted to business owners who are uncomfortable in the selling process, sales professionals who have experienced success, and choose to soar to a higher level and eliminate the tiring game of chasing prospects, or companies who have a sales force who are not closing enough business, or afraid to ask for referrals. Clients who work with Sandler learn to appreciate the value of this no nonsense system, designed to get results. Recruiting and assessments for hiring sales staff is also a service some companies choose.

COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Advertising Sales: Mary Barr Chalmers, The Barr Association - I am pleased to announce the addition of Businesstalk360 to The Barr Association's roster. Businesstalk360 has developed a new technology that can help companies build new business while retaining existing customers. The technology combines a superior data-building program with a fully-managed customer relationship system.

Audio Visual: Linda Jenkins, eleven NORTH Productions/That’s Cool Events - That’s Cool Events is an event décor company with illuminated tables with remote controlled, battery operated, LED lights and ice products; luges, bars, centerpieces and décor ice. The WOW in any party! Eleven NORTH Productions produces, stages and manages all portions of events specializing in the audio/visual and communications portion of those meetings...taking away those headaches you want most to be rid of when doing an event.

Corporate Sponsorships: Loreen Gilbert, Wealth Wise Financial Services - Wealth Wise Financial specializes in comprehensive wealth management and retirement planning for business owners. Our goal is to maximize client wealth with integrity and competence by providing strategies for financial success at every life stage.

Facilities and Hospitality: Gerrie Lynn Adams, Xengaru Fun Foods - Xengaru fun foods is in the business of "making fun food healthy and healthy food fun" The first product, Pizettos®, turns Americas favorite food, pizza, into a delicious low fat, low calorie snack.

Graphic Design: Gloria Robbins, Specialized Marketing Services, Inc. - SMS is a full service, integrated direct response marketing agency offering complete, response generating, end-to-end solutions and services for both the business-to-consumer and business-to-business marketplace. Through the integration of all aspects of the marketing and sales life cycle, SMS helps clients accelerate their business growth, increase their ROI and retain customers by executing strategic direct response marketing solutions that work. For over 19 years SMS has delivered award-winning results for companies ranging in size from start-ups to Fortune 500, including such clients as LG Electronics, MobileComm USA, Lufthansa German Airlines, Pleasant Holidays, and Canon USA.

Honoree Awards and VIP Reception: Janet O’Connor, O’Connor Creative, Inc. - O’Connor Creative offers a full range of customized marketing services and special events as well as design, print, premium incentives and fulfillment services. How marketing and events get done with innovation, integrity and fun!

Honoree Reception: Sherri Jones, Hidden Secret - Would you like your next event to elicit your personality and have your guest feel an emotional or even a passionate response? If so, HIDDEN SECRET EVENTS is your all Occasion Designing company. We listen to your vision and create an environment that not only elicits your personality but is meaningful and personal to YOU. Give us a call and lets "design" your next special event.

Invited Dignitaries: Cathy Daugherty, Trademark Insurance - My business is Trademark Insurance, and I sell health insurance to employers for their employees. I have been in the business for 15 years, and I specialize in employee groups with 20 – 120 employees. Our website will provide you with quotes and applications for individual health insurance: www.TrademarkIns.com.

Participating Organization Liaison Committee: Diana D’Itri, RaveBiz - Do you love word of mouth but would rather stick needles in your eyes than ask for testimonials? We take the pain out of bringing you more business by producing radio and television-quality reviews from your best customers to showcase on your website and in your emails. When your customers speak, your prospects will listen, and what they say will increase your revenue up to 50%.

Public Relations: Debbie Douglas, Douglas Public Relations - Douglas Public Relations creates new customers with local, regional and national media exposure for clients selling into consumer markets. For professional business services and law firms, we drive new business by promoting the firm, practice strengths, and rainmakers. For business-to-business and non-profit organizations, we get the word out to target audiences which helps meet business objectives, whether that is product sales, reputation enhancement, or charity fundraising.

Scholarships: Stacy Benda, SoCal Bookkeeping Services, Inc. - SoCal Bookkeeping Services provides full bookkeeping, payroll, business development, and corporate formation setup services along with developing accounting systems and evaluations for small to medium-sized businesses. Our specialty is creating a custom accounting system for each of our clients evolving around their budget and specific monthly needs. Our expertise is assisting our clients monthly to understand their financial needs and overall business development within their industry of business.

Ticket Sales: Remy Chausse, Regency Real Estate - Some homebuyers feel frustrated that agents don’t call them back, overwhelmed at the process of buying a home, and confused about how to negotiate the best price. My clients tell me they feel comfortable asking lots of questions (even if they ask 100 times) that I make the process easy, and that I inspire them to take the next step, no matter how small.

 
Sandra Koch, Bb's Creative LLC, Graphics/Marketing
Kathy Mardaresco, American Home Mortgage, Facilities/Hospitality
Kristen Menapace, Muscle Motion & Fitness, Advertising Sales
Marla Noel, Fairhaven Memorial Park, Advertising Sales
Barbara Page, Custom Motors, Facilities - Hospitality
Marla Silva, Marla's Mania Promotional Products, Advertising Sales
Robbi Whitman, Copi Rite, Facilities - Hospitality/Graphics