Jan 21 (Thu)
New Member Orientation

White, Nelson & Co., LLP
2875 Michelle Dr.,
Ste. 300
Irvine, CA 92606
(714) 978-1300
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5:30 - 7:00 PM

No charge; light refreshments will be served

New Member Orientation
Hosted by White, Nelson & Co., LLP

This event is open to all new and prospective members who want to learn more about NAWBO-OC, how to get involved, and how to optimize your membership. Your NAWBO Chapter is the fastest growing in the country! Beyond valuable connections to other women business owners, NAWBO provides:

• Local, regional and national NAWBO meetings and events
  • Informative & inspirational monthly program series
  • Opportunities for visibility, advertising & promotion
• Classes, Workshops & Seminars through the NAWBO-OC Education Center
  • Educational Grants through the Women's Business Institute - NAWBO-OC's 501(c)3 affiliate
• NAWBO-OC Mentoring Program
• NAWBO-OC Success Team Program
• NAWBO-OC Members-only Mixers
• Local, Regional & National websites
  • Online membership directories
  • Advertising opportunities
  • Member news
  • Member articles
  • Calendars
  • Event registration
  • Speakers bureau
• Recognition through local and national awards and publicity
  • Orange County's Premier Women's Event: the Remarkable Women's Awards
• Local, Regional & National media access
• Electronic and printed newsletters
  • NAWBO SmartBrief
  • NAWBOtime
  • NAWBO-OC e-news
• Public Policy advocacy and presence in Sacramento and Washington DC
• National access to selected RFP's
• Local and national Leadership training and Leadership retreats
• Access to the latest research and information on Women Business Owners
• Access to local and national Corporate Members

Thank you to White, Nelson & Co. for hosting this Reception!

Attendance is by RSVP only. Doors close and the program starts promptly at 5:30 pm.

Jan 26 (Tue)
Member Only Mixer

3747 Plaza Dr.
Santa Ana, Ca 92704
714-540-2005
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5:30 - 8:00 PM

No charge; wine and appetizers will be served

Member Only Mixer
hosted by Chanteh Design Associates - Zoya Mirzai

Chanteh Design Associates is a commercial/residential architectural interior design firm. Chanteh Design's unique approach combines creative vision, depth of experience, and most importantly a thorough understanding of the clients' needs to make their design dreams come true. What sets Chanteh Design aside from many design firms is the team's passion for design. Not only do they focus on the success of their own business, but Chanteh Design also focuses on the success of their community by training and working with local design students and new designers. The team believes that the fastest way to receiving is by giving.

On January 26, 2009, come experience the passion for design along with hors d'oevres, wine, and a special art exhibit featuring original artwork.

We will also offer 30% off any showroom merchandise at this one-night only event.

This event is open to NAWBO Members only. Come join us for an informative evening where you will receive complimentary design tips and have the opportunity to network with other woman business owners in Orange County.

Attendance if by RSVP only

Jan 27 (Wed)
Education Center

Brandman University - Irvine Campus
16355 Laguna Canyon Road, 1st Floor
Irvine CA 92618

9am-12noon

$45

Education Center: Business Goal Setting
Instructor: Nahid Cassaza, Aspyrre Professional Coaching Services

How do you know when you've achieved success? It all depends on how you've defined it, and the path you've set to get there. This interactive workshop is for small businesses who have reached a plateau. You will learn key business planning concepts and takeaway tools that will help you set the course for the growth of your business - and get there.

Nahid will teach you how to create your vision, establish goals, break actions into manageable steps, design systems to keep you accountable, plan for surprises in advance, and develop a quarterly re-assessment process to keep your plan relevant throughout the year. Get your strategizing done in three o hours so you can go back to work and hit the ground running! You're encouraged to bring two big initiatives to work on during the class.

Attendance if by RSVP only

Feb 2 (Tue)
Monthly DInner Meeting

Hilton
Irvine/Orange County Airport
18800 MacArthur Blvd.
Irvine, CA 92612
949-833-9999

5:30 – 6:30 PM Registration and Networking

6:30-8:30 PM Dinner Program

$42 Members prepaid by 3:00pm on WED, 1/27/10

$60 Non-members prepaid by 3:00pm WED, 1/27/10

After WED, 1/27/10
$52 Members
$60 Non-members

$5 Additional walk-up fee for Members & Non-members

Monthly Dinner Meeting

Connecting: Social Networking to Connect with your Public

Featuring Mirna Bard

The rules of networking, marketing, communication, and education are radically different than they were five years ago.

There is a dramatic shift happening that has an enormous impact on the way we communicate, collaborate, entertain and educate.

We are all students of social networking now. It's imperative that we embrace this method of networking as it continues to advance in 2010.

• Social Media vs. Social Networking - Are they the same?
• Is social networking a revolution or a fad?
• What role does our mindset play in the world of social networking?
• Understanding, leveraging & maximizing social networking for business

Mirna Bard
Mirna Bard is an internet marketing expert, consultant, coach, educator, entrepreneur, public speaker and tenacious learner. As principal of NuReach Global, Mirna draws from her 12-years of advertising experience to increase traffic & sales for her clients. She lectures at UCI on social media and SEO. Mirna has successfully assisted many companies achieve internet success. Now, she's going to share her knowledge with NAWBO-OC!

Walk-in, limited seating is available on a first-come, first-reserved basis at the door and is not guaranteed. Please register early.

Mar 24 (Wed)
Orange County's Largest Mixer VII

88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

5:00 - 9:00 PM

$20 Admission

$5 Parking (no credit cards or checks)

Orange County's Largest Mixer VII

Join NAWBO-OC, Orange County chambers and business organizations for the ultimate business networking event! Mix and mingle with over 3000 business people representing hundreds of industries and companies in and around Orange County. Orange County's Largest Mixer VII(®) is a great opportunity to reach small to large companies, meet new clients and learn how the different chambers of commerce and business organizations can make your business grow.

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