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CALENDAR
June 7 Dinner Meeting: "Secrets
of My Success"
June 9-11: NAWBO 2005 Women's
Business Conference
CO-SPONSORED EVENTS
May 19 E101: On-going
Success for the Road Ahead
May 24 Workshop: Tapping Public Sector Dollars ...
Riding The Wave Of Contracting Success EVENT
CANCELLED
AFFILIATE
EVENTS
May 10 WomanSage Salon: "Traveling
Hopefully"
May 15 ABAOC Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Spring Awards
May 26 AWT Drinks and Links
June 3 ABAOC: 6th Annual Procurement Conference (Procon)
NEW MEMBERS
Dorothy
Larson, Larson & Associates,
CPAs
Janice McNatt, Hypnosis Wellness Center
of O.C., Inc.
Dr. Terry Migdal, Tower Medical Billing
Sylvie Small, Biz-Promotion
Mindy Welch, Aztec Components, Inc.
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IN THE NEWS
 Helane
Cohen's Le
Petit Cookery, Inc. was featured on the front page of the Orange
County Register's Local Section
on Sunday, April 17, 2005. Le Petit Cookery, Inc. hosted
a
cooking
class
for the Register's "Healthy Kids Ambassadors"
to support a 4-month program that the newspaper is
running to promote healthy living among kids.
 Ellen Breymann,
member of NAWBO-OC and owner of Mars Office Services,
was interviewed on the KTLA, Channel 5 News, on May 4. KTLA
televised live at Disneyland Park in celebration of its “Happiest
Homecoming On Earth” 50th anniversary. Ellen was interviewed as a small business owner of a company
that has served the Anaheim area (and other parts of OC) for
42 years.
KUDOS
Congratulations to NAWBO-OC members nominated for the Orange
County Business Journal's 2005 Excellence In Entrepreneurship
Awards:
Pam Adams, A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.
Jacquin Anastasio, Commercial Capital Bank, FSB
Nadia Ashrafian, Capital Media Inc.
Lauraine Bifulco, Vantaggio HR
Zeena Dhalla, The Athletic Club for Women
Susan Hansted-Kuntz, The CMM Advisory Group
Camille Jayne, Matters at Hand
Zov Karamardian, Zov's Bistro
Hilary Kaye, Hilary Kaye Associates
Diana Klimek, Inductor Supply Inc
Aggie Kobrin, Conference and Expo Connections
Judy Partridge, Eastwood Insurance Services Inc
Suzanne Perga, Cre8ive Products
Diana Zanzonico, V2K Window Fashions
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
 Aggie
Kobrin is the Founder and Director of Conference and Expo Connections,
LLC., an organization dedicated
to helping elevate the
entrepreneurial spirit in women business owners. The company produces the Business
Women Series conferences. Aggie's career has been dedicated to helping
people improve their work lives... CLICK TITLE FOR MORE
NEW AFFILIATE
 Welcome
to our newest affiliate organization, the Orange County
chapter of
the American
Society of Women Accountants (ASWA-OC) More information about
the group will appear soon.
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MEET OUR BOARD MEMBERS
 Judi
Fouladi, Esq. serves as NAWBO-OC's Legal Counsel.
Miss Fouladi has been a licensed California attorney
for 20 years,
having had practices in both the public and private sectors.
She is the president and CEO of HydroTechnologies, Inc.,
a manufacturer of industrial grade cleaning machines
and equipment
for hard
surface flooring. She assists and advises the NAWBO-OC
Board on legal and parliamentary issues, and is the 2005
co-chair
for NAWBO's Remarkable Women Awards luncheon.
WANTS & NEEDS
Office Space Available: Two
nice single-occupant offices for lease in Aliso Viejo.
$390 includes utilities and amenities. Marketing/PR/Web/Computer
pros preferred. Option: Rent exchange for services. Call
949-362-4002.
HELP WANTED
LaFlam Law seeks administrative
assistant. Self-starter, problem solver, organized,
able to multi-task. Law firm experience a plus, computer
savvy. To answer phones, file, manage database, manage scheduling,
prepare letters, assist with court filings. Works well with
others, follows direction. 949-252-4610.
Positions
Open: 1)
Inside Sales, 2) Sales/Admin. Assistant, 3) Marketing/PR
Assistant - Background in computer-related sales desired.
Compensation negotiable. www.cuetech.com. Contact Jodi
Jenner (949) 362-4002.
PROCUREMENT
National Procurement Council™ Regional
Summit and Council Launch West. June 16, 2005 at the Radisson
Hotel, 6225 W. Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. Focus:
Connecting to the opportunities in California and the Western region for local
and federal government sales. Receive complete information on opportunities in
the Western market and how best to position your business to win business. Meet
top federal contracting representatives in your area. $95-$110. SEE
DETAILS
NAWBO-OC
NEEDS YOU!
COMMITTEES are the ideal place to build
relationships with other NAWBO members. Time requirements
vary greatly and are generally very flexible. The "work" on
our committees is fun, as well as productive; and the relationships
developed are priceless. Click title for information on current
needs and opportunities. PLEASE JOIN US!
Business
Women Series: Join hundreds of Orange County
and LA businesswomen for this one-day conference designed
to help your business grow. Listen to over 20 expert
speakers. Enjoy keynote speaker Mimi Donaldson; hear
Jan Norman from the OC Register, and dozens of experts
discussing marketing, public relations, business development,
networking and much more. Join our "Five-Minute
Networking" events, take part in our Poster Sessions,
and enjoy breakfast, lunch and a great reception, all
for $149. Thursday June 9, 2005 at the OC Airport DoubleTree
Hotel. A limited number of exhibit tables and sponsorships
are available.
Don't miss this event, it will sell out!!! See www.businesswomenseries.com or
call 949-727-1211 for additional information. (member
advertisement)
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 Western
Region Business
Matchmaking Event in LA on June 7-8
Combining education,
training, networking and face-to-face procurement meetings between
buyers and sellers...
Business Matchmaking regional face-to-face events bring together
over 1,000 small business owners and managers with procurement
representatives from federal, state and local governments as
well as major corporations. The events are free to attend for
both buyers and sellers and include an "Introduction to Business
Matchmaking Workshop" featuring presentations from small business
experts, the SBA, SCORE, SBDC and procurement representatives.
June 7-8, 2005 at the Pasadena Center Registration begins April
28, 2005. See
business matchmaking website for details and registration.
COMMITTEE
NEWS
 Remarkable
Women Awards: If you are interested in working
on this exciting event—NAWBO-OC's primary fundraiser
for the year to be held October 14—please join our
committee. Contact Judi
Fouladi 949-916-2220 for more
information or see RW page.
 Public Policy: 2005
Public Policy Days Report
by Shaila
Mistry, VP Public Policy of NAWBO-OC
April 22, 2005 - Public Policy days in Sacramento this week was an amazing
experience. At the guest speaker sessions I had the opportunity to ask Mr.
Poochegian, the author of the Workers' Compensation bill, some core questions
on improving the philosophy underlying the business environment and workplace
ethics. I also asked Director Henning, of the Employment Development Department,
to describe the strategies used to ensure fraudulent applications for unemployment
are weeded out. During my visits to the State Capitol Building... READ
FULL STORY and SEE MORE PHOTOS.
Mentoring: The Mentoring
Program will have a mid-term meeting on Thursday, May 5th
to discuss
best practices
and
mentoring techniques. Any questions call Dee Elliott at 714-813-7190.
Programs: Next month's dinner
meeting, ‘Secret
of My Success,’ panelists
will include: Himanshu Bhatia, Rose International; Audrianne
Adams, HRNetwork;
Melinda Masson, The Merit Company.
The moderator will be Camille Jayne, Matters
at Hand. ALSO, thank you to those who have taken
the time to fill out our meeting
surveys. Your
feedback helps us to better meet your needs.
VOLUNTEER NEEDED for Communications
Committee: Amateur
photographer with digital camera to take photos at meetings
when our pro
(Stephanie Hager) isn't able to attend. Please contact Liz
Schmidt if you would be able to help out occasionally.
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THANK YOU...
 Thank
you to our wonderful May dinner meeting speaker, Debbie
Gilster (photo at left), for her tips on how to keep
the office organized!
 Thanks
also to members who donated prizes for our opportunity drawing,
including a HUGE gift basket donated by Barbara Page of Custom
Motors (photo at right).
Allen
Cadillac, Wendy Allen, Weekend
car getaway;
Business Women Series, Aggie Kobrin, Marriott
gift certificate;
Clutter Cleaners, Penny Lambright,
Marie Callender's gift certificate;
Custom Motors, Barbara Page, Gift
basket;
Holistic Integration, Lilian Mavridara,
Gift certificate;
Always Look Your Best, Nancy La Touche,
Microabrasion cream;
OC Metro, Kim Porazzo, Two OC Metro
ads.
CORPORATE MEMBER
NEWS
 JUNE
2: Retirement Lunch for Don Mitchell Come
join the Santa Ana SBA office as they wish a
Happy Retirement to Don
Mitchell, longtime SBA representative at NAWBO-OC. SEE
DETAILS
HAPPY RETIREMENT DON, FROM ALL YOUR FRIENDS
AT NAWBO!
 Give
Your Business a Million Dollar Make Over The Make
Mine a $Million
Business
Program (M3) Offers Mentoring and Financing... Women Business Owners Benefit
from a team of mentors and business coaches that include
some of the most successful women entrepreneurs
in the nation. Your dream team will create the roadmap
you need to grow you business from a micro to a million
dollar
enterprise! They will serve as your champions and advocates,
giving you the encouragement you need to succeed. SEE
DETAILS
 EVENT
CANCELLED May
24, 2005 MWD WORKSHOP: Tapping
Public Sector Dollars ... Riding The Wave Of Contracting
Success SEE
DETAILS
Got
Cash? The SBA
will be presenting a free Small Loan Fair
on Thursday, May 19, 2005,
from 4 to 7pm at the Ontario Convention Center. SEE
DETAILS
 Principal
Financial Educational Series for Women Business Owners Sign
up for one or all of the upcoming free teleclasses (see
list).
Space
is limited. Get details and pre-register for classes at www.principal.com/women. May
24, 2005: Creative Advice
on Financing Your Business. Financial-savvy
advice for owners of small- to mid-sized women-led business,
including the intricate rules of raising capital, what venture
capitalists seek, and the potential pitfalls of taking
on equity partners.
 SCE
Contracts Bidding Opportunities for WMDVBEs Southern
California Edison is seeking woman-, minority-, and service-disabled
veteran-owned businesses who are qualified to provide any of the following commodities/services
to be evaluated and considered as bidders for upcoming bidding opportunities:
Wood Poles, Wood Crossarms, Steel Poles, Concrete Poles,
B Bank Transformers, Rental/Leasing of Office Trailers,
Rental of Portable Rest-rooms, Forms Design Service (specifically
- Utility Bill Design and Enhancement). CLICK FOR CONTACT INFO
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INTERNATIONAL
World
Trade
Week
Luncheon & International Trade Fair Keynote presentation
by
Hon. Kathleen B. Cooper,
Under Secretary for Economic Affairs,
U.S. Department of Commerce: “The Role
of International Trade in the American Economy” Thursday,
May 26, 2005.
11am trade fair; 12 noon luncheon.
Biltmore Hotel, 506 S. Grand, Los Angeles. $50-$60. See
more information and RSVP. NOTE:
This information is provided by NAWBO as a membership benefit
and is not an implied
endorsement of the business, product
or service described herein. NAWBO is not responsible for any
loss or
injury
to business or persons resulting from initiating contact with
the
persons or
business entities herein described.
PROMOTE
YOUR BUSINESS! (members only)
Member
Showcase: (at
monthly meetings) The cost of an exhibit is $75 for
a full table. see
details
Monthly
Advertising: BIG
audience, detailed ad! NAWBO-OC's monthly e-news, which
is sent to our full mailing list (1000+), accepts up
to three member ads per issue. $50/issue.
Banner
Ad: Make
an impression on a BIG audience! Our website
is viewed by 3000+ potential customers every
month! $100/qtr.
Member Spotlight: Help other members get to know you better by telling us what
you do, why, and how you do it. No cost.
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May
'05 Member Showcase 