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NAWBO
CALENDAR
Please
note that there is no monthly meeting in October
Oct 26 Members-Only Mixer
at Hoag Hospital
Nov 7 Dinner Meeting—"Working
With Women"
Nov 20 New
Member Orientation
AFFILIATE
EVENTS
Oct 25 WITI-OC:
Leadership & Politics—Mastering Politics in the Corporate
Environment
Oct 28 ABAOC:
12th Annual Recognition Awards
Nov 2 NHBWA
Grand opening of new location
Nov 6 NLBWA: Learn
More About the Money in YOU!
Nov 7 OCWLA Bail
Bondsmen: How do they serve you and your clients?
Nov 8 WITI: Becoming
Executive/Board Material
Nov 10 WBEC-West: 4th Annual Excellence
Awards Gala & Matchmaker
Madness
Nov 14 WomanSage Salon:
The Grown-Up Girl's Guide to Style
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
Sherry Benjamins, S. Benjamins Co.
Tiffanny Brosnan, Snell & Wilmer, L L P
Patty Fernandez, D P Promotions
Anita Goldin, The Coaching Compass
Lisa Grinde, Recruiting Consultants, Inc.
Eileen Herman, California Commercial Investment Properties,
Inc.
Lisa Hiatt, Specialized Marketing Services, Inc.
Linda Mastromonaco, Creative Memories
Deborah McCamie, The Body Beaute
Audra Purdy, A & S Accounting Solutions, Inc.
Gabriella Redding, Hoopnotica Inc.
Olivia Rose, Archer International, Inc.
Karin Spencer, Citi Merchant Services
Tammy Wong, Ph.D., Fostering Executive Leadership
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WELCOME
NEW CORPORATE MEMBER!
 Founded
in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ “MSFT”)
is the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet
technologies
for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide
range of products and services designed to empower people through
great software—any time, any place and on any device.
Microsoft and its employees have long recognized the importance
of being engaged in supporting communities around the world.
Last year the company donated $69 million in cash and $331
million in software to 12,000 nonprofit organizations. A majority
of the company’s community investments go toward matching
employee contributions of cash and time and in support of Unlimited
Potential, a global program that supports community technology
centers in IT skills training. Unlimited Potential is part
of the company’s commitment to broaden digital inclusion
and enhance workforce development to a quarter of a billion
people underserved by technology by 2010.
MEMBER
SPOTLIGHTS
 Dr.
Lucy Wang
Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine
Feel Better, Look Younger... A California-licensed, well-known
acupuncturist, Dr. Lucy Wang received her medical training
in China, both in Chinese medicine and Western medicine. She
completed advanced training on Constitutional Facial Acupuncture,
a safe, painless and effective treatment for renewing the face
as well as the whole body. This treatment incorporates Chinese
herbal masks, poultices and moisturizers... continued
 Brandi
Paul
Legend Realty Group
Brandi Paul, a residential real estate specialist,
helps both buyers and sellers meet their real estate
goals. With extensive experience in Tustin Ranch and
Irvine real estate, she is able to provide in-depth
knowledge of the area to better assist clients in making
the most informed decisions. Ensuring a positive experience
for clients is her number one priority. The most enjoyable
aspect of working with Brandi... continued
KUDOS
 Newport
Beach Mayor Don Web presented a proclamation to Wonderland
Bakery’s Allyson and Sondra
Ames on September 27th, declaring
it the ‘official’ bakery
of Newport Beach. The event took place at the
bakery, located at the Bluffs on Bison and Macarthur Blvd. Congratulations,
Sondra and Allyson!
MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
 Over
the past few months, the writers and editors of Five Star
Reviews have sampled children's products nationwide, and
have selected Helane Cohen's KidsAprons.com
as one of the "Top Picks for Children." See
article.
HELP
WANTED
Business Broker: We are seeking highly motivated,
creative individuals looking to train as business brokers.
Our firm facilitates and assists people in selling and purchasing
businesses. Commission based position, average $125-$500k/year.
Please email careers@sunbeltlongbeach.com for
more information.
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YOUR NEWS HERE... Members:
CLICK for the news and ad submission form!
PROMOTE
YOUR BUSINESS! (members only)
Member Showcase: The
cost of an exhibit at
monthly meetings 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 (1500+), 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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  October
26, 2006: Small Business Opportunities Expo Find
procurement representatives of major California public utilities
all under one roof and be available to meet with you one-on-one
by appointment. 8am-1pm at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel
Pacific Ballroom, 1717 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim. For more
information contact Sheri Boles at 415-703-2442 or sni@cpuc.ca.gov.
November
7, 2006: One
Shared World Online Presentation NAWBO joins several
other professional women's organizations and the U.S. Agency
for International Development to raise
awareness and generate dialogue about global poverty. Find
out more about the One Shared World campaign and discover what
you can do to get involved by joining this free interactive
teleconference and online presentation. You'll hear statistics
on global poverty, find out how small business ownership has
empowered women worldwide and be inspired to take action. 11am
Pacific Time. To
register email Brynn
Slate by Nov. 3.
November
14, 2006: Building Your Small Business with Technology Hosted
by the Orange County chapter of SCORE. 8:30am-1:30pm at the
Hotel Huntington Beach, 7667 Center Drive, Huntington Beach,
CA 92647. Learn how to get and keep a competitive edge through
utilizing the latest technologies. Free continental breakfast
and buffet lunch, RSVP
required.
November
16, 2006: Expanding Horizons— A
Workshop About Investing Overseas for Minority and Women-Owned
Businesses Learn about the challenges and opportunities
of overseas and cross-border investment,
U.S. government programs offering assistance to minority-
and women- owned businesses planning to go global, political
risk
insurance and how it can protect your business, accessing
capital for your overseas project,
special opportunities in franchising and the housing sector,
OPIC's special projects for small businesses. more
info & RSVP
 BOARD & COMMITTEE
NEWS
Education: Registration
is in progress for our Education Center's Operations
and Processes track. See below for
October classes, or click
here for
general information and a link to the schedule and registration
form. If you
would like to
be considered as an instructor, please see instructor
application.
OCTOBER
EDUCATION CENTER CLASSES
(click titles to register
for any of these classes)
 Assessing
Product and Service Opportunities (Oct
24, 8-11am) Instructor: Cassie Hoag, Equity Architects.
Do you want to grow your business
by expanding your services or product offerings? Do you
think you've missed growth
opportunities because you lack the knowledge to realistically
assess growth options? In this 3-hour, introductory class you
will learn a process to assess product or service line
improvements, enhancements
and extensions. You will also learn the elements of analyzing
new opportunities such as market size, competition, cost of
production, time to market and human resources requirements.
Upon completion of the class you will have a good understanding
of how to perform a growth opportunity assessment.
 Project
Management and Planning (Oct 18,
6-9pm) Instructor:
Diana Pelletier, Pelletier and Associates.
This course is designed
to help business owners effectively structure
projects, including
allocating resources,
budgeting, staffing and implementation. Whether you want
to complete a single project on your own or multiple projects
with staff or sub-contractors, knowing how to
organize your ideas and manage your time, money and expenses
is vital to the success of your business.
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 Taking
the Busy Out of Business (Oct 19 & 26,
3-6pm)
Instructor: Joan Friedlander, Life Work Business Partners. Do
you have difficulty staying focused on your priorities?
When you are out on your own, no longer guided by the rules and
timelines of a larger company, it's easy to misunderstand how
to best use your time and to establish priorities. When you add
the additional "burden" of other business responsibilities
such as billing, accounting and marketing, it can be overwhelming,
and busyness and procrastination can become bad habits. "Take
the Busy OUT of Business" gives you everything you need
to develop your personal Master Calendar of Your Ideal Week™ so
you have absolute confidence you are spending your time
in the most productive way possible.
The
Virtual Office: A New Business Model (Oct
10, 3-6pm) What is a Virtual Office business
model, and is it a good model for your business? Many people
dream of running a business out of
their home or sitting on a beach. The dream is becoming more of a reality
due to changes in people’s work habits and advances in
technology. But is it a good business model for your business
or the business you want to start? How do you answer this question
before you waste a lot of time and money, and how do you maximize
your business’ chance for survival? This course addresses
these issues and more.
November
Classes:
• How To Recruit and Retain High Quality
Employees—Eric
Caesar, 11/8
•
Building a Team Environment—Camille
Jayne, 11/4
•
Let Go to Grow: Stop Doing and Start Leading—Joan Friedlander,
11/16
•
Establishing
a Culture of Excellence—Kelly Oberle, 11/9
CORPORATE & COMMUNITY
MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS
 October
24, 2006: A $1 Million Tale—One Woman’s Business
Building Triumph During this class you will
hear the inspirational story of the Tennessee
Bun Company’s Cordia Harrington, along with her advice
on taking an idea and creating a world-class business venture.
This Principal Financial Group's Women in Business
Teleclass is scheduled at noon Central Time. Space is limited.
Pre-register at www.principal.com/women. An
audio archive of past
teleclasses is also available. See
list of upcoming teleclasses.
 November
2, 2006: Connect
2 MET Bringing Public Sector Contracting
Opportunities to Your Community...
Have you ever wanted to find out how a small business can tap
into over $1 billion in government contracts? Learn
how your business can be awarded contracts for goods and services
from Metropolitan Water District and the Municipal Water
District
of Orange
County. You
will also learn about access to capital and honing your
business skills from our resource partners. 7:30 - 11:30am at
Tustin Banquet Center, 721 W. First St., Tustin. RSVP to
Peggy Vogt 213-217-7444, mvogt@mwdh2o.com
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