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| New Member Orientation and Networking Social |
| August 26th, 2010; 5:30pm - 7:30pm |
| Location: US Flag & Signal |
Program: Join NAWBO SEVA for a new member orientation beginning at 5:30 pm and an open networking social beginning at 6pm. Registration is FREE and open to the public, but RSVP is required. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks provided.
"Meet local women business owners and see why NAWBO is the premier organization for women." |
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| Healthy Bodies, Healthy Business |
| August 18th, 2010; 5:30pm - 8:00pm |
| Location: Town Point Club |
Program: Wise businesswomen know the healthier we are, the better we are able to function and therefore to run our businesses. Join NAWBO SEVA as our panel of health experts brings us an evening of tricks and tips that all entrepreneurs can use to relieve stress on our bodies. Anya Wolfenden of The Heritage Store, Donna Ertel with Melaleuca, and Suzanne Garcia with Natural Elements Spa & Salon will share insight and expertise from their individual niches. Members and guests can expect to take home an abundance of ideas and solutions that benefit bodies and bottom lines.
Anya Wolfenden, Director of Communications at The Heritage Store in Virginia Beach, Hampton Roads’ largest center for holistic health, natural foods and spiritual growth. Anya holds a Master's Degree in Wellbeing Consulting with concentrations in massage therapy, whole foods nutrition, holistic healing, and creative process. She's been a wellness educator and writer for 28 years
Donna Ertel is an Independent Marketing Executive with Melaleuca, an international health and wellness company. Melaleuca specializes in bringing the best of science and nature together in an extensive line of nutritional, home, and personal care products, all of which are safer for your family and also eco-friendly. Donna holds a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry with a minor in Chemistry from Virginia Tech, as well as an M.B.A from Rider University.
Suzanne Garcia, owner Natural Elements Spa & Salon for the last 8 years. She holds a degree in Psychology from George Mason University and has been involved in health and wellness for over 10 years. Suzanne is an Advisory Board member for the Day Spa Association as well as the Co-Chapter leader for NobleWomen Chesapeake a non-profit organization devoted to Hampton Roads children. She strives to work with any organization that empowers and educates women.
MEMBERS: Please bring your marketing materials as there will be plenty of time to network prior to the program. It is a member benefit to leave marketing materials at a table at the front of the room. Please take advantage of this advertising for you and your company. |
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| One Year Prepaid Reservation Package for Members Only |
| July 21st - June 15th, 2011; 5:30pm - 8:00pm |
| Location: Monthly Meeting Location |
Program: For Members Only - Prepaid Discount Package for monthly NAWBO Meetings! Pay only $300 for the full year’s meetings, including the Holiday Gala and other special programs! This package is available until the July meeting registration cut off date.
Never wonder if you have registered, avoid late registration fees, send someone in your place if you can't make it. |
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| The ABC's of Business |
| July 21st, 2010; 5:30pm - 8:00pm |
| Location: Town Point Club |
Program: Please join NAWBO-SEVA as we are entertained and educated by Dr. Lynnette Young of Young Family Dentistry. Dr. Young will be sharing her version of “The ABC’s of Business”, otherwise known as “The Business World According to Lynnette.”
It’s a factual and informative, yet light and amusing, discussion of women in a business world dominated by men. She will share the sound principles on which she has built her award-winning business. Dr. Young speaks from a place of strength and will share with us what it has taken to get from where she began to where she is today. She will speak to the realities as well as the dreams we all have within ourselves.
Plan to attend and take advantage of this opportunity to learn from this remarkable and inspiring woman entrepreneur!
Please bring your marketing materials as there will be plenty of time to network. |
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| The ABC's of Business |
| July 21st, 2010; 5:30pm - 8:00pm |
| Location: Town Point Club |
Program: Please join NAWBO-SEVA as we are entertained and educated by Dr. Lynnette Young of Young Family Dentistry. Dr. Young will be sharing her version of “The ABC’s of Business”, otherwise known as “The Business World According to Lynnette.”
It’s a factual and informative, yet light and amusing, discussion of women in a business world dominated by men. She will share the sound principles on which she has built her award-winning business. Dr. Young speaks from a place of strength and will share with us what it has taken to get from where she began to where she is today. She will speak to the realities as well as the dreams we all have within ourselves.
Plan to attend and take advantage of this opportunity to learn from this remarkable and inspiring woman entrepreneur!
Please bring your marketing materials as there will be plenty of time to network. |
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| Annual Leadership Awards |
| June 16th, 2010; 5:30pm - 8:00pm |
| Location: Town Point Club |
Program: June marks the NAWBO SEVA Board transition and our annual Leadership Awards.
Join our outgoing President, Sandy Dumont as she shares about the year in review, and presents awards to some of our deserving members.
Incoming President, Jennifer Whitham, will also share her vision for the upcoming year! Please join us to celebrate a successful year with NAWBO SEVA and to welcome the incoming Board of Directors.
Bring your marketing materials to share as you network with other women in business. Dinner is included with your registration. |
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| How to Talk Numbers |
| May 19th, 2010; 5:30pm - 8:00pm |
| Location: Town Point Club |
Program: When it comes to your business, do you know how to “talk numbers”?
Join NAWBO SEVA for an information-packed evening with Ellen Keeter, Executive Vice President of Towne Bank, and Melinda Davis, Partner, with Goodman & Co. (a local accounting firm). Ellen and Melinda will reveal insights about what numbers you need to know, what those numbers mean for your business, and what you want the numbers to say.
As always bring your business cards as there will be plenty of time to network. |
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| The Buzz About Virginia Energy |
| April 21st, 2010; 5:30pm - 8:00pm |
| Location: Town Point Club |
Program: At our April program, learn how the group Virginians for Reliable Energy is helping enhance Virginia's energy security, protect against potential disruptions caused by over-reliance on any one source of energy, and promote stable prices. Hopefully you will find it electrifying and energizing! Our speaker will be the communications director of Virginians for Reliable Energy, Mark Hubbard. VRE is a coalition of business owners and residents working to heighten public understanding of energy-related issues and advocate for affordable and reliable energy in the Commonwealth.
As always bring your business cards as there will be plenty of time to network. |
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| Negotiate Your Way to Success! |
| March 17th, 2010; 5:30pm - 8:00pm |
| Location: Town Point Club |
Program: The concept of negotiation goes far beyond the clichéd idea of the ideal win/win scenario. Doña Storey will discuss the essential balance between knowing what you need versus knowing what you want when beginning negotiations. In this presentation, Doña will discuss what the results of a successful negotiation are really all about while offering some key tips to help participants in future negotiation settings.
As always bring your business cards as there will be plenty of time to network. |
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| How to Prepare and Position for Gov’t Contracts in 3 Easy Steps |
| February 17th, 2010; 5:30pm - 8:00pm |
| Location: Town Point Club |
Program: Speaker Karen Bailey, expert on Gov't Contracting, brings us an interactive and informative workshop to:
• Find out where the opportunities are and what money is being left on the table.
• Learn what state agencies, cities and prime contractors are looking for YOU!
• Get solutions to the top challenges facing new women and minority government contractors
“Opportunities abound…the only question is, ‘Will you be ready?’” The Resource King International, LLC, is a conglomeration of business services that specializes in preparing and positioning clients for government contracts and grants or career transitions. During this presentation, Karen L. Bailey will share insight on how business owners can prepare and position themselves to take advantage of the contract opportunities that exist for small, women and minority (SWaM) business owners. She is an H.P.D. expert, speaker, trainer, consultant and creator of the innovative 90-day SWaM Accelerator Program™. |
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| Make 2010 a Year Like No Other |
| January 20th, 2010; 5:30pm - 8:00pm |
| Location: Town Point Club |
Program: Come and explore your dreams and goals with other women in business!
Laura Cardone of Profits with Purpose, Inc. will take you through an intense and illuminating session about why the goals that matter most are often the hardest to achieve. Then you'll be guided through a "Wisdom Circle," where you'll be able to give and receive advice from a group of other dynamic and talented business women.
Together we'll explore ideas and strategies to help you align with an important goal or dream. For when we come together to support one another, we can accomplish so much more than we can alone!
So bring a goal you'd like to accomplish in 2010, and set the intention now that you'll find exactly what you need to succeed! And for more empowering resources, see Laura's online tools at www.dailydiscoveryseries.com .
We look forward to seeing you on January 20th! |
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| Inside Business Awards Luncheon |
| January 1st, 2010; 11:30am - 1:00pm |
| Location: Norfolk Waterside Marriott |
Program: 2009-10 President, Sandy Dumont, is being honored as a nominee at the 2009 Inside Business Women in Business Achievement Awards.
NAWBO is reserving tables for our members and guests to come together and celebrate this occasion.
Register to attend by booking your ticket today! |
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| Holiday Gala and Fashion Show |
| December 9th, 2009; 5:30pm - 8:00pm |
| Location: Chesapeake Conference Center |
| Program: “What to Wear and What Not to Wear” is the theme of the holiday FASHION SHOW presented by NAWBO and The City of Chesapeake on December 9th at the Chesapeake Conference Center. Clothing, accessories, hair, and makeup will be showcased on the catwalk. Enjoy your favorite holiday food and drinks and be dazzled by our models. Cocktails at 5:30pm followed by heavy hors d’oeuvres and show. Reservations necessary.
Short on gift ideas? Come and browse our booths. Our valued members and guests will have a wide variety of gift ideas and fashion related products and services.
Come to enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, do some holiday shopping, and enjoy the fashion show, and as always—network and do business. |
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| BOOTH RESERVATIONS |
| December 9th, 2009; 5:30pm - 8:00pm |
| Location: Chesapeake Conference Center |
Program: NAWBO SEVA will host a bazaar of vendors outside the ballroom to focus on members’ businesses.
Prepaid reservations are required in advance.
Skirted tables will be available for $50.00 each for members, space is limited. Tables will be available for members only until November 5. Payment is due when table is reserved. On November 6 remaining tables will be made available to non-members for $250.00 each. Note that electricity for lighting is not included. Chesapeake Conference Center charges $55.00 for electrical access.
Only one vendor per product line/brand will be permitted to reserve booth space.
Guest booths can be reserved at the rate of $250 per table.
Join NAWBO today to take advantage of special member reservation rates and save! Don’t delay; you must have confirmed membership to qualify for the special rate. |
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| Navigating Through the Waters of Change |
| November 18th, 2009; 5:30pm - 8:00pm |
| Location: Town Point Club |
Program: Join other women business owners as we gather to receive pearls of wisdom and inspiration from women who have been there before us-and made it! This special panel of guests is made up of women business owners and executives from all over Hampton Roads.
Our honored guest panelists include:
Nancy Bagranoff - Dean Old Dominion University, College of Business and Public Administration
Starr Oliver- Executive Vice President, Marketing/Retail Banking, Towne Bank
Deborah Stearns - Senior Vice President, Office, General Commercial Sales and Leasing - Harvey Lindsay Commercial Real Estate
Mary Wyld - CEO of Wyld's Wingdom and NAWBO SEVA Past President
Come join NAWBO as we network, get inspired, and celebrate women in business. |
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| Entrepreneurs University Program- 8 Sessions |
| November 12th - May 30th, 2010; 8:00am - 11:00am |
| Location: TowneBank, Norfolk |
Program: The Hampton Roads chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), a non-profit organization, is dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs succeed. The Entrepreneurs University seminars are designed to build and nurture the entrepreneurial and venture community in the Hampton Roads area by enabling entrepreneurs to access resources and intelligence to accelerate their business growth.
Attendees will have the opportunity to improve their chances of success!! NAWBO’s Entrepreneurs University will create the opportunity to discover the smart practices and procedures designed for good business success.
Seminars are held once per month from 8AM-11AM in the Towne Bank downtown Norfolk board room. Limited seating. Registration is required. |
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| Entrepreneurs University Program- 3 Sessions |
| November 12th - May 30th, 2010; 8:00am - 11:00am |
| Location: TowneBank, Norfolk |
| Program: Choose three of the sessions from the Entrepreneurs University Schedule |
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| Entrepreneurs University Program- 4 Sessions |
| November 12th - May 30th, 2010; 8:00am - 11:00am |
| Location: TowneBank, Norfolk |
| Program: Choose four of the Entrepreneurs University sessions. |
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| Entrepreneurs University Program- November Session |
| November 12th, 2009; 8:00am - 11:00am |
| Location: TowneBank, Norfolk |
Program: Business Development by Louisa Strayhorn of LSA Consulting, LLC
Seminar is held from 8AM-11AM in the Towne Bank downtown Norfolk board room. Space is limited. Registration is required. |
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| Entrepreneurs University Program- October Session |
| October 29th, 2009; 8:00am - 11:00am |
| Location: TowneBank, Norfolk |
Program: Solutions for Tough Economic Times, presented by Towne Bank and Goodman & co.
Seminar is held from 8AM-11AM in the Towne Bank downtown Norfolk board room which holds 40 or more people. Registration is required. |
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| "Twitter, FaceBook, LinkedIn...The Good, the Bad...The Truth" |
| October 21st, 2009; 5:30pm - 8:00pm |
| Location: Town Point Club |
Program: Join NAWBO, the group you will love to trust, and "The Career Engineer"(TCE) (National career, business & networking expert) as she shares some TCE best practices, lessons learned and some next steps to make YOUR Social Networking BETTER on Monday morning. Of course, TCE will take your social networking (media) questions and deliver REAL answers that YOU can use today!
As always, bring plenty of marketing materials as there will be time to network with other Women in Business. |
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| A Networking Event Like You’ve Never Seen Before |
| September 16th, 2009; 5:30pm - 8:00pm |
| Location: Town Point Club |
| Program: Come and network with other women in business and experience networking like you’ve never imagined.
Laura Cardone of Profits with Purpose, Inc. will take you through a brief informational session about the stuff that holds us back from aligning profits with purpose. She’ll take you through why goals don’t work, and what you can do to change that!
Then you’ll be guided through a Wisdom Circle where you’ll be able to give and receive advice from a group of other dynamic and talented business women. These are very powerful exercises! As we come together to support one another, we can accomplish so much more than we can alone.
So bring a goal you’d like help with and an intention to find exactly what you need to succeed!
We look forward to seeing you on September 16th! |
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| Summer Networking Party: Bring a Girlfriend! |
| August 19th, 2009; 5:30pm - 8:00pm |
| Location: Town Point Club |
| Program: Join NAWBO, the group you will love to trust, for a summer networking party at Town Point Club. Get to know your girlfriends in NAWBO and bring new friends. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, and networking with other women in business at this fun summer party. |
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| One Year Prepaid Reservation Package for Members Only |
| August 19th - June 14th, 2010; 5:30pm - 5:30pm |
| Location: Monthly Meeting Location |
| Program: For Members Only - Prepaid Discount Package for monthly NAWBO Meetings! Pay only $275 for the remainder of the year’s meetings, including the Holiday Gala and other special programs! This package is available until the August meeting registration cut off date. |
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| One Year Prepaid Reservation Package for Members Only |
| July 18th - June 16th, 2009; 12:00pm - 12:00pm |
| Location: Monthly Meeting Location |
| Program: For Members Only - Prepaid Discount Package for monthly NAWBO Meetings! Pay only $225 for the remainder of the year’s meetings, including the Holiday Gala and Any other special events. This package is available until the August meeting registration cutoff. |
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