NAWBO SEVA
“THE Resource for Growth-Oriented Women Business Owners”

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

We now have 12 months to accomplish our goals for the year! The clock is starting now, and if we are proactive instead of reactive, we can do everything on our goals list. No, I’m not a coach, but we can hear from one at our January luncheon! So let’s be a little proactive and make that reservation today!

LOOK AT US!

The Center for Women’s’ Business Research presents the following statistical information on privately held women-owned businesses in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area:

• As of 2006, there are an estimated 44,830 privately-held, 50% or more women-owned firms in the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News MSA (metropolitan statistical area), generating $6.2 billion in sales and employing 61,526 people. These firms account for 41.4% of all privately-held firms in the metropolitan area.
• Between 1997 and 2006, the Center estimates that the number of these firms in the area increased by 65%, employment grew by 12.3%, and sales increased by 13.5%.
• The Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News MSA ranks 21st in the growth in the number of privately-held, majority (51% or more) women-owned firms between 1997 and 2006, 18th in employment growth, and 18th in sales growth among the top 50 MSAs in the country.
• For 2006, the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News MSA ranks 7th among the top 50 MSAs in terms of the percent share of privately-held, majority (51% or more) women-owned firms among all privately-held firms in the metropolitan area.

If you would like a copy of the full article, shoot me an email and I’ll gladly forward it.

KUDOS

In case you missed it, Paula Smith, the dynamo from Bank of America, won the Inside Business Business Women of Distinction award. Paula is a Vice President at Bank of America, she is our Corporate Partner Board Advisor, and serves on the Special Events Committee. Paula is an integral part of our success as a chapter. CONGRATULATIONS Paula!

RFP

From the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing- Notice of RFP/Cleaning Services for Assisted Housing

TRAINING SESSIONS

The VA Department of Business Assistance now offering FREE online training sessions for businesses! For more information click here

SEMINAR’S

Fred Gleeck is a leading expert in the field of Information Marketing and Seminar Marketing. He’s the author of 10+ books and is known as the “King of Content” and “The Product Guru.” Click here for seminar information.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Jan. 10th CBDA Women’s Review Luncheon, with Lynn Sherr, ABC news correspondent

January 17th – 11:30 to 1:00pm NAWBO SEVA Monthly meeting, Luncheon at the Founder’s Inn
Start the year out right with goals and not resolutions. With growth comes new challenges, so what about a coach. Mary Wyld will share her experiences with a coach and what advantages she experienced and Pat Weber will talk about what to look for in finding a coach and what they can do for your business growth. Register at www.nawboseva.org

January 23rd- Networking Event Don't miss this opportunity to network with some of Hampton Roads most prestigious Women Business Owners...this event promises to be fun, informative and well attended! This is a FREE event, for members and prospective members.

Date: Tuesday January 23rd, 2007
Time: 6 - 8pm
Location: Virginia Beach (Venue to be announced)

Seating is limited, so please RSVP to JoAnn Hall (757) 486-4800 by Friday, January 19th ***

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