Greetings all!
Happy October everyone. We are just coming off a marvelous NAWBO-CA Board Retreat this past Saturday. Thank you to NAWBO-National’s VP of Membership Debora Snyder for facilitating! What a true pleasure it was strategizing and brainstorming with NAWBOsisters about our plans for the next year.
Quick Updates on NAWBO-CA Committee work:
First off thank you to ALL of our hard-working VPs and committees. I am only mentioning a few newest committees so that you all can be aware of new opportunities.
- VP of Marketing Amber Wallace (Santa Barbara leadership) is heading up a social media geo-targeting campaign to assist in driving traffic to our 11 chapters! Her committee is just starting up and she’s looking for members. Let us know if you’re interested in serving on her committee.
- VP of Affinity/Affilates Schenae Rourk is creating a robust Affinity opportunity for us all to grow our businesses. Look for information on that next month.
Additionally, VP of Advocacy Moreen Lane and Legislative Advisor Lori Kammerer are closely tracking not only AB 5 and its implications but also dozens of other pending legislation and clean up bills. It’s a never-ending process and they are truly dedicated.
Please also be sure to fill out the Small Business survey below. Your participation and information will give us valuable insight into the small business environment across our state.
Thank you everyone and have a wonderful October!
Hilary Lentini
- President, NAWBO-CA
- Past President, NAWBO-LA
- Founder & Creative Director, Lentini Design & Marketing, Inc.; DBE, WBE, SBE, SB, SLB, EBE, VSBE
- Governor-Appointed Board Member, California Workforce Development Board
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NAWBO-CA Board Retreat participants
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Felena Hanson (San Diego), Moreen “Reenie” Lane (Sacramento), Donna Sooter (Silicon Valley), Jessica Flores (Los Angeles), Jennifer Dizon (Silicon Valley), Mindy Bortness (San Diego), Shaila Mistry (Orange County), Amber Wallace (Santa Barbara), Deborah Snyder (NAWBO-National), Hilary Lentini (Los Angeles; and proudly holding a NAWBO-CA water bottle!), Schenae Rourk (Los Angeles), Kathy Clark (Bakersfield), Lynnette Coverly (Ventura), Megan Rios (Bakersfield), Janise Graham (Inland Empire), Vikita Poindexter (Inland Empire)
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Please Attend these Upcoming Events
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REGISTER NOW
NAWBO-CA and NAWBO Bakersfield Host
SoCalGas Presents:
November 18 | Four Points by Sheraton Bakersfield | 8:15 am - 11:30 am
Come learn best practices in advocacy, how to connect and build effective relationships with your elected officials, and how to advocate when you’re already busy running your own business. If you’re one of those who’ve been intimidated by the term “Public Policy” this event is for you. It will demystify all the myriad ways to advocate (effect change in public policy). And if you’re a pro already when it comes to advocacy, you’ll still learn some key tips, plus the opportunity for in person connecting with your elected officials. Be sure and stay for the Q&A at the end of the event, too.
Register now.
NAWBO-CA Propel:
Women in Power
Reserve May 4 & 5 on your calendars — and watch for the early bird registration. Propel is our annual conference held in Sacramento bringing together attendees from across the state and our 11 NAWBO chapters
here in California.
It’s
one of the only conferences in California that advocates for women businesses in the areas of public policy and board service.
Propel focuses on connecting and growing attendees' relationships with like-minded entrepreneurs, expanding spheres of influence, and business-building advice. It also creates opportunities for mentorship for seasoned WBOs to share past experience and young women CEOs to share current millennial business trends. We always incorporate professional development that expands your leadership competencies and that boosts technological applications to make your business run smoothly and efficiently. As well, we connect you to our key Corporate Partners for cutting-edge resources dedicated to helping you grow your business. Be sure to attend!
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Small Business California
has released its
2019 annual Small Business Survey
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Last year, NAWBO-CA members from each county participated; lets do it again this year! Please complete the survey
by Tuesday, October 15
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NAWBO Ventura County
announces a brand new business book club! It's called
the Pivoting Pages NawBOOK CLUB
. Did you catch the clever meaning? The “riveting” pages of any good book can create ideas to “pivot” your way of thinking for the growth and success of your business. The group will read a business book each quarter and then meet to discuss all that was learned and how it is applicable to their business and professional lives.
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The Bakersfield Chapter is
officially chartering!
The Bakersfield chapter invites all chapters to join them on October 25 to celebrate their new charter and the installation of the new Board.
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NAWBO-IE has a new look!
N
AWBO-IE is pleased to announce the launch of
its new website!
With this launch, members can purchase tickets directly through the site to all the chapter's local and special events; access a member only portal to showcase their businesses and connect with other members; and view the updated online system to submit event and program applications electronically.
The new website was developed and designed by NAWBO-IE member and Marketing Director Kisa Puckett, Creative Director of Pink Icing
at
www.getpinkicing.com
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The website was welcomed and celebrated by NAWBO-IE Board of Directors - President Vikita Poindexter, Past President Hilda Kennedy, President Elect Janise Graham, Secretary Leah Pinto, Director of Retention Kimberly Anderson, Director of Next Gen Maritza Gomez, Director of Community Relations LaVonne Shields, Director of Veteran's Affairs Debra Burleson, Director of Special Events Geneva Rodgers, Director Karon Mulligan, and Hospitality Chair Tomicia Tapp. The chapter is excited about being able to further support the members with this new addition!
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Ventura County
is launching a new Quarterly meet-up series with the first event on October 22
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NAWBO-CA partners with Chubb Insurance
You've worked hard to get your business up and running and to make it successful. You deserve an insurer who recognizes and helps build on that success. NAWBO is pleased to team up with Chubb to offer quick and easy small business insurance. You can customize coverage to fit your needs with fast, affordable business insurance—via a simple website. Please
visit Chubb here
.For more information, contact:
Belinda Luna, MBA
AVP, Business Account Manager
Digital NA, Commercial Lines
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