Here we go again, it's time for us to trick our systems into believing we have more hours in the day. Don't be late for those meetings on Monday morning, make sure you switch to Daylight Savings Time this weekend
Solving Staffing Struggles
March 23rd - Wednesday 8-10:30 am
Angel Food Catering
Registration ends soon
Panel discussion on the current labor market, trends, and tools that are available for small to large businesses! Also our Monthly Networking Event. Agenda:
8:00 - Networking
8:30 - Breakfast
9-10:00 - Panelist discussion
10-10:30 - Networking / Q&A
Members use discount code for you and all of your guests: MEM15 to save $15 off the $25 registration fee for each attendee.
Women-owned businesses continue to be the shining light in the current market. According to the Center for Women's Business Research, female entrepreneurs generate $2.3 trillion to the American economy and employ more than 18 million people.
There are many examples of women in business success stories but we did not have to dig deep to find the truly inspirational female business leaders. The following women in business have overcome great odds and serve as a beacon for all those to follow.
Katherine Graham, CEO Washington Post
Graham's rise to publishing leadership was something "thrust upon" her. Following her husband's death from suicide depression, Katherine had chosen to fill her husband's shoes as the Post's publisher.
Katherine had no idea of the greatness ahead of her but as stated in her autobiography "Personal History", "What I essentially did was to put one foot in front of the other, shut my eyes, and step off the edge". That courage led her to become the first female CEO of a Fortune 500 company. Katherine's success can be summed up by her words, "To love what you do and feel that it matters—how could anything be more fun?"
Ruth Handler, Founder of Mattel & Barbie Creator
California female entrepreneur, Ruth Handler transformed her belief of girls playing with paper dolls, to dolls with breasts being vital to the child's self-esteem. That belief led to the icon everyone knows as Barbie. From a garage in 1945, Mattel grew to become a Fortune 500 company. Ruth's understanding of self-image continued later in life when she developed the "Nearly Me" breast prosthesis following a mastectomy. Disliked by feminists, Handler's ability to stick to her vision shows the trait required by all small business owners.
Mary Kay Ash, Founder Mary Kay Cosmetics
Probably one of the most significant impressions left upon women's opportunities to succeed in business was from the positive and giving attitude of Mary Kay Ash. Mary Kay entered the world of selling for a company called Stanley Home Products.
Throughout her career, she won numerous awards and upon retirement decided to take the entrepreneurial plunge and build her "dream business". And what a business it was, Mary Kay Cosmetics has gone on to change the lives of millions. Success did not come easy to Mary Kay, her husband died one month before the company launch but her philosophy endured, "If you think you can, you can. And if you think you can’t, you’re right."
Advocacy
Offer your employees a 401K without the hassle!
March 23rd, 11:30-12:30
A major benefit you have as a member of our chamber and a qualified small business, gives you a PREMIUM membership at the best Small Business Association in the County. With over 30,000 Members, SBAM offers services we as a small chamber can't. This is one - pooled employer retirement plans - reduce cost, hassle, and offer more benefits to your employees - helping with our retention! Find out more at this webinar.
Since 2020, KKR has awarded 278 small businesses with $10,000 grants through its Small Business Builders program. A key pillar of KKR’s COVID-19 Relief Effort, the Small Business Builders (SBB) grant supports entrepreneurs and their small businesses around the world. The program is designed to help business owners sustain their enterprises, maintain or create jobs, and spur economic opportunity as they respond to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis
This is the 4th Annual giveaway event hosted by our very own Diamond Member, Crafted Beanery & Gifts - Carmen Stovall ... Check out her Facebook Event for more information.
You will want to be there and watch this happen ... 40+ High Schools, teams building and programming robots - More excitement than a HS Football Game! - Still searching for Volunteers!
