november 28, 2007 with special thanks to our sponsor:
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November 28, 2007With special thanks to our sponsor:
Deborah Bedard, Deborah Bedard Designs
Rebecca Boyle, FIT Club
Dawn Chiu, Q2
Dana Dotoli, Bernstein Global Wealth Management
Amy Guillermo, AQG Strategic Consulting
Stephanie Kozowyk, Zsuzsi Athletic Swim Couture
Kathryn LeBoyle, Kathryn LeBoyle Photography
Stephanie Leslie, Regal Court Reporting
Mia Lewicki, Singer Lewak Greenbaum & Goldstein
Davina Ling, Economic Consulting Group, LLC
Chris MacNeill, FIT Club
Jennie Quimbita, Q2
Thomas Vance, FMC Financial Group
Kristin Yokomoto, Law Offices of Kristin Yokomoto
Brenda Zubieta, Zubies Dry Dock
Why NAWBO?
What brought you to the organization?
What do you hope to get out of it?
What is NAWBO?
Founded in 1975 Headquartered in Washington, D.C. 12,000+ members Mission
strengthen members’ wealth creating capacity and promote economic development
create innovative changes in business culture build strategic alliances, coalitions and
affiliations transform public policy and influence opinion
makers
“The National Association of Women Business Owners is the voice of America’s 10.6 million women entrepreneurs.”
NAWBO National
75+ Chapters Nationwide Represents interests of membership through 5 Forums:
Diversity & Market Development Education Economic Development International Advocacy Public Policy
Founded: The independent Center for Women’s Business Research NAWBO PAC® NAWBO Institute for Entrepreneurial Development
There are 1.2 million women-owned businesses in CA, representing 48% of all private companies, employing 2.8 million people and generating $406 billion in sales*.
NAWBO California
A consortium for the state’s multiple chapters
Helps chapters share "best practices“
Develops unified corporate partnerships
Conducts statewide public relations campaign to reach women business-owners
* Center for Women’s Business Research, 2004.
NAWBO-OC
To position women business
owners for profits, power
and the passionate pursuit of excellence
Our Chapter’s Mission:
NAWBO-OC Vision
2007/2008 OC Chapter Goals: 500+ members 58% member retention rate $250,000+ in annual revenue Be the organization of choice for a
diverse group of women business owners Because we support Because we educate Because we provide resources
For Our Members
ExposureExposure Access to and connections with other women business
owners Access to national, regional and local NAWBO meetings and
events Access to local and national corporate partners Participation in select diversity procurement programs Increased online exposure
Recognition of AchievementRecognition of Achievement Local, regional & national media access Electronic and printed newsletters Remarkable Women Awards
ImpactImpact Public Policy advocacy and presence in Sacramento and DC Opportunity to participate in NAWBO’s
Political Action Committee (PAC)and there’s more . . .
For Our Members, cont.
Monthly programs that educate, inspire and provide valuable connections
NAWBO-OC Members-only Mixers
NAWBO-OC Mentoring Program
NAWBO-OC Success Team Program
NAWBO-OC Education Center Business Planning Marketing Sales & Business Development
Educational Grants through the WBI
Finance & AccountingOperationsLeadership & HR
Membership Categories
OC Chapter Voting National Dues
Chapter Dues
Total Dues
Emerging Business Owner No $50 $100 $150
Established Business Owner Yes $100 $175 $275
Sustaining Member Yes $100 $325 $425
Supporting Member No $100 $250 $350
At-Large Yes $120 $175 $295
Affiliate Member No - $125 $125
Corporate Member No $30,000 - $150,000
$2,500 $2,5001
1 Corporations can participate at the National, CA or Chapter level.
A Word on WBENC Certification
SBA certifies women-owned businesses as suppliers to the federal government
WBENC advocates women-owned
businesses as suppliers to large U.S. corporations
To Apply visit: http://www.wbenc.org/https://sba8a.symplicity.com/applicants/guide
Meaningful Membership
Recognize NAWBO as part of your Marketing and/or Operating Plan Get involved Practice strategic networking Build productive relationships Be active Give back Keep your word Stay connected
To position women business owners for profits, power and the passionate
pursuit of excellence
OC Chapter Operations
Board & Executive Committee
Education Programs
Partner Relations
RemarkableWomenAwards
Affiliates Membership
Mentoring
PublicPolicy
Marketing & P.R.
Members
Website & Comm.
Membership
Purpose ~ To provide appropriate vehicles and opportunities to engage members and enable NAWBO-OC to deliver on its promise of positioning women business owners for profits, power and the pursuit of excellence.
A Partial List of Membership Committees Activities Includes: Recruitment Hospitality New Member Activities Member Only Mixers Membership Surveys Member Awards Member Enrichment
Education
Education Committee Develops and oversees NAWBO-OC Education
Center courses in 6 tracks:• Business Planning• Marketing & Public Relations• Sales & Business Development• Finance & Accounting• Operations• Leadership & Management
Works with 501(c)3 affiliate Women’s Business Institute to provide scholarship opportunities to women business owners
Administers NAWBO Success Teams
Attend and benefit from the courses, or apply to be an Instructor on the www.nawbo-oc.org website.
Marketing
Marketing Committee Builds the NAWBO-OC brand Promotes events and programs among the
membership Develops and conducts ongoing P.R.
campaign Interprets National marketing campaigns
for chapter implementation
Partner Relations
Partner Relations Recruits new corporate members,
sponsors and grantors Nurtures existing corporate members,
sponsors and grantors to increase or sustain level of involvement
Identifies and implements ways to integrate corporate members into chapter meetings, events and activities
Programs
Plans & schedules programs for monthly Chapter meetings
Secures and preps Speakers Promotes monthly meetings &
programs Facilitates panel discussions and
member interactivity during monthly programs
Secures Member feedback on monthly and other programs
NAWBO-OC Monthly Meetings
Best networking in O.C.
Member showcase tables
Cocktails ~ cash bar Full dinner served Opportunity drawings Insightful programs
Register on-line at www.nawbo-oc.orgRegister on-line at www.nawbo-oc.org
Upcoming Events:Upcoming Events:
December Holiday PartyTuesday, December 4th
Leatherby’s Café Rouge
January dinner meeting January 8, 2008The Hyatt Regency Subject:
Remarkable Women’s Awards
An annual luncheon attended by 1,000 influential business people which recognizes and celebrates the work of Orange County’s outstanding women business owners
RWA is NAWBO-OC’s signature fundraising event RWA Committee designs, plans & executes the entire
gala event
Affiliates Committee
Secures & maintains contacts within each affiliate
Shares NAWBO-OC information as appropriate
Routes affiliate information through NAWBO-OC membership as appropriate
Solicits affiliate “members-of-the-year” winners for RWA recognition
Affiliates These are the many associations who
share common interests with NAWBO-OCAmerican Business Women's Association, Impact Council (ABWA) American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA-OC) Asian Business Association of Orange County (ABAOC)Association for Women in Technology (AWT) Black Chamber of Orange County Financial Women International (FWI) Girls Incorporated of Orange County (Girls Inc) International Coach Federation (ICF-OC) National Hispanic Business Women Association (NHBWA)National Latina Business Women Association (NLBWA) National Women’s Political Caucus Of Orange County (NWPC-OC) Orange County Women Lawyers Association (OCWLA) Professional Communications Exchange (PCE)UCI Medical Center Women Physicians WomanSage Women Executives & Entrepreneurs (WE2, formerly FWE)Women In Technology International, Orange County (WITI-OC) Women Investing In Security and Education (WISE)Women's Business Enterprise Council-West (WBEC-West) Working Wardrobes
Mentoring
A highly successful program offered exclusively to NAWBO-OC members Pairs mentors and “mentees” through values-
matching process Provides 9 months of mentoring Shares best practices between mentor/mentee
pairs Mentoring Committee
Promotes program throughout the membership Compiles applications and conducts matching to
select pairs Hosts participant orientation and kick-off Hosts mid-period debriefing Solicits extensive feedback at program end
Enroll in the NAWBO Mentoring Program through the www.nawbo-oc.org website.
Success Teams
Groups of 6-10 business owners who meet monthly and use their combined knowledge, experience and skills to support each other’s business success
Facilitated by an experienced business coach Who is a fellow NAWBO member
Run for a six month duration Offered through NAWBO-OC at a 90+%
discount compared to similar programs
Enroll in a NAWBO Success Team, or apply to bea facilitator through the www.nawbo-oc.org website.
A Word on Networking
NAWBO-OC provides 20-30 opportunities annually for members to meet one another. Make the most of each opportunity by:
Walking into each event with a plan Asking questions and listening Focusing on the people you’re talking to Practicing the “4Cs”
• Comfort• Concern• Candor• Competence
Following up Being yourself & having fun!
NAWBO-OC Calendar
Tuesday, Nov 6th
New Member Orientation Wundermarx offices5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday, Dec 4th Holiday PartyLeatherby’s Café
Rouge 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
November 28, 2007With special thanks to our sponsor: