A message from Joy Canova, President:

We’re Gearing Up for a Celebration.

Excitement is building for the 2008 Nellie Cashman Woman Business Owner of the Year and the WBO Excellence Award gala, and I must say, it is quite an honor to be involved. As president, I sat on the panel of judges with last year’s honoree, Luly Yang, and other distinguished business-people. I also participated in the catering menu tasting and selection at the Westin Hotel. With me were Nellie-Cashman Chairperson Kathy Clayton and President-Elect Margaret Purvine. This is our second year at the Westin, and we were treated royally by the catering representatives. Another time, I found myself at a meeting with Sponsorship Chair Kelly Nolan and our Nellie finalist’s luncheon sponsor, Microsoft’s very wise and knowledgeable Fernando Hernandez. Also, thanks to Holly Hayes, our public relations line-up is stellar this year and our finalists will be noticed far and wide, in print and on the airways -- even I had the opportunity to promote WBO and our Nellie event in a radio interview on Chat with Women.

So many different and interesting opportunities have come my way because of the Nellie! While the work is spread among many of us, I feel connected to the entire process – and it has been one of the highlights of my year thus far as president. I continue to be amazed at the breadth experiences we all have had and cannot wait to enjoy the fruits of our labors when we honor the extraordinary “Nellie” and “Ellie” finalists.

If you have not done so already, be sure to make your reservations for the Nellie now. It is easy to do online, and I promise you that it is well worth your time to be there. Come support your favorite candidate, or you can even just come to support “yours truly” on stage in my small role. Be there October 1st and let’s celebrate all women entrepreneurs through these fine examples of our peers.

By the way, you can still join the fun in the Nellie activities... we need guest greeters for the event. Call WBO Secretary Susan Shoults today to sign up!

Sincerely,

Joy Canova

WBO 2008 President

Ambassadors Are Recruiting!

The Ambassador Committee is currently recruiting new Ambassadors for the remainder of 2008 and the 2009 year. Being an Ambassador gives you the opportunity to talk to new members and welcome visitors at events. You wear a purple flag on your name badge so visitors and new members can easily identify you. The Ambassador Committee is a fantastic way to meet people and become involved in a way that is fun! The time committment is minimal but the rewards are great! Contact Shawn Mercalde if you are interested!

Special Corporate Pricing - Honda of Seattle & Toyota of Seattle

Honda of Seattle and Toyota of Seattle are proud sponsors of Women Business Owners (WBO), and we are very pleased to extend to current WBO members “Special Corporate Pricing” on the purchase of any New Honda or any New Toyota from Toyota of Seattle or Honda of Seattle. Simply make an appointment with our Product Specialist, bring evidence of your current membership in WBO, work with our Product Specialist to determine the specific vehicle that interests you, and you’ll be shown the “Special Corporate Price”. Our Product Specialists do not receive individual sales commissions. Rather, the sales team focuses on learning about your lifestyle needs, and assists in identifying the vehicle that's best for you. Both American Honda Company and Toyota Motor Sales, Inc. are world-class leaders in innovative technology with products that represent quality, safety, reliability, and lasting value. We look forward to serving you!

Opportunity for Non-Profit Executives to Experience WBO for Free

Non-Profit Executives may apply for WBO scholarship membership for 2009 by contacting Philanthropy and Community Outreach Chair, Jule Meyer. Applications are due on November 30th. Preference will be given to applicants whose organization serves women and girls.

City of Seattle Vendor Eduation Day

City of Seattle and Tabor 100 are hosting a Vendor Education Day for women and minority business owners on September 17, 2008 form 9am to 4:30pm at Mount Zion Baptist Church - 1823 E Madison St # 1604, Seattle, 98122. The event is targeted toward assisting businesses in becoming stronger candidates and providers of City goods and services. For more information and to register visit Tabor 100's website.

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BBG's are forming!

For more information about Business Building Groups, please contact Penelope Bell.

Americans For UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, offers opportunities to observe UNFPA’s programs in low income countries. UNFPA provides women’s health care and promotes the rights of women around the world. Our delegation to Uganda and Rwanda has just returned, and you can read about it at www.americansforUNFPA.org. You are welcome to join us for a future delegation. One is leaving for Laos and Cambodia the end of October, and another will go to Nepal the end of March. If you would like to hear more about the delegations, please contact WBO member Sharon Howe or at 206.282.4706.

WBO Volunteer Day at the only Furniture Bank for Survivors of Domestic Violence in the State on Sunday, September 21, 2008 1-4 PM in Redmond, WA. This furniture bank is run by a WBO scholarship organization, the National Council of Jewish Women. Since its inception in 2001, the furniture bank has assisted over 600 women and their children settle into new lives by helping them make new, comfortable homes. Volunteers will help in the warehouse: unpacking and sorting donations, folding linens and towels, moving furniture and creating space, and hanging decorations. To volunteer with WBO at this special event contact Rachel Love, NCJW Program Coordinator or call 425.558.1894 x2. Appropriate for children ages 6+.

WBO Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering is absolutely the best way to get to know other WBO members and get the most of your membership. Join one of WBO's Committees - there are plenty of ways for you to get involved by serving on a WBO committee or initiative.

A Warm Welcome to the Following New WBO Member:

Steve Brilling
Seattle University Albers School of Business
Seattle University's Entrepreneurship Center aims to foster, educate and help enable our students, alums and targeted communities in the Puget Sound area in creating and managing successful, ethical and socially responsible business ventures. Along with providing entrepreneurship classes for both undergrads and grads, we work closely in the community through our consulting classes and special initiatives in the areas of micro-enterprise and family business.

Nola Coston

Honda of Seattle & Toyota of Seattle

Promoting Caring Automotive Experts with the Most Innovative Technology. Free Off-Street Guest Parking. No Individual Sales Commission. Wide Selection of Pre-Owned Vehicles. Service and Parts Department Open on Saturday. 24/7 Online Service Appointments. Windshield Chip Repair. Bumper Scratch & Dent Repair. At Honda of Seattle: Full Service Detail Shop & Night Service…Service while you sleep…when you need your vehicle during the day. Courtesy Shuttle Service. Close to Home, Close to Work in Downtown Seattle.

Shannon Doran

True Wealth Advisors, LLC

TWA, LLC is a unique financial services company. Our mission is to help people live richer, more purpose-driven lives. We clarify, balance, and optimize your true assets while creating a legacy based in the preservation and protection of those assets.

Marcia Jones

Out-Patient Surgery Care Services, LLC

Confidential service providing transportation to and from outpatient surgical procedures and providing post operative care in the comfort of the patients own home. Licensed, Insured, Bonded.

Stacy Lill

Big O Wine Company

O Wines, founded by Stacy Lill and Kathy Johanson, is reasonably priced wines with an amazing taste far exceeding the price. A portion of the proceeds funds scholarships for underprivileged and at risk young girls in Washington State.

Debra Smith

Consultants for Learning, LLC

Consultants for Learning helps organizations increase effectiveness of product training by incorporating innovative but proven adult learning strategies, resulting in higher learning retention and product sales.

Lindsey Martin Bass and Kathleen Steele of AXA Advisors have been invited to present the Family Love Letter exclusively for the staff and employees of Children's Hospital in August. If you are a member of an organization interested in a presentation of the Family Love Letter, please contact us directly.

In August 2008, glassybaby donated $16,500 to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, through their glassybaby goodwill program. The donation was made possible through their goodwill program which donates 10% of sales on selected glassybaby to cancer related causes and from the sales at the temporary glassybaby University Village Store – which during the months of May and June 2008, donated 10% of all sales to Fred Hutchinson. For this donation, $1300 was garnered through sales of Seattle Sunset, which was named to honor Gretchen Mather, founder of Gretchen’s of Course, who succumbed to cancer in 2007. $500.00 resulted from sales of Dream and $14,700 through sales at the University Village for May and June.

Susan Shoults, longtime WBO member and current Board Member, is delighted to announce that as of September 2nd she has joined the Turk’s Head team. She is busy and happy managing projects and production traffic. “I’m impressed by the level of quality and creativity that Turk’s Head (Marketing, Design and Photography) produces and I’m honored to be the one keeping everything on schedule.” Turk’s Head is owned and lead by Rosemary Heckman (WBO Board Member) and her husband Mustafa Bilal.

Join NCJW’s National Legislative Director, Sammie Moshenberg, for an evening discussing progressive social justice issues at stake in the 2008 Election. Ms. Moshenberg has been a pivotal leader and voice for NCJW on Capital Hill for 25 years, and is considered one of the top public affairs strategists among progressive non-profit groups. The event is on September 16th with a light reception at 6:30 and program at 7:30pm and will be held at The Summit at First Hill, 1200 University Street, Seattle, 98101. To attend please RSVP by September 14th to Lsimonds@ncjwseattle.org or 425.558.1894 x1. This event is free and open to the public. An opportunity will be given to support the work of NCJW by making a tax-deductible donation at the event.

On September 6, 2008, Stacey L. Romberg, Attorney at Law, will make two presentations as a part of the SBA's Annual Biz Fair: "To Form or Not To Form.....A Business Entity" and "Business Law Essentials." For more information about this event, which is held at Renton Technical College, please see SBA's Biz Fair's website.

On, Thursday, September 18th, Stacey L. Romberg, Attorney at Law, in partnership with Debbie Whitlock, President of Sound Financial Partners, is sponsoring two "Family Love Letter Briefings" featuring nationally recognized speaker and author, Donna Pagano of The Family Love Letter, LLC. These briefings will demonstrate how to create dialogue around estate planning, so that you will be able to better communicate about key issues with family and loved ones. There will be two sessions 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. The location will be at 3200 - 1st Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98134. To register, please contact Stacey Romberg's office at info@staceyromberg.com or at 206-784-5305.

On Wednesday, September 24 at the Phinney Neighborhood Association, Stacey L. Romberg, Attorney at Law, Charles D. Tompkins, AAMS, of Tompkins Wealth Management, and Pam Rivers, Regional Vice President, Calvert Distributors, Inc., will be presenting a seminar on "Mixing Money and Values." This seminar is free, and will cover topics including Socially Responsible Investing (SRI), Charitable Estate Distributions, and Pet Trusts. For more info and to RSVP call 206-782-5670.

Kathy Clayton

Kathy Clayton Coaching

For over 11 years, Kathy Clayton has worked with women to increase their confidence and certainty in all parts of their lives, from their businesses and professional careers to their relationships and family life. Committing to a 9-month coaching program, clients clarify their direction based on core values and beliefs, identify desired practical results and strategies to achieve them, discover cycles that define and affect life, and get “unstuck” and move forward professionally and personally. Kathy Clayton Coaching – “Results Inspired by Insight”

Mimi K. Kirsch
Publisher/President, Paradigm Communications Group

The September issue of Alaska Airlines Magazine, read by more than 1.5
million passengers each month, showcases the Hawaii Islands, Alaska
Airlines' newest destinations: Kauai, Oahu and Maui, as well as
intriguing pieces on the great Mexico destinations Mazatlan, the Yucatan
and Los Cabos. The September issue of Horizon Air Magazine, read by
more than 580,00 passengers monthly, features engaging stories on the
Pac-10 football teams and video blogging ( vlogging) for fun. Both of
these award-winning magazines are published by Paradigm Communications
Group, owned by the 2004 Nellie Cashman Award winner, WBO member and
2007 Seattle Woman of Influence, Mimi Kirsch. Paradigm recently raised a
record $2,555.50 for NW Harvest- a combination of employees'
contributions and company match.

August luncheon speaker was Diane Giese, Puget Sound Health Alliance, and the subject was: “The Truth about Health Insurance”. Not surprisingly for this important topic, our luncheon sponsor was AFLAC. Entrepreneurs and small business owners often find themselves in a difficult spot when it comes to health insurance. We hope you appreciated the great information Diane shared; it has been a topic requested by the membership for some time now.

For those of you interested in some of the safety skills learned at the July luncheon, Joanne Factor of Strategic Living is offering members a free audio recording of her presentation in a downloadable MP3 file. Here is the link for access: http://www.StrategicLiving.org/J-Factor-WBO-7-24-08.mp3

Don’t miss this advert in The Marketplace. All postings are repeated here as an added benefit. Please support our member’s events and offerings and see Marketplace postings for details:

• Out-Patient Surgery Care Services, LLC, Marcia L. Jones, Phone: 425-273-5523, Email: marciah@seanet.com. Providing confidential transportation to and from your out-patient surgical procedure and providing post operative care in the comfort of your own home. Over 20 years experience. Licensed, Insured, Bonded.

Sincerely,

Joy Canova