October Program: Tuesday, Oct 9 at Noon
Panel: AWBO's Beginnings
Think being a woman business owner takes tremendous energy and effort in today's world? Take a step back in time for a few minutes, come have lunch with us and learn what it was like for the women who pioneered what AWBO is today. We will have a guest panel of founding members as well as long time members share with us what it was like 30 years ago to be a woman in business. Since this is the start of our new year, also please plan to share what AWBO means for you and what it has done for your business.
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3 Minute Spotlights:
- Ronda Wash Schwab, Edward Jones
- Amanda Snider, Metamorphic Fitness
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| From the NEW President... |
When you are running your business, squeezing a few minutes into each day just to catch up, the world around you can be daunting. It's no wonder that invitations to spend a few hours out of the office can be easily pushed aside.
Don't let the daily grind rob you of the many opportunities to learn something new - and perhaps more important, meet someone new. October begins our NEW year for AWBO - a NEW Board of Directors, NEW Advertising Opportunities, NEW Social Events and the reNEWal of your Membership.
Meetings represent the opportunity to gain information with the wide variety of topics presented by the Programs Committee. And you can let AWBO know who YOU are by signing up for a Three Minute Spotlight.
As Women Business Owners we are self driven, financially astute and good risk assessors. You are invaluable to your business and to AWBO.
I encourage you to learn something new and make contact with someone wonderful that makes your day! See you, October 9th at MCL Restaurant & Bakery.
It is a pleasure to serve this year as your President.
Here’s to hoping we see a lot more AWBO businesses in the news soon!
Yours,
Tammy Foley
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and a Farewell from our 2012 Pres...
Hello Everyone,
WOW, this year has gone by in a flash. I cannot truly express how honored I feel to have served as your President. Being on the AWBO Board these last three years has had such an impact on my personal development as a business owner. The knowledge I gained from working with so many amazing women on the board is invaluable. And, for that, I am so thankful to the women who shared this journey with me. I have such a great respect for all of you. Being a business owner is no easy task and I am grateful to have such a wonderful community of business owners I can go to for guidance and support.
I know that great things are in store for AWBO under the guidance of the new board.
Best wishes,
Julie Rubsam
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| We're Growing! |
September Guests
- Kristi Risse – Attorney
- Nancy Sauer – Shook
- Angela Meek – Community Freedom Ministries
- Mary Ann Smerdel – Salin Bank
- Kelly Brewer – Creative Inc.
- Amanda Johnson – Hey Taxi
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Member News:
Greater Lafayette Commerce recognizes...
Congratulations to the following AWBO members who were recognized at the Annual GLC Dinner in September:
- Top 10 Under 40
Monica Doerr and Julie Rubsam
- 2012 Small Businesses of the Month
Lafayette PC, KJ Nutt, Creative Inc.,
and Blackbird Clinical
- Celebrating Their GLC Anniversary this Year
KJ Nutt, 35 years
In Memory of...
It with great sadness that we announce that our own long-time member Sharon Schug lost her husband in September. Peter (Pete) Schug died on September 13. They were married for 49 years. On behalf of all members, we sent Sharon a beautiful grief gift basket from Sunset Gifts.
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| Board Spotlight: Lucy Borga |
 For more then 13 yearsLucy Borga has been a hands on owner at Creative Inc. Creative Inc is the visual branding company that offers over twenty years of industry expertise in creating interior, exterior and mobile brand exposure solutions that fit your brand, budget and goals all while providing personalized consultation, project management and fulfillment. What is visual branding, you ask? Creative Inc. helps promote a client's brand through visual means such as vehicle wraps, trade show displays, window and floor graphics, full color banners, wall graphics, and so much more.
Lucy has faced many challenges over the past few years. However, in true Lucy fashion, she came through the other side of these trials stronger and more dedicated than ever. Lucy is a dedicated mother of 4, a business owner, and a survivor of a memory robbing and life changing stroke. She now faces the task of relearning her business and life as a result of the complete memory loss. And of course, she is doing this at an amazingly fast pace and discovering her once hidden talents. Lucy, and her team at Creative Inc., look forward to helping you create your personalized visual brand solution. She can be reached at 765-447-3500 or you can visit www.creativeincgraphics.com for more information. |
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| Upcoming Events |
Food Finders Mobile Pantry
AWBO has raised over $500 to sponsor a Mobile Food Pantry in December - when families typically need the most support. Now we need volunteers to work the Day of the Event and a Site to Host the Event. Details will be provided at the October meeting, or you can Tammy Foley at tfoley@shook.com.
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Social Media Marketing Roundtable
Create your social traffic plan and join us at The Marketing Roundtable this month to learn how to integrate Social Media Marketing into your marketing. Roundtable is led by Nicole Gebhardt and will meet Tuesday, October 16, at 11 am. Lunch is included. First time visitors pay $24.Registration required: www.theremarkableway.com
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FREE Presentation by Lafayette PC
Julie Rubsam of Lafayette PC will be giving a free presentation on Constant Contact on Wednesday, October 24th from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at the Morton Center, Rm. 108. RSVP at 765-807-6334 or support@LafayettePC.com
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Greater Lafayette Commerce in October
Register: greaterlafayettecommerce.com/calendar
- Historic Lafayette Farmers Markets:
- West Lafayette: Wednesdays 3pm to 6:30pm
- Purdue University: Thursdays 11am to 3pm
- Downtown: Saturdays 7:30am to 12:30pm
- Small Business of the Month – October 3rd at Lafayette Savings Bank Annex Building
- Boiler Bridge Walks, Fridays: October 5th and 12th at 5:30p on the Pedestrian Bridge
- Tippy Connect After Hours, Thursday October 6th, location TBD
- Eggs N Issues, Tuesday October 9th 7:30 am at Hilton Garden Inn: Dr. Will and “Wellness”
- Small Business Matters, Wednesday October 11th at 11:30am at Sgt. Preston's - John Purdue Room: Topic, TBD
- Tippy Connect Social Event, Saturday October 13th at 5pm Exploration Acres
- Business After Hours, Wednesday October 17th, host TBD
- Tippy Connect Workshop, Thursday October 18th 11:30 am at “Dinning Etiquette”
- Industrial Luncheon, Friday September 21st at 11:30 am at Sylvia’s Brick Oven: Roger Feldhouse and Craig Lamb “Advancing Manufacturing”
- Operation Trick or Treat and Zombaid, Friday October 26th 5 pm Main Street Downtown Lafayette
Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breaking:
- Westminster Village, Wednesday October 10, 2pm
- Diving Den, Friday October 19th at 3pm
- Inspired Fire, Friday October 26th at 2pm
- Riggs Community Health Center, TBD
Additional Information:
Send topic ideas to information@greaterlafayettecommerce.com
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Hope to see you at the next meeting. Put it on your calendar today...and invite a deserving friend to join you.
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AWBO meets at Noon on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the MCL Restaurant & Bakery in West Lafayette.
Visitors are always welcome. No registration is necessary and visitors may attend twice at no charge before becoming a member.
Arrive around 11:30 to enjoy lunch and networking time.
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Corporate Sponsors:
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Please join us in thanking and supporting the following companies and individuals for helping us bring high quality content and events to our members:
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3-Minute Spotlights: Make a reservation to showcase your business by contacting Danielle Gaylord. Limit 2 per meeting.
Membership and Renewal: Just a reminder that it is RENEWAL TIME! Membership renewals are due October 1st. You can renew online at www.AWBO.org
or contact Becky Risch.
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The AWBO Newsletter is published by Nicole Gebhardt. All submissions are due via email by the 25th of the month to: Nicole@theRemarkableWay.com
Please include "AWBO" in the subject line.
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