January Program: Tuesday, Jan. 8 at Noon
Credit Card Reality Check
The convenience of accepting credit card payments at your business comes at a price. The threat of credit card fraud is very real. But not accepting credit card payments is not an option for many businesses today.
Do you know what you’re paying to process each transaction? There are over 249 credit cards that can walk into your business, each of them carry a cost.... Interchange Cost. The costs range from .23 cents for debit transactions to 2.89% for American Express. Do you ever wonder why that is?
Do you get frustrated every month when your statement comes and you don't understand it? Are you curious how new fees show up each month on your statement? Have you ever been asked to pay a PCI Compliance fee? Batch fee? Statement fee? Monthly fee? Annual fee?
Daphne Larson from Heartland Payment Systems will be with us on Tuesday Jan. 8th to explain what we need to know when considering merchants processing systems. She will tell us what to look for - what to avoid. Spend a little time with AWBO and you will be sure to start your new year hitting the ground running!
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3 Minute Spotlights:
Audrey Kitchel – Free Electrons LLC
Karen Hatke – The Write Word
Interested in sharing your business? Contact Tamara Cox to request your 3 minutes of fame.
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Happy New Year!
As the pulse of the new year begins lets reflect on your goals for 2013. As business professionals, you know how to complete a job on time and in budget. Sometimes the day-to-day business demands of cash flow, bonding, insurance and just plain leadership can be daunting for us all. Our AWBO Programs Committee will delight your thirst for knowledge in 2013. You will find advice from experts, keep up to date on what's happening in the business world, keep you focused on your business plan and most of all, AWBO is a Cheerleader for your Success. Each month is a new topic and you have the opportunity to be a 3-Minute Spot Light to showcase your business. I have the 2nd Tuesday of each month in my Outlook as an AWBO Reminder, I hope you do as well.
My Business Tip for the New Year: Safety - If you're not safe, your business survival is in question. Review the safety trends that apply to your industry and train employees regarding company policies and safety issues... better to be proactive, than reactive.
Wishing everyone a prosperous and successful new year. See you Tuesday, January 8th at MCL!
Tammy Foley
AWBO President
Empowering Women in Business
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| Welcome! |
New Member:
- Stephanie Sweet, Brown Dog Designs 9
Holiday Auction Guests:
- Ashley Bigelow
- Ben Rachwal, Custom Plus Pharmacy
- Cheryl Lucas
- Rebecca Humphrey, Tippecanoe Cty. Cary Home
- Melissa Holley, Tippecanoe Cty. Cary Home
- Julie Kitchel, Free Electons
- Elaine Lawson, Leadership Lafayette
- Margaret Lemon
- Kathy Atwell, Tippecanoe Cty. Historical Assoc.
- Sarah LaMar, Rubia Flower Market
- Jennifer Johnson, Rubia Flower Market
- Kitty Campbell, Leadership Lafayette
- Linda Phillips, Tippecanoe Cty. Assessor
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| Upcoming Events |
Food Finders Mobile Pantry
January 25th, AWBO is going to Pay it Forward! Due to your generous donations, AWBO has raised $1,000 to host a Mobile Food Pantry with Food Finders. We are looking for 10-12 Volunteers to help January 25th at ECC Church. Orientation and set-up will begin at 10 am - doors at ECC will open at 11 am. We will assist with families in need until the food runs out. We have raised enough money to offer 10,000 pounds of food to be distributed. If you have an hour to two to help out, please let contact Tammy Foley at tfoley@shook.com or at 765-479-1216. Thank you for supporting Tippecanoe County Outreach for families in need. AWBO members should be very PROUD!
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From the Hospitality committee:
The Hospitality Committee is looking for members who would love to walk around and focus on greeting people as they come to our luncheons. We are asking for a commitment of at least once a year. Please email melonyramsey@yahoo.com to serve in this great way and become acquainted with other members.
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Create Your 2013 Marketing Plan
Nicole Gebhardt is partnering with the Hoosier Heartland ISBDC to offer a four-week workshop designed to help participants identify and attract their ideal clients.
The "Breakthrough Workshop" will be held in Lafayette from Noon to 3 pm on Tuesdays from Jan. 22 - Feb. 12. For details, visit www.theremarkableway.com/breakthrough
Ready to write your book? Join Nicole for the 3-month "Book It! Mastermind" starting Jan. 31 in Carmel, IN. Details: http://theremarkableway.com/book-it-mastermind
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KidzArt offers classes, workshops, & parties for ALL ages
Looking for a fun adult event? Host an Art Innovators Home Art party for ladies night, workshops, service organizations, birthdays, etc. Contact Tamara Coxat tamara@kidzartin.com for more details.
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Greater Lafayette Commerce in January
Register: greaterlafayettecommerce.com/calendar
- Eggs N Issues, Tuesday January 8th, 2013 at 7:30a at Hilton Garden Inn. Speaker: Morgan Burke, Director of Athletics for Purdue University
- Small Business Matters, Thursday January 10, 2013 at 11:30 am at Sargent’ Preston’s. Topic TBD.
- Industrial Luncheon, Friday January 18th at 11:30am at Sylvia’s Brick Oven. Speaker: Jaques Vanier with an update on Alcoa.
- Business After Hours/Small Business of the Year, Wednesday January 16, 2013 from 5 - 7pm at the Holiday Inn City Center
Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breaking:
• Dream Dinners, 5 Year Anniversary: January 10 at 10am
• Message Envy, Tuesday January 15, 2013 at 2pm
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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 Tamara Cox. 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 in paragraph form via email by the 25th of the month to: Nicole@theRemarkableWay.com
You must include "AWBO" in the subject line.
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