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March Newsletter

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Join us to discuss hot tips for social media, expo marketing and managing your business.  

        

3 Minute Spotlights:

Pam Rhodes Thalls – Mary Kay Cosmetics

Becky Risch – Shook Agency

Interested in sharing your business? Contact Tamara Cox to request your 3 minutes of fame.
 
 
 

From the President...

Welcome Holly Thomas, President Elect

Hello and happy March! Finally, Spring is just around the corner. I'm sure you agree it will be nice to have warm sunshine and green grass again.

First and foremost I wanted to share my sincere sadness over the loss of our long-term "sister" in AWBO, Linda Erwin. Linda lost her fight to cancer this month. You can read more about her below. It's a reminder to us all how precious life is. Remember to savor life, take care of yourself and make the time to enjoy family and friends.

We also want to update members on a change on the board for this year. Ronda Walsh-Schwab (Edward Jones) decided to step down as President Elect of AWBO so she can focus her energy toward her growing business. We're grateful for Ronda's participation on the board over the past several months and thank her for her contribution. We're also pleased to announce thatHolly Thomas (FC Tucker) has agreed to take that torch and join the board as President Elect. Holly is a personal friend, colleague, and former neighbor and I'm so excited she's agreed to join us in this capacity. Holly has been involved in AWBO since 1992. Over the years, she has served on the AWBO Board of Directors and was the Vice President of Programs. Holly's passion for our community and organization will bring inspiration to our current Board of Directors.

Thank you Ronda and Holly. We hope the decision is a good one for both of you!


Tammy Foley
AWBO President
Empowering Women in Business
 
 
Welcome!
February Guests:

  • Michelle Schwindler
  • Jan French
  • Janet Broyles

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The Loss of a Friend

Our hearts are saddened by recent loss of Linda Ewin, owner of Mullen Towing and Recover. Linda passed away February 22, 2013 after a short battle with cancer. Linda was loyal toAWBO, a past Board Member and a friend to all. She will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, AWBO will honor Linda's Memory with a contribution to Trinity United Methodist Church in her name. Services will be held Saturday, March 2nd at Trinity United Methodist Church. Peace be with you and your family Linda Erwin!
Upcoming Events

Planning a Booth at the Expo?

Booth marketing isn't simply about "getting your name out there", it's about turning your investment into new business. Join Nicole Gebhardt for a 3-hour marketing mastermind to help plan your booth to get the maximum return from your time investment. Thursday, March 7 from 12-3. Space is limited to 5. 

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Something unusual you'd like to share?

RamZs Emporium (Melony Ramsey) invites you to bring something unusual, rare, unique, collectible to the store on March 11 from 7-9 pm at 205 Farabee Drive North in Lafayette. They are looking for items we can buy, trade, give a loan or an appraisal on. Their goal is to showcase treasures that are here in the Lafayette area on a 30 minute show that should air Saturday, April 13 on TV 18 at 7:30 pm. It will also be on Comcast Video on Demand about the same time. Help support our great Lafayette area!

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Financial Coffee Club

Ronda Walsh Schwab, Financial Advisor for Edward Jones, invites you her monthly "Coffee Club" on Friday March 22nd form 9-10:00am. 211 E State St. in WL.
Topic "Current Economics and Investments". Please RSVP to Jane at 743-6484.

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Save this Date!

AWBO will host a Girls' Night Out on March 15th at 6:00 pm at Nine Irish Brothers on the West Side. Join us for a little social time as wonderful women in business.

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Greater Lafayette Commerce in March

Register: greaterlafayettecommerce. com/calendar

  • Small Business of the Month Reception – Lafayette Savings Bank Annex Building; ednesday, March 6th at 5:00pm
  • Tippy Connect After Hours – TBD; Thursday March 7th at 5pm
  • Third House – Best Western; Saturday, March 9th at 7:30am
  • Small Business Matters – Sargent Preston’s – Thursday March 14th at 11:30am; Topic: Small Business Marketing by Nicole Gebhardt
  • Industrial Luncheon – Sylvia’s Brick Oven; Friday March 15th at11:30am - Dave Kummer, Nanshan Updates
  • Eggs N Issues ***NOTE SPECIAL MARCH DATE*** - Hilton Garden Inn; Wednesday, March 20th at 7:30am – Purdue Football Head Coach, Darrell Hazel
  • Business After Hours – Spurlock’s; Wednesday March 20th at 5pm
  • Third House – Best Western; Saturday, March 23rd at 7:30am
Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breaking:
  • Anytime Fitness, Friday March 22nd at 3:30pm, Grand Opening
  • Hilton Garden Inn, Wednesday March 27th at 3:30pm, 10 Year Anniversary
    Something you'd like to see? Send GLC 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.  
    Join Us:
    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.

    NEW 2013 AWBOBoard

    President: Tammy Foley
    President Elect: Holly Thomas
    Treasurer: Shirley Pence
    Communications: Nicole Gebhardt
    Secretary: Jenna Isch
    Membership: Becky Risch
    Hospitality: Pam Rhode Thalls,Melony Ramsey & Lucy Borga
    Programs: Susan Benedict andDanielle Gaylord
    3-Minute Spotlights: 
    Tamara Cox


     Corporate Sponsors:
    Please join us in thanking and supporting the following companies and individuals for helping us bring high quality content and events to our members:

     
      Contact Us:
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    Share Program Ideas:

    3-Minute Spotlights: Make a reservation to showcase your business by contacting Tamara CoxLimit 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.

    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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