February Program: Tuesday, April 9 at Noon
Mayors to Speak at AWBO
If you have ever wondered how decisions made by our local government leaders may impact your business, you won’t want to miss the discussion on April 9th. We are honored to have West Lafayette Mayor John Dennis and LafayetteMayor Tony Roswarski as they address local government and their support for small business as well as how we, as business owners, can work with the city to help the growth and recognition of locally owned businesses.
Join us Tuesday, April 9th at Noon at MCL.
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3 Minute Spotlights:
- Tawnya Ismail – Insphere Insurance Solutions
- Shirley Pence – Stanley Steamer
Interested in sharing your business? Contact Tamara Cox to request your 3 minutes of fame.
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Spring is Here!
Hope this will energize you by taking in the flowers/trees in bloom, birds chirping, and the clarity of your day by walking around the park.
April will be busy so mark your calendars to attend theClara Barton Luncheon, April 3rd hosted by the Red Cross at the Holiday Inn Downtown at 11:30 am. AWBO will be a Table Sponsor at this event. The Chamber of Commerce Expo will be held on April 4th from 11 am to 5 pm. AWBO will feature a booth to recruit Women Business Owners. If you would like to work the booth, please contact Tammy Foley at 765-479-1216 or tfoley@shook.com
Business Tip for April: Thinking of your business...Are you Successful? In your Heart of Hearts, you know what it needs to get the job done. Believe in your talent. Believe
you will succeed!
May April be your Best of Success,
Tammy Foley
AWBO President
Empowering Women in Business
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March Guests:
- Stephanie Richeson
- Linda Kampe
- Linda Berryman
- Angela Tamer
- Sandy Martindale, Shaklee
- Amanda Johnson, Hey Taxi!
- Melissa Kirsch, Western-Southern Insurance
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Board Member Profile: Pam Thalls
 Meet Pam Rhode-Thalls, Sr. Cadillac Sales Director with Mary Kay! Pam also helps chair our AWBO Hospitality. She is a Purdue graduate and a former Cooperative Extension Agent and High School teacher. As Pam finished her management training with Mary Kay, she was privileged to be trained by Mary Kay herself. What an honor. Pam holds the same philosophy Mary Kay had: God first, family second and business third and running your business by the Golden Rule. Pam loves what she does!! When she’s not holding private facials or parties, she is mentoring and coaching approximately 100 women across the USA ….helping them to reach their dreams and create the life they want. Her dream is to build a strong team of women leaders to the NSD position in Mary Kay. Pam is an ovarian cancer survivor and married to Steve Thalls. Pam has one daughter Kier Crites and a step-son Nick Thalls. |
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March of Dimes Seeks Board Members
The Sagamore Division of the March of Dimes is looking for volunteers to serve on its board. The March of Dimes is committed to improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The March of Dimes carries out this mission through research, community services, education and advocacy to save babies' lives. If you are interested or know someone who may be interested please contact Jenna Isch, jisch@farmersagent.com or 765-838-2781.
Two Marketing Workshops
Nicole Gebhardt will host the following workshops in April:
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Lafayette Hearing Center News
Dr. Mary Caccavo and Dr. Susan Lopez of the Lafayette Hearing Center attended the premium hearing technology launch for the AGX hearing aids in Orlando, Florida. This technology introduces the first YouMatic manager letting the patient become more engaged in their hearing aid fitting.
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Greater Lafayette Commerce in April
Register: greaterlafayettecommerce.com/calendar
- Small Business of the Month Reception – Lafayette Savings Bank Annex Building – Wednesday,
April 3rd – 5:00pm
- Business Expo – Four Points by Sheraton – Thursday, April 4th – 11:00am
- Business Expo Education Lunch – Four Points by Sheraton – Thursday, April 4th – Noon: Dr. Chris
Kowal “What you didn't say....Could be Killing your Charisma”
- Eggs N Issues – Hilton Garden Inn – Tuesday, April 9th – 7:30am: Old National Bank “Security for
Your Business”
- Diversity Roundtable Summit VI –- Ivy Tech Community College, Lily Rooms – Thursday April
11th 11am: “Greater Lafayette is a Great Place for All People”
- Small Business Matters – Jane’s Gourmet Deli – Thursday April 11th at 11:30am – Tressa Heath
with Heath CPA
- Career Technical Awards Ceremony – Ivy Tech Community College Auditorium – Tuesday April 16 at 5pm
- Industrial Luncheon – Sylvia’s Brick Oven – Friday April 19th 11:30am: Gary Cushman - Rolls Royce
- Golden Apple Awards Banquet – Best Western Lafayette – Wednesday April 25th at 5pm
Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breaking:
- High Expectations, Wednesday April 10th at 11am, Open House New Location
- Automated Payroll Service, Thursday April 25th at 3:30pm, 20 Year Anniversary
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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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