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Next Program: Tuesday, May 14 at Noon
Pit-falls of Credit-Point Counterpoint
In January we heard about the best way to make sure you are getting the lowest rates on your business credit cards. We had great feedback about how this one presentation was changing the face of businesses for many of our members. 
There is a flip side. Cory VanDenBerg, branch manager of the downtown Huntington Branch will be with us Tuesday, May 14th to make us aware of the "Pit-falls of Credit." Come learn firsthand the grave financial mistakes that he sees businesses making with personal credit, to benefit the business because it's instant credit yet has long-term hazardous results. "Sole-proprietors are often the worst offenders, because it's the path of least resistance." If your business is suffering from high credit card debt, come take a break and absorb the information your business needs to get out of debt and start thriving. If you've been there and can mentor a newer member through the process be prepared to add to the discussion. See you on the 14th!

3 Minute Spotlights:

  • Susannah Hall-Justice, Hall-Justice Law Firm
  • Joanne Webb, Shaklee

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

From the President...

"How's Business?"

A Special "Thank You," to Mayor John Dennis and Mayor Tony Roswarski for speaking in April. Our AWBO Members and guests filled the room to hear the insight of job creation, growth and economic outlook for Tippecanoe County. Wow, feeling blessed to have great leadership in our community with vision for the future!

So, have you run into an old acquaintance, friend or co-worker and the first thing asked, "How's Business?" The past five years answers may have been of frustration, hope and 2013 turned into fantastic. I hope your business has a noticeable difference in making you a better business owner... I'm absolutely stoked about the future!

Tammy Foley
AWBO President
Empowering Women in Business
 
 
Welcome!
April Guests:
  • Sana Booker, 4-Books Services
  • Jacquia Wright, IFCU
  • Karen Hosterman-Sabel
  • Linda Kampe, Law Office of L.L. Kampe
  • Ashlie Adsit, American Family
  • Tina Angelo, Angelo & Angelo Accounting
  • Dyane Roesel
  • Janet Hooker, Family & Friends Funeral Home
  • Linda Gloyeske, Wildtree
  • Linda Berryman, BBCS Payroll

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Board Member Profile: Holly Thomas
Holly Thomas, Associate Broker at F.C. Tucker/Lafayette Realtors has been a member of our community for 30 years.  A native of Evansville, she moved to Lafayette when she married her husband, Kevin. When not selling houses she remains active in the community which includes serving as Treasurer on the Board of Directors of Friendship Gardens in Mulberry; a Read to Succeed volunteer this year at Glen Acres Elementary and helps support animal rescue causes and Food Finders. She credits AWBO for not only helping her career with new insights and knowledge, but the organization has been a wonderful way to meet other professional women in the community that are like minded. Kevin and Holly plan to travel to France in the fall to help celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary!

News & Events

AWBO Summer Social!
Join us for the Summer Social and spend a fun evening with your AWBO friends. We'll gather on Tuesday, June 11 at Red Poppy (800 Main Street in Lafayette) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Appetizers and a cash bar will be provided. Members and guests are welcome. It's a great way to learn more about AWBO!
 
Tamara Cox, owner of KidzArt, will be offer attendees two mini art classes. Learn to draw in one segment, and/or experiment with paint and create your own mini work of art in the other session. Supplies will be provided and you'll leave with fond memories, a smile on your face and your own art masterpiece to remind you that you really can do ANYTHING!
 
If you haven't visited Red Poppy yet, you're in for a treat. It's a very cool art studio and coffee shop.  Just the right "hip" atmosphere for our gathering. Register at www.awbo.org. Attendance is $20/person - which includes supplies and appetizers. Advance reservations required. Cash bar.
 
For more information contact AWBO VP Holly Thomas via email: Holly@Holly4houses.com

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From our Hospitality Chair: Melony Ramsey
It has been a pleasure to see so many visitors and new members. I want to welcome all of you. AWBO has become an a wonderful and important part of my life as I am seeing other business and find some that have become a huge help to me. Susan Benedict, Alternative Design,
helped me remodel a bathroom. Isabel Hogue has been a mentor and I have learned so much from her by watching and listening. Tammy Foley is so organized...as isDiane DaimecoTressa Heath has become my accountant. She introduced my to Debbie Elsner who is my Human Resource advisor and assistant as well as great friend and AWBO speaker. I could go on and on but you can find out for yourself. Just remember when you attend, "It's not all about yourself". Find out what you can learn, who you can meet, what you can do and how you can help. That's what AWBO is all about.
Melony Ramsey

RamZ's Emporium on TV!
Melony Ramsey and her husband are hosting a new TV series called "RamZs Hoosier Pawn". Catch it Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. on TV 18 (WLFI) through the middle of August!

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Ribbon Cutting/Open House
Nicole Gebhardt and her partner business owners will host a ribbon cutting and open house for their new co-working space: BrainQube, "The marketplace for creative minds." BrainQube is a collaboration of six creative businesses: The Remarkable Way, Bolder Design, JP Video Productions, Kaldahl Fine Art, Grant Thompson Photography and Excel Group. The GLC Ribbon Cutting will be at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 23rd followed by an open house from 4 to 6 pm. Come see what all the buzz is about! 210 Meijer Dr, Suite C in Lafayette.

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KidzArt Summer Camps

AWBO Discount:  Save $10 until May 15, 2013. Use code: "AWBO" Cannot be combined with any other offer.
Register: www.kidzartin.com Email: tamara@kidzartin.com for more infomation. Art Show on the last day of each Camp!

 
West Lafayette Elks Club
Secret Agent Camp, June 17-20 (Mon-Thu), 12:30-3:30, Ages 6-12. $99 Your mission should you choose to accept it is to have fun at KidzArt camp creating secret agent themed art, a duct tape wallet, secret codes & more!
                        
Red Poppy Gallery Downtown 
Around the World with KidzArt, July 8-12 (Mon-Fri), 9-Noon, Ages 6-12. $150 Create your KidzArt passport & visit a new country each day!  Sculpt, paint, draw & more.
 
Morton Community Center
(register direct with Morton Center by calling 775-5120)
Mini-Camps, ages 6-12. $50 + $20 supply fee/camp.
Around The World: June 11,12,13,  9:30 - noon

Pirate Adventure: July 16,17, 18,  9:30 - noon

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Greater Lafayette Commerce in May

Register: greaterlafayettecommerce.com/calendar

  • Greater Lafayette Career Fair – Army Reserve Armory – Wednesday, May 1st at 10:00 am
  • Small Business of the Month Reception – Lafayette Savings Bank Annex Building; Wednesday, May 1st at 5:00 pm
  • Farmer’s Markets
    Downtown Lafayette – Saturday, May 4th, 11th 18th 25th at 7:30 am
    Purdue Farmer’s Market – Centennial Mall – Thursday, May 9th 16th, 23rd 30th at 11:00 am
  • Tippy Connect Family Baseball Day – Purdue University – Saturday May 4th at 6 pm
  • Small Business Matters – Jane’s Deli – Thursday, May 9th at 11:30 am – TBD
  • Eggs N Issues – Hilton Garden Inn – Wednesday, May 14th at 7:30 am – Third House Wrap Up
  • Industrial Luncheon – Sylvia’s Brick Oven – Friday May 17th at 11:30 am - Wabash National
    Company Overview
  • Lemonade Day – Community Wide – Saturday May 18th at 10 am
Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breaking:
  • Harbor Freight Tools, Wednesday May 15th at 11:30am, Grand Opening
  • CustomPlus Pharmacy, Tuesday May 21st at 11 am,
    1 Year Anniversary
  • Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, Wednesday May 22nd at 3:30 pm, Grand Opening Reception
  • BrainQube, Thursday, May 23rd at 3:30, Grand Opening
    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.

    2013 AWBO Board

    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


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    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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