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Social Media:
How to use it for your business
Confused by all the latest in Social Media? Which is best? Twitter, Facebook, Linked-In, Pinterest, just to name a few? Join AWBO on Tuesday, April 8th as we welcome Marci Morin as she explains how social media is a good thing to use as a tool for marketing, connecting and more for your business. We look forward to seeing you at MCL Cafeteria at 11:30am for lunch and networking with our program starting at 12pm.
Marci Morin, Account Executive at Olsten Staffing Services, began her interest with social media on Twitter. She’s been involved with numerous social media campaigns including GLC’s Dancing in the Streets, Olsten Staffing, and Stylish Organization by RachelMae. She’s also implemented Social Media Marketing for many organizations. She understands the power of social media and how it can help impact a business or organization. With Marci’s love of helping people and her community, we are pleased to haveher share her knowledge of social media!
3 minute speaker:
Susan Benedict Design Alternatives
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Come and have some FUN!
You are invited to attend the Chamber Business Expo on April 3rd at the Four Points by Sheraton. Take advantage of networking events such as Coffee Connect and the Business After Hours. Our AWBO Booth at the Expo will distribute Invites for the Summer Social to our many prospective members. Come by the AWBO booth and say "Hello" and feel free to join us in the fun!
All the best,
Tammy Foley
AWBO, President
Empowering Women in Business
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Board Member Spotlight
Ashley Bigelow
"Your home is a major investment. All of its nuances, quirks, and things that go "thump" in the night give your home its unique character. Links Residential Property Management, LLC (Links RPM) studies your home and gives it the individualized attention it-and you-deserve."
Ashley came up with this idea as she saw her own parents aging and needing assistance with the care of their home. "I know they are not unique, and that there are lots of folks out there in a similar situation. Additionally, my mother-in-law lives in South Carolina, and my husband, her only child, worries about her ability to care for her house - he wishes there was someone in her area he could communicate with and be assured that her house is safe and well maintained."
My goal is to team up with homeowners so that they can live in their own lives as long a possible without the hassle of actually maintaining the home. I oversee the care of the home, allowing homeowners the freedom to relax and spend time doing what they enjoy: living life. "Peace of mind is what our company is all about."
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News & Events
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Hospitality News...
A warm "thank you" to our guests who attended in March:
Michelle Andrew JF and Company
Amisha Shah Bricks 4 Kidz
Yvone Renz Teragraphics, Inc.
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Summer Social
Thank you for taking the time to complete the Survey Monkey this January. We greatly appreciate your input and are happy to respond to the overwhelming request for a Networking Event.
We have an exciting evening planned for you and are wrapping up the final details now. In the meantime, mark your calendar, put your "sharing shoes" on and look forward to learning more about your fellow AWBO members.
Event Details:
Networking Event
When: Tuesday, June 10- 5:30- 7:30
Price: $25.00 per person
Where: Adelino’s Ballroom & Banquet
112 N 3rd Street, Lafayette, IN 47901
Ballroom & Banquet – 2nd floor
(Parking available on Columbia & 2nd)
Register Online Click Here
Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Finders Food Bank
STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS COMING TO YOU SOON!!
A Follow-Up from Susan Hychka, Purdue University, CCO
Susan Hychka from Purdue University, Center for Career Opportunities (CCO) spoke to AWBO members in March about "Connecting with CCO and Finding Student Employees and Interns". Susan asked that we share the following information with you given the discussion surrounding paid or free internships.
Indiana INTERNnet has partnered with Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE) to better match students and employers to maximize each student's academic success and career achievement and to assist employers in finding the perfect fit for their team. EARN Indiana will provide matching funds up to 50% to eligible Indiana employers for hiring and compensating qualifying interns.
Learn more about EARN here: http://indianaintern.net/earn_info
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Chamber Business Expo - April 3rd
The Chamber Business Expo will be hosted by Four Points by Sheraton from 10:00am to 4:00pm on April 3rd. AWBO will feature a booth in the Expo this year to recruit NEW membership and provide you with networking opportunities. There are several networking opportunities you may consider attending:
- Coffee Connect from 8:30 to 9:30 - This is a Vendor to Vendor Networking event held in the atrium of the Sheraton hotel.
- Business After Hours from 5pm to 7pm - Join Tippy Connect Young Professionals for their monthly networking after hours and Tailgate lounge inside of Four Point by Sheraton.
There will be free WiFi Service provided by Wintek the day of the event for those who are working our booth. Guest shuttle service is open to the public from 10am to 5pm provided by Express Air Coach. See you there!
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Missing You!
Pam Rhode-Thalls, we are all thinking of you as you are going through this hard time. We are sending you all the best as you recover from surgery and can't wait to see your beautiful face back at AWBO!!!
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Look! Your Message Goes Here
AWBO Members are always welcome to post news about their business' special events, workshops, Open Houses, new certifications, or achievements in this newsletter. Submissions are due in finished form (a/k/a written concisely) tokimberlyringler@gmail.com by the 25th of every month. You must include the words "AWBO" in the subject line.
Want to advertise a general product special or news item of your choice? AWBO members are welcome to distribute tabletop fliers at our monthly meetings and/or register for an upcoming 3-minute spotlight.
Please note: We reserve the right to edit or limit any form of marketing in keeping with the integrity of our membership and our meetings. AWBO does not share, or allow the use of its email distribution list for non-AWBO sponsored events.
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Greater Lafayette Commerce in April
- Small Business of the Month Award Reception – Wednesday April 2nd at 5:30pm - Lafayette Savings Bank Annex Building
- Business Expo – Thursday April 3rd at 10am to 4pm - Four Points by Sheraton
- Tippy Connect After Hours – Thursday April 3 at 4pm – At the Expo, Four Points by Sheraton
- Eggs N Issues - Tuesday, April 8th at 7:30am - Hilton Garden Inn West Lafayette: “Legislative Wrap-Up by the State Elected Officials.”
- Small Business Matters - Thursday April 10 at 8am - Jane's Gourmet Deli: “Beth Carroll, founder of SmallShopper.com and Entrepreneurship and Innovation Instructor at Purdue University, will present how to increase your online presence.”
- Career Technical Awards – Tuesday April 15th at 6pm - Ivy Tech Community College.
- Business After Hours - Wednesday April 16th at 5pm - The Fountain Trust Company Ferry Street.
- Industrial Luncheon – Friday April 18th at 11:30am - Sylvia’s Brick Oven: “Speaker TBD”
- Matchbox Grand Opening Press Conference – Friday April 18th at 10am
- Golden Apple Banquet – Tuesday April 29th at 6pm - Best Western
Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breaking:
- Align Life, Friday April 4th at 3:30pm
- Crossroad Motorsports LLC, Thursday April 17th at 10am
2014 Annual Events Dates:
Lemonade Day May 17, 2014
Golf Outing June 9, 2014
Dancing in the Streets July 19, 2014
Football Kickoff Luncheon August 22, 2014
Uptown Jazz and Blues Festival August 23, 2014
Annual Dinner September 17, 2014
Christmas Capitol of the Midwest December 6 & 7, 2014
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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. (Excluding June)
Visitors are always welcome. No registration is necessary and visitors may attend twice at no charge before becoming a member.
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President
Tammy Foley
President Elect Danielle Gaylord
Treasurer
Shirley Pence
Vice-President Communications Open Seat
Secretary
Ashley Bigelow
Membership
Amanda Snider
Linda Berryman
Hospitality
Melony Ramsey
Pam Rhode-Thalls
Joanne Webb
Special Events Jenna Isch
Programs
Danielle Gaylord
Jan French
Contact Us:
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3-Minute Spotlights Make a reservation to showcase your business by contacting Danielle Gaylord or Jan French. Limit 2 per meeting
Membership and Renewal:
Membership renewals for the 2014-2015 season are due October 1st. You can renew online at www.AWBO.org or contact Amanda Snider or Linda Berryman.
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The AWBO Newsletter is published monthly. All submissions are in paragraph form via email by the 25th of the month to:kimberlyringler@gmail.com
You must include "AWBO" in the subject line.
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