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Summer Social
Have you registered for this month's AWBO meeting...the Summer Social? It's not too late!! Please take some time right now to click on the link and register. We are going to have an amazing time with appetizers, drinks, networking and be prepared to "Step and Repeat" as your photos are taken!! Finally, forward the invite to your counterparts.
Click HERE to Register
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| From the President Elect... |
When invited to a "networking event", we do one of 2 things: 1) We meet the opportunity with full enthusiasm or 2) We schedule that root canal thinking that a visit to the dentist may be less painful than milling around a room full of confident business owners. Truth is...and you have to admit it....we all fall somewhere in between. One reason networking can result in feelings of anxiety is because past experience informs us that 1) Overly aggressive characters really love to talk about themselves and we struggle to leave an impression and 2) We throw ourselves into the snake pit and there are no rules to follow - it's "Survival of the fittest".
On Tuesday, June 10th we will challenge that paradigm and hopefully establish a new standard for networking. We promise not to tape anything to your backside for you to guess what cartoon character you are. We will, however, create a platform that will foster quality conversations and relationship building, which is what we all want. We will also enjoy fabulous wine, tapas and a few other treats will be planned for the evening (of course non-alcohol beverages will be available).
So, postpone that root canal, register for the AWBO Summer Social and share the invite with your counterparts. As I always say..."You just never know how that new connection could impact your life and your business."
Danielle Gaylord,
AWBO President Elect Empowering Women in Business
P.S. June 3rd-June10th, AWBO will be collecting food for Food Finders Food Bank. The barrel will be placed inside the doors at Adelino's entrance. You and your coworkers can drop nonperishable food items off all week.
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Board Member Spotlight
Linda Berryman
Linda likes balancing stuff, down to the penny. She takes this personally, because BBCS Payroll is her business. She started it in 1997 and through hard work, determination and investment in software, equipment and staff, BBCS has seen a 100-fold increase in payroll volume. But Linda is quick to share credit with her employees. “It’s really a team effort.”
The origins of BBCS’s success go back over 30 years ago, when Linda began working in the accounting department of a local law firm. Since 1997, Linda has put in years of long hours and has built her business from the ground up, “I had done payroll before, but it had gotten, and continues to get, more and more complex.” To prepare for the challenges, Linda became a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP).
“I enjoy this forever-changing industry. The challenge is to keep ahead and become more efficient. We’ve invested a lot of energy and resources to develop procedures, people and get good technology – and it’s paid off.”
Linda’s primary role at BBCS is handling tax compliance. She ensures the timely and accurate submission of all necessary reports and tax deposits for her clients. She also takes care of resolving any issues that come up. “I like making my clients lives easier, and removing these tax compliance headaches from them, is a great way to do it.”
In 2007, BBCS moved into their current location on Veteran Memorial Parkway in the south end of Lafayette, IN.
Linda is a member of the National American Payroll Association and the Lafayette APA chapter, where she has served as president and vice president. She is a member of Greater Lafayette Commerce, Better Business Bureau, AWBO and to the Lafayette Daybreak Rotary where she serves on their annual Toast to Mental Health fund raising committee.
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News & Events
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Hospitality News...
A warm "thank you" to our guests who attended in May:
| Rhonda Feuer |
Pampered Chef |
| Alisa Morehouse |
Wea Valley Masonry |
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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.
- Small Business of the Month Award Reception – Wednesday June 4th at 5:30pm - Lafayette Savings Bank Annex Building.
- Tippy Connect After Hours – Thursday June 5th at 5pm – Lafayette Bank & Trust, Community Room inside the Downtown Location: 250 Main Street inside the Renaissance Building.
- Annual Golf Outing - Monday June 9th _ Birch Boilermaker Golf Complex.
- Eggs N Issues Special Session – Tuesday June 10th at 7:30am - Hilton Garden Inn: “State Street Master Plan” presented by Eric Lucas and Beverly Shaw from MKSK as well as John Collier.
- Small Business Matters - Thursday June 12th at 8am - Jane's Gourmet Deli: Speaker TBD.
- Tippy Connect Top 10 Under 40 Awards Luncheon - Thursday June 12th at 11:30am - Lafayette Country Club.
- Business After Hours Wednesday June 18th at 5pm - St. Mary Healthcare Center 2201 Cason Street.
- Farmers Markets: May through October.
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- Downtown Opening Day is Saturday May 3rd 7am to 12pm
- Purdue Market on the Memorial Mall Opening Day is Thursday May 8th 11am to 3pm
- West Lafayette Market Opening Day is Wednesday, May 7th 4 to 7pm
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- Extended Hours June, July August is 4 to 8pm
2014 Annual Events Dates:
-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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