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INTERTWINING SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Resa Hodnett of the Lafayette–West Lafayette Chamber of Commerce (GLC) will be one of our guest panelists at this month's AWBO meeting. GLC has stood as the united voice for business in the Greater Lafayette community since 1927. In that time, the commercial prosperity and quality of life on both sides of the Wabash River have continually improved because of the dedication and hard work of hundreds of volunteers and Chamber members who share a belief . . . . . . a belief that a community is only as strong as the alliance it maintains between its business leaders, local government officials and the people who enjoy living and working here.
Susan B. Davis of Indiana Small Business Development as well as the Regional Director of the Hoosier Heartland ISBDC, will be one of our guest panelists at this month's AWBO meeting. Having held this position since 1991, the program provides counseling and assistance for existing and start-up businesses. It also provides training programs for the small business community and a referral resource network consisting of area professionals to assist businesses. Susan coordinated the Greater Lafayette Venture Club for Greater Lafayette Commerce. Susan also served as the Vice President of Greater Lafayette Progress, Inc., in promoting workforce development and support for existing business and industry. She has owned and operated two businesses.
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| A Note from Your President... |
“In like a lion, out like a lamb.” That’s what March always says to me. We know there’s going to be those last few snow storms before we even see the likes of spring. That’s ok. It makes us appreciate getting out without shoveling, scraping windows, heavy coats, etc.
What does getting ready for spring mean to you? Is it getting the house cleaned? Planning a trip? Hiking? How about thinking about your Community? Lafayette is a great community to raise a family, to get a great education, to work, to grow!
So let’s take that a step up to what do you know about your Business Community? Do you know we have one of the best Chamber of Commerce’s in the area? They are active in supporting both big and small businesses that shape this community. Do you know we have not only the Chamber of Commerce but also the Hoosier Heartland Indiana Small Business Development Center for us to utilize? Join me next Tuesday, the 10th to learn
more about both!
I look forward to growing my company this year and through my involvement in the Chamber, our Community and good old hard work, I plan to do just that! How about you? What are your growth plans within your Community for 2015? Work growth, volunteer opportunities, networking opportunities?
So, to close this letter, I leave with these words that I live by, “You are Never too Old to Learn Something New”.
Happy Spring!
Jan French
AWBO President
Empowering Women in Business
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News and Events
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GLC Business Expo
The Greater Lafayette Commerce’s 2015 Business Expo is on Thursday, April 9th. We are signed up once again for the Business Expo. Last year we had a great response
to our booth and were well received. We will be asking for your help in the form of 90 minute shifts the day of the event. This is a great networking event and a chance for you to see who is new in the area, a chance to connect with those you haven’t seen in a while and so much more. Mark your calendars.
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New and Improved!
We Are Making Lemonade!
The New Design Alternatives showroom is open and ready for business! We are moved in and putting on the finishing touches. There are lots of interesting changes and upgrades that were brought to the table to show our clients how they can optimize their kitchen and bathroom spaces. Schedule an appointment, or just stop by. Either way we will help you find how fun making “Lemonade” can be!
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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) to kimberlyringler@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 March
Register at www.greaterlafayettecommerce.com/calendar
- Small Business of the Month Award Reception – Wednesday March 4th at 5m - Lafayette Old National Bank Mortgage Center: 22 N 2nd St Lafayette IN 47901
- Tippy Connect After Hours – Thursday March 5th at 5pm – Mackey Arena
- Eggs N Issues – Tuesday March 10th at 7:30am – Hilton Garden Inn West Lafayette – “Stan Lambert of Wabash River Enhancement Corporation (WREC), Update on progress of the riverfront.”
- Business After Hours – Wednesday March 18th at 5pm – Gutwein Law 250 Main St. Ste. 590 Lafayette IN 474901
- Industrial Luncheon – Friday March 20th at 11:30am – Walt’s Other Pub 3001 S 9th St Lafayette IN 47909 – “Tom Easterday, Plant Manager at SIA, Company Update.”
Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breaking:
- Monday March 2 at 1pm in honor of Genius Phone Repair: Grand Opening, 2049 Veteran’s Memorial Parkway Ste. #12 Lafayette IN 47909
- Thursday March 5 at 5pm in honor of Lafayette Transitional Housing Center: 25th Anniversary Celebration, Holiday Inn City Centre 515 South Street Lafayette IN 47901, The event is set from 4p to 6p with the remarks for the anniversary by GLC promptly at 5pm.
- Friday March 6 at 10am in honor of Security Federal Savings Bank: Grand Opening New Branch, 3920 McCarty Ln Ste. A Lafayette IN 47909
- Monday March 9 at 3:30pm in honor of Tri-N-Run: Grand Opening New Location, 350 E State St. Ste. B West Lafayette IN 47906
- Wednesday March 11 at 3:30pm in honor of Advantage Title: 20th Anniversary 250 Main St. Ste. 550 Lafayette IN 47901
2015 Annual Events Dates:
Business Expo April 9, 2015
Career Technical Awards April 14, 2015
Golden Apple Awards April 21, 2015
Lemonade Day May 16, 2015
Golf Outing June 8, 2015
Dancing in the Streets July 18, 2015
Football Kickoff Luncheon August 21, 2015
Uptown Jazz and Blues Festival August 22, 2015
Annual Dinner September 16, 2015
Christmas Capitol of the Midwest December 5 & 6, 2015
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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
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West Lafayette.
(Excluding June)
Visitors are always welcome. No registration is necessary and visitors may attend twice at no charge before becoming a member.
Arrive at 11:30 to enjoy lunch and networking time.
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