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September Newsletter

September 01, 2013 11:03 AM | Deleted user

Remember: No Tuesday Meeting this Month.

Special Workshop Thursday, Sept. 12:

Dream it! Plan it! Live it!

Grab your gear. AWBO, in partnership with YWCA Greater Lafayette are hosting a special Goal Mastery Workshop on Thursday, September 12 led by special guest speaker, author and dreampreneur Traci Bogan(www.tracibogan.com).

This special 3 hour interactive workshop provides you with opportunities and tools to sharpen your old skill sets, and build new techniques and tools. You will be challenged to stretch your vision, overcome your fears, and step out of your comfort zone and into massive focus, action, and accountability. You will leave fully armed with a Goal Planning System (G.P.S.) and a Massive Accountability Plan (M.A.P) to help you stay on track. The work you do in this workshop could change the rest of your life.

A special thanks to our sponsors for making this event possible:

Lafayette Hearing Center
Miracles Fitness
RamZs Emporium
Stanley Steamer
The Right Word

Space is limited. Tickets are $15 for AWBO members and $25 for non-members & guests. Reserve your seat today.

From the President...

What an opportunity to be President during the 30th Anniversary of AWBO! You have all touched my heart and words alone cannot express enough my appreciation. AWBO has been busy: supporting Cary Home for Girls, the Holiday Auction and Raffle, Food Finders Mobile Food Pantry,
Chamber of Commerce Expo, the Summer Social, and upcoming Work Shop, "Dream It! Plan It! Live it!"

These events could not have happened without the love and dedication of our AWBO Board of Directors, Corporate Sponsorships and the Support and Vision of our Membership. To each of you, THANK YOU for making this year a success, for your support and mostly your friendship! It has been a
pleasure to serve as president along side the talented and gifted women of AWBO.

Tammy Foley
AWBO President
Empowering Women in Business

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Nominations for the 2013-14 Board
President- Susan Benedict
President Elect - Open Seat
President Elect Co-Chair (for events only) Jenna Isch
Programs - Danielle Gaylord, Tamara Cox, and Jan French
Hospitality - Melony Ramsey, Pam Rhode-Thalls and Joanne Webb
Secretary - Open Seat
Treasurer - Shirley Pence
Membership - Amanda Snider and Linda Berryman
Communications - Open Seat

Membership Renewals This Month

Dues are $75 a year from October 2013 to October 2014.

Payments accepted AWBO.org with PayPal or check payable to: AWBO P.O. Box 1073 Lafayette, IN 47901

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News & Events

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Congrats - Bark Avenue Day Spa

Kerri Wagner and Alyson Lindsay from Bark Avenue Day Spa attended the All American Grooming Show in Chicago and went through three days of classes. The most interesting thing they learned was about shaving long haired breeds and new therapies for dogs with skin issues. If you’re interested about learning more they can be found at www.barkavenuedayspa.com or 765-413-0968.

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Congrats - KJ Nutt and Friends

KJ Nutt and Friends announce their newest designer Whitney Bell.
She is a 2005 graduate from McCutcheon High School and 2007 graduate of Lafayette Beauty Academy. Since then Whitney has been practicing her trade in West Lafayette. Now she is just across the river, at KJ Nutt and Friends, still living and breathing her trade. Whitney's trade is being an artist of hair, makeup & nails. She will continue to increase her education. Working with some gifted stylist is giving her an outlet for her creative side.
Please give Whitney a call at 765-742-1522 to book your next appointment.

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Self-Publish Your Book Yet This Year!

Join a small group of aspiring authors to be led step-by-step in planning, writing, designing, self-publishing and marketing your own book. It’s all the accountability and support you need to get your book published! Three sessions over three months, just $99 each. We start this month. Contact Nicole Gebhardt for dates and times at nicole@theremarkableway.com

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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 September

Register: greaterlafayettecommerce.com/calendar

Small Business of the Month Reception - Lafayette Savings Bank Annex Building – Wednesday, September 7th – 5:00 pm
Boiler Bridge Walk – John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge – Friday, September 6th – 5:00 pm
Eggs N Issues – Hilton Garden Inn – Tuesday, September 10th – 7:30 am
Small Business Matters – Jane’s Deli – Thursday, September 12th – 11:30 am
Boiler Bridge Walk – John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge – Friday, September 13th – 5:00 pm
Annual Dinner – Purdue Memorial Union – Wednesday, September 18th – 6:00 pm
Industrial Luncheon – Sylvia’s Brick Oven – Friday, September 20th – 11:30 am
Business After Hours – GreenTree Assisted Living – Wednesday, September 25th – 5:00 pm
Famers Market – Purdue University – Every Thursday from May - October – 11:00 am to 3 pm
Farmer’s Market – Downtown Lafayette – Every Saturday form May - October – 7:30 am until Noon

Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breaking:

Keller Williams: Thursday, September 12st at 4pm; 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. (Excluding June)

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 and Danielle Gaylord
3-Minute Spotlights: Tamara Cox

Corporate Sponsors:

Please join us in thanking and supporting the following companies and individuals for helping us bring high quality content and events to our members:

Armstrong Law Offices
Creative Inc.
Isch Insurance Services
Lafayette Hearing Center
Lafayette PC
RamZ Emporium
Ronda Walsh Schwab, Edward Jones
Stanley Steemer
Tammy Foley, Coldwell Banker Shook

Contact Us:

AWBO on Facebook

Share Program Ideas:

Susan Benedict or Danielle Gaylord

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 1^st. You can renew online at www.AWBO.org
or contact Becky Risch.

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.

August Newsletter

August 23, 2013 9:43 AM | Deleted user

Next meeting topic for Tuesday, August 13 at Noon:

Mastering Your Memory

Did you know that your memory can directly impact your business’ bottom-line? We’ve come to rely on our gadgets while we ponder the disastrous consequence should we ever lose our iPhone.

Join us on Tuesday, August 13^th for “Mastering Your Memory”. Phil Marino will teach you valuable skills that will improve your ability to recall information, which will ultimately benefit you professionally and personally. You will gain an appreciation for a “trained memory” as it may lend to “increased sales, develop more confidence, and give a competitive advantage”… among other benefits. This is a fun and interactive presentation that you will not want to miss.

From the President...

This past few years I have been blessed working alongside great women of AWBO. My life is richer, filled with lasting friendship and so much inspiration from wonderful Women Business Owners who embraces life and business. The AWBO Board is filled with leadership, camaraderie and dedication to AWBO. Do you enjoy working with women as a team? Enjoy outreach? If you answered YES, you would be a great contribution to the new Board of Directors. For more information, call me Tammy Foley 765-479-1216 or President Elect Holly Thomas.

Tammy Foley
AWBO President
Empowering Women in Business

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Special Workshop Coming Sept. 12:

Dream it! Plan it! Live it!

Grab your gear. AWBO, in partnership with YWCA Greater Lafayette are hosting a special Goal Mastery Workshop on Thursday, September 12 led by special guest speaker, author and dreampreneur Traci Bogan(www.tracibogan.com).

This special 3 hour interactive workshop provides you with opportunities and tools to sharpen your old skill sets, and build new techniques and tools. You will be challenged to stretch your vision, overcome your fears, and step out of your comfort zone and into massive focus, action, and accountability. You will leave fully armed with a Goal Planning System (G.P.S.) and a Massive Accountability Plan (M.A.P) to help you stay on track. The work you do in this workshop could change the rest of your life.

A special thanks to our sponsors for making this event possible:

Lafayette Hearing Center
Miracles Fitness
RamZs Emporium
Stanley Steamer
The Right Word

Space is limited. Tickets are $15 for AWBO members and $25 for non-members & guests. Reserve your seat today.

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Join the AWBO Board

It's a new year! Not for everyone, but the AWBO Board of Directors is moving that direction. Our new term for officers and committee chairs begins in September. So now is your opportunity to get more involved. You will make new friends, learn new skills and maybe make some great new business contacts. Please contact Holly Thomas if you would like to learn what positions still need to be filled. Help make AWBO grow into an even better organization! Your energy, fresh ideas and commitment are wanted and needed!

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Did you Miss AWBO Girls' Night Out?

What a beautiful evening for Girls Night Out in July. We meet at Red Seven for drinks and dinner while sitting on the patio. The laughter was contagious. Downtown Lafayette was buzzing with the preparations of the Citizens Band performance later that evening. Thanks to those of you who were able to join us! Watch for another GNO this fall.

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Congrats

Janelle Fassnacht and Nichelle Wilkinson, of KJ Nutt and Friends Salon and Spa, went to a continuing education class at Paul Mitchell the school in Indianapolis. Education was on curly hair color, cutting and creative styling. Along with product knowledge about Paul Mitchell's new curl line.

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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) tonicole@theremarkableway.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 August

Register: greaterlafayettecommerce. com/calendar

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

Small Business of the Month Reception - Lafayette Savings Bank Annex Building – Wednesday, August 7^th– 5:00pm

CRANE Workshop – Greater Lafayette Commerce – Wednesday, August 14^th – 9:30am

Business After Hours – Purdue University Spurgeon Club – Wednesday, August 14^th – 5:00pm

Purdue Football Kick-Off Luncheon – Purdue University – Friday, August 16^th – 11:30am

Amtrak Summit – Faith Community Ministries – Wednesday, August 21^st – 8:00am

Uptown Jazz & Blues – Downtown Lafayette – Saturday, August 24^th – 5:00pm

Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breaking:

Abstract Technology: Thursday, August 1^st at 3:30pm; five year anniversary.
Regions Bank: Friday, August 9^th at 2:00pm; ground breaking.
IU Health Arnett: Monday, August 12^th at 3:00pm; new facility.

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. (Excluding June)

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 and Danielle Gaylord
3-Minute Spotlights: Tamara Cox

Corporate Sponsors:

Please join us in thanking and supporting the following companies and individuals for helping us bring high quality content and events to our members:

Armstrong Law Offices
Creative Inc.
Isch Insurance Services
Lafayette Hearing Center
Lafayette PC
RamZ Emporium
Ronda Walsh Schwab, Edward Jones
Stanley Steemer
Tammy Foley, Coldwell Banker Shook

Contact Us:

AWBO on Facebook

Share Program Ideas:

Susan Benedict or Danielle Gaylord

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 1^st. 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.

July Newsletter

August 23, 2013 9:42 AM | Deleted user

Next meeting topic for Tuesday, July 9 at Noon:

Healthcare:

What do employers have to do next?

With the landscape of employer-provided health care potentially changing over the next few years, employers should consider their future plans related to their role in employee health care. Employers may have to make some big decisions about whether to continue providing coverage to their employees. The “pay or play” penalties provide some incentive for employers to continue coverage, since they will be at risk for significant penalties if they do not. However, employers may decide that paying the penalty is more cost-effective than continuing to pay the ever-increasing costs of health care for employees and their families.

On the other hand, uncertainty among employees about the quality and cost of individual health coverage continues to make employer-provided health coverage an attractive recruiting and retention tool.

Healthcare Reform is here.

How does it fit into your business plan?

Join us Tuesday, July 9th for lunch, a short business meeting and a program packed full of the tools you may need in the near future to assess how healthcare reform will be impacting your business on many levels.

Mindy Anderson-Wallis of Employee Benefit Solutions will breakdown the highlights and provide valuable insight into the key components that need to be scrutinized once the ground rules are established. You can't afford to miss this one!

From the President...

A big SHOUT OUT of THANKS to Holly Thomas for coordinating a very enjoyable Summer Social last month. It was a HOOT to find that creativity we lost from our school days and the friendships we made while giggling at our own creations. Thank you Tamara Coxand your KidzArt educators for the inspiration, fun and encouragement.
We had a great time!

As the 4th of July approaches may you enjoy your family, friendship and be safe in your travels.

Tammy Foley
AWBO President
Empowering Women in Business

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Sponsor our Goal Setting Workshop

On Tuesday, September 12 we're hosting perhaps one of the most important special events we've ever coordinated - a Dreams and Goals planning workshop. We've invited a very special guest and published author from Wisconsin, Traci Bogan, (www.tracibogan.com) to lead us in a 3-hour workshop on living a more meaningful life.

In order to make this workshop possible, we need SPONSORS. This could be an amazing opportunity to associate your brand with the most inspiring evening these women may experience all year...particularly if your brand is related to some of the many common dreams & goals women have - like better health, weight loss, business growth, added income, travel, renewed relationships, etc. That's because these women will be staking a claim on their goals that very evening!

If you'd like to become a sponsor at a $125 or $500 level, please contact Program VPs Susan Benedict (426-4375) or Danielle Gaylord (427-2785). Sponsorships are due Friday, July 5th.

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News & Events

Congratulations Jen Weida!

A hearty congratulations to AWBO member Jen Weida

owner of Chiropractic Solutions. Jennifer earned one of the coveted awards in the Tippy Connect "Top 10 Under 40"!

Jennifer holds a Doctorate of Chiropractic Medicine from National University of Health Science. She is also a manager of Universal Fitness and Training, Visalus Sciences regional director, board member of Beacon Academy and volunteers with the Almost Home Humane Society, American Red Cross and Junior Achievement.

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KidzArt Summer Camps

Register: www.kidzartin.com Email: tamara@kidzartin.com for more infomation. Art Show on the last day of each Camp!

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.

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

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Build the Business You Really Want

Ready to take a good look at your business, your ideal clients, and your marketing plan? Join Nicole Gebhardt in August for a 4-week workshop series to be led step-by-step to create the plan to attract the clients you really enjoy to build the business you really want. For details visit: www.theremarkableway.com/breakthrough

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Hey! 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) tonicole@theremarkableway.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 July

Register: greaterlafayettecommerce. com/calendar

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

Small Business of the Month Reception - Lafayette Savings Bank Annex Building
Dancing In The Streets Press Conference - John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge – Tuesday, July 16th at Noon
Business After Hours – Speedpro Imaging, Wednesday, July 17 at 5 pm.
Dancing In The Streets – Downtown Lafayette and West Lafayette; Saturday, July 20 starting at 4 pm

Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breaking:

Window World of Lafayette: Thursday, July 11th in honor of their new location.

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. (Excluding June)

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 and Danielle Gaylord
3-Minute Spotlights: Tamara Cox

Corporate Sponsors:

Please join us in thanking and supporting the following companies and individuals for helping us bring high quality content and events to our members:

Armstrong Law Offices
Creative Inc.
Isch Insurance Services
Lafayette Hearing Center
Lafayette PC
RamZ Emporium
Ronda Walsh Schwab, Edward Jones
Stanley Steemer
Tammy Foley, Coldwell Banker Shook

Contact Us:

AWBO on Facebook

Share Program Ideas:

Susan Benedict or Danielle Gaylord

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 1^st. 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.

June Newsletter

May 31, 2013 11:10 AM | Deleted user

AWBO Summer Social!

Bring your friends and enjoy some wonderful companionship. AWBO announces our annual Summer Social event to be held at The Red Poppy Art Gallery downtown Lafayette at 800 Main Street from 5:30 -7:30, Tuesday, June 11th. Tamara Cox from Kidz Art and our new incoming President elect Holly Thomashave planned a wonderful evening of food, drinks and art classes. Try your hand at several different art stations to find out where your talent lies, or just mingle with old friends and get acquainted with new ones.

Either way, the more the merrier!

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

Please note: our regular monthly meetings will resume in July.

From the President...

WOW, did you have a moment last month with Cory Vanderburgof Huntington Bank when he spoke about how to put yourself/business into a better position when working with borrowed money? What an a-ha moment which affects us personally along with risk to our business. Thank you Cory for making us aware of how credit card debit can be damaging to our business.

It's also a sad time as we mourn the unexpected loss of Brenda Combs, owner of Moondance Marketing (see below). It's a reminder to us all that life is precious and we must be sure we're living a complete and full life beyond work and business.

That's why our AWBO Board is passionate about creating and building relationships as women in the business community. I hope you'll take the time to join us at the Summer Social this month. Bring a guest, socialize, find that creativity spark and enjoy the night.

I look forward to seeing you there,

Tammy Foley
AWBO President
Empowering Women in Business

Welcome!

New Member:

Linda Gloyeske, Wildtree

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Board Member Profile: Tamara Cox

Meet Tamara Cox - AWBO programs chair for scheduling 3-minute spotlights. Tamara owns KidzArt of West Central Indiana which is a local art franchise committed to increasing self-confidence and problem-solving skills for “kids” of all ages (including adults). She has 2 sons that were involved in KidzArt classes at their local elementary school and she saw them become more & more confident in themselves because they were learning a new skill. When the previous owner moved out of state, Tamara saw an opportunity to bring this program to many more students and families so she purchased the business in January 2009. Tamara graduated from Purdue with a Management and Finance Degree in 1991 before moving from Indianapolis to Benton County in 1997 to marry and raise a family. Her two sons are ages 13 & 11 and her oldest son, Mitchell, just won the “Artist of the Year” award at his school. Tamara is the Treasurer at her local church, is on the Benton County Relay for Life Committee, is Past President of the school PTO, and enjoys time outside with her family. Tamara's KidzArt business will be teaching at our AWBO summer social in June!

News & Events

In Memory: Brenda Combs

We are saddened to announce the death of a friend, member and fellow-business woman Brenda Combs, owner of Moondance Marketing. Brenda died Tuesday after a 9 year battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband and twin children. The Board has sent a gift basket to the family on behalf of all AWBO members. Please keep Brenda's family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.

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Ready to Write a Book?

Nicole Gebhardt will be leading a book-writing mastermind/workshop series for business owners who'd like to publish a book related to their expertise. The mastermind starts June 20. For details visit: www.theremarableway.com/book-it-mastermind

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KidzArt Summer Camps

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 June

Register: greaterlafayettecommerce.com/calendar

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

Annual Golf Outing – Birck Boilermaker Golf Course, Purdue – Monday, June 3 at 11:00 am
Small Business of the Month Reception – NO JUNE RECEPTION
Eggs N Issues, Special Meeting – Hilton Garden Inn – Tuesday June 11. Topic to be Announced.
Small Business Matters/Industrial Luncheon – DOES NOT MEET June, July OR August.
Community Reception for Purdue President Daniels – Imagination Station- Monday, June 17
Business After Hours – Wabash Center – Wednesday June 19th – 5 pm to 7 pm.

Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breaking:

Volestapine: Monday June 10 at 3pm in honor of their new manufacturing lines.

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. (Excluding June)

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

Corporate Sponsors:

Please join us in thanking and supporting the following companies and individuals for helping us bring high quality content and events to our members:

Contact Us:

AWBO on Facebook

Share Program Ideas:

Susan Benedict or Danielle Gaylord

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 1^st. 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.

May Newsletter

May 01, 2013 12:41 AM | Deleted user

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 Daimeco. Tressa 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

Corporate Sponsors:

Please join us in thanking and supporting the following companies and individuals for helping us bring high quality content and events to our members:

Contact Us:

AWBO on Facebook

Share Program Ideas:

Susan Benedict or Danielle Gaylord

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 1^st. 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.

April Newsletter

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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 9^th. 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.

Please email your questions for the Mayors in advance to help@organizinglafayette.com.

   
Join us Tuesday, April 9^th at Noon at MCL.

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.

From the President...

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

Welcome!

March Guests:

Stephanie Richeson
Linda Kampe
Linda Berryman
Angela Tamer

March New Members:

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.

News & Events

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:

How to Automate Your Marketing Thursday, April 11, 1:00 to 2:30 pm Learn how to automate a follow-up campaign for new prospects. Details: www.remarkablesystems.eventbrite.com

The Breakthrough Workshop: 4-Week course on Thursdays, April 25, May 2, 9, and 16 from Noon to 3 pm. This is a small group workshop/mastermind where you'll be led step-by-step to create your personal marketing plan. We'll focus heavily on identifing who you really want to work with and how to attract them in an authentic and manageable way. Details: www.theremarkableway.com/breakthrough

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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

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.

NEW 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

Corporate Sponsors:

Please join us in thanking and supporting the following companies and individuals for helping us bring high quality content and events to our members:

Contact Us:

AWBO on Facebook

Share Program Ideas:

Susan Benedict or Danielle Gaylord

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 1^st. 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.

March Newsletter

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Tech Tips

Join us to discuss hot tips for social media, expo marketing and managing your business.

3 Minute Spotlights:

Pam Rhodes Thalls – Mary Kay Cosmetics

Becky Risch – Shook Agency

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

From the President...

Welcome Holly Thomas, President Elect

Hello and happy March! Finally, Spring is just around the corner. I'm sure you agree it will be nice to have warm sunshine and green grass again.

First and foremost I wanted to share my sincere sadness over the loss of our long-term "sister" in AWBO, Linda Erwin. Linda lost her fight to cancer this month. You can read more about her below. It's a reminder to us all how precious life is. Remember to savor life, take care of yourself and make the time to enjoy family and friends.

We also want to update members on a change on the board for this year. Ronda Walsh-Schwab (Edward Jones) decided to step down as President Elect of AWBO so she can focus her energy toward her growing business. We're grateful for Ronda's participation on the board over the past several months and thank her for her contribution. We're also pleased to announce thatHolly Thomas (FC Tucker) has agreed to take that torch and join the board as President Elect. Holly is a personal friend, colleague, and former neighbor and I'm so excited she's agreed to join us in this capacity. Holly has been involved in AWBO since 1992. Over the years, she has served on the AWBO Board of Directors and was the Vice President of Programs. Holly's passion for our community and organization will bring inspiration to our current Board of Directors.

Thank you Ronda and Holly. We hope the decision is a good one for both of you!

Tammy Foley
AWBO President
Empowering Women in Business

Welcome!

February Guests:

Michelle Schwindler
Jan French
Janet Broyles

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The Loss of a Friend

Our hearts are saddened by recent loss of Linda Ewin, owner of Mullen Towing and Recover. Linda passed away February 22, 2013 after a short battle with cancer. Linda was loyal toAWBO, a past Board Member and a friend to all. She will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, AWBO will honor Linda's Memory with a contribution to Trinity United Methodist Church in her name. Services will be held Saturday, March 2nd at Trinity United Methodist Church. Peace be with you and your family Linda Erwin!

Upcoming Events

Planning a Booth at the Expo?

Booth marketing isn't simply about "getting your name out there", it's about turning your investment into new business. Join Nicole Gebhardt for a 3-hour marketing mastermind to help plan your booth to get the maximum return from your time investment. Thursday, March 7 from 12-3. Space is limited to 5.

RSVP at http://remarkablebooths.eventbrite.com/

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Something unusual you'd like to share?

RamZs Emporium (Melony Ramsey) invites you to bring something unusual, rare, unique, collectible to the store on March 11 from 7-9 pm at 205 Farabee Drive North in Lafayette. They are looking for items we can buy, trade, give a loan or an appraisal on. Their goal is to showcase treasures that are here in the Lafayette area on a 30 minute show that should air Saturday, April 13 on TV 18 at 7:30 pm. It will also be on Comcast Video on Demand about the same time. Help support our great Lafayette area!

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Financial Coffee Club

Ronda Walsh Schwab, Financial Advisor for Edward Jones, invites you her monthly "Coffee Club" on Friday March 22nd form 9-10:00am. 211 E State St. in WL.

Topic "Current Economics and Investments". Please RSVP to Jane at 743-6484.

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Save this Date!

AWBO will host a Girls' Night Out on March 15th at 6:00 pm at Nine Irish Brothers on the West Side. Join us for a little social time as wonderful women in business.

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Greater Lafayette Commerce in March

Register: greaterlafayettecommerce. com/calendar

Small Business of the Month Reception – Lafayette Savings Bank Annex Building; ednesday, March 6th at 5:00pm
Tippy Connect After Hours – TBD; Thursday March 7th at 5pm
Third House – Best Western; Saturday, March 9th at 7:30am
Small Business Matters – Sargent Preston’s – Thursday March 14th at 11:30am; Topic: Small Business Marketing by Nicole Gebhardt
Industrial Luncheon – Sylvia’s Brick Oven; Friday March 15th at11:30am - Dave Kummer, Nanshan Updates
Eggs N Issues ***NOTE SPECIAL MARCH DATE*** - Hilton Garden Inn; Wednesday, March 20th at 7:30am – Purdue Football Head Coach, Darrell Hazel
Business After Hours – Spurlock’s; Wednesday March 20th at 5pm
Third House – Best Western; Saturday, March 23rd at 7:30am

Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breaking:

Anytime Fitness, Friday March 22nd at 3:30pm, Grand Opening
Hilton Garden Inn, Wednesday March 27th at 3:30pm, 10 Year Anniversary

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.

NEW 2013 AWBOBoard

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

Corporate Sponsors:

Please join us in thanking and supporting the following companies and individuals for helping us bring high quality content and events to our members:

Contact Us:

AWBO on Facebook

Share Program Ideas:

Susan Benedict or Danielle Gaylord

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 1^st. 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.

February Newsletter

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February Program: Tuesday, February 12 at Noon

Speak with Confidence

As professionals, we often find ourselves in situations -planned or impromptu- where we must address a group of individuals or a large audience. Whether we are asked to give a presentation or speak off the cuff, such situations can elicit panic and anxiety. How often have you heard someone assert that they LOVE to speak in front of a group? It’s rare.

Join us on Tuesday, February 5th to hear Clyde Hughesfrom Toastmasters discuss the advantages of improving your public speaking skills. Clyde will provide tips on better public speaking and presentation skills, "tricks of the trade" and "speaking off the cuff" as it pertains to professional settings, elevator speeches and table topic discussions. He plans to incorporate a few volunteers into his
presentation while emphasizing how “fun” public speaking can be. This presentation will not be an ‘intro to public speaking’, but tailored to professionals who have experience standing before a group. Please come with questions.

Clyde Hughes is a Freelance Writer for newspapers, magazines and websites writing on topics ranging from sports, politics, urban affairs and minority issues. He produces weekly columns on the NCAA Division III football and currently works in the Marketing & Media Office at Purdue University.

3 Minute Spotlights:

Joy Page – Enjoy Studio of Hair Design

Jan Blau – Classy Canine Clips

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

From the President...

MAKING A DIFFERENCE...So much to be thankful for!
On January 25th, AWBO sponsored the Food Finders Mobile Food Pantry at Evangelical Christian Church. Items distributed included frozen meat, baked goods, beverages, vegetables, snacks, fruit, cereal and personal hygiene products. AWBO was able to make a difference to 204 families representing 656 individuals! Our sincere gratitude to ECC for providing a wonderful warm indoor facility, tables and chairs for our event...and to Food Finders for coordinating such an well-run operation.

Your efforts of saving water bottles were seen in action... filled with laundry soap for families and a HOT item to many. What a humbling experience - there are no words to describe my feeling and the out pouring of comments by the many volunteers who worked the Food Finders Mobile Food Pantry. There were over 25 Volunteers who came out to help. THANK YOU, to ALL that volunteered your time, your dedication and contribution of funds to make this event happen. AWBO, you ladies have A Heart of Gold!

Tammy Foley
AWBO President
Empowering Women in Business

Welcome!

January Guests:

Julie Kitchel
Patty Pavey
Karen Hosterman
Misty Evans
Diane Clark
Taunya Ismail

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Board Member Profile: Becky Risch

Meet Becky Risch, Realtor for Coldwell Banker Shook and AWBO's membership chair. As a local member of the community, graduate of McCutcheon High School and Purdue, Becky has been involved in different aspects of the community her entire life. She's currently involved with the Tippecanoe County Fair Queen Committee, Greater Lafayette Chamber and the Miss Purdue Scholarship pageant (which is the preliminary to the Miss Indiana America pageant). Becky's also served as the steering committee chair for Homeward Bound 5K, and actively involved in Tippy Connect's leadership, including the Tippy Connect 5K.

Upcoming Events

Speed Networking

Speed Networking with LINC (Lafayette Indiana Networking Connection)

Join Jenna Isch and Julie Rubsam for an evening of making connections. They will be hosting a Speed Networking Event on February 4^th from 5:45 to 8:15 pm in Room 106 at the Morton Center. For more information and to register for the event, please visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/LINC03.

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Save this Date!

AWBO will host a Girls Night Out on March 15th at 6:00 pm at Nine Irish Brothers on the West Side. Join us for a little social time as wonderful women in business.

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Greater Lafayette Commerce in January

Register: greaterlafayettecommerce.com/calendar

Small Business of the Month Reception – Wednesday, February 6th – 5:00pm
Tippy Connect After Hours – TBD, Thursday February 7th – 5pm
Third House – Best Western; Saturday, February 9th – 7:30am
Eggs N Issues – Hilton Garden Inn – Tuesday, February 12th, 7:30am; Doug Gutridge, Kirby Risk will be giving an update on the Quality of Life initiative
Small Business Matters – Sargent Preston’s – Thursday February 14th; 11:30am - TBD Topic
Industrial Luncheon – Sylvia’s Brick Oven – Friday February 15th – 11:30am; Dave McKinnis - Purdue TAP
Tippy Connect Executive Roundtable – Sylvia’s Brick Oven – Tuesday February 19th – 5:30pm
Business After Hours – Henry Poor Lumber – Wednesday February 20th – 5pm
Third House – Best Western – Saturday, February 23rd – 7:30am
Building an Effective China Strategy Workshop - Kurz Purdue Technology Center – Monday, February 25th – 9:30am

Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breaking:

Serendipity Eatery, Wednesday February 6th at 10:30am, Grand Opening
Dream Dinners, Thursday February 7th at 4pm, 5 Year Anniversary
Matrix Pregnancy Resource Center, Wednesday February 13th at 11am, New Services Opening
Lighting Printing, Friday February 15th at 3:30pm, Grand Opening
Allegiance Wealth Mangement Group, Friday Februay 22nd at 3:30pm, 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.

NEW 2013 AWBO Board

President: Tammy Foley
President Elect: Ronda Schwab
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

Corporate Sponsors:

Please join us in thanking and supporting the following companies and individuals for helping us bring high quality content and events to our members:

Contact Us:

AWBO on Facebook

Share Program Ideas:

Susan Benedict or Danielle Gaylord

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 1^st. 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.

January Newsletter

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January Program: Tuesday, Jan. 8 at Noon

Credit Card Reality Check

The convenience of accepting credit card payments at your business comes at a price. The threat of credit card fraud is very real. But not accepting credit card payments is not an option for many businesses today.

Do you know what you’re paying to process each transaction?  There are over 249 credit cards that can walk into your business, each of them carry a cost.... Interchange Cost. The costs range from .23 cents for debit transactions to 2.89% for American Express. Do you ever wonder why that is?

Do you get frustrated every month when your statement comes and you don't understand it? Are you curious how new fees show up each month on your statement? Have you ever been asked to pay a PCI Compliance fee? Batch fee? Statement fee? Monthly fee? Annual fee?

Daphne Larson from Heartland Payment Systems will be with us on Tuesday Jan. 8th to explain what we need to know when considering merchants processing systems. She will tell us what to look for - what to avoid. Spend a little time with AWBO and you will be sure to start your new year hitting the ground running!

3 Minute Spotlights:

Audrey Kitchel – Free Electrons LLC

Karen Hatke – The Write Word

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

From the President...

Happy New Year!
As the pulse of the new year begins lets reflect on your goals for 2013. As business professionals, you know how to complete a job on time and in budget. Sometimes the day-to-day business demands of cash flow, bonding, insurance and just plain leadership can be daunting for us all. Our AWBO Programs Committee will delight your thirst for knowledge in 2013. You will find advice from experts, keep up to date on what's happening in the business world, keep you focused on your business plan and most of all, AWBO is a Cheerleader for your Success. Each month is a new topic and you have the opportunity to be a 3-Minute Spot Light to showcase your business. I have the 2nd Tuesday of each month in my Outlook as an AWBO Reminder, I hope you do as well.

My Business Tip for the New Year: Safety - If you're not safe, your business survival is in question. Review the safety trends that apply to your industry and train employees regarding company policies and safety issues... better to be proactive, than reactive.

Wishing everyone a prosperous and successful new year. See you Tuesday, January 8th at MCL!

Tammy Foley
AWBO President
Empowering Women in Business

Welcome!

New Member:

Stephanie Sweet, Brown Dog Designs 9

Holiday Auction Guests:

Ashley Bigelow
Ben Rachwal, Custom Plus Pharmacy
Cheryl Lucas
Rebecca Humphrey, Tippecanoe Cty. Cary Home
Melissa Holley, Tippecanoe Cty. Cary Home
Julie Kitchel, Free Electons
Elaine Lawson, Leadership Lafayette
Margaret Lemon
Kathy Atwell, Tippecanoe Cty. Historical Assoc.
Sarah LaMar, Rubia Flower Market
Jennifer Johnson, Rubia Flower Market
Kitty Campbell, Leadership Lafayette
Linda Phillips, Tippecanoe Cty. Assessor

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Upcoming Events

Food Finders Mobile Pantry

January 25th, AWBO is going to Pay it Forward! Due to your generous donations, AWBO has raised $1,000 to host a Mobile Food Pantry with Food Finders. We are looking for 10-12 Volunteers to help January 25th at ECC Church. Orientation and set-up will begin at 10 am - doors at ECC will open at 11 am. We will assist with families in need until the food runs out. We have raised enough money to offer 10,000 pounds of food to be distributed. If you have an hour to two to help out, please let contact Tammy Foley at tfoley@shook.com or at 765-479-1216. Thank you for supporting Tippecanoe County Outreach for families in need. AWBO members should be very PROUD!

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From the Hospitality committee:
The Hospitality Committee is looking for members who would love to walk around and focus on greeting people as they come to our luncheons. We are asking for a commitment of at least once a year. Please email melonyramsey@yahoo.com to serve in this great way and become acquainted with other members.

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Create Your 2013 Marketing Plan

Nicole Gebhardt is partnering with the Hoosier Heartland ISBDC to offer a four-week workshop designed to help participants identify and attract their ideal clients.

The "Breakthrough Workshop" will be held in Lafayette from Noon to 3 pm on Tuesdays from Jan. 22 - Feb. 12. For details, visit www.theremarkableway.com/breakthrough

Ready to write your book? Join Nicole for the 3-month "Book It! Mastermind" starting Jan. 31 in Carmel, IN. Details: http://theremarkableway.com/book-it-mastermind

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KidzArt offers classes, workshops, & parties for ALL ages

Looking for a fun adult event? Host an Art Innovators Home Art party for ladies night, workshops, service organizations, birthdays, etc. Contact Tamara Coxat tamara@kidzartin.com for more details.

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Greater Lafayette Commerce in January

Register: greaterlafayettecommerce.com/calendar

Eggs N Issues, Tuesday January 8th, 2013 at 7:30a at Hilton Garden Inn. Speaker: Morgan Burke, Director of Athletics for Purdue University
Small Business Matters, Thursday January 10, 2013 at 11:30 am at Sargent’ Preston’s. Topic TBD.
Industrial Luncheon, Friday January 18th at 11:30am at Sylvia’s Brick Oven. Speaker: Jaques Vanier with an update on Alcoa.
Business After Hours/Small Business of the Year, Wednesday January 16, 2013 from 5 - 7pm at the Holiday Inn City Center

Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breaking:
• Dream Dinners, 5 Year Anniversary: January 10 at 10am
• Message Envy, Tuesday January 15, 2013 at 2pm

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.

NEW 2013 AWBO Board

President: Tammy Foley
President Elect: Ronda Schwab
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

Corporate Sponsors:

Please join us in thanking and supporting the following companies and individuals for helping us bring high quality content and events to our members:

Contact Us:

AWBO on Facebook

Share Program Ideas:

Susan Benedict or Danielle Gaylord

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 1^st. 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.

December Newsletter

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October Program: Tuesday, Dec. 11 at Noon

It's Our Annual Holiday Auction!

Come help us celebrate the season December 11th at MCL as we enjoy our annual AWBO auction and raffle event to benefit Cary Home for Girls. Many of the girls come to Cary Home with nothing but what they are wearing. Cary Home is funded by Tippecanoe Co., but as we know, funds do run dry especially as the year ends. Therefore as an AWBO member you have the ability to have tremendous impact on a young woman at such a pivotal and crucial time in her life.

You will be able to shop for great gift ideas with the convenience of having everything together in one location. All the while enjoying some much needed time out of the office! Many local businesses have donated some great auction items: gift baskets, art work, one of a kind items, and even things for the kids. Bring your Christmas shopping list and and be prepared to buy American. Better yet, see something you'd like for your own stocking? We have items for that too! And it all goes to benefit a great cause: Cary Home Home for Girls.

Auction and shopping begins at Noon at MCL Restaurant & Bakery.

Make a Donation

Dear AWBO members,

I really appreciate your help in pulling the auction together. As many of you know, I just recently returned to AWBO after being sick for a year and a half. Jumping in to being President Elect including organizing the auction, is a stretch for me at this time. Please invite your friends to the event, and if you know others, members or nonmembers who want to make a donation please connect with them. Please give me a call @ 426-7511 or email me @rondawalshschwab@gmail.com with any questions, or special needs.

Thank you,

Ronda Walsh Schwab, President Elect

From the President...

Wishing you the best this Holiday Season~
Around the Holidays, we all love to reflect on the year and reminisce about our Business, Family, Friends, and the importance that each one touched in our life. While it's natural to focus our energy on big celebrations, I hope that each of you have something to be thankful for that has touched your heart.

It is the outreach and dedication of all you AWBO Women that just amazes me. I am so thankful to have you in my life, your friendship and to witness the acts of kindness from each of you. This year, AWBO will Sponsor a Holiday Auction and Raffle that benefits Cary Home for Girls. Please join us December 11th. With you help, these funds will make a difference in these young girls lives. If you wish to donate an item, please contact Ronda Walsh-Schwaband she will be happy to arrange a drop off or pick up of your item before the day of our event. I applaud your time and energy that each of you give to AWBO during the holidays!

See you soon for lots of fun and fellowship at our Holiday Auction and Raffle!

Happy and Safe Travels,
Tammy Foley
AWBO President
Empowering Women in Business

Board Spotlight: Danielle Gaylord

Danielle Gaylord is co-owner of Signature Organizing Service S.O.S. She and her partners, Janet Yaninek &Rita Smeyak, began their service together as the leadership team of the YWCA Domestic Violence Program. Their primary responsibility was to assist women and children fleeing domestic abuse and help them secure safe housing. Survivors of abuse often leave everything behind. The survivor’s needs were often met by donations made by individuals overwhelmed with downsizing or the loss of a loved one, and wished for their possessions to be put to good use. Danielle, Janet and Rita recognized a need, and after many years of service, decided it was time to create S.O.S.

As Professional Organizers and Senior Move Managers, they do more than just help individuals get organized or move into more accommodating housing, they create a lasting experience and alleviate the stress associated with clutter, lack of systems or moving out of the home where children were raised. They love what they do and would like to share their knowledge and expertise with you or someone you know who may be struggling.

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Upcoming Events

From the Hospitality committee:
The Hospitality Committee is looking for members who would love to walk around and focus on greeting people as they come to our luncheons. We are asking for a commitment of at least once a year. Please email melonyramsey@yahoo.com to serve in this great way and become acquainted with other members.

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Marketing Roundtable

2012 Year End Extravaganza! Join us at The Marketing Roundtable for 13 BIG ideas for your business in 2013. Stretch yourself, your ideas and your business around the Roundtable. Led by Nicole Gebhardt on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 11 am. Lunch is included. First time visitors pay $24.Registration required: www.theremarkableway.com

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KidzArt offers classes, workshops, & parties for ALL ages

Kids from ages 6-12 can join us for our annual KidzArt Winter Wonderland Workshop on Saturday, December 8^th from 9:30 – Noon at the Morton Center. Please register directly with Morton by calling 765-775-5120. $30 to register + $10 supply fee. We will sculpt with clay & more!

Looking for a fun adult event? Host an Art Innovators Home Art party for ladies night, workshops, service organizations, birthdays, etc. Contact Tamara Coxat tamara@kidzartin.com for more details.

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Greater Lafayette Commerce in December

Register: greaterlafayettecommerce.com/calendar

Dickens of a Christmas, Saturday December 1st Downtown Lafayette Christmas Parade, Sunday December 2nd Downtown Lafayette
Tippy Connect After Hours, December 6th at HomeCare by Design
Small Business of the Month – Wednesday December 5th at Lafayette Savings Bank Annex Building
Eggs N Issues, Tuesday December 11th at 7:30a at Hilton Garden Inn: IU Medical School in
Greater Lafayette. Speaker: Dr. Craig Brater, Dean of the IU School of Medicine
Business After Hours, Wednesday December 19th 5pm at Henriott Group 250 Main Street, Ste.
650

Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breaking:

The Farmers and Merchants Bank, December 4th at 2pm
Diagnostic Imaging and Open MRI of Lafayette, December 5th at 4pm
Mad Mushroom Pizza, December 6th at 10am
Message Envy, Tuesday December 11th at 2p

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: Ronda Schwab
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

Corporate Sponsors:

Please join us in thanking and supporting the following companies and individuals for helping us bring high quality content and events to our members:

Contact Us:

AWBO on Facebook

Share Program Ideas:

Susan Benedict or Danielle Gaylord

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 1^st. 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.