Celebrating 29 years of serving the women business owners of Phoenix
SUMMER 2014 • nawbophx.org
Reflections on a Powerful Year for NAWBO By Jackie Wszalek, President 2013 – 2014
About NAWBO
NAWBO® prides itself on being a global beacon for influence, ingenuity and action and is uniquely positioned to provide incisive commentary on issues of importance to women business owners. NAWBO Phoenix propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power. Visit one of our FREE welcome meetings, held the second Wednesday of each month – for all new and prospective members. This casual, informational opportunity highlights both local and national benefits of NAWBO membership. This is a great place to determine if NAWBO is a fit for you and your business. Take advantage of this great networking opportunity by bringing business cards and making connections. For more information, please visit NAWBOphx.org. Phoenix Metropolitan Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners 7949 E Acoma Dr., #207 Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 480-289-5768 info@NAWBOphx.org
NAWBO Phoenix has been the voice of women business owners in the Valley for more than 29 years. NAWBO has a long history of providing professional development for its members, influencing public policy and business trends, building leaders in the community and fostering relationships that grow businesses and build economic impact. Our membership is recognized with awards and honors across the nation. This year we are proud to have one of our Past Presidents named Regional Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Region IX. Donna Davis is a leader, motivator and tireless advocate for small business in California, Arizona, Hawaii, Nebraska and Guam and continues to support our chapter. The “Power of NAWBO” was evident this year in the strong line-up of luncheon speakers, as powerful as Connie Mariano, M.D., White House doctor, along with our members who shared their expertise on social media and promotion. We heard about the Power of Storytelling, the Power of Imagination and the Power of Funding your Business along with many hands-on, practical topics shared at our NAWBO University. The Power of Mentoring was evident in the statistics that were gathered at the end of the program. Sixteen new jobs were created, $100,000 in funding was secured, and our mentors and mentees increased their revenue by more than $500,000 during the program. (For more information on the Mentoring Program and to apply for the 2014-2015 program, which starts in September, see page 8.) The YEA (Young Entrepreneurs’ Academy) Program fostered the launch of nine businesses led by high school students. YEA participants pitched their ideas to an investor panel and competed in a regional competition in Texas. They experienced a program that will give them tools for a lifetime. Our Public Policy event gave us a toolbox full of ideas to affect policy and keep business owners informed while in their
This issue Page 2 Member Spotlight – Tracie Rollins, The Rollins Advantage, LLC. Page 3 Member Spotlight – Kristin Slice, Empowered Lab Communications Page 4 Member Spotlight – T isha Marie Pelletier, Details Event Management, LLC
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Jackie Wszalek President, NAWBO Phoenix
Jackie Wszalek President NAWBO-Phoenix 2013-2014 Despins Printing and Graphics 15770 N. Greenway Hayden Loop Suite 101 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-483-0166 phone www.despinsprinting.com Years in Business: 6 Years in NAWBO: 6
Page 5 Corporate Partner Spotlight – Orchard Medical Consulting Page 6 2014-2015 Executive Committee and Board of Directors Page 7 Lets Get Down to Business with President Dorothy Wolden Page 8 NAWBO Mentoring Program Accepting Applicants.
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