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Stateline Women’s 2015 Tri-Chamber luncheon hosted by Roscoe Chamber

By Jean Seegers Reporter

SOUTH BELOIT — Every year, the Beloit, Roscoe and Rockton Chambers alternate hosting the Stateline Tri-Chamber Women at Work Luncheon.

This year, it was Roscoe’s turn.

On Thursday, July 16, members and guests gathered at the Greenhouse Bar and Grill in the recently renovated Garden Hotel and Conference Center, 200 Dearborn St., South Beloit.

Business women from throughout the area enjoyed a light lunch, silent auction and the opportunity for network and shop the expo tables lining the dining room.

Roscoe Chamber Director Mickey Heinzeroth introduced guest speaker Mimi Murphy, WTVO Channel 17, News Anchor. Murphy talked about the accomplishments of women today, and entertained the audience with stories about her

Business women from Beloit Health System attended the luncheon and special program at the Garden Hotel in South Beloit, July 16. The event was sponsored by the Tri-State Chambers of Commerce. This year Roscoe Chamber hosted the event.

Pictured are: Kim Hanson-Riverside Terrace; Cassandra Stevens – Riverside Terrace; Kara Person McLaren – North Pointe Terrace; April Bardick- North Pointe Terrace; Brooke Capel –Riverside Terrace; Karen Place – Riverside Terrace; Rose Hoskins – North Pointe Terrace; Dawn Clifton – North Pointe Terrace and Beloit Health System Program Director Deidre Bennett.

20-year career as a newscaster at all three Rockford television stations.

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was sponsored by North Pointe Terrace, Swedish American Hospital, Beloit Health System and North Pointe Health and Well-

ness.

The annual Roscoe Chamber Golf Play Day will be held Sept.

18 at Swanhills Golf Course.

Businesses and individuals interested in taking part can contact Mickey at www.roscoechamber. com or (815) 623-9065.

What employers look for in the 21st century nurse (BPT) — Over the last decade, a number of changes have transformed the healthcare industry. The Affordable Care Act has enabled more than 16.4 million Americans to receive healthcare coverage. Advancements in technology improve both diagnoses and treatment quality.

Retail health offers a convenience used by more than 10 million patients at 1,800 retail health locations. Along with the current challenges facing the healthcare system, such as an aging population, increased patient volume and physician shortages, these changes prompt the expansion of the traditional role of a nurse.

Generally, Americans believe nurses’ roles are expanding as they share increased responsibilities to support the delivery of high quality healthcare, according to a poll commissioned by University of Phoenix College of Health Professions.

The survey also found that adults in the United States view their experience with nurses as overwhelmingly positive. In fact, 95 percent found nurses to

be a valuable addition to the healthcare system as a whole, and 87 percent view nurses as trusted sources of health information.

“As nurses take on greater responsibility, and as the needs of healthcare organizations continue to grow more complex, the skills and training requirements of nurses must be prepared to match this growth,” says Betty Nelson, Ph.D., RN, and academic dean for University of Phoenix School of Nursing.

“This is especially important given that the United States is currently facing a shortage of as many as 90,000 physicians by 2025. Nurses with advanced education can help fill this shortage, particularly in areas where consumers do not have access to care.”

Because of this, employers are looking for nurses with a variety of skills and certifications including: * Additional degrees or seeking an advanced degree * In-demand skills such as bilingualism, leadership and critical thinking * Flexibility and professionalism * The desire to grow into advanced

Kathy Cox celebrates joining Chamber with ribbon-cutting ROSCOE — Kathy Cox, LCPC has joined the Roscoe Area Chamber of Commerce and celebrated with a ribbon cutting on July 28. Kathy has 29 years experience working with children to adults, offering a complementary approach.

Specializing in art, play therapy, psy-

chodrama, Jungian Psychology, CBT, DBT, EMDR and more. Located at 5290 Williams Dr. in Roscoe, Kathy Cox, LCPC is also a Licensed massage therapist. Visit www.KathyCoxLCPC.com or call (815) 494-0035 for more information.

practitioners such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants * Specialized training for working with various populations * An openness to diverse opportunities in a number of different facilities In order to keep up with the changes in the healthcare system, at least 80 percent of the nation’s nursing workforce will need a bachelor’s degree by 2020 and the number of nurses with doctoral degrees will need to be double, according to the Institute of Medicine.

Nursing education institutions play a critical role in meeting the needs of today’s healthcare system. Nurses need a place to obtain these degrees and further their skills within the healthcare

industry.

Institutions recognize the expanding role of the 21st century nurse and are offering a wide range of curriculum and degree programs that address recent changes in the delivery of primary care.

Graduates need to be equipped with the skills they need to succeed in today’s health care market.

It’s now more important than ever that nurses have the training and skills to match the demands of the growing profession.

Along with the nursing community, institutions that offer nursing degree programs must work together to enhance and better prepare the nursing workforce.

Sanctuary Spa in Rockton hosts grand opening

By Jean Seegers Reporter

ROCKTON — Sanctuary Spa, 175 Hawick St. in Rockton, opened in 2013.

Owner Erica Smith said the spa has been a resounding success. In fact, it was recently voted “Best Business of the Year” by the Rockton Chamber of Commerce.

Building on the spa’s popularity, Smith decided to grow her business by adding an adjoining full service hair salon. The six-chair salon opened last April.

Smith combined the grand opening of the salon with a fund-raising event for

“Operation Support our Troops” across from the salon and spa in Settlers Park.

“Rollin Whiskey” provided musical entertainment in the park’s gazebo.

Generous donations and a Bag Tournament with half the entry proceeds helped raise money for the worthy cause.

Appetizers, desserts and beverages were available in the spa and salon.

Sanctuary Spa offers facials, manicures and pedicures, body waxing, skin care, massages and reflexology.

For more information about Sanctuary Salon and Spa, call (815) 9779792.

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Belvidere McDonald’s owner celebrates 20th year BELVIDERE — It has been over 20 years since Maureen Koteles joined her family in the McDonald’s restaurant business. Maureen’s father, Jack O’Leary, was a regional sales manager for the McDonald’s Corporation in Chicago when the opportunity arose to buy the company-owned store in Belvidere.

He and his wife, Mary Lou, worked side by side, managing the business.

When he became ill in 1993, Maureen left a college administration and counseling job to return to Belvidere and help run the McDonald’s restaurant with her family.

She passed the exams necessary to own and operate a McDonald’s restaurant, as well as the program and evaluation required for next-generation owners.

While owning and managing the N.

State St. restaurant in Belvidere, she was also involved in the building of a second restaurant on Chrysler Drive, known as the Walldog Diner McDonald’s.

She has remodeled and expanded both restaurants.

Since starting the business, she and her husband, Gary, have raised three children – Michael, Lauren, and Brittany. Their son, Michael, is a third generation employee of McDonald’s.

Between the two stores, Maureen employs over 130 people. She enjoys teaching young people business and customer skills and watching them grow in their work abilities. One of the community programs Maureen and her employees enjoy sponsoring is “School Night,” of which 20 percent of the proceeds benefit the school’s Parent Teacher Organization.

Crusader Community Health welcomes OB/GYN Arynova ROCKFORD — Dr. Bakytbubu Arynova joined the OB/GYN Practice at Women’s Health Services, Crusader Community Health on Broadway-Uram Clinic, 1100 Broadway, Rockford.

She received her Doctor of Medicine degree from Ege University Medical School, Izmir, Turkey and completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency at Mount Sinai Hospital, Chicago. Dr. Arynova is Board eligible by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

She is fluent in Russian, Turkish and Kyrgyz. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Arynova at Crusader Community Health, please call: (815) 490-1600.

Crusader Community Health is a community-based, not-for-profit, Illinois Corporation, whose mission is to serve the Rock River Valley area with quality, primary health care for people in need. Services are available on a sliding discount basis.

Crusader Community Health has five locations: Crusader Community Health on W. State St., 1200 W. State St.; Crusader Community Health on BroadwayUram Building, 1100 Broadway; Crusader ComDR. BAKYTBUBU munity Health ARYNOVA Belvidere, 1050 Logan Ave., Belvidere, Crusader Community Health Loves Park, 6115 N. Second St., Loves Park and the Crusader Auburn Campus-School Based Health Center.

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Teachers work at the restaurant and encourage their students and families to come out and support the event.

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Half of the female CEO’s of Fortune 100 companies graduated from business schools and new research from the Forté Foundation cites a connection between top MBA programs and a seat in the boardroom.

According to new research done for Women in Technology by American University’s Kogod School of Business, about one in every eight board members in the D.C. region is a woman.

Ada’s List, a U.K.-based platform for women in to tech to mentor and support each other is expanding its reach to the U.S. Learn more about the stateside launch event at the Spotify headquarters and the value of the platform for women at all levels of their careers in the tech industry.

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Stepping Stones Child Center receives ExceleRate Illinois Silver Circle of Quality designation

By Jean Seegers Reporter

ROSCOE — Stepping Stones Child Center in Roscoe has gone the extra mile to provide dependable quality childcare to families in the area.

Stepping Stones will soon celebrate 25 years of providing child care services to children in the area.

Toni Brown, owner and executive director of Stepping Stones opened the first Stepping Stones Child Center in the Rockton Community Center. It wasn’t long before the center outgrew its location and moved into larger quarters on Main Street in Roscoe.

Stepping Stones continued to grow.

When the former North Woods Church building on Second Street in Roscoe became available, Brown decided to renovate the building. She and her staff of 32 moved into the building in 2004.

Licensed for 110 children, Stepping Stones provides child care, after school care and Camp Stepping Stone Summer Camp for school-age kids.

The child care center recently received the Silver Circle of Quality designation from ExceleRate Illinois, the state’s new quality rating and improvement system for early learning and develop-

ment providers.

Silver Circle programs meet or exceed specific quality benchmarks on learning environment and quality the quality of instruction. In addition to staff qualifications, professional development and administrative standards are included.

ExceleRate Illinois recognizes a program’s commitment to quality learning beyond the basic state licensing requirements.

ExceleRate focuses on four areas: Teaching and Learning; Family and Community Engagement; Leadership and Management; Qualifications and Continuing Education.

“Laurie Davis and Mary Kay Druding have both been teaching at Stepping Stones for 25 years,” Brown said. “All staff members have to be credentialed as part of the Excelerate Illinois program.”

Brown is proud to receive the award.

“Providing quality in early learning and development will help our children be better prepared for success in school and in life,” she said.

Call Stepping Stone’s Child Center for information about classes and programs at (815) 623-7282, or visit them at www.steppingstonesroscoe.com/.

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Toni Brown, owner and executive director of Stepping Stones Child’s Center, 11364 2nd Street in Roscoe, holds a certificate designating the Center as an ExceleRate Illinois Silver Circle of Quality. The award recognizes completion of rigorous self- assessment and continuous quality improvement. Stepping Stones Child’s Center has 32 certified staff members and is licensed for 110 children.

Rockford attorney in business to fight for families ROCKFORD — Lucinda Bugden has practiced law from her downtown Rockford office at 216 N. Court St. since 1991.

The primary focus of her firm is litigation including custody, child support, juvenile abuse/neglect and delinquency case, as well as defending individuals charged in criminal cases.

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She and her husband have two dogs they enjoy walking. Bugden also likes to go biking and swimming.

When asked who most influenced her career, she credits Attorney Clarence Darrow.

Her advice to those starting out in business is to “keep focused on your goal and believe in yourself.”

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The East Bank Center skilled nursing/rehabilitation facility in Loves Park celebrated its 10th anniversary this year with a luau-theme party for patients and their families, staff, and healthcare professionals, complete with food and entertainment by Harlan Jefferaon. Front row from left Co-owner Marilyn Palazzo and staff members April Scribner, Jennifer Gould, and back row - Rhonda Steinwand, Nicole Reploge, Nicole Garner, and Adrianna Sanchez.

Women In Business / December 3, 2015 - Page 5

Brooke Beaupre: Living the dream of owning Wellness, Tanning Salon

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rooke Beaupre is the owner and manager of A Burst of Sun Wellness and Tanning Salon, 817 N. Elida St., Winnebago, Ill. She bought the salon in August of 2014, two weeks before it was slated to close.

Beaupre first got on the road to her career by earning a Bachelors Degree in Nutrition and Wellness. She then became a certified personal trainer, and earned her Masters Degree in Professional Counseling.

She is also a Mary Kay consultant, and is certified in Aromatouch essential oil application (massage).

“I’ve always wanted my own wellness center and to cater to women in helping them feel good about themselves,” she said.

“This has allowed me to combine all my past and recent education and training and desire to help others!”

Beaupre’s entire family lives in Ohio.

“My husband bought me the salon. We were married just last March, and I have five step-children. I also enjoy photography as my hobby.”

Beaupre said because this is her first year in business, and as a first-time business owner, she sometimes feels married to the job.

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Brooke Beaupre is the owner and manager of A Burst of Sun Wellness and Tanning Salon, 817 N. Elida St., Winnebago.

“Spending time with my husband and using my camera helps keep things balanced,” she said. “Working out and cardio always help with stress, and I enjoy listening to my jams while I workout!”

When asked who has most influenced her career goals, she says, “This is tough to answer.

When I was in college, I had all these goals, and I’ve met every one of them except eventually having my own wellness center, and my husband made that possible. My family is so supportive, as are my employees and my customers.

“God let me know two weeks before I bought the salon, while I was still training in the Philippines, that he will let me know what he wants me to do when I got back.

“Two weeks later there was the open door, and he has brought every person through my door by his design. I love what I do, and I give the Lord credit for who I am.”

She says she would advise to those starting out in business to take some business classes.

“This is my first time as a business owner, and I had no clue. I had to take some classes through Rock Valley just to help me with my business.

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Women-owned businesses flourish in United States

By Monica Braun Center for Rural Affairs

Women-owned businesses are gaining economic impact and clout.

A National Women’s Business Council analysis of U.S. Census data from the 2012 Survey of Business Owners shows significant growth since 2007. As of 2012, there are 9.9 million womenowned businesses – a 27.5% rise.

The analysis also showed that women-owned businesses generated 1.6 trillion in total receipts, which is up from

1.2 trillion in 2007. An increase of 35%!

For comparison, male-owned businesses saw an increase of 33%. While sole proprietorships account for 89.4% of businesses owned by women, employee hiring has also increased by 19.5%.

African-American women own more than 1.5 million businesses across the U.S., a 67.5% jump from 2007.

There are 1.48 million Hispanic women-owned businesses in the U.S, an increase of 87.31% since 2007.

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Survey shows optimism remains below average heading into holidays SPRINGFIELD — The National Federation of Independent Business’ widely watched index of small-business optimism remained unchanged at 96.1 in October, according to survey results released last week.

That follows a gain of only 0.2 points in September and an increase of 0.5 points the month before, the association said. To download a copy of the full Small Business Economic Trends report (PDF), visit www.NFIB.com/ SBET. The index’s 42-year average is 98. State-specific data isn’t available, but Kim Clarke Maisch, state director of NFIB/Illinois, said small businesses here are just as uncertain about the future of the economy as are those in other parts of the country.

“Our small-business members just don’t have a lot of confidence in where things are headed, which is discouraging, heading into the holidays,” she said.

William Dunkelberg, NFIB’s chief economist, said, “The October NFIB survey gave no indication of a resurgence in growth in the small business sector.

“The labor market components might have held at historically strong levels but this time owners reported no net growth in employment, which is a significant drop from reports in the previous four months,” he said.

Three of the ten Indices fell during the month of October while five posted slight gains and two were unchanged.

All of the components added up to a

change of 0 percentage points.

The reading of 96.1 is consistent with the predicted economic growth of between 2 percent and 2.5 percent.

Inflation received no support on Main Street, with a net 2 percent of owners raising their selling prices for the second month in a row.

Owners continued reporting that their labor compensation prices were expanding rapidly, which puts pressure on profits and depresses discretionary spending plans.

Investments in equipment or expansion that does not produce additional profits remain unattractive to small business owners.

“Immobilizing small businesses seems to be the centerpiece of President Obama’s policy models,” Dunkelberg said.

“The Administration’s climate control decisions are forbidding economic growth all while prospects for tax reform, the rising costs of healthcare and the flood of capital-devouring regulations are dim.

“Adding insult to injury, we have heard little conversation at the debates about how the 2016 presidential hopefuls will help small business owners should they be elected,” Dunkelberg said.

“This is certainly adding to the uncertainty and unhappiness surrounding economic policy,” he said.

“Our members will be looking forward to the FOX Business debate and will be listening closely.”

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And 754,874 Asian American women own businesses, up 44.3% from 2007.

Another area of tremendous growth was in veteran women-owned businesses, which increased by 206% from 2007 to a total of 384,548 businesses nationwide.

Over 100 Women’s Business Centers across the country offer counseling, business training and other services to women in business in all 50 states.

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University of California Haas School of Business new study, “Network Intervention: A Field Experiment to Assess the Effects of Formal Mentoring on Workplace Networks” finds that “women gained more social capital from affiliation with a high-status mentor than their male counterparts.”

Female CEO’s from the tech industry share the challenges and successes they’ve experienced in their careers and at raising venture capital.

The Kauffman Foundation and university researchers interviewed more than 80 entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial community leaders to examine the environment for female entrepreneurs.

Rent the Runway Foundation held the first of three summits where entrepreneurs are competing for $10,000 and the opportunity to participate in a fiveweek accelerator program. Upcoming events will be held in Washington, DC and Austin.

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“We want to be strong and we want to be able to endure! Curves offers an online weight management program, Curves Complete, and has partnered with America’s health and wellness expert Jillian Michaels to help us reach these goals,” said Buck.

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BYRON — Jamie Buck has owned Curves of Byron for nine years. She has her Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications from Bradley University, began work on her Masters Degree in English and realized that while it was something she liked, she wasn’t really passionate about it.

After working in programming for 12 years and taking classes, Curves of Byron came available for purchase.

“I was born with asthma and have some allergies, so exercise has always been a very integral part of my life.

Curves of Byron was and still is a perfect fit for me.

“For the last 9 years I have had a job that I am truly passionate about and consider myself very blessed to be surrounded by some of the hardest working ladies in the Byron Area,” said Jamie Buck.

Since owning Curves of Byron, Jamie has completed the coursework and training to become a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutrition Coach, Zumba Instructor, and currently runs the Byron Area Battle of the Bulge 12-week weight loss contest twice per year, as well as Boot Camp classes in Byron and Mount Morris.

Jamie has been married to Corey for 22 years, and they have two sons, Carson, 18, and Jackson, 14.

“Once I had my Training Certification, I started adding ‘work’ to the Curves Circuit because I really wanted results coming out of my club,” said Buck.

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BELVIDERE — Alpine Bank Personal Banker/Teller Shelba Blackman has made a career of banking.

“I started my banking career in Platteville, WI when I was 19 years old.

In 1978 my husband Gary accepted a position as Manager at Farm and Fleet in Belvidere, and we moved to Garden Prairie with our two daughters,” she said.

“I took a few years off but went back into banking at the North State Branch of The Belvidere National Bank in 1981.

I have been at that location since then. I started out as a Teller but along the way also went into Personal Banking.

“I enjoy working with people. I have watched many of my customers grow from babies in car seats to Moms and Dads with children of their own. Many of my customers have become close friends.

Blackman is married to Gary and has two daughters Cammi Gates and Trina Morgan and four grandchildren.

She also enjoys reading, jewelry making, and flower arranging.

When asked who has influenced her career most, she said, “I have worked with many amazing people over the years. Jeannine Wensky, Mary Gille, Patty Ribovich and Maria Horney—all amazing examples of women in banking.

Blackman advises women starting their careers to “Enjoy it. You will meet interesting people and make great contacts. Keep learning. Every job you take, every project you tackle, remember that you are gaining experience that you will use throughout your working years.”

Alpine Bank was established in 1908 and is located at 1425 North State St., Belvidere.

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LONG HISTORY. BRIGHT FUTURE. You can learn a lot about us by looking at our history— and our plans for the future. Over the last hundred years, we’ve helped people, businesses, and our communities succeed… with financial products and expertise, truly personalized customer service, and strong support for area organizations and causes.

Leigh Addotta V.P. & Branch Manager Belvidere Downtown NMLS# 451831

Patty Ribovich A.V.P. & Branch Manager North State Street - Belvidere NMLS# 451837

Kerry Williams A.V.P. & Branch Manager Kirkland Branch NMLS# 451843

Beth Phillips Mortgage Banker Belvidere Downtown NMLS# 562040

Shari Snyder Branch Manager Gateway Center - Belvidere NMLS# 460872

Emily Cooper Cash Management Ofcer Belvidere Downtown

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