Women Business Owners of Montgomery County provides support and networking for women who own and operate their own business, and gives them the tools to help manage and grow their business.
Founded in 1980, WBO continues to successfully promote women in business, mentor women entrepreneurs, and actively contribute to the greater Washington, D.C. community.
Saturday, January 22, 2005
The Index - WBO E-News
****************************
The Index - WBO E-News
****************************
January 16, 2005 Volume IV, Issue 1
The Index is the electronic newsletter for members of Women Business
Owners of Montgomery County and is published to help you in your
business. Send notices, questions, comments, business news to
wbo@wbo-mc.com
To unsubscribe, reply to this email:
mailto:wbo@wbo-mc.com?subject=unsubscribe
Feel free to forward this.
WEATHER RELATED WBO POLICY
Lunch meetings will be canceled when Montgomery County Schools are
closed for weather or emergencies. Dinner meeting cancellations,
even if the Montgomery County schools close, will be decided later
in the day and will be announced via the WBO telephone announcement
system (301-421-4890, Ext. 2) and on the web site when possible.
--------------------------------------------------------
** IN THIS ISSUE **
--------------------------------------------------------
1. REQUESTS, NEWS, & ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM WBO COMMITTEE CHAIRS
2. WBO EVENTS (Starred items have been added since the last issue)
January 18 - Joint Annual meeting with WBO-PG
February 17 - WBO regular meeting
April 12 - Joint WBO/Mo. Co. Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast
3. UPCOMING EVENTS (Starred items have been added since the last issue)
* January 18 - American Society of Media Photographers
* January 19 - It's a Scotch Tasting (and Business After Hours)
* January 20 - Rotary Club Of Friendship Heights Weekly Meeting
* January 21 - "Leadership Training for Women"
* January 23 - Make Your Contacts Count: Networking Know-How for Business & Career Success
* January 25 - 11th Annual International Dalton Pen Awards Program
* January 25 - Product Development: Hitting The Home Run
* January 26- A Summit on Proposed Changes to the SBA Small Business Size-Standards
* January 26 - How to Protect (and Profit from) Your Intellectual Property
* January 27 - Reception & Briefing at Embassy of The Philippines
* January 27 - Rockville Chamber January Mix & Mingle
* January 29 - Post-Holiday Champagne Tea Business Exchange Fundraiser (WBO-PG)
January 30 - Montgomery County Commission for Women's Legislative Briefing
* February 1 - National Small Business Federal Procurement Summit
* February 2 - Pipeline to the Presidency, National Women's Leadership Summit
* February 4 - Women Entrepreneurs: Doing Business with Montgomery County
* February 7 - Mentoring from the Inside Out
* February 16 - How to Do Business with Lockheed Martin
March 11 - 6th annual Women in Business Conference and Tradeshow (WBO Partner)
* March 19 - (IAAPMCC) Fund raiser - Second annual art auction
April 16 - Mo. Co. Women's Fair - 25th year!
=========================================================
** Requests, News, & Announcements from WBO Committee Chairs**
=========================================================
WBO members have a unique opportunity at the March meeting to support Suited for Change, our president’s project, by donating professional clothing and accessories and/or by contributing $39.00 to the Fitted for the Future program. Your donation will boost the confidence of a metropolitan area low-income woman, giving her the chance to make a positive impression in a job interview. To learn more, visit www.suitedforchange.org.
=========================================================
** WBO Events**
=========================================================
Tuesday, January 18 (Note: change from our usual Thursday)
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
WBO Joint meeting with PG and MC
Cost: $30
RSVP: by January 11 online at www.wbo.org
Dinner at UMd Golf Club
University of Maryland Golf Course
Off University Blvd (Rte. 193)
College Park, MD 20742
WBO members and supporters from both Prince George's and Montgomery Counties will
come together for some serious networking, information share and idea exchange. Our speaker will be Kelli Lawson, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Communications for BET/Viacom and Owner & President of 9 Maternity in Rockville, Maryland. Don't miss this great opportunity to establish relationships with fellow women business owners from each county and to hear Mrs. Lawson's story on how she finds balance as an executive, business owner, community leader, wife and mother!
-------------------------------------------------------------
Thursday, February 17
WBO regular meeting
Tentatively scheduled: Steve Silverman , President of Montgomery County Council
Topic: Local Small Business Reserve Program This legislation, modeled after a new State law, would require at least 10 percent of the total dollar value of local government contracts be awarded to Montgomery County-based small businesses. It also requires individual County government departments to post small procurement opportunities ($1,000-$25,000) on the Internet.
-------------------------------------------------------------
Tuesday, April 12
Joint WBO/Mo. Co. Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast
Kick off of networking round robin for women in the greater WDC metro area.
These breakfasts will occur twice annually. The second will be October 18, 2005.
Save these dates!
===========================================================
** Upcoming Events **
===========================================================
Tuesday, January 18
6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.
College Park, MD
Steve Uzzell's: Open Roads Open Minds
Hosted by American Society of Media Photographers
Price: ASMP members: free; non-members: $20.00
Former Nat Geo photographer, Steve Uzzell, addresses reinventing
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=944
-------------------------------------------------------------
Wednesday, January 19
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Maggiano's Little Italy , 5333 Wisconsin Avenue, Washington, DC
(Metro Red Line at Friendship Hgts. station)
It's a Scotch Tasting (and Business After Hours)
presented by the Technology Resource Committee of the BCC Chamber of Commerce
and sponsored by some major tech companies in Montgomery County.
$20 for members
$25 for guests
Please RSVP so that we can have your name badge waiting for you at the door!
Register On-Line: https://www.bccchamber.org/event_reg.asp
Remember to check January Scotch Tasting
Or Call the Chamber Office for a registration form 301-652-4900
-------------------------------------------------------------
Wednesday, January 20
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Chevy Chase, MD
Rotary Club Of Friendship Heights Weekly Meeting
Rotary Club of Friendship Heights
Come network and learn more about Rotary with featured speakers.
Price: $11
http://netpreneur.org/ed.asp?C=Y&EventID=10528
-------------------------------------------------------------
Friday, January 21
9:30 a.m - 3 p.m.
"Leadership Training for Women"
hosted by Mo Co. Counseling and Career Center
Details at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw
Registration required , cost: $30
-------------------------------------------------------------
Sunday, January 23
1:00 pm. - 3:30 p.m.
Washington Ethical Society
Make Your Contacts Count: Networking Know-How for Business & Career Success
With Lynne Waymon, Speaker, & Author
Take your networking skills to the next level by learning the rules and tools for making great connections in business and social settings. Whether you want to network inside your organization, are looking for a job or changing careers, or have a service or product to sell, this course will help you become the natural and only choice when opportunity arises.
Call 202-882-6650 to register or visit www.ContactsCount.com
-------------------------------------------------------------
Tuesday, January 25
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Washington, DC
Product Development: Hitting The Home Run
Host: Ask The Expert Series from Netpreneur
Discover simple, cost effective methods in product development.
Price: Free
http://netpreneur.org/ed.asp?C=Y&EventID=10588
-------------------------------------------------------------
Tuesday, January 25 - Wednesday, Feb 2
Woodside
11th Annual International Dalton Pen Awards Program
Warwick Publishing
International awards for routstanding projects in communications
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=952
-------------------------------------------------------------
Wednesday, January 26-
How to Protect (and Profit from) Your Intellectual Property
Host: YES!Circle
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=935
-------------------------------------------------------------
Wednesday, January 26
Noon - 5 p.m
National Press Club, Washington, D.C.
A Summit on Proposed Changes to the SBA Small Business Size-Standards
An Important Meeting for Small Business Advocates
Details and register to attend here.
http://www.ussbc.com/absolutenl/t.aspx?n=27&l=31&u=82906 (Space is limited.)
(WBO members qualify for a membership rate )
-------------------------------------------------------------
Thursday, January 27
Reception & Briefing at Embassy of The Philippines
Host: Wharton School Club of Washington, D.C.
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=943
-------------------------------------------------------------
Thursday, January 27
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
95 Monroe Street, Rockville
Rockville Economic Development, Inc.
Will host the Rockville Chamber January Mix & Mingle
-------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, January 29
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Reynolds Tavern
Post-Holiday Champagne Tea Business Exchange Fundraiser (WBO-PG)
Cost: $45
Proceeds to benefit the WBO-PG grant fund.
Reserve online at www.wbo.org
-------------------------------------------------------------
Sunday, January 30
12:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
National 4-H Conference Center, 7100 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase
Montgomery County Commission for Women's (WBO Partner)
25th annual Women's Legislative Briefing
Come learn about important legislative initiatives affecting women and families that will be introduced during the upcoming legislative session of the Maryland General
Assembly and the U.S. Congress.
The keynote address will be delivered by Cokie Roberts, senior news analyst
and political commentator.
-------------------------------------------------------------
Tuesday, February 1
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
National Small Business Federal Procurement Summit
Details: http://www.sblink.us/html/npc-summit-0205-reg.aspx
(WBO members qualify for a membership rate)
-------------------------------------------------------------
Wednesday, February 2
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Pipeline to the Presidency, National Women's Leadership Summit
Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius to speak
Details: http://www.sblink.us/html/uswcc-pipeline-summit-land.aspx
WBO members qualify for a membership rate
-------------------------------------------------------------
Friday, February 4
Women Entrepreneurs: Doing Business with Montgomery County
10 a.m. - noon
Cost: $10
Limited to first 65 participants.
Presenter: Dr. Beatrice P. Tignor, Director, Office of Procurement
Details online at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw
-------------------------------------------------------------
Monday, February 7
Mentoring from the Inside Out
Host: 40Plus of Greater Washington
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=948
-------------------------------------------------------------
Wednesday, February 16
Noon EST - Virtual Meeting
How to Do Business with Lockheed Martin
Join us as we meet with Terri Trevino for an NPC Roundtable discussion on doing business with Lockheed Martin and other large prime contractors.
Details and to Register (free to WBO/USWCC members):
http://www.sblink.us/absolutenm/templates/uswcc-news-template.aspx?articleid=104&zoneid=11
-------------------------------------------------------------
Friday, March 11
Marriott Conference Center on Rockville Pike
6th annual Women in Business Conference and Tradeshow (WBO Partner)
StartRight Award Presentation
-------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, March 19
Time TBA
Potomac Community Center on Falls Road in Potomac
Montgonery County Chapter of International Association of Administrative
Professionals (IAAPMCC) Fund raiser - Second annual art auction
Information on donating products/services and program advertising available by request
-------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, April 16
Mo. Co. Women's Fair - 25th year! (WBO Partner)
=========================================================
** Announcements/Speaking Engagements/Publications/ Websites/
Exhibits/Events/Books relating to Women **
=========================================================
Please join The National Women's Business Council on January 25, 2005 at 3:00 PM ET
for a telephone conference discussing Peer-to-Peer Mentoring moderated by Council member
Marsha Firestone, President of the Women Presidents' Organization.
Questions, please contact Aileen M. Kishaba, NWBC Director of Policy Programs at
(202) 205-6829 or by email at aileen.kishaba@sba.gov.
Teleconference calls occur fourth Tuesday of each month.
-------------------------------------------------------------
Entries are now being accepted for the 2nd Annual StartRight! Business Plan Competition for women entrepreneurs in the Greater Washington region.
Deadlines: Feb. 4 and Feb. 9:
Executive summaries and a $25 application fee are due February 4, 2005; Complete
business plans are due February 9.
Submit entries to REDI Offices at 95 Monroe Street, Rockville, Maryland, 20850.
CONTACT: REDI at (301) 315-8096 or Info@RockvilleREDI.org or Rockville
Chamber of Commerce at (301) 424-9300 or at www.RockvilleChamber.org
-------------------------------------------------------------
Women's E-news : An online source of news for and about women
www.womensenews.org
-------------------------------------------------------------
Washington Area Women’s Foundation has launched the first of three new funds as part
of its multi-year Initiative to build the financial and economic independence of the region’s low-income, women-headed families.
To learn more about The Women's Foundation: www.thewomensfoundation.org
-------------------------------------------------------------
Reports Documenting Best Practices and Policy Recommendations to Stimulate Women's
Entrepreneurship Information contact: Sandy Seppala, 202-205-6827
sandra.seppala@sba.gov
-------------------------------------------------------------
Science Montgomery, organizer of the 49th annual Montgomery Area Science
Fair on March 13, is looking for donations and supporters. Deadline to be a
supporter is Monday, January 31, 2005. Support covers prizes, operating costs and
other expenses. Details from Pepper Buckley, Ph.D. Fair Director at scimont@aol.com
-------------------------------------------------------------
Montgomery County Commission for Women
Workshops - change monthly
Registration & Information
240-777-8300
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfwtmpl.asp?url=/Content/CFW/Workshops.asp
To get on the Workshop mailing list, contact the Commission directly.
-------------------------------------------------------------
WBO Member Convenience!
Register and RSVP for monthly meetings online and pay with a credit
card! Details at www.wbo-mc.com/rsvp.html
The Index - WBO E-News
****************************
January 16, 2005 Volume IV, Issue 1
The Index is the electronic newsletter for members of Women Business
Owners of Montgomery County and is published to help you in your
business. Send notices, questions, comments, business news to
wbo@wbo-mc.com
To unsubscribe, reply to this email:
mailto:wbo@wbo-mc.com?subject=unsubscribe
Feel free to forward this.
WEATHER RELATED WBO POLICY
Lunch meetings will be canceled when Montgomery County Schools are
closed for weather or emergencies. Dinner meeting cancellations,
even if the Montgomery County schools close, will be decided later
in the day and will be announced via the WBO telephone announcement
system (301-421-4890, Ext. 2) and on the web site when possible.
--------------------------------------------------------
** IN THIS ISSUE **
--------------------------------------------------------
1. REQUESTS, NEWS, & ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM WBO COMMITTEE CHAIRS
2. WBO EVENTS (Starred items have been added since the last issue)
January 18 - Joint Annual meeting with WBO-PG
February 17 - WBO regular meeting
April 12 - Joint WBO/Mo. Co. Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast
3. UPCOMING EVENTS (Starred items have been added since the last issue)
* January 18 - American Society of Media Photographers
* January 19 - It's a Scotch Tasting (and Business After Hours)
* January 20 - Rotary Club Of Friendship Heights Weekly Meeting
* January 21 - "Leadership Training for Women"
* January 23 - Make Your Contacts Count: Networking Know-How for Business & Career Success
* January 25 - 11th Annual International Dalton Pen Awards Program
* January 25 - Product Development: Hitting The Home Run
* January 26- A Summit on Proposed Changes to the SBA Small Business Size-Standards
* January 26 - How to Protect (and Profit from) Your Intellectual Property
* January 27 - Reception & Briefing at Embassy of The Philippines
* January 27 - Rockville Chamber January Mix & Mingle
* January 29 - Post-Holiday Champagne Tea Business Exchange Fundraiser (WBO-PG)
January 30 - Montgomery County Commission for Women's Legislative Briefing
* February 1 - National Small Business Federal Procurement Summit
* February 2 - Pipeline to the Presidency, National Women's Leadership Summit
* February 4 - Women Entrepreneurs: Doing Business with Montgomery County
* February 7 - Mentoring from the Inside Out
* February 16 - How to Do Business with Lockheed Martin
March 11 - 6th annual Women in Business Conference and Tradeshow (WBO Partner)
* March 19 - (IAAPMCC) Fund raiser - Second annual art auction
April 16 - Mo. Co. Women's Fair - 25th year!
=========================================================
** Requests, News, & Announcements from WBO Committee Chairs**
=========================================================
WBO members have a unique opportunity at the March meeting to support Suited for Change, our president’s project, by donating professional clothing and accessories and/or by contributing $39.00 to the Fitted for the Future program. Your donation will boost the confidence of a metropolitan area low-income woman, giving her the chance to make a positive impression in a job interview. To learn more, visit www.suitedforchange.org.
=========================================================
** WBO Events**
=========================================================
Tuesday, January 18 (Note: change from our usual Thursday)
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
WBO Joint meeting with PG and MC
Cost: $30
RSVP: by January 11 online at www.wbo.org
Dinner at UMd Golf Club
University of Maryland Golf Course
Off University Blvd (Rte. 193)
College Park, MD 20742
WBO members and supporters from both Prince George's and Montgomery Counties will
come together for some serious networking, information share and idea exchange. Our speaker will be Kelli Lawson, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Communications for BET/Viacom and Owner & President of 9 Maternity in Rockville, Maryland. Don't miss this great opportunity to establish relationships with fellow women business owners from each county and to hear Mrs. Lawson's story on how she finds balance as an executive, business owner, community leader, wife and mother!
-------------------------------------------------------------
Thursday, February 17
WBO regular meeting
Tentatively scheduled: Steve Silverman , President of Montgomery County Council
Topic: Local Small Business Reserve Program This legislation, modeled after a new State law, would require at least 10 percent of the total dollar value of local government contracts be awarded to Montgomery County-based small businesses. It also requires individual County government departments to post small procurement opportunities ($1,000-$25,000) on the Internet.
-------------------------------------------------------------
Tuesday, April 12
Joint WBO/Mo. Co. Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast
Kick off of networking round robin for women in the greater WDC metro area.
These breakfasts will occur twice annually. The second will be October 18, 2005.
Save these dates!
===========================================================
** Upcoming Events **
===========================================================
Tuesday, January 18
6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.
College Park, MD
Steve Uzzell's: Open Roads Open Minds
Hosted by American Society of Media Photographers
Price: ASMP members: free; non-members: $20.00
Former Nat Geo photographer, Steve Uzzell, addresses reinventing
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=944
-------------------------------------------------------------
Wednesday, January 19
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Maggiano's Little Italy , 5333 Wisconsin Avenue, Washington, DC
(Metro Red Line at Friendship Hgts. station)
It's a Scotch Tasting (and Business After Hours)
presented by the Technology Resource Committee of the BCC Chamber of Commerce
and sponsored by some major tech companies in Montgomery County.
$20 for members
$25 for guests
Please RSVP so that we can have your name badge waiting for you at the door!
Register On-Line: https://www.bccchamber.org/event_reg.asp
Remember to check January Scotch Tasting
Or Call the Chamber Office for a registration form 301-652-4900
-------------------------------------------------------------
Wednesday, January 20
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Chevy Chase, MD
Rotary Club Of Friendship Heights Weekly Meeting
Rotary Club of Friendship Heights
Come network and learn more about Rotary with featured speakers.
Price: $11
http://netpreneur.org/ed.asp?C=Y&EventID=10528
-------------------------------------------------------------
Friday, January 21
9:30 a.m - 3 p.m.
"Leadership Training for Women"
hosted by Mo Co. Counseling and Career Center
Details at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw
Registration required , cost: $30
-------------------------------------------------------------
Sunday, January 23
1:00 pm. - 3:30 p.m.
Washington Ethical Society
Make Your Contacts Count: Networking Know-How for Business & Career Success
With Lynne Waymon, Speaker, & Author
Take your networking skills to the next level by learning the rules and tools for making great connections in business and social settings. Whether you want to network inside your organization, are looking for a job or changing careers, or have a service or product to sell, this course will help you become the natural and only choice when opportunity arises.
Call 202-882-6650 to register or visit www.ContactsCount.com
-------------------------------------------------------------
Tuesday, January 25
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Washington, DC
Product Development: Hitting The Home Run
Host: Ask The Expert Series from Netpreneur
Discover simple, cost effective methods in product development.
Price: Free
http://netpreneur.org/ed.asp?C=Y&EventID=10588
-------------------------------------------------------------
Tuesday, January 25 - Wednesday, Feb 2
Woodside
11th Annual International Dalton Pen Awards Program
Warwick Publishing
International awards for routstanding projects in communications
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=952
-------------------------------------------------------------
Wednesday, January 26-
How to Protect (and Profit from) Your Intellectual Property
Host: YES!Circle
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=935
-------------------------------------------------------------
Wednesday, January 26
Noon - 5 p.m
National Press Club, Washington, D.C.
A Summit on Proposed Changes to the SBA Small Business Size-Standards
An Important Meeting for Small Business Advocates
Details and register to attend here.
http://www.ussbc.com/absolutenl/t.aspx?n=27&l=31&u=82906 (Space is limited.)
(WBO members qualify for a membership rate )
-------------------------------------------------------------
Thursday, January 27
Reception & Briefing at Embassy of The Philippines
Host: Wharton School Club of Washington, D.C.
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=943
-------------------------------------------------------------
Thursday, January 27
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
95 Monroe Street, Rockville
Rockville Economic Development, Inc.
Will host the Rockville Chamber January Mix & Mingle
-------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, January 29
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Reynolds Tavern
Post-Holiday Champagne Tea Business Exchange Fundraiser (WBO-PG)
Cost: $45
Proceeds to benefit the WBO-PG grant fund.
Reserve online at www.wbo.org
-------------------------------------------------------------
Sunday, January 30
12:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
National 4-H Conference Center, 7100 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase
Montgomery County Commission for Women's (WBO Partner)
25th annual Women's Legislative Briefing
Come learn about important legislative initiatives affecting women and families that will be introduced during the upcoming legislative session of the Maryland General
Assembly and the U.S. Congress.
The keynote address will be delivered by Cokie Roberts, senior news analyst
and political commentator.
-------------------------------------------------------------
Tuesday, February 1
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
National Small Business Federal Procurement Summit
Details: http://www.sblink.us/html/npc-summit-0205-reg.aspx
(WBO members qualify for a membership rate)
-------------------------------------------------------------
Wednesday, February 2
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Pipeline to the Presidency, National Women's Leadership Summit
Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius to speak
Details: http://www.sblink.us/html/uswcc-pipeline-summit-land.aspx
WBO members qualify for a membership rate
-------------------------------------------------------------
Friday, February 4
Women Entrepreneurs: Doing Business with Montgomery County
10 a.m. - noon
Cost: $10
Limited to first 65 participants.
Presenter: Dr. Beatrice P. Tignor, Director, Office of Procurement
Details online at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw
-------------------------------------------------------------
Monday, February 7
Mentoring from the Inside Out
Host: 40Plus of Greater Washington
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=948
-------------------------------------------------------------
Wednesday, February 16
Noon EST - Virtual Meeting
How to Do Business with Lockheed Martin
Join us as we meet with Terri Trevino for an NPC Roundtable discussion on doing business with Lockheed Martin and other large prime contractors.
Details and to Register (free to WBO/USWCC members):
http://www.sblink.us/absolutenm/templates/uswcc-news-template.aspx?articleid=104&zoneid=11
-------------------------------------------------------------
Friday, March 11
Marriott Conference Center on Rockville Pike
6th annual Women in Business Conference and Tradeshow (WBO Partner)
StartRight Award Presentation
-------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, March 19
Time TBA
Potomac Community Center on Falls Road in Potomac
Montgonery County Chapter of International Association of Administrative
Professionals (IAAPMCC) Fund raiser - Second annual art auction
Information on donating products/services and program advertising available by request
-------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, April 16
Mo. Co. Women's Fair - 25th year! (WBO Partner)
=========================================================
** Announcements/Speaking Engagements/Publications/ Websites/
Exhibits/Events/Books relating to Women **
=========================================================
Please join The National Women's Business Council on January 25, 2005 at 3:00 PM ET
for a telephone conference discussing Peer-to-Peer Mentoring moderated by Council member
Marsha Firestone, President of the Women Presidents' Organization.
Questions, please contact Aileen M. Kishaba, NWBC Director of Policy Programs at
(202) 205-6829 or by email at aileen.kishaba@sba.gov.
Teleconference calls occur fourth Tuesday of each month.
-------------------------------------------------------------
Entries are now being accepted for the 2nd Annual StartRight! Business Plan Competition for women entrepreneurs in the Greater Washington region.
Deadlines: Feb. 4 and Feb. 9:
Executive summaries and a $25 application fee are due February 4, 2005; Complete
business plans are due February 9.
Submit entries to REDI Offices at 95 Monroe Street, Rockville, Maryland, 20850.
CONTACT: REDI at (301) 315-8096 or Info@RockvilleREDI.org or Rockville
Chamber of Commerce at (301) 424-9300 or at www.RockvilleChamber.org
-------------------------------------------------------------
Women's E-news : An online source of news for and about women
www.womensenews.org
-------------------------------------------------------------
Washington Area Women’s Foundation has launched the first of three new funds as part
of its multi-year Initiative to build the financial and economic independence of the region’s low-income, women-headed families.
To learn more about The Women's Foundation: www.thewomensfoundation.org
-------------------------------------------------------------
Reports Documenting Best Practices and Policy Recommendations to Stimulate Women's
Entrepreneurship Information contact: Sandy Seppala, 202-205-6827
sandra.seppala@sba.gov
-------------------------------------------------------------
Science Montgomery, organizer of the 49th annual Montgomery Area Science
Fair on March 13, is looking for donations and supporters. Deadline to be a
supporter is Monday, January 31, 2005. Support covers prizes, operating costs and
other expenses. Details from Pepper Buckley, Ph.D. Fair Director at scimont@aol.com
-------------------------------------------------------------
Montgomery County Commission for Women
Workshops - change monthly
Registration & Information
240-777-8300
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfwtmpl.asp?url=/Content/CFW/Workshops.asp
To get on the Workshop mailing list, contact the Commission directly.
-------------------------------------------------------------
WBO Member Convenience!
Register and RSVP for monthly meetings online and pay with a credit
card! Details at www.wbo-mc.com/rsvp.html
- posted by WBO @ 9:15 PM
