WBO of Montgomery County E-News

May 15, 2005 Volume IV, Issue 8

2005-05-15T14:18:00.000-04:00

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

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.

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** IN THIS ISSUE **
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1. REQUESTS, NEWS, & ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM WBO COMMITTEE CHAIRS

2. WBO EVENTS (Starred items have been added since the last issue)

May 19 - WBO Annual Member Appreciation Reception
June 8 - Five Steps to Improving Your Life Today

3. UPCOMING EVENTS (Starred items have been added since the last issue)

May 16 - Women's Leadership Lunch
* May 16 - How To Follow Your Heart's Call
May 18 - 7 Steps To A Perfect Elevator Speech
May 18 & 19 - National Small Business Federal Procurement Summit
* May 19 - Where Are The Dollars Going In Technology And Why?
May 19 - 17th annual Embassy Day Trade Exhibition and Luncheon
May 19 - Mix & Mingle
May 20 - IIT 2005 Conference
May 20 - Breakthrough Breakfast DC
* May 20 - Theft, Fraud & Fear in Cyberspace
* May 25 - Jump Start Your Business Brain
* May 26 2005 Matrix Awards Luncheon
* May 26 - ASBC ALLIANT SB Breakfast Seminar
* May 26 - Technology And Social Change: A New Frontier
* May 26 & June 11 - REDI Business Plan Writing Seminars (WBO Partner)
June 5 - Donation-Only YOGA Class
June 7 - First Annual National Business Women's Conference

4. Announcements/Speaking Engagements/Publications/ Websites/ Exhibits/Events/
Books relating to Women

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** Requests, News, & Announcements from WBO Committee Chairs**
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We all lead busy lives and contribute so much to the community, that WBO,
along with our community partners, will be celebrating our silver anniversary by
nominating 25 women who have significantly contributed to the Montgomery County
community during the past 25 years.

One of these honorees will be chosen to receive the ATHENA Award.

I'd like to ask you each to take a moment and think of the women you know: mothers,
daughters, grandmothers, mentors, teachers, the clerk at your favorite store who works
with homeless women, the leader at your place of worship who babysits her grandchild, the
organizer of our County's homeless shelter for men, the sung and unsung heroines who
quietly go about improving our world.

Then take one more part of your busy day to celebrate that woman by nominating her for this honor.

Nomination forms are online at www.wbo-mc.com/nomination05.pdf and the deadline for
nominations is May 26. If you need more details, please let me know.

Feel free to pass the form around at work, at your church, where you volunteer,
to friends who are out of the area but still keep ties here in the community and other
places you think of that I would not. It is planned for each of the 25 honorees to be
recognized in a special insert in the Gazette of Politics and Business in September -- and again,
at our Gala luncheon on October 21.

Thank you.
Gayley Knight
President, Women Business Owners of Montgomery County

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** WBO Events**
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Thursday, May 19
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m
The Woman’s Club of Bethesda
5500 Sonoma Road, Bethesda, MD

WBO Annual Member Appreciation Reception
Ten Year Pin Recipients

Our Legacy: Business Women Affecting the Future

Complimentary Admission / Cash Bar available
Please RSVP by noon on Monday, May 16 with an email to wbo@wbo-mc.com
Special Guest: Director of Outreach for the Maryland Commission for Women
Ellie Elgin
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Wednesday, June 8
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: TBA

WBO Business Skills Workshop

Presenter: Amy Schoen
5 Steps to Improving Your Life Today!

Do you ever feel like you are running non-stop? Do you keep putting things off,
saying, "I’ll get to that tomorrow"? Then maybe it’s time to take a snapshot of your
life to see if it’s going in the direction you truly desire. Learn the steps that will help
you start making those improvements today. Amy Schoen, life coach and principle
of Heartmind Connection™ LLC, will show you how and get you motivated for change!

Bio:
Amy Schoen, the founder of Heartmind Connection Coaching, uses a mix of life coaching
and business consulting to help business professionals find their best possible life!
She has spoken to numerous professional organizations and social groups including
the DC Young Professionals, Women Business Owners of Montgomery County and
the Ewomen Network. Her freelance articles have been featured in /Washington Woman,/ /
Washington Families/ and the /Washington Jewish Week/. She has been quoted in such
publications as the /Washington Post/, the /Washington Business Journal/ and the /Gazette
Newspapers/ and has been interviewed on WUSA TV and WBIG AM. She is also the
principal of Amy’s Eye for Style, an image and wardrobe consulting service in the DC area,
and she is a partner with the Womenscommunity.net, a new virtual "one stop" resource for
women business owners that will be launched this summer.

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** Upcoming Events **
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Monday, May 16
9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Washington, DC

How To Follow Your Heart's Call
Host: 40Plus of Greater Washington
Price: Free; no pre-registration required
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Marcia Feola, senior partner at PowrWork, talks o consulting.
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=1091
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Monday, May 16
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
The University Club of Washington, D.C.
1135 16th Street, N.W.

Women's Leadership Lunch
http://www.kidsave.org/
Tickets are $50.00
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Friday, May 18
7 Steps To A Perfect Elevator Speech
Host: YES!Circle
http://netpreneur.org/ed.asp?EventID=10870&C=Y
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Friday, May 18, Saturday, May 19
Join us for the National Small Business Federal Procurement Summit in May 2005 http://www.sblink.us/html/npc-natl-summit.aspx
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Saturday, May 19
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
614 Lofstrand Lane

Mix & Mingle

Hosted by Manna Food Center
RSVP: Rockville Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 301-424-9300
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Saturday, May 19
9: 30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center

World Trade Center Institute & Mo. Co. Dept. of Economic Development
17th annual Embassy Day Trade Exhibition and Luncheon

This event provides foreign embassy officials and US businesses an opportunity
to interact in a tradeshow environment. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THIS
EVENT IS BEING HELD IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY. Draws over 300
business leaders and over 100 senior ranking embassy officials from 70 countries.
Details: www.wtci.org or phone Mark Davis, Manager, Client
Services at 410-576-0022, ext. 102
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May 19
7:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m.
Washington, DC

Where Are The Dollars Going In Technology And Why?
Where are the investments dollars going in technology, and why?
Price: Free members/$35 nonmembers
http://netpreneur.org/ed.asp?C=Y&EventID=10903
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Friday, May 20
IIT 2005 Conference
Host: Capital IIT
http://netpreneur.org/ed.asp?EventID=10819&C=Y
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Friday, May 20
8:30am - noon
Marriott Bethesda North Hotel & Conference Center in N. Bethesda, MD

Breakthrough Breakfast DC - Fourth Annual Break Through Breakfast for women business
owners

WBENC-certified women business owners will have the opportunity to enjoy breakfast with a
corporate representative of their choice and then network with additional corporations during
the mini trade fair that follows. Women business owners not yet certified by WBENC will
enjoy breakfast with other women business owners, network with corporate sponsors and
learn more about the benefits of WBENC certification. The cost to attend the Breakfast is $45
for WBENC-certified women business owners and $55 for those not yet certified.
All attendees are invited to attend a pre-event networking session from 8:00am - 8:30am.

For more information email Leah Miller at (202) 872-5515, x18. or
dcadmin@womenpresidentsorg.com
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Friday, May 20
8:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Washington, DC

Theft, Fraud & Fear in Cyberspace
Host: The Web Managers Roundtable
Price: FREE (reservations required-limited access)

Online identity theft & consumer fraud, & how to protect your brand
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=1099
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Wednesday, May 25
Jump Start Your Business Brain
Host: AMBICA Training
http://netpreneur.org/ed.asp?EventID=10899&C=Y
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Thursday, May 26
2005 Matrix Awards Luncheon
Host: Association for Women in Communications
http://netpreneur.org/ed.asp?EventID=10874&C=Y
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Thursday, May 26
ASBC ALLIANT SB Breakfast Seminar
Host: The American Small Business Coalition
http://netpreneur.org/ed.asp?EventID=10895&C=Y
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Thursday, May 26
Technology And Social Change: A New Frontier
Host: Washington Network Group
http://netpreneur.org/ed.asp?EventID=10905&C=Y
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Thursday, May 26
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Rockville Economic Development, Inc. (REDI) will be holding two free
business plan writing seminars in the coming month, on , and
on June 11, 8:30 – 11:30 am. Entrepreneurs who participate in the
writing courses will acquire the necessary skills and strategies for
developing a successful business plan. Women participants can also
prepare to enter the StartRight! business plan competition for
women-owned businesses in January 2006.

Please contact Lynne M. Benzion for further information at (301)
315-8096 or cell phone at (301) 910-1828. Information is also available
at website at www.RockvilleREDI.org
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Sunday, June 5
12:30 p.m. -1:30 p.m.
Thrive Yoga, 1321-B Rockville Pike, Rockville

Donation-Only YOGA Class
All proceeds benefiting
Susan G. Komen Foundation

Preregister by calling (301) 294-YOGA
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Tuesday, June 7
9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill

First Annual National Business Women's Conference

Join co-sponsors Governors Warner and Ehrlich along with Mayor Williams at the
National Women's Business Center's inaugural Annual Conference, June 7, in Washington DC.
This conference offers businesswomen a day of professional and personal development
by providing tools, resources, training and inspiration.

Details and RSVP: www.businesswomensconference.com

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** Announcements/Speaking Engagements/Publications/ Websites/
Exhibits/Events/Books relating to Women **
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Join the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce at the annual WBO affiliate member rate of $150 for a single individual.
For details, contact Gayley Knight, WBO president,
at wbo@wbo-mc.com
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WBO's own Carolyn Bruna, Success Skills, is hosting “It’s A Woman’s World,"
a local cable television show. In conjunction with WBO's silver anniversary celebration
of honoring women of achievement, Carolyn interviews women who make a difference
in our County through their volunteer work. Several WBO members, including *
*Julie Kirk, Anita Segreti, and Amy Schoen, have let us in on their non-business passions.

If you are interested in appearing on this show, or know someone who would
(or who should be recognized), please contact Carolyn at cmbruna@aol.com
The show airs Wednesdays at 8 pm on channel 16.
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Montgomery County Chamber Events: www.montgomerycountychamber.com
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Bethesda Events: www.bethesda.org
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Rockville Chamber Events: http://rockvillechamber.org
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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.
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WBO Member Convenience!
Register and RSVP for monthly meetings online and pay with a credit
card! Details at www.wbo-mc.com/rsvp.html

May 1, 2005 Volume IV, Issue 7

2005-05-01T15:17:00.000-04:00

Business Skills Workshop

Presenter: Gerrie Beck, Stop the Chaos: Organize

If you can’t seem to find your papers and you find yourself digging into one pile
after another, your frustration level getting higher and higher, you may want to attend
this workshop. You take notes, they get lost; you have files but nowhere to put them;
that rush project had a file, but where is it now – in another pile, maybe? Come to this
workshop, listen for an hour, and then ask all the questions you would like in the next
half hour. You will definitely feel motivated to Stop the Chaos!

Bio:
Gerrie Beck, owner of Maxispace, has been a professional organizer for 10 years,
some of which were on the West Coast. She has done decluttering in homes, home-offices
and offices. She gives workshops on paper management/time management/goal setting.
Before that time, she worked with attorneys in various capacities: paralegal, recruitment
administrator, executive assistant to the President of the San Francisco Bar Association.
She returned to the East Coast 8 years ago.
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Thursday, May 19
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m
The Woman’s Club of Bethesda
5500 Sonoma Road, Bethesda, MD

WBO Annual Member Appreciation Reception
Ten Year Pin Recipients

Our Legacy: Business Women Affecting the Future

Complimentary Admission / Cash Bar available
Please RSVP by noon on Monday, May 16 with an email to wbo@wbo-mc.com
Special Guest: Director of Outreach for the Maryland Commission for Women
Ellie Elgin
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Wednesday, June 8
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: TBA

WBO Business Skills Workshop

Presenter: Amy Schoen

5 Steps to Improving Your Life Today!

Bio:
Amy Schoen, the founder of Heartmind Connection Coaching, uses a mix of life coaching
and business consulting to help business professionals find their best possible life!
She has spoken to numerous professional organizations and social groups including
the DC Young Professionals, Women Business Owners of Montgomery County and
the Ewomen Network. Her freelance articles have been featured in Washington Woman,
Washington Families and the Washington Jewish Week. She has been quoted in such
publications as the Washington Post, the Washington Business Journal and the Gazette
Newspapers and has been interviewed on WUSA TV and WBIG AM. She is also the
principal of Amy’s Eye for Style, an image and wardrobe consulting service in the DC area,
and she is a partner with the Womenscommunity.net, a new virtual "one stop" resource for
women business owners that will be launched this summer.

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** Upcoming Events **
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Tuesday, May 3
7:30 am to 9:00 am
Timpano Italian Chophouse
12021 Rockville Pike, Rockville

Good Morning Rockville!

Hosted by Alase & Rockville Chamber
RSVP: Rockville Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 301-424-9300
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Wednesday, May 4
Charles W. Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity
11319 Elkin Street, Wheaton

PSA training day at Montgomery Community Television, Channel 21
"TV Day for Nonprofits"

Registration Deadline is April 22
Send $65 (payable to Montgomery Community Television), your name, position,
organization, address, phone, fax, email to NPT TV Day,
7548 Standish Place, Rockville 20855 or call MCT at 301-424-1730.
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Thursday, May 5
7 a.m. - free registration/networking
8 a.m. - breakfast and Corporate Excellence Awards

Greater Washington Business Philanthropy Summit

Keynote: Darrell Green
RSVP: http://www.bpsrsvp.com
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Thursday, May 5

DMAW Conference & Expo
Host: Direct Marketing Association of Washington (DMAW)
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=1074
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Friday, May 9
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber Business Expo
Hyatt Regency, Bethesda
Details: http://www.bccchamber.org/calendar/calendar.shtml
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Monday, May 9
8:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
Anne Arundel Community College
101 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012-1895

The Women's Business Forum
Stepping Up, Stepping Out

Workshops, Networking
Register on line at www.marylandwomen.org
Cost: Free
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Wednesday, May 11

CASA (“Court Appointed Special Advocate”) is a nonprofit organization
whose volunteers are appointed advocates for children in foster care.
CASA is holding its annual fundraiser at Strike Bethesda. If anyone would
like to attend – or better yet, to donate something for their silent auction – or
have any questions about their volunteer program - call WBO member Wendy Epstein
for more details. More information about CASA can be found at www.casamontgomery.org
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Wednesday, May 11
12:00 p.m.
Rockville Chamber of Commerce
Conference room, 255 Rockville Pike, Ste. L 10, Rockville, MD 20850

Brown Bag Lunch Topic: Are You & Your Business Ready for Anything?
How Terri Schiavo's case affects you
Speaker: Christine Sorge, Esq.
Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker
Tel: 301-424-9300
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Thursday, May 12
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
The Dermatology & Clinical Skin Care Center (www.dermskin.com)

Learn about Thermage, Restylane, Botox, and other age management procedures.
Refreshments.

FREE TO WBO MEMBERS

RSVP: Roberta F. Palestine, M.D. (WBO Member)
301-530-8300
RFPCHOC@aol.com
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Thursday, May 12
U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce Schedules Live Update
http://www.sblink.us/absolutenm/templates/?a=133&z=11
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Thursday, May 12
U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce Member Orientation
http://www.sblink.us/absolutenm/templates/?a=134&z=11
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Saturday, May 14
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tysons Doubletree Hotel

A Day for Every Woman
http://www.adayforeverywoman.com/register.htm
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Monday, May 16
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
The University Club of Washington, D.C.
1135 16th Street, N.W.

Women's Leadership Lunch
http://www.kidsave.org/
Tickets are $50.00
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Friday, May 18
7 Steps To A Perfect Elevator Speech
Host: YES!Circle
http://netpreneur.org/ed.asp?EventID=10870&C=Y
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Friday, May 18, Saturday, May19
Join us for the National Small Business Federal Procurement Summit in May 2005 http://www.sblink.us/html/npc-natl-summit.aspx
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Saturday, May 19
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
614 Lofstrand Lane

Mix & Mingle

Hosted by Manna Food Center
RSVP: Rockville Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 301-424-9300
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Saturday, May 19
9: 30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center

World Trade Center Institute & Mo. Co. Dept. of Economic Development
17th annual Embassy Day Trade Exhibition and Luncheon

This event provides foreign embassy officials and US businesses an opportunity
to interact in a tradeshow environment. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THIS
EVENT IS BEING HELD IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY. Draws over 300
business leaders and over 100 senior ranking embassy officials from 70 countries.
Details: www.wtci.org or phone Mark Davis, Manager, Client Services at 410-576-0022, ext. 102
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Friday, May 20
IIT 2005 Conference
Host: Capital IIT
http://netpreneur.org/ed.asp?EventID=10819&C=Y
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Friday, May 20
8:30am - noon
Marriott Bethesda North Hotel & Conference Center in N. Bethesda, MD

Breakthrough Breakfast DC - Fourth Annual Break Through Breakfast for women business
owners

WBENC-certified women business owners will have the opportunity to enjoy breakfast with a
corporate representative of their choice and then network with additional corporations during
the mini trade fair that follows. Women business owners not yet certified by WBENC will
enjoy breakfast with other women business owners, network with corporate sponsors and
learn more about the benefits of WBENC certification. The cost to attend the Breakfast is $45
for WBENC-certified women business owners and $55 for those not yet certified.
All attendees are invited to attend a pre-event networking session from 8:00am - 8:30am.

For more information email Leah Miller at (202) 872-5515, x18. or
dcadmin@womenpresidentsorg.com
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Sunday, June 5
12:30 p.m. -1:30 p.m.
Thrive Yoga, 1321-B Rockville Pike, Rockville

Donation-Only YOGA Class
All proceeds benefiting
Susan G. Komen Foundation

Preregister by calling (301) 294-YOGA
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Tuesday, June 7
9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill

First Annual National Business Women's Conference

Join co-sponsors Governors Warner and Ehrlich along with Mayor Williams at the
National Women's Business Center's inaugural Annual Conference, June 7, in Washington DC.
This conference offers businesswomen a day of professional and personal development
by providing tools, resources, training and inspiration.

Details and RSVP: www.businesswomensconference.com

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** Announcements/Speaking Engagements/Publications/ Websites/
Exhibits/Events/Books relating to Women **
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Join the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce for a one year trial membership at the WBO
partner rate of $200 for a single individual. For details, contact Gayley Knight, WBO president,
at wbo@wbo-mc.com
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Jamie S. Lapin, Certified Financial Planner and Marilyn S. Scheiner, Certified Public
Accountant, both WBO members, present a series of 3 courses on financial management
in April and May. For details, email Jaime at Riskmg@aol.com or
Marilyn at mss141@yahoo.com"
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WBO's own Carolyn Bruna, Success Skills, is hosting “It’s A Woman’s World,"
a local cable television show. In conjunction with WBO's silver anniversary celebration
of honoring women of achievement, Carolyn interviews women who make a difference
in our County through their volunteer work. Several WBO members, including
Julie Kirk, Anita Segreti, and Amy Schoen, have let us in on their non-business passions.

If you are interested in appearing on this show, or know someone who would
(or who should be recognized), please contact Carolyn at cmbruna@aol.com
The show airs Wednesdays at 8 pm on channel 16.
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Montgomery County Chamber Events: www.montgomerycountychamber.com
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Bethesda Events: www.bethesda.org
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Rockville Chamber Events: http://rockvillechamber.org
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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.
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WBO Member Convenience!
Register and RSVP for monthly meetings online and pay with a credit
card! Details at www.wbo-mc.com/rsvp.html

April 12, 2005 Volume IV, Issue 6

2005-04-13T01:00:00.000-04:00

Business Skills Workshop

Presenter: Gerrie BeckStop the Chaos: Organize

WBO Business Skills Workshop

Presenter: Amy Schoen

5 Steps to Improving Your Life Today!

Bio:
Amy Schoen, the founder of Heartmind Connection Coaching, uses a mix of life coaching
and business consulting to help business professionals find their best possible life!
She has spoken to numerous professional organizations and social groups including
the DC Young Professionals, Women Business Owners of Montgomery County and
the Ewomen Network. Her freelance articles have been featured in Washington Woman,
Washington Families and the Washington Jewish Week. She has been quoted in such
publications as the Washington Post, the Washington Business Journal and the Gazette
Newspapers and has been interviewed on WUSA TV and WBIG AM. She is also the
principal of Amy’s Eye for Style, an image and wardrobe consulting service in the DC area,
and she is a partner with the Womenscommunity.net, a new virtual "one stop" resource for
women business owners that will be launched this summer.

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** Upcoming Events **
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Saturday, April 16
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Mo. Co. Women's Fair - 25th year! (WBO Partner)
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Andrea Pennington
Details: http://www.mcwomensfair.org/
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Tuesday, April 19

Pricing for Profits: Effective Proposal and Pricing Strategies
Host: AIGA Baltimore
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=1042
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Tuesday, April 19
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Celebrating Women at Mid-Life
Mid-life is a time of change, growth, and reassessing priorities. It is
also a period of losses. This workshop focuses on mid-life and looks at
this transition as a way of enjoying ourselves, all we have, and what we
can become. This empowering and upbeat seminar will focus on creating
new goals, dispelling myths, and adding balance and happiness to this
stage of life. Come to celebrate who you are and what you still have to
discover. Led by Patricia Seaver, DCSW, Licensed Psychotherapist and
Life Coach. 1 session. Registration required.

FEE: *$10* OUT OF COUNTY: *$15
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Wednesday, April 20
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Balancing Work and Personal Life

In today's fast-paced world, we are often torn between our
responsibilities to our families, friends, and jobs. Finding a balance
between the demands of work and the expectations of family and friends
can create stress and overwhelming feelings of guilt and anxiety. In
this workshop we will explore ways to improve communication, relieve
stress and find that all important balance in life. Presented by
Elizabeth Nyang, M.A. Registration required. 1 session.

FEE: *$10* OUT OF COUNTY: *$15*
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Wednesday, April 20
Generating a Return: How NASDAQ Rebranded for Real Value
Host: American Marketing Association - DC Chapter
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=1055
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April 21
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
College Park, MD

How To Spot A Winning Business Plan
Host: Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship
Panel discussion on how to spot a winning business plan.
Price: Free
http://netpreneur.org/ed.asp?C=Y&EventID=10848
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Friday, April 22
International Happy Hour: After Five Unwind ON THE ROOFTOP
Host: Euronet International
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=1059
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Friday, April 22
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

A Guide to Effective Marketing For Your Small Business

This one day workshop will enable business owners (and those thinking
about starting their own businesses) to leapfrog the common & deadly
pitfalls of the business of marketing. Using interactive exercises and
discussions, you will:

* identify your ideal client
* work with tools to differentiate your product or service
* design a preliminary marketing calendar/budget
* examine simple metrics to determine the effectiveness of your
marketing plan

In addition, you will talk with two successful local entrepreneurs who
will share their marketing success secrets. /Presented by Michelle
Joseph, President of klick consultants, LLC. 1 session. Registration
required./ Continental breakfast included. ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE!
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw

FEE: $45
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Wednesday, May 4
Charles W. Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity
11319 Elkin Street, Wheaton

PSA training day at Montgomery Community Television, Channel 21
"TV Day for Nonprofits"
Registration Deadline is April 22
Send $65 (payable to Montgomery Community Television), your name, position,
organization, address, phone, fax, email to NPT TV Day,
7548 Standish Place, Rockville 20855 or call MCT at 301-424-1730.
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Friday, May 9
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber Business Expo
Hyatt Regency, Bethesda
Details: http://www.bccchamber.org/calendar/calendar.shtml
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Monday, May 9
8:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
Anne Arundel Community College
101 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012-1895

The Women's Business Forum
Stepping Up, Stepping Out

Workshops, Networking
Register on line at www.marylandwomen.org
Cost: Free
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Sunday, May 11

CASA (“Court Appointed Special Advocate”) is a nonprofit organization
whose volunteers are appointed advocates for children in foster care.
CASA is holding its annual fundraiser at Strike Bethesda. If anyone would
like to attend – or better yet, to donate something for their silent auction – or
have any questions about their volunteer program - call WBO member Wendy Epstein
for more details. More information about CASA can be found at www.casamontgomery.org
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May 14
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tysons Doubletree Hotel

A Day for Every Woman
http://www.adayforeverywoman.com/register.htm
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Saturday, May 19
9: 30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center

World Trade Center Institute & Mo. Co. Dept. of Economic Development
17th annual Embassy Day Trade Exhibition and Luncheon

This event provides foreign embassy officials and US businesses an opportunity
to interact in a tradeshow environment. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THIS
EVENT IS BEING HELD IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY. Draws over 300
business leaders and over 100 senior ranking embassy officials from 70 countries.
Details: www.wtci.org or phone Mark Davis, Manager, Client Services at 410-576-0022, ext. 102

=========================================================
** Announcements/Speaking Engagements/Publications/ Websites/
Exhibits/Events/Books relating to Women **
=========================================================
Jamie S. Lapin, Certified Financial Planner and Marilyn S. Scheiner, Certified Public
Accountant, both WBO members, present a series of 3 courses on financial management
in April and May. For details, email Jaime at Riskmg@aol.com or
Marilyn at mss141@yahoo.com"
-------------------------------------------------------------
WBO's own Carolyn Bruna, Success Skills, is hosting “It’s A Woman’s World,"
a local cable television show. In conjunction with WBO's silver anniversary celebration
of honoring women of achievement, Carolyn interviews women who make a difference
in our County through their volunteer work. Several WBO members, including
Julie Kirk, Anita Segreti, and Amy Schoen, have let us in on their non-business passions. <>

If you are interested in appearing on this show, or know someone who would
(or who should be recognized), please contact Carolyn at cmbruna@aol.com
The show airs Wednesdays at 8 pm on channel 16.
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Montgomery County Chamber Events: www.montgomerycountychamber.com
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Bethesda Events: www.bethesda.org
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Rockville Chamber Events: http://rockvillechamber.org
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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

April 12, 2005 Volume IV, Issue 6

2005-04-13T00:54:00.000-04:00

Business Skills Workshop

Presenter: Gerrie BeckStop the Chaos: Organize

If you can’t seem to find your papers and you find yourself digging into one pile
after another, your frustration level getting higher and higher, you may want to attend this workshop. You take notes, they get lost; you have files but nowhere to put them; that rush project had a file, but where is it now – in another pile, maybe? Come to this workshop, listen for an hour, and then ask all the questions you would like in the next half hour. You will definitely feel motivated to Stop the Chaos!

WBO Business Skills Workshop

Presenter: Amy Schoen

5 Steps to Improving Your Life Today!

Do you ever feel like you are running non-stop? Do you keep putting things off,
saying, "I’ll get to that tomorrow"? Then maybe it’s time to take a snapshot of your
life to see if it’s going in the direction you truly desire. Learn the steps that will help
you start making those improvements today. Amy Schoen, life coach and principle
of Heartmind Connection™ LLC, will show you how and get you motivated for change!

Bio:
Amy Schoen, the founder of Heartmind Connection Coaching, uses a mix of life coaching
and business consulting to help business professionals find their best possible life!
She has spoken to numerous professional organizations and social groups including
the DC Young Professionals, Women Business Owners of Montgomery County and
the Ewomen Network. Her freelance articles have been featured in Washington Woman,
Washington Families, and the Washington Jewish Week. She has been quoted in such
publications as the Washington Post, the Washington Business Journal and the Gazette
Newspapers and has been interviewed on WUSA TV and WBIG AM. She is also the
principal of Amy’s Eye for Style, an image and wardrobe consulting service in the DC area, and she is a partner with the Womenscommunity.net, a new virtual "one stop" resource for women business owners that will be launched this summer.
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** Upcoming Events **
===========================================================
Saturday, April 16
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Mo. Co. Women's Fair - 25th year! (WBO Partner)
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Andrea Pennington
Details: http://www.mcwomensfair.org/
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Tuesday, April 19

Pricing for Profits: Effective Proposal and Pricing Strategies
Host: AIGA Baltimore
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=1042
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Tuesday, April 19
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Celebrating Women at Mid-Life
Mid-life is a time of change, growth, and reassessing priorities. It is
also a period of losses. This workshop focuses on mid-life and looks at
this transition as a way of enjoying ourselves, all we have, and what we
can become. This empowering and upbeat seminar will focus on creating
new goals, dispelling myths, and adding balance and happiness to this
stage of life. Come to celebrate who you are and what you still have to
discover. Led by Patricia Seaver, DCSW, Licensed Psychotherapist and
Life Coach. 1 session. Registration required.

FEE: *$10* OUT OF COUNTY: *$15
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Wednesday, April 20
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Balancing Work and Personal Life

In today's fast-paced world, we are often torn between our
responsibilities to our families, friends, and jobs. Finding a balance
between the demands of work and the expectations of family and friends
can create stress and overwhelming feelings of guilt and anxiety. In
this workshop we will explore ways to improve communication, relieve
stress and find that all important balance in life. Presented by
Elizabeth Nyang, M.A. Registration required. 1 session.

FEE: *$10* OUT OF COUNTY: *$15*
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Wednesday, April 20
Generating a Return: How NASDAQ Rebranded for Real Value
Host: American Marketing Association - DC Chapter
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=1055
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April 21
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
College Park, MD

How To Spot A Winning Business Plan
Host: Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship
Panel discussion on how to spot a winning business plan.
Price: Free
http://netpreneur.org/ed.asp?C=Y&EventID=10848
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Friday, April 22
International Happy Hour: After Five Unwind ON THE ROOFTOP
Host: Euronet International
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=1059
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Friday, April 22
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

A Guide to Effective Marketing For Your Small Business

This one day workshop will enable business owners (and those thinking
about starting their own businesses) to leapfrog the common & deadly
pitfalls of the business of marketing. Using interactive exercises and
discussions, you will:

* identify your ideal client
* work with tools to differentiate your product or service
* design a preliminary marketing calendar/budget
* examine simple metrics to determine the effectiveness of your
marketing plan

In addition, you will talk with two successful local entrepreneurs who
will share their marketing success secrets. Presented by Michelle
Joseph, President of klick consultants, LLC. 1 session. Registration
required. Continental breakfast included. ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE!
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw

FEE: $45
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Wednesday, May 4
Charles W. Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity
11319 Elkin Street, Wheaton

PSA training day at Montgomery Community Television, Channel 21
"TV Day for Nonprofits"
Registration Deadline is April 22
Send $65 (payable to Montgomery Community Television), your name, position,
organization, address, phone, fax, email to NPT TV Day,
7548 Standish Place, Rockville 20855 or call MCT at 301-424-1730.
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Friday, May 9
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber Business Expo
Hyatt Regency, Bethesda
Details: http://www.bccchamber.org/calendar/calendar.shtml
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Monday, May 9
8:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
Anne Arundel Community College
101 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012-1895

The Women's Business Forum
Stepping Up, Stepping Out

Workshops, Networking
Register on line at www.marylandwomen.org
Cost: Free
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Sunday, May 11

CASA (“Court Appointed Special Advocate”) is a nonprofit organization
whose volunteers are appointed advocates for children in foster care.
CASA is holding its annual fundraiser at Strike Bethesda. If anyone would
like to attend – or better yet, to donate something for their silent auction – or
have any questions about their volunteer program - call WBO member Wendy Epstein
for more details. More information about CASA can be found at www.casamontgomery.org
-------------------------------------------------------------
May 14
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tysons Doubletree Hotel

A Day for Every Woman
http://www.adayforeverywoman.com/register.htm
-------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, May 19
9: 30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center

World Trade Center Institute & Mo. Co. Dept. of Economic Development
17th annual Embassy Day Trade Exhibition and Luncheon

This event provides foreign embassy officials and US businesses an opportunity
to interact in a tradeshow environment. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THIS
EVENT IS BEING HELD IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY. Draws over 300
business leaders and over 100 senior ranking embassy officials from 70 countries.
Details: www.wtci.org or phone Mark Davis, Manager, Client Services at 410-576-0022, ext. 102

=========================================================
** Announcements/Speaking Engagements/Publications/ Websites/
Exhibits/Events/Books relating to Women **
=========================================================
Jamie S. Lapin, Certified Financial Planner and Marilyn S. Scheiner, Certified Public
Accountant, both WBO members, present a series of 3 courses on financial management
in April and May. For details, email Jaime at Riskmg@aol.com or
Marilyn at mss141@yahoo.com"
-------------------------------------------------------------
WBO's own Carolyn Bruna, Success Skills, is hosting “It’s A Woman’s World,"
a local cable television show. In conjunction with WBO's silver anniversary celebration
of honoring women of achievement, Carolyn interviews women who make a difference
in our County through their volunteer work. Several WBO members, including
Julie Kirk, Anita Segreti, and Amy Schoen, have let us in on their non-business passions. <>

If you are interested in appearing on this show, or know someone who would
(or who should be recognized), please contact Carolyn at cmbruna@aol.com
The show airs Wednesdays at 8 pm on channel 16.
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Montgomery County Chamber Events: www.montgomerycountychamber.com
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Bethesda Events: www.bethesda.org
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Rockville Chamber Events: http://rockvillechamber.org
-------------------------------------------------------------
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

March 25, 2005 Volume IV, Issue 5

2005-03-24T23:44:00.000-05:00

****************************
The Index - WBO E-News
****************************

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

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.

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** IN THIS ISSUE **
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1. WBO EVENTS (Starred items have been added since the last issue)

April 6 - Stalking the Gremlins Lurking in Your Computer
April 12 - Joint WBO/Mo. Co. Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast
May 3 - Stop the Chaos: Organize!
June 8 - Five Steps to Improving Your Life Today

2. UPCOMING EVENTS (Starred items have been added since the last issue)

* March 28 - Fending for Yourself in the Health Insurance Marketplace
* March 31 - Tapping the Power of eBay
* April. 2 - Cherry Blossoms Dinner and Fireworks Cruise on a Private Yacht
* April 2 - 2005 ADDY Awards Gala
* April. 5 - Trade Shows the Professional Way
* April. 6 - Networking Event with Author Mary Lou Quinlan
* April 7 - Marketing Research Boot Camp
* April 7 - How to Survive Hiring Your First Employee
* April 8 - Business Wire presents Technology Trends
* Apr. 12 - "Principles of Customer Experience Design" Workshop
April 16 - Mo. Co. Women's Fair - 25th year!
* Apr. 19 - Pricing for Profits: Effective Proposal and Pricing Strategies
May 9 - Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber Business Exp
* May 11 - CASA annual fundraiser
May 19 - 17th annual Embassy Day Trade Exhibition and Luncheon

3. Announcements/Speaking Engagements/Publications/ Websites/ Exhibits/Events/
Books relating to Women

=========================================================
** WBO Events**
=========================================================
Wednesday, April 6
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Montgomery County Chamber, 51 Monroe Street, Ste. 1609

Stalking the Gremlins Lurking in Your Computer

Have you ever wondered if there are any nasty creatures hiding in your computer?
Are they slowing you down or waiting to pounce and disrupt your work?
It is simple to protect those computer files so important to your business.
Learn how to easily track down and clean out intruders in your system.
Chiquita Sorrels of Catlin Enterprises will show you how to protect yourself
against and eliminate computer viruses, browser hijackers, spyware, and other
nasties that can attack your computer.

Chiquita Sorrels is the owner of Caitlin Enterprises, L.L.C., a computer consulting
firm that specializes in providing computer support to businesses with fewer than
10 employees. Caitlin Enterprises provides: hardware selection and setup; software
selection and installation; troubleshooting and general support; one-on-one training;
presentation support; custom database design; and website maintenance. She has
more than 20 years of experience in project management and the computer science
field. In addition, Ms. Sorrels teaches computer applications classes at Montgomery
College. Ms. Sorrels has a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish from the University of
Pennsylvania, a Master’s degree in Library Science from Drexel University, and a
Bachelor’s degree in Computer and Information Science from the University of Maryland.
She has a son, Thomas and resides in Silver Spring with her two cats, Lucy and Tigger.

Gail Werner is the host of WEBurbs a cable TV program aired in Montgomery
County on Channel 16. The program is now in its fifth season. Ms Werner is
also an expert eye with Connecting Links a web strategy firm. For clients, she
examines websites looking at ways to make them more efficient, profitable, and attractive.
Connecting Links also maintains, develops and renovates websites.

Free to WBO members, $10 non-members. RSVP
Gerrie Beck at gerriebeck@maxispace.biz or 301/652-1628.
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Tuesday, April 12
7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Doubletree Hotel, Rockville Pike, Twinbrook Metro Station

Power Networking Breakfast for Women
Liz Crenshaw, speaker

Women and women's organizations from the greater metro area meet to
share ideas, resources, and business -- and to discover what is
going on for women across the area. This is the first of two
breakfasts this year. The next is October 18. Hosted by WBO,
Montgomery County Chamber and Leadership Montgomery.
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Tuesday, May 3
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: TBA

Stop the Chaos: Organize!
Presenter: Gerrie Beck
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Wednesday, June 8
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: TBA

Five Steps to Improving Your Life Today
Presenter: Amy Schoen

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** Upcoming Events **
===========================================================
Monday, March 28
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Washington, DC

Event: Fending for Yourself in the Health Insurance Marketplace
Host: 40Plus of Greater Washington
Price: Free

What to do when your COBRA coverage runs out?
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=1053
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Thursday, March 31
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Washington, DC

Event: Tapping the Power of eBay
Host: National Women's Business Center
Price: $65, $50 for NWBC Members
Learn how to harness one of the most powerful online marketplace!
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=1044
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Saturday, April 2
6:30 p.m - 10:00 p.m.
Washington, DC

Event: Cherry Blossoms Dinner and Fireworks Cruise on a Private Yacht
Host: Euronet International
Price: Early Bird Price: $65 (if purchased by March 25th)
-
Annual Cherry Blossoms Dinner and Fireworks Cruise on a Yacht!
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=1036
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Saturday, April 2
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Arlington, VA

2005 ADDY Awards Gala
Host: DC Ad Club
Price: $75 members/$100 non-members
Celebrate the 37th Annual ADDY awards for the best creative in DC
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=1040
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Tuesday, April 5

Trade Shows the Professional Way
Host: National Women's Business Center
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=1045
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Wednesday, April 6

Networking Event with Author Mary Lou Quinlan
Host: Association for Women in Communications-DC Chapter
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=1051
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Thursday, April 7

Marketing Research Boot Camp
Host: American Marketing Association
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=1052
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Thursday, April 7

How to Survive Hiring Your First Employee
Host: National Women's Business Center
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=1046
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Friday, April 8
9:00 a.m.

Marriott Tysons Corner 8028 Leesburg Pike Vienna, VA 22182

Business Wire Washington, DC Presents: Technology Trends
A Panel Discussion with DC's Top Technology Experts

9:00- 9:30 am Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:30 am - 11:00 am Program and Q&A Session

Space is limited, so please make your reservation today. No-shows will be
billed. Payment due at time of event registration by cash or business or
personal check made payable to Business Wire. Please register by
Friday, April 1, 2005 via email to Courtney Beisel, Media Relations
Specialist, at courtney.beisel@businesswire.com or by fax to 703-243-1480.
Business Wire Members Fee: $10.00. Non-Member Fee:$20.00
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Tuesday, April 12

"Principles of Customer Experience Design" Workshop
Host: Peer Insight LLC
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=1037
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Saturday, April 16
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Mo. Co. Women's Fair - 25th year! (WBO Partner)
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Andrea Pennington
Details: http://www.mcwomensfair.org/
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Tuesday, April 19

Pricing for Profits: Effective Proposal and Pricing Strategies
Host: AIGA Baltimore
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=1042
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Friday, May 9
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber Business Expo
Hyatt Regency, Bethesda
Details: http://www.bccchamber.org/calendar/calendar.shtml
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Sunday, May 11

CASA (“Court Appointed Special Advocate”) is a nonprofit organization
whose volunteers are appointed advocates for children in foster care.
CASA is holding its annual fundraiser at Strike Bethesda. If anyone would
like to attend – or better yet, to donate something for their silent auction – or
have any questions about their volunteer program - call WBO member Wendy Epstein
for more details. More information about CASA can be found at www.casamontgomery.org
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Saturday, May 19
9: 30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center

World Trade Center Institute & Mo. Co. Dept. of Economic Development
17th annual Embassy Day Trade Exhibition and Luncheon

This event provides foreign embassy officials and US businesses an opportunity
to interact in a tradeshow environment. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THIS
EVENT IS BEING HELD IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY. Draws over 300
business leaders and over 100 senior ranking embassy officials from 70 countries.
Details: www.wtci.org or phone Mark Davis, Manager, Client Services at 410-576-0022, ext. 102

=========================================================
** Announcements/Speaking Engagements/Publications/ Websites/
Exhibits/Events/Books relating to Women **
=========================================================
Find Businesses in Maryland doing business for Maryland: http://www.mdonline.net/business/]
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Montgomery County Chamber Events: www.montgomerycountychamber.com
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Bethesda Events: www.bethesda.org
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Rockville Chamber Events: http://rockvillechamber.org
-------------------------------------------------------------
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

March 7, 2005 Volume IV, Issue 4

2005-03-07T19:07:00.000-05:00

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.

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** IN THIS ISSUE **
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1. REQUESTS, NEWS, & ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM WBO COMMITTEE CHAIRS

2. WBO EVENTS (Starred items have been added since the last issue)

March 8 - Using Self Hypnosis in Your Business
* March 17 - WBO Monthly Meeting and Suited For Change Clothing Drive
April 6 - Internet Spying
April 12 - Joint WBO/Mo. Co. Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast
May 3 - Stop the Chaos: Organize!
June 8 - Five Steps to Improving Your Life Today

3. UPCOMING EVENTS (Starred items have been added since the last issue)

* March 9 - Goal Setting
March 10 - Seminar on Thermage, Botox, Restylane, and other Age Management Procedures (WBO Member)
March 11 - 6th annual Women in Business Conference and Tradeshow (WBO Partner)
* March 12 - National Assoc. of Professional Organizers (NAPO) Marketplace and Seminar
March 14 - Web Cast on "From Micro to Millions"
* March 14 & 21 - Assertiveness Skills for Women
* March 14 - Marketing Happy Hour
* March 15 - THE ABCs of Selling
* March 16 - Improve Your Life Today in 5 Easy Steps!
* March 16 - Financial Planning for Retirement
* March 18 - Dealing with Angry People
March 19 - (IAAPMCC) Fund raiser - Second annual art auction
* March 22 - Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
* March 22 - Advanced Selling Concepts & Practices
* March 23 - Legal Aspects of Starting a Small Business
March 24 - The 31st Annual Public Safety Awards Luncheon
April 16 - Mo. Co. Women's Fair - 25th year!
May 9 - Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber Business Exp
* May 19 - 17th annual Embassy Day Trade Exhibition and Luncheon

4. Announcements/Speaking Engagements/Publications/ Websites/ Exhibits/Events/
Books relating to Women

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** 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.

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** WBO Events**
=========================================================
Tuesday, March 8
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m

Montgomery County Chamber Conference Room
51 Monroe Street, Suite 1609, Rockville
Parking in building garage or on street.

Using Self Hypnosis in Your Business
Presenter: Laura West, WBO member

Learn the techniques used by many business entrepreneurs in visualizing a successful
practice, reducing stress, staying motivated and creating their dreams. During the
workshop, you will understand what hypnosis is, how to do creative visualizations
and use positive affirmations while in a relaxed state. Learn how to remain calm
and centered even in difficult situations and with difficult people. Laura will
do a relaxation session and teach self-hypnosis.

Cost: FREE to WBO members; $10 non-members (pay at door)

RSVP, required as seating is limited, via email to Gerrie Beck,
Workshop Administrator, gerriebeck@maxispace.biz or phone her at 301-652-1628.

Cost: FREE to WBO members; $10 non-members (pay at door)
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Thursday, March 17
5 :30 p.m . - Networking
6 p.m.- Dinner and Program
Doubletree Hotel
1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville 20852

The Exceptional Customer Experience with Sheila Savar
Savar & Associates
Pre-register: $35 WBO members; $40 non-members
After March 14, noon deadline, add $10
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Wednesday, April 6
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: TBA

Internet Spying
Presenters: Chiquita Sorrels and Gail Werner
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Tuesday, April 12
7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Doubletree Hotel, Rockville Pike, Twinbrook Metro Station

Power Networking Breakfast for Women
Liz Crenshaw, speaker

Women and women's organizations from the greater metro area meet to
share ideas, resources, and business -- and to discover what is
going on for women across the area. This is the first of two
breakfasts this year. The next is October 18. Hosted by WBO,
Montgomery County Chamber and Leadership Montgomery.
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Tuesday, May 3
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: TBA

Stop the Chaos: Organize!
Presenter: Gerrie Beck
-------------------------------------------------------------
Wednesday, June 8
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: TBA

Five Steps to Improving Your Life Today
Presenter: Amy Schoen

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** Upcoming Events **
===========================================================
Wednesday, March 9
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Goal Setting

Learn simple techniques and strategies to help you define and accomplish
your goals. Find out how to deal with issues that keep you from getting
what you want, i.e. fear, perfectionism, laziness, and our tendency to
say "Yes, but"
Led by Eliane Herdani, M.S.
1 session. Registration required. Call 240-777-8300
FEE: $10 OUT OF COUNTY: $15*
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Thursday, March 10
6 - 8 p.m.
Office of Roberta Palestine, MD in Bethesda

Seminar on Thermage, Botox, Restylane, and other Age Management
Procedures (WBO Member) .
Please RSVP to 301-530-8300.
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Friday, March 11
8 a.m - 4:30 p.m.
North Bethesda Conference Center , 10200 Rockville Pike, Rockville

6th annual Women in Business Conference and Tradeshow (WBO Partner)
StartRight Award Presentation

Free admission with business card
Details: http://rockvillechamber.org/
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Thursday, March 12
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tyson's Corner Marriott

National Assoc. of Professional Organizers (NAPO)
Marketplace and Seminar

DC Chapter hosting
Speaker: Julie Morgenstern whose clients include IKEA, Rubbermaid,
American Express and who is monthly featured in Oprah Magazine and is
often seen on the Oprah show. She will be autographing her book.
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Monday, March 14
11:00 a.m. ET

March Web Cast on "From Micro to Millions"

The National Women's Business Council, in cooperation with online
micro-lender Count-Me-In (CMI) for Women's Economic Independence, will
host a Web cast focusing on key strategies for business growth. Listen
in as real life CMI entrepreneurs get advice from business experts to
help them break down the barriers they race on the road to success. The
Web cast, scheduled for Monday, March 14, will be part of the morning
program for Count-Me-In's event, "Wall Street //Meets Main Street//:
Women's Business Growth Forum.

Additional program details and technology requirements will be emailed
soon. If you are in the New York area and interested in attending the
entire growth forum event, please visit Count-Me-In's Web site at
www.count-me-in.org

Questions? Contact Aileen Kishaba, Director of Policy Programs, for the
National Women's Business Council, at aileen.kishaba@sba.gov
or by phone at 202-205-6829.
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Mondays, March 14 & 21
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Assertiveness Skills for Women

In this workshop series, you will learn to tactfully and effectively
express your preferences, needs, opinions, and feelings. Techniques for
developing greater confidence in your ability to interact with
others will be explored.
Presented by Fran Berger, LCSW-C - 3 sessions.
Registration required. Call 240-777-8300
FEE: $30 OUT OF COUNTY: $45
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Monday, March 14
6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Alexandria, VA

Marketing Happy Hour

Host: American Marketing Association
Price: Non-members: $20.00, Members: no charge
Network with your marketing peers at the AMA-DC happy hour
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=1014
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Tuesday, March 15
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

THE ABCs of Selling

At this seminar, you will learn the ABCs of selling and how to avoid
roadblocks, how to prospect and how to close a sale. You will want to
bolt from this seminar at 8:30 p.m. just to start generating revenue for
yourself, your business or your current sales position. Think that you
don't have the sales aptitude? Think again.
Presented by Marge Gold, National Accounts Executive.
1 session. Registration required. Call 240-777-8300, or
ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE!
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw
FEE: $10
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Wednesday, March 16
Improve Your Life Today in 5 Easy Steps!
Host: Association for Women in Communications-DC Chapter
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=1013
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Wednesday, March 16
10 a.m. - noon

Financial Planning for Retirement

Are you concerned about your life after retirement? Do you ever ask
yourself: When can I afford to retire? Should I move my
employer plan to an IRA? This workshop offers an overview of the
ways to maximize your financial comfort in retirement. Some of the
topics addressed will include: how to reallocate your investments
before retirement, safety nets to protect your nest egg, and health care
options in retirement.
Presented by Jamie S. Lapin, Certified Financial Planner.
Registration required. Call 240-777-8300
FEE: $10 OUT OF COUNTY: $15
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Friday, March 18
10 a.m. - noon

Dealing with Angry People

Develop strategies to help you in your day-to-day interactions with
difficult people. Learn how to respond to someone else's anger and
defuse arguments.
Presented by Janet Akman, LCSW-C.
Registration required. Call 240-777-8300
FEE: $10 OUT OF COUNTY: $15
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Saturday, March 19
Time TBA
Potomac Community Center on Falls Road in Potomac
Montgomery 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 -------------------------------------------------------------
Tuesday, March 22
9 a.m. - noon

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

Learn how you process information and become energized, make decisions
and schedule time. Become aware of how these preferences impact your
career and personal life. Presented by Angela Lomax, M.H.S.
Registration required. Call 240-777-8300
FEE: $45.00 OUT OF COUNTY: $67.00
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Tuesday, March 22
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Advanced Selling Concepts & Practices

Now that you understand the basics of selling . . . the ABCs. . .
let's peel back the onion and explore examples of effective
prospecting techniques, out of the box qualifying ideas, effectively
handling objections and closing, closing, closing. Come prepared to
learn! I'll be prepared to teach. Bring a friend so you can test
best practices.
Presented by Marge Gold, National Accounts Executive.
1 session. Registration required. Call 240-777-8300, or
ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE!
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw
FEE: $10
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Wednesday, March 23
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Legal Aspects of Starting a Small Business

An important part of your new business is to understand your legal
rights and obligations and the laws which regulate and protect
business. Presented by Kathy S. Ghiladi, Esq.
Registration required. /Call 240-777-8300, or:
ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE!
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw
FEE: $10
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Thursday, March 24
The 31st Annual Public Safety Awards Luncheon

Details: www.montgomerycountychamber.com/pubs/main/PSA.cfm
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Saturday, April 16
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Mo. Co. Women's Fair - 25th year! (WBO Partner)
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Andrea Pennington
Details: http://www.mcwomensfair.org/
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Friday, May 9
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber Business Expo
Hyatt Regency, Bethesda
Details: http://www.bccchamber.org/calendar/calendar.shtml
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Saturday, May 19
9: 30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center

World Trade Center Institute & Mo. Co. Dept. of Economic Development
17th annual Embassy Day Trade Exhibition and Luncheon

This event provides foreign embassy officials and US businesses an opportunity
to interact in a tradeshow environment. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THIS
EVENT IS BEING HELD IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY. Draws over 300
business leaders and over 100 senior ranking embassy officials from 70 countries.
Details: www.wtci.org or phone Mark Davis, Manager, Client Services at 410-576-0022, ext. 102

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** Announcements/Speaking Engagements/Publications/ Websites/
Exhibits/Events/Books relating to Women **
=========================================================
Many WBO members, in one way or another, work to help people develop and
maintain healthy self-esteem and self-confidence. The topic of self-esteem has
become quite the focus in the press recently, and WBO member Sharon Fountain,
president of National Association for Self-Esteem (NASE) will be interviewed
on internet-based WorldTalkRadio on March 10, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. EST
The subject is Emotional Wellness. You can listen to this interview live or
via their archives at WorldTalkRadio
http://www.worldtalkradio.com/show.asp?sid=196
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Montgomery County Chamber Events: www.montgomerycountychamber.com
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Bethesda Events: www.bethesda.org
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Rockville Chamber Events: http://rockvillechamber.org
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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.
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WBO Member Convenience!
Register and RSVP for monthly meetings online and pay with a credit
card! Details at www.wbo-mc.com/rsvp.html

February 17, 2005 Volume IV, Issue 3

2005-02-17T00:45:00.000-05:00

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

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.

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** IN THIS ISSUE **
--------------------------------------------------------

1. REQUESTS, NEWS, & ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM WBO COMMITTEE CHAIRS

2. WBO EVENTS (Starred items have been added since the last issue)

February 17 - WBO regular meeting
March 2 - WBO 2nd member orientation
March 8 - Using Self Hypnosis in Your Business
April 6 - Internet Spying
April 12 - Joint WBO/Mo. Co. Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast
May 3 - Stop the Chaos: Organize!
June 8 - Five Steps to Improving Your Life Today

3. UPCOMING EVENTS (Starred items have been added since the last issue)

February 23 - Business Development For Emerging Companies
* February 24 - Mix & Mingle Hosted by The Rockville Chamber of Commerce
* March 1- Good Morning Rockville!
* March 2 - 2005 Advertising and Marketing Trends
March 10 - Seminar on Thermage, Botox, Restylane, and other Age Management Procedures (WBO Member)
March 11 - 6th annual Women in Business Conference and Tradeshow (WBO Partner)
* March 14 - Web Cast on "From Micro to Millions"
March 19 - (IAAPMCC) Fund raiser - Second annual art auction
March 24 - The 31st Annual Public Safety Awards Luncheon
April 16 - Mo. Co. Women's Fair - 25th year!
May 9 - Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber Business Exp

4. Announcements/Speaking Engagements/Publications/ Websites/ Exhibits/Events/Books relating to Women

=========================================================
** 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**
=========================================================
Thursday, February 17
11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
That's Amore, 169 Rockville Pike, Rockville 20852
Registration received by noon Feb. 14 : $25.00 members; $30.00 guests
Registration after above deadline add $10.00
RSVP and pay online at www.wbo-mc.com/rsvp.html

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.
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Wednesday, March 2
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Hosted by Montgomery Chamber, Regina Borkoski
51 Monroe Street, Suite 1609 , Rockville 20850

WBO 2nd member orientation
JUST SHOW UP! - REFRESHMENTS!
RSVP for this FREE event requested by February 28 to Sheryl Hongsermeier
301/565-0560
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Tuesday, March 8
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Montgomery County Chamber Conference Room
51 Monroe Street, Suite 1609, Rockville
Parking in building garage or on street.

Using Self Hypnosis in Your Business
Presenter: Laura West, WBO member

Learn the techniques used by many business
entrepreneurs in visualizing a successful practice,
reducing stress, staying motivated and creating their
dreams. During the workshop, you will understand what
hypnosis is, how to do creative visualizations and use
positive affirmations while in a relaxed state. Learn
how to remain calm and centered even in difficult
situations and with difficult people.

Laura West has been a Master Certified Hypnotherapist
and NLP Practitioner since 1999. During that time she
worked in the biotechnology industry in sales and
management, using the skills she learned about stress,
dealing with difficult situations and people, and
gaining rapport. In 2002, she became actively
involved in hypnosis by seeing clients and teaching
hypnosis for a center in Annandale, VA. October 2004,
she decided to strike out on her own, and began her
home business. This spring, she will be also teaching
adult continuing education about hypnosis at Frederick
Community College and at Hagerstown Community College.

Laura will do a relaxation session and teach
self-hypnosis.

RSVP, required as seating is limited, via email to Gerrie Beck, Workshop Administrator, gerriebeck@maxispace.biz or phone her at 301-652-1628.
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Wednesday, April 6
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: TBA

Internet Spying
Presenters: Chiquita Sorrels and Gail Werner
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Tuesday, April 12
7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Doubletree Hotel, Rockville Pike, Twinbrook Metro Station

Power Networking Breakfast for Women
Liz Crenshaw, speaker

Women and women's organizations from the greater metro area meet to
share ideas, resources, and business -- and to discover what is
going on for women across the area. This is the first of two
breakfasts this year. The next is October 18. Hosted by WBO,
Montgomery County Chamber and Leadership Montgomery.
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Tuesday, May 3
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: TBA

Stop the Chaos: Organize!
Presenter: Gerrie Beck
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Wednesday, June 8
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: TBA

Five Steps to Improving Your Life Today
Presenter: Amy Schoen

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** Upcoming Events **
===========================================================
Wednesday, February 23
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Washington, DC

Business Development For Emerging Companies
Host: National Women's Business Center
Learn how to develop your emerging company.
Price: $65 members/$80 non-members
http://netpreneur.org/ed.asp?C=Y&EventID=10654
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Thursday, February 24
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
255 Rockville Pike, Suite L-10

Mix & Mingle
Hosted by The Rockville Chamber of Commerce

Network with the area's leading business people
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Tuesday, March 1
7:30 am - 9:00 am
Timpano Italian Chophouse, 12021 Rockville Pike, Rockville

Good Morning Rockville!
Guest speaker: Doug Gansler, State's Attorney
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Wednesday, March 2
Winter Program-2005 Advertising and Marketing Trends
Host: DC Ad Club
http://www.justshowup.com/content.cfm?L1=1&ctm=1&EventID=982
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Thursday, March 10
6 - 8 p.m.
Seminar on Thermage, Botox, Restylane, and other Age Management Procedures (WBO Member)
from at the office of Roberta Palestine, MD in Bethesda.
Please RSVP to 301-530-8300.
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Friday, March 11
8 a.m - 4:30 p.m.
North Bethesda Conference Center , 10200 Rockville Pike, Rockville

6th annual Women in Business Conference and Tradeshow (WBO Partner)
StartRight Award Presentation

Free admission with business card
Details: http://rockvillechamber.org/
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Monday, March 14
11:00 a.m. ET

March Web Cast on "From Micro to Millions"

The National Women's Business Council, in cooperation with online
micro-lender Count-Me-In (CMI) for Women's Economic Independence, will
host a Web cast focusing on key strategies for business growth. Listen
in as real life CMI entrepreneurs get advice from business experts to
help them break down the barriers they race on the road to success. The
Web cast, scheduled for Monday, March 14, will be part of the morning
program for Count-Me-In's event, "Wall Street //Meets Main Street//:
Women's Business Growth Forum.

Additional program details and technology requirements will be emailed
soon. If you are in the New York area and interested in attending the
entire growth forum event, please visit Count-Me-In's Web site at
www.count-me-in.org

Questions? Contact Aileen Kishaba, Director of Policy Programs, for the
National Women's Business Council, at aileen.kishaba@sba.gov
or by phone at 202-205-6829.
-------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, March 19
Time TBA
Potomac Community Center on Falls Road in Potomac
Montgomery 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 -------------------------------------------------------------
Thursday, March 24
The 31st Annual Public Safety Awards Luncheon

Details: www.montgomerycountychamber.com/pubs/main/PSA.cfm
-------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, April 16
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Mo. Co. Women's Fair - 25th year! (WBO Partner)
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Andrea Pennington
Details: http://www.mcwomensfair.org/
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Friday, May 9
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber Business Expo
Hyatt Regency, Bethesda
Details: http://www.bccchamber.org/calendar/calendar.shtml

=========================================================
** Announcements/Speaking Engagements/Publications/ Websites/
Exhibits/Events/Books relating to Women **
=========================================================
Montgomery County Chamber Events: www.montgomerycountychamber.com
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Bethesda Events: www.bethesda.org
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Rockville Chamber Events: http://rockvillechamber.org
-------------------------------------------------------------
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

2005-02-02T00:23:00.000-05:00

February 1, 2005 Volume IV, Issue 2

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)

* February 3 - WBO Program Committee Monthly Meeting
* February 9 - WBO Business Tools Workshop: Use the internet for marketing and information accessing
February 17 - WBO regular meeting
* March 2 - WBO 2nd member orientation
* March 8 - Using Self Hypnosis in Your Business
* April 6 - Internet Spying
April 12 - Joint WBO/Mo. Co. Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast
* May 3 - Stop the Chaos: Organize!
* June 8 - Five Steps to Improving Your Life Today

3. UPCOMING EVENTS (Starred items have been added since the last issue)

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 8 - Starting the Year Off Right: Making the Most of Your Finances in 2005
* February 10 - Community Express Loan Information Session
* February 11 - The MCCC Housing Taskforce of the Economic Development Committee
* February 13 - SUPPORT THE MARYLAND WOMEN’S HERITAGE CENTER
* February 14 - Prospecting With The Washington Business Journal
* February 15 - American News Women's Club for Dr. Deborah Tannen
February 16 - How to Do Business with Lockheed Martin
* February 23 - Business Development For Emerging Companies
* March 10 - Seminar on Thermage, Botox, Restylane, and other Age Management Procedures (WBO Member)
March 11 - 6th annual Women in Business Conference and Tradeshow (WBO Partner)
March 19 - (IAAPMCC) Fund raiser - Second annual art auction
* March 24 - The 31st Annual Public Safety Awards Luncheon
April 16 - Mo. Co. Women's Fair - 25th year!
* May 9 - Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber Business Exp

4. Announcements/Speaking Engagements/Publications/ Websites/ Exhibits/Events/
Books relating to Women

=========================================================
** 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**
=========================================================
Thursday, February 3
9:15 a.m.
La Madeleine

WBO Program Committee Monthly Meeting
JUST SHOW UP!
Details: contact Program Chair, Chris Costello at 301-602-0632 or
chriscostello@erols.com
Next meeting: Thursday, March 3, 9:15 a.m.
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Wednesday, February 9
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Law offices of Murphy & Gimer
7940A Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda 20814

WBO Business Tools Workshop:
USE THE INTERNET FOR MARKETING AND INFORMATION ACCESSING
[Public Parking across the street at either Highland Street or West Virginia Street. These
streets do not intersect Wisconsin Avenue going South. Office is located approximately 2
blocks south of Old Georgetown Road cutoff and not in the heart of Bethesda.]

FREE to WBO members; $10 non-members (pay at door)

Cynthia Hunter-Shupe will discuss:
* Relationship marketing
* Information you should track and use
* How you can use information provided
* Benefits of using multiple communication delivery methods

Dave Tucker will discuss "Systems…Avoiding Headaches." Dave will
show you how to access ANYTHING on your computer without the use of
directories, folders, or any other container of information. This is
an easy-to-use program that will help you save time over and over
again! Can be used for business or otherwise.

Bring: your own light refreshment (some of us go to dinner after)

RSVP, required as seating is limited, via email to Gerrie Beck at
301-652-1628 or gerriebeck@maxispace.biz
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Thursday, February 17
11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
That's Amore, 169 Rockville Pike, Rockville 20852
Registration received by noon Feb. 14 : $25.00 members; $30.00 guests
Registration after above deadline add $10.00
RSVP and pay online at www.wbo-mc.com/rsvp.html

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.
-------------------------------------------------------------
Wednesday, March 2
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Hosted by Montgomery Chamber, Regina Borkoski
51 Monroe Street, Suite 1609 , Rockville 20850

WBO 2nd member orientation
JUST SHOW UP! - REFRESHMENTS!
RSVP for this FREE event requested by February 28 to Sheryl Hongsermeier
301/565-0560
-------------------------------------------------------------
Tuesday, March 8
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: TBA

Using Self Hypnosis in Your Business
Presenter: Laura West, WBO member

Learn the techniques used by many business entrepreneurs in visualizing a successful practice,
reducing stress, staying motivated and creating their dreams. During the workshop, you will
understand what hypnosis is, how to do creative visualizations and use positive affirmations
while in a relaxed state. Learn how to remain calm and centered even in difficult situations
and with difficult people. Laura will do a relaxation session and teach
self-hypnosis.
-------------------------------------------------------------
Wednesday, April 6
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: TBA

Internet Spying
Presenters: Chiquita Sorrels and Gail Werner
-------------------------------------------------------------
Tuesday, April 12
7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Doubletree Hotel, Rockville Pike, Twinbrook Metro Station

Power Networking Breakfast for Women
Liz Crenshaw, speaker

Women and women's organizations from the greater metro area meet to
share ideas, resources, and business -- and to discover what is
going on for women across the area. This is the first of two
breakfasts this year. The next is October 18. Hosted by WBO,
Montgomery County Chamber and Leadership Montgomery.
-------------------------------------------------------------
Tuesday, May 3
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: TBA

Stop the Chaos: Organize!
Presenter: Gerrie Beck
-------------------------------------------------------------
Wednesday, June 8
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: TBA

Five Steps to Improving Your Life Today
Presenter: Amy Schoen

===========================================================
** Upcoming Events **
===========================================================
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
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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
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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
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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
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Tuesday, February 8
6:30 – 9:30 p.m. (7:00 Dinner; 7:45 Program)
Seven Seas Restaurant, 1776 East Jefferson Road, Rockville

Starting the Year Off Right: Making the Most of Your Finances in 2005

The program will feature two Suburban Maryland BPW members giving us
tips on making the most of our finances in 2005.
RSVP: by Sunday February 6 tp vicki.travel@erols.com or 301-325-2965
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Thursday, February 10
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Washington, DC

Community Express Loan Information Session
Host: National Women's Business Center
Learn how to get a business loan.
Price: Free
http://netpreneur.org/ed.asp?C=Y&EventID=10649
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Friday, February 11
10:00 a.m.
GCAAR , 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 600 , Silver Spring

The MCCC Housing Taskforce of the Economic Development Committee

Housing Taskforce Chair, Meredith Weisel, is hosting.
If you are interested in participating in the discussion of
Workforce Housing, the Chair invites you to join us.

RSVP directly to Meredith Weisel (301-590-8790) or to
Georgette Walsh Godwin, Director, Education & Public Outreach
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
301-738-0015 Ext. 208
ggodwin@montgomerycountychamber.com
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Sunday, February 13
3:00 p.m.
Comcast Center – University of Maryland

SUPPORT THE MARYLAND WOMEN’S HERITAGE CENTER*
AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM!

Maryland Women Terrapins (Ranked #17) vs. Duke Women Blue-Devils (Ranked #1)
Tickets are $5
*A portion of all ticket sales will go to support the development of the Maryland Women’s
Heritage Center, the first state site of its kind in the nation.
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Monday, February 14
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Washington, DC

Prospecting With The Washington Business Journal
Host: National Women's Business Center
Learn a new method for finding business leads.
Price: $20 members/$30 non-members
http://netpreneur.org/ed.asp?C=Y&EventID=10650
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Tuesday, February 15
6:30 p.m.
American News Women's Club, 1607 22nd Street, NW

Join friends and fellow members at American News Women's Club for
Dr. Deborah Tannen. One of the world's leading authorities on interpersonal
communication. Dinner reception, program and book signing.
$20 for advance payment , $25 at the door
RSVP: 202-332-6770 , anwclub@covad.net
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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
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Wednesday, February 23
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Washington, DC

Business Development For Emerging Companies
Host: National Women's Business Center
Learn how to develop your emerging company.
Price: $65 members/$80 non-members
http://netpreneur.org/ed.asp?C=Y&EventID=10654
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Thursday, March 10
6 - 8 p.m.
Seminar on Thermage, Botox, Restylane, and other Age Management Procedures (WBO Member)
from at the office of Roberta Palestine, MD in Bethesda.
Please RSVP to 301-530-8300.
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Friday, March 11
8 a.m - 4:30 p.m.
North Bethesda Conference Center , 10200 Rockville Pike, Rockville

6th annual Women in Business Conference and Tradeshow (WBO Partner)
StartRight Award Presentation

Free admission with business card
Details: http://rockvillechamber.org/
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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
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Thursday, March 24
The 31st Annual Public Safety Awards Luncheon

Details: www.montgomerycountychamber.com/pubs/main/PSA.cfm
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Saturday, April 16
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Mo. Co. Women's Fair - 25th year! (WBO Partner)
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Andrea Pennington
Details: http://www.mcwomensfair.org/
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Friday, May 9
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber Business Expo
Hyatt Regency, Bethesda
Details: http://www.bccchamber.org/calendar/calendar.shtml

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** Announcements/Speaking Engagements/Publications/ Websites/
Exhibits/Events/Books relating to Women **
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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
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Montgomery County Chamber Events: www.montgomerycountychamber.com
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Bethesda Events: www.bethesda.org
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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.
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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

2005-01-22T21:15:00.000-05:00

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The Index - WBO E-News
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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.

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** IN THIS ISSUE **
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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!

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** Requests, News, & Announcements from WBO Committee Chairs**
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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.

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** WBO Events**
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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!
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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.
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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!

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** Upcoming Events **
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 )
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Friday, March 11
Marriott Conference Center on Rockville Pike

6th annual Women in Business Conference and Tradeshow (WBO Partner)
StartRight Award Presentation
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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
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Saturday, April 16
Mo. Co. Women's Fair - 25th year! (WBO Partner)

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** Announcements/Speaking Engagements/Publications/ Websites/
Exhibits/Events/Books relating to Women **
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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.
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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
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Women's E-news : An online source of news for and about women
www.womensenews.org
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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
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Reports Documenting Best Practices and Policy Recommendations to Stimulate Women's
Entrepreneurship Information contact: Sandy Seppala, 202-205-6827
sandra.seppala@sba.gov
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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
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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