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Corporate Partners:


Anthem Blue Cross
Bank of America

Affiliate Partners:




NLBWA Sacramento

Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce

Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce

Sacramento chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners

Upcoming Events & Meetings


Get Down to Business 2012

May 22, 2012

OVER 400 REGISTERED!! Only a few seats left, register now!

This month NAWBO-Sacramento Valley is partnering with Constant Contact for a great program: Get Down to Business 2012

This event is at no cost to you and will be held on Tuesday, May 22nd.

Get Down To Business 2012 is your kick-off for small business success. Meet & mingle with other small businesses and local influencers to learn:

  • Proven tips & strategies for reaching your next great customer
  • 5-new ways to market your business and engage your clients
  • Todd Smith, Catamaran Marketing, The power of integrating your website, email & apps
  • Clint  Wilson, Cazoomi, How to understand this thing called The Cloud
  • Get your existing customers excited to bring you new customers
  • Overcoming questions on how to create engaging marketing campaigns
  • And much more

This live, free, and highly energetic event is only happening during National Small Business Week, so register early and come ready to Get Down to Business!

DATE: Tuesday, May 22nd
TIME: 8:30 am -12:00 pm
LOCATION: Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 6151 H St., Sacramento
PRICE: Free
REGISTER: http://www.nawbo-sac.com/may


California Small Business Day

June 11, 2012

June 11, 2012 – Save the Date!

NAWBO-Sacramento Valley is pleased to be sponsoring this annual event put on by the California Small Business Association.  For members, this means a discount on the full-day event pricing if you come with our group.  You must be a NAWBO-Sacramento Valley member to take advantage of the discounted rate we are offering and there is limited availability, so don’t delay- its first come, first serve on tickets.  For non-members or late-comers, registration is available by downloading the CSBD-2012 registration form here or RSVP directly to the CSBA at 800-350-2722.

When: Monday, June 11, 2012      8:00 A.M.—4:00 P.M.
Registration & Exhibit Area Open 8:00 A.M.

Where: Sacramento Convention Center
1400 J Street, West Entrance off 13th St. Sacramento, CA

The program will consist of three parts:
Morning:      Leadership, US Chief Counsel of Advocacy*, and Insurance Commissioner* will speak
Luncheon:   Small Business Owners from the District will be honored by small business  friendly legislators & Governor Jerry Brown*
Afternoon:   Reception for Honorees in Exhibit Area and Capital Tours
*Invited not Confirmed

Click for MEMBER REGISTRATION


NAWBO-CA Public Policy Summit

June 12, 2012

Join the National Association of Women Business Owners – California in Sacramento and let your voice be heard!

Annually, the leaders of the California chapters meet in Sacramento with California’s legislators about issues that affect our businesses and the California economy. We expect 60+ chapter and community leaders to attend.

This event includes free public sessions and training on Monday June 11th in the afternoon, an evening Reception & Networking Mixer on Monday, June 11th from 6-7:30 pm, and a six-hour conference and luncheon with legislators from the Women’s Caucus as well as issues experts covering a wide variety of topics critical to business and economic growth for the state on Tuesday, June 12th. Also, the California Woman Business Owner of the Year will be awarded!  The Summit concludes with afternoon visits with legislators at the Capitol building.

Download Schedule of Events and Sponsorship Opportunities (page 2).

Detailed information and registration can be found at the NAWBO-CA website.


3rd Annual Margarita Mixer

June 21, 2012

We’re letting our hair down to have a little fun to kick off summer! Network and socialize with other NAWBO members and women business owners for a casual, energetic, and FUN evening.

Join us on Thursday June 21st for our 3rd annual Margarita Mixer!  Join us for Margarita’s and Mexican buffet at the home of long-time NAWBO member, Mary Griffin.  There’s plenty of room at 4756 Bowerwood Court, Carmichael (near Fair Oaks Blvd and Arden Way) so members, guests, and non-members are all welcome with registration.

Register at http://www.nawbo-sac.com/mixer

Date: June 21st
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Place:
Mary Griffin’s home at 4756 Bowerwood Court, Carmichael (near Fair Oaks Blvd and Arden Way)
PRICE: $10\member by June 18th thereafter $15 and $15\non-member or guest

Come have a little summer fun with NAWBO! There’s plenty of room so feel free to register with friends, colleagues, or other guests you think might like to get to know the faces of NAWBO.



Past Events & Meetings


CEO Roundtables

Join us for our monthly mixer & CEO Roundtables on April 19th. Meeting starts with appetizers & wine as you mix and mingle with other business owners.

Then we will hold our highly popular Business Roundtable discussions on pressing issues faced by business owners.

Topics of discussion described below.

DATE: Thursday, April 19th
TIME: 5:30-7:30pm
LOCATION: Jackson Fine Dining: 1120 Fulton Ave, Suite N, Sacramento CA 95825 (right behind Pizza Hut)
PRICE: $20\member and $25\non-member by day before. $5 more day of/at the door.
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Loehmann’s Private Event with NAWBO

Loehmanns Clothing Store at 2555 Fair Oaks Blvd, Loehmanns Plaza will host NAWBO members for a private shopping event.

When: Saturday, March 31st, 8 am – 10 am
Where: Loehmanns Clothing Store, 2555 Fair Oaks Blvd, Loehmanns Plaza

This will be a private shopping event where you will receive 20% off your entire purchase and a chance to win a $25 gift card. Refreshments will also be provided.

RSVP at helenlkueh@hotmail.com, 916-342-6056 or 916-483-3274 or trisaho@loehmanns.com.

How to Raise Money for Your Business

Whether you have fledgling start-up or a seasoned business looking to expand, finding capital can make the difference between scraping by and making it big.  How much funding do you really need and why? How do you get started? What are your goals and expectations? What are you going to do with the capital raised? Where do you go for it? Who has the money? Why will they lend to me?

How to Raise Money for Your Business!

Join us for our monthly mixer & educational program on March 15th. Meeting starts with appetizers & wine as you mix and mingle with other women business owners. This month our speaker will be Michael Curtin.

Come learn the answer to the above questions and learn about different sources, including:

  • SBA Small Business Administration funding
  • Conventional In-House bank funding
  • Private Placement funding
  • Venture Capital funding
  • Angel funding

DATE: Thursday, March 15th
TIME: 5:30-7:30pm
LOCATION: Jackson Fine Dining: 1120 Fulton Ave, Suite N, Sacramento CA 95825 (right behind Pizza Hut)
PRICE: $20\member and $25\non-member by day before. $5 more day of/at the door.

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It Takes a Village

Join us for our monthly mixer & educational program on February 16th. Meeting starts with appetizers & wine as you mix and mingle with other women business owners. This month our speaker will be Luanne Lawrence Stevenson.

It Takes a Village: How to Create Relationships with Clients and Colleagues that Really Work!

Would you like to increase client engagements and business profits? Create longer term relationships with your new and existing clients?  Create alliances with other colleagues in order to better support your client’s overall needs?

In this session we will focus on how to go from “order taker” to a “trusted partner” in ways that help you, your clients, and colleagues achieve their goals!  You will learn how to create unique partnership agreements focused on your communication preferences, mutual goals and expectations, and how to increase/improve relationship satisfaction and high-end results.  Through powerful partnerships you are ensured greater success in developing and maintaining business relationships now and for life!

DATE: Thursday, February 16th
TIME: 5:30-7:30pm
LOCATION: Jackson Fine Dining: 1120 Fulton Ave, Suite N, Sacramento CA 95825 (right behind Pizza Hut)
PRICE: $20\member and $25\non-member by day before. $5 more day of/at the door.

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Speak and Be Heard

Join us for our monthly mixer & educational program on January 19th. Meeting starts with appetizers & wine as you mix and mingle with other women business owners. This month our speaker will be Jill Lublin.

Speak and Be Heard

No matter how great your message is, if no one is listening, it’s worthless. Jill will show you how to market yourself as a professional speaker using her own experience as an international speaker who has shared the stage with Tony Robbins, Richard Simmons, and Jack Canfield. She’ll show you now to network, benefit from referrals, masterfully get through interviews, and have your name recognized in all the right circles. Jill’s practical advice for aspiring and established speakers will give them the tools they need to get their messages out!

DATE: Thursday, January 19th
TIME: 5:30-7:30pm
LOCATION: Jackson Fine Dining: 1120 Fulton Ave, Suite N, Sacramento CA 95825 (right behind Pizza Hut)
PRICE: $15\member and $20\non-member by day before. $5 more day of/at the door.

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