Archive for October, 2010

On October 21, 2010 the Sacramento Valley Chapter of NAWBO celebrated its 13th annual Outstanding Women Leaders(OWL) Awards Banquet at the Doubletree Sacramento. We were joined by Keynote speaker Michele DeKinder-Smith, founder of Jane Out of the Box, and Kitty O’Nea,l KFBK radio personality.  Check out the the2010 OWL Awards event program for more information about this year’s event.  A portion of this year’s proceeds will be donated to Women’s Empowerment.  Next year’s nominations open in June and the 14th annual event is scheduled for Thursday, October 20, 2011.  Save the date!

This is our chapter’s signature event of the year and we would like to thank all those that supported this event which honored women business owners and women who are leaders in the business community in the Sacramento region.  Thanks to all members & guests who attended this year’s awards gala. 

Congratulations to all our Outstanding Women Leaders nominees and recipients!   Thanks to all who submitted nominations for the awards.  The National Association of Women Business Owners, Sacramento chapter, was proud to honor these accomplished leaders of the Sacramento Valley business community.

Read the detailed awards recap and announcements of award recipients.

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The OWL Awards were given to these women in the following categories:

• Women on the Way Award (less than 5 years in business)
• Achievement Against All Odds (Success despite unfavorable circumstances)
• Woman Innovator Award (Successful business owner in a non-traditional business)
• Executive Woman Award (Senior level corporate woman)
• Luminary Award (An individual/organization lighting the way for others)
• Wise Woman Award (Business Woman of the Year)

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Panel of Experienced Business Owners

This month’s dinner meeting will be held Thursday, November 18th at 5:30pm at the Doubletree Sacramento.  Our evening will begin with networking and wine with dinner served at 6pm.
Join us for tips, solutions, and insights from a panel of three successful and experienced women business owners. 

When: Thursday, November 18, 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Doubletree Hotel Sacramento (2001 Point West Way, Sacramento, CA)
Price: $35/members; $45/non-members by November 14th

NAWBO’s Educational Foundation Regional Financial Workshop

What: Business Financial Workshop

When: Wednesday, December 8th 6:30-8:00pm
Where: Wells Fargo Bank, 8650 Sierra College Blvd., Granite Bay
Price: Free, appetizers will be served

NAWBO’s educational Foundation partners with Wells Fargo to present a business financial workshop for any and all business owners.

Join us on December 8th at 6:30 pm at the Wells Fargo Bank in Granite Bay for a Financial Workshop given by Perry Ghilarducci, CPA, or Avaunt Ltd. CPAs and Consultants.

Perry specializes in helping both businesses and individuals set strategic goals, and set action plans to help achieve those goals. He concentrates on small business consulting, individual, corporate, partnership, estate, and trust taxation. He is also involved in succession planning, partnership compensation plans, as well as providing financial strategies for individuals and business owners. His dedication and hard work has helped over 150 businesses, serving as an income tax specialist and part-time controller. He is also a partner in Avaunt Advantage, a marketing and business development firm serving the small to medium-sized business enterprise sector.

So be sure to join us for this free informative Financial Workshop!  Seating limited so register today!

Business Leadership Flyer

Congratulations to the outstanding nominees who comprise the 2010 finalists for the 13th annual Outstanding Women Leaders (OWL) Awards.
Every year we are impressed with the caliber of women that are nominated for the OWL awards and this year is no exception. Each one of these nominees is to be commended for their achievements not only professionally but personally. Thanks to all those who took the time to nominate and introduce us to such amazing women leaders. Come help us celebrate the successes of these and all women leaders and entrepreneurs on October 21st.  Register here.
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A Path To Recovery

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