Archive for March, 2011

NAWBO’s Educational Foundation Regional Financial Workshop

What: Business Financial Workshop
Topic: Borrowing Money – Accomplishing the Impossible
When: Wednesday, April 6, 2011 6:30-8:00pm
Where: Wells Fargo Bank, 400 Capital Mall, Sacramento, CA
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 April 6th at 6:30 pm at the Wells Fargo Bank in Sacramento for a Financial Workshop given by Mary Norris, WF, VP, Business Development Officer and Jilian Takeuchi, WF, Commercial Loan Officer, on the topic of Accomplishing the Impossible: Learning more about why and how a business owner should think of borrowing and how to get this accomplished.

Accomplishing the Impossible:

* How can a business owner get a bank loan in today’s economy?
* If I have a mature business, why should I consider credit?
* How does borrowing help my business?
* What do I need to know and do to qualify for a loan?
* What type of borrowings are available?
* Why is so much information needed to qualify for a loan?

About our Speakers:
Mary Morris has a long history with Wells Fargo Bank. She is very involved with helping many business owners to consider the appropriate loan to help grow their businesses. Mary also works closely with the Small Business Administration (SBA) to assist new business owners in their endeavors to own a business.

Jillian Takeuchi has been with Wells Fargo for over a decade. Having excelled in various position within that time, Jillian joined Wells Fargo’s Business Banking Group in 2008. Her primary goals have been to understand the issues facing a business owner in order to be able to acts as their financial business consultant, whether it be growing their business or downsizing their business.

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

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2011 Power NAWBO® Annual Membership Drive

In celebration of Women’s History month, the National Association of Women Business Owners® (NAWBO®) is holding our annual membership drive that invites women business owners to tap into the power of NAWBO®.

More than any other time in the history of women’s entrepreneurship, the power and influence of women business owners will help drive job creation and economic recovery.  Representing the fastest growing segment of the economy, NAWBO® members have a rich heritage to share with the more than 10 million women-owned businesses in the United States today.

We invite you to Join NAWBO® as we strive to:

• Strengthen the wealth-creating capacity of our members and promoting economic development within the entrepreneurial community Read More
  

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March St. Patty’s Green Mixer

Our monthly mixer and educational program are themed “Going Green” in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Meeting starts with appetizers and wine as you mix and mingle with other women business owners.  Followed by two subject matter experts with presentations and resources that you can use in your own business.  Shobha Mallarapu, our Public Policy VP and current liaison to SMUD, along with guest expert Marie L. Brown, LEED AP, and owner of Eco-Chic Design will share their knowledge to help your business be more eco-friendly and “Go Green”.

Learn WHY you need a Green Policy for your business and how to take your business. Learn how to conduct a green business self assessment, how to develop and track your green plan and how to communicate your green plan.  Receive resources for becoming certified as a green business and gets tips on how to support green behaviors in your business.

DATE: Thursday, March 17^th
TIME: 5:30-7:30pm
LOCATION: Doubletree Hotel Sacramento
PRICE: $15\member and $20\non-member by March 15^th. $5 more at the door.

Marie L. Brown is a LEED AP, accredited by the U.S. Green Building Council, with demonstrated knowledge of green building and design principles.  Several years ago she decided to shift her career from the legal consulting world to sustainable design and consulting. Marie started her design company Eco-Chic Design in 2007 and has been spreading the green gospel ever since.  In addition to design consulting Marie creates one-of-a-kind eco-friendly accessories using vintage or upcycled materials.  Her company Eco-Chic Design has been a certified Sacramento Sustainable Business since November of 2007.

Shobha Mallarapu is the President and CEO of Anvaya Solutions, Inc., an IT consulting firm based in Folsom, CA. Anvaya Solutions helps businesses, organizations, government agencies and attorneys with their Information Technology and IT Security needs to effectively protect them from outside and inside cyber and computer threats. In addition to providing staff augmentation and IT consulting, Anvaya Solutions achieves IT security goals by reviewing or developing security policies, training employees on security awareness, performing security assessments, digital forensics, and disk imaging services through their highly qualified and CISSP certified consultants.