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November 28, 2007 With special thanks to our sponsor: Deborah Bedard, Deborah Bedard Designs Rebecca Boyle, FIT Club Dawn Chiu, Q2 Dana Dotoli, Bernstein Global Wealth Management Amy Guillermo, AQG Strategic Consulting Stephanie Kozowyk, Zsuzsi Athletic Swim Couture Kathryn LeBoyle, Kathryn LeBoyle Photography Stephanie Leslie, Regal Court Reporting Mia Lewicki, Singer Lewak Greenbaum & Goldstein Davina Ling, Economic Consulting Group, LLC Chris MacNeill, FIT Club Jennie Quimbita, Q2 Thomas Vance, FMC Financial Group Kristin Yokomoto, Law Offices of Kristin Yokomoto Brenda Zubieta, Zubies Dry Dock Why NAWBO? What brought you to the organization? What do you hope to get out of it? What is NAWBO? “The National Association of Women Business Owners is the voice of America’s 10.6 million women entrepreneurs.” Founded in 1975 Headquartered in Washington, D.C. 12,000+ members Mission strengthen members’ wealth creating capacity and promote economic development create innovative changes in business culture build strategic alliances, coalitions and affiliations transform public policy and influence opinion makers NAWBO National 75+ Chapters Nationwide Represents interests of membership through 5 Forums: Diversity & Market Development Education Economic Development International Advocacy Public Policy Founded: The independent Center for Women’s Business Research NAWBO PAC® NAWBO Institute for Entrepreneurial Development NAWBO California There are 1.2 million women-owned businesses in CA, representing 48% of all private companies, employing 2.8 million people and generating $406 billion in sales*. A consortium for the state’s multiple chapters Helps chapters share "best practices“ Develops unified corporate partnerships Conducts statewide public relations campaign to reach women business-owners * Center for Women’s Business Research, 2004. NAWBO-OC Our Chapter’s Mission: To position women business owners for profits, power and the passionate pursuit of excellence NAWBO-OC Vision 2007/2008 OC Chapter Goals: 500+ members 58% member retention rate $250,000+ in annual revenue Be the organization of choice for a diverse group of women business owners Because we support Because we educate Because we provide resources For Our Members Exposure Access to and connections with other women business owners Access to national, regional and local NAWBO meetings and events Access to local and national corporate partners Participation in select diversity procurement programs Increased online exposure Recognition of Achievement Local, regional & national media access Electronic and printed newsletters Remarkable Women Awards Impact Public Policy advocacy and presence in Sacramento and DC Opportunity to participate in NAWBO’s Political Action Committee (PAC) and there’s more . . . For Our Members, cont. Monthly programs that educate, inspire and provide valuable connections NAWBO-OC Members-only Mixers NAWBO-OC Mentoring Program NAWBO-OC Success Team Program NAWBO-OC Education Center Business Planning Marketing Sales & Business Development Finance & Accounting Operations Leadership & HR Educational Grants through the WBI Membership Categories OC Chapter Voting National Dues Chapter Dues Total Dues Emerging Business Owner No $50 $100 $150 Established Business Owner Yes $100 $175 $275 Sustaining Member Yes $100 $325 $425 Supporting Member No $100 $250 $350 At-Large Yes $120 $175 $295 Affiliate Member No - $125 $125 Corporate Member No $30,000 $150,000 $2,500 $2,5001 1 Corporations can participate at the National, CA or Chapter level. A Word on WBENC Certification SBA certifies women-owned businesses as suppliers to the federal government WBENC advocates women-owned businesses as suppliers to large U.S. corporations To Apply visit: http://www.wbenc.org/ https://sba8a.symplicity.com/applicants/guide Meaningful Membership Recognize NAWBO as part of your Marketing and/or Operating Plan Get involved Practice strategic networking Build productive relationships Be active Give back Keep your word Stay connected To position women business owners for profits, power and the passionate pursuit of excellence OC Chapter Operations Members Education Programs Mentoring Remarkable Women Awards Public Policy Affiliates Partner Relations Board & Executive Committee Membership Marketing & P.R. Website & Comm. Membership Purpose ~ To provide appropriate vehicles and opportunities to engage members and enable NAWBOOC to deliver on its promise of positioning women business owners for profits, power and the pursuit of excellence. A Partial List of Membership Committees Activities Includes: Recruitment Hospitality New Member Activities Member Only Mixers Membership Surveys Member Awards Member Enrichment Education Education Committee Develops and oversees NAWBO-OC Education Center courses in 6 tracks: • • • • • • Business Planning Marketing & Public Relations Sales & Business Development Finance & Accounting Operations Leadership & Management Works with 501(c)3 affiliate Women’s Business Institute to provide scholarship opportunities to women business owners Administers NAWBO Success Teams Attend and benefit from the courses, or apply to be an Instructor on the www.nawbo-oc.org website. Marketing Marketing Committee Builds the NAWBO-OC brand Promotes events and programs among the membership Develops and conducts ongoing P.R. campaign Interprets National marketing campaigns for chapter implementation Partner Relations Partner Relations Recruits new corporate members, sponsors and grantors Nurtures existing corporate members, sponsors and grantors to increase or sustain level of involvement Identifies and implements ways to integrate corporate members into chapter meetings, events and activities Programs Plans & schedules programs for monthly Chapter meetings Secures and preps Speakers Promotes monthly meetings & programs Facilitates panel discussions and member interactivity during monthly programs Secures Member feedback on monthly and other programs NAWBO-OC Monthly Meetings Upcoming Events: Best networking in O.C. Member showcase tables Cocktails ~ cash bar Full dinner served Opportunity drawings Insightful programs December Holiday Party Tuesday, December 4th Leatherby’s Café Rouge January dinner meeting January 8, 2008 The Hyatt Regency Subject: Register on-line at www.nawbo-oc.org Remarkable Women’s Awards An annual luncheon attended by 1,000 influential business people which recognizes and celebrates the work of Orange County’s outstanding women business owners RWA is NAWBO-OC’s signature fundraising event RWA Committee designs, plans & executes the entire gala event Affiliates Committee Secures & maintains contacts within each affiliate Shares NAWBO-OC information as appropriate Routes affiliate information through NAWBO-OC membership as appropriate Solicits affiliate “members-of-the-year” winners for RWA recognition Affiliates These are the many associations who share common interests with NAWBO-OC American Business Women's Association, Impact Council (ABWA) American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA-OC) Asian Business Association of Orange County (ABAOC) Association for Women in Technology (AWT) Black Chamber of Orange County Financial Women International (FWI) Girls Incorporated of Orange County (Girls Inc) International Coach Federation (ICF-OC) National Hispanic Business Women Association (NHBWA) National Latina Business Women Association (NLBWA) National Women’s Political Caucus Of Orange County (NWPC-OC) Orange County Women Lawyers Association (OCWLA) Professional Communications Exchange (PCE) UCI Medical Center Women Physicians WomanSage Women Executives & Entrepreneurs (WE2, formerly FWE) Women In Technology International, Orange County (WITI-OC) Women Investing In Security and Education (WISE) Women's Business Enterprise Council-West (WBEC-West) Working Wardrobes Mentoring A highly successful program offered exclusively to NAWBO-OC members Pairs mentors and “mentees” through values-matching process Provides 9 months of mentoring Shares best practices between mentor/mentee pairs Mentoring Committee Promotes program throughout the membership Compiles applications and conducts matching to select pairs Hosts participant orientation and kick-off Hosts mid-period debriefing Solicits extensive feedback at program end Enroll in the NAWBO Mentoring Program through the www.nawbo-oc.org website. Success Teams Groups of 6-10 business owners who meet monthly and use their combined knowledge, experience and skills to support each other’s business success Facilitated by an experienced business coach Who is a fellow NAWBO member Run for a six month duration Offered through NAWBO-OC at a 90+% discount compared to similar programs Enroll in a NAWBO Success Team, or apply to be a facilitator through the www.nawbo-oc.org website. A Word on Networking NAWBO-OC provides 20-30 opportunities annually for members to meet one another. Make the most of each opportunity by: Walking into each event with a plan Asking questions and listening Focusing on the people you’re talking to Practicing the “4Cs” • • • • Comfort Concern Candor Competence Following up Being yourself & having fun! NAWBO-OC Calendar Tuesday, Nov 6th New Member Orientation Wundermarx offices 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Tuesday, Dec 4th Holiday Party Leatherby’s Café Rouge 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM November 28, 2007 With special thanks to our sponsor: