The Wire August President's Message. In This Issue

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1 Having trouble viewing this ?click here The Wire August 2015 In This Issue President's Message Welcome Aboard WBO News Renewing Members Promotion Opportunities From the Members Get Involved In the Spotlight Purchase your TICKETS or TABLE now! Event is 50% Sold Out! 2015 Nellie Cashman Woman Business Owner of the Year Award Gala! Thursday, Oct.8, 2015 Four Seasons, Seattle Click here to purchase tickets to the Gala! President's Message Dear Member, Happy August! I hope you are getting out and enjoying our amazing summer in the Pacific Northwest. We had a blast at our July luncheon and 5th Annual WBO Trade Show. Thank you to all the great vendors and attendees, you made it lively and fun! Special thanks to Camille Colaizzo of Colaizzo Opticians who specializes in fitting faces with the right eyewear. Camille provided her keen abilities and expertise in a super engaging way! There are some delightful photos on WBO's Facebook and Instagram page if you want to catch up on the fun we had! The buzz is already building for the 2015 Nellie Awards Galathe event is already 50% sold out! Don't delay in purchasing tickets and tables, they are going fast! Click here to purchase tickets to the gala. Got great SWAG? The Nellie Event Committee is looking for that special item that best represents your great company to include in our limited, premium, gift bags. Please contact Kay if you are interested in participating. Looking for a great way to connect with your WBO community? We have great events for you to attend this month. Please check out the WBO calendar on our website for more details. Hope to see you in August! Warm regards, Silvia Peterson 2015 President, Women Business Owners

2 Stay Connected Calendar After Hours! Woodinville Wine Walk Tuesday, August 11 4:30-7:30 pm Starting Location: Village Wines, Woodinville Click for more information Education Workshop Wednesday, August 19 7:30-9:00 am Location: Rebecca West Interiors, Seattle Presenter: Rebecca West, Rebecca West Interiors Topic: Make the Most of Your "Five Words" Click for more information WBO Luncheon Thursday, August 27 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Bellevue Location: Maggiano's Little Italy - Lincoln Square, Bellevue Speaker: Tracey Warren, Ready Set Grow CEO Title: Nurture Your Network: Creating Social Media That Sells Click for more information Women Business Owners was founded in 1979 by a group of local women business owners seeking counsel, support and friendship from their peers. WBO propels women entrepreneurs to embrace their vision of success! P.S. I am thrilled to see more of your beautiful faces on our WBO Membership Directory instead of our WBO member avatar. Thanks to those of you who read this and took action. We are currently at 61% photos and 39% avatars - our goal is 100% photos! Your valuable WBO profile is in your hands to create and maintain - just like you do on Facebook and LinkedIn. If you are having trouble, please reach out to us at info@womenbusinessowners.org. Welcome Aboard Judy Elrod Murphy Business & Financial Corporation, Seattle Office. Business Broker and Owner of the Seattle office of Murphy Business Northwest. Judy specializes in selling businesses, business valuations, buyer searches and franchise sales. Valerie LaRoque Alpha & Omega Financial Services Valerie, Regional Director and comprehensive advisor, specializes in teaching clients how to start their own privatized funding systems. This advanced savings strategy teaches how to build wealth the same way banks do, in a safe and efficient manner, and treats debt elimination as a priority. Alicia Singer Merrill Lynch I am a female financial advisor for high net worth women business owners. I help my clients invest more in their retirement accounts, pay less in taxes, save for their children's college, grow their wealth and preserve their principle assets. I love to empower my clients to take charge of their finances and help them reach their financial goals. Caroline Van Staden Maplecor, LLC We sell a beautiful line of barrel aged balsamic vinegars, and spanish olive oils produced by Gourmet Blends.

3 President: Silvia Peterson SLP Consulting, LLC President Elect: Micheline Palmer Palmer Construction and Remodel Past President: Annette Bond Definitive Style Education Chair: Mary Burris SisAdmin Events Co-Chair: Arden Clise Clise Etiquette Events Co-Chair: Kim Wesselman Windermere Real Estate Marketing Chair: Anne Corning CorningWorks Membership Chair: Deborah Peterson, CSA Peterson LTC, Inc. Nellie Cashman Co- Chair: Susan Fox Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC Nellie Cashman Co- Chair: Kay Smith-Blum Butch Blum, Inc. Secretary: Jackie Ramirez Windermere Real Estate Sponsorship Chair: Wendy Moe Rodan + Fields Dermatologists Skincare Treasurer: WBO News Become a WBO Sapphire Sponsor! Only $325 You'll receive admission to this year's Nellie Gala Invitation Only VIP Reception where you can meet and mingle with this year's award finalists, WBO sponsors, and local leaders. Benefits include: One Nellie Gala Dinner Ticket (Value: $150. You know you're going to buy one anyway!) One Nellie VIP Reception Ticket Option to buy a VIP reception ticket for a non-member guest Your name in the Nellie Awards printed program and PowerPoint presentation Recognition on your name tag as a "Sapphire Sponsor" Recognition at luncheons from August through November Your name listed on the WBO website through 2015 Click here to sign up now! Follow the WBO Action on Social Media Get the latest news and updates, see photos from our events, and be a part of the conversation about women in business and entrepreneurship - Your invited to follow WBO on social media: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram And if you're a member or sponsor, we'll follow you too! Renewing Members Dottie Adkins DPA Consulting Member Since 2012

4 Jessica Allen, CPA Rain City CPA, PLLC Have something to contribute? Report your news here. Click here to check The Wire's news reporting guidelines. Christine Bogard Bashey Hutchinson & Walter Member Since 2009 Strategic Sponsor: Annette Bond Definitive Style by Annette Bond Board Member & Past-President Member Since 2011 Susan Huenefeld Accents et cetera Gift Baskets 2010 Member of the Year Award Recipient Member Since 2005 Sima D. Kahn, MD Healthcare Advocacy Partners Member Since 2009 Patricia Klingler Say It and Show It Member Since 2013 Connie Lewis

5 CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Member Since 2009 Peg Marckworth Marckworth Associates Member Since 2011 Deborah Peterson CSA Peterson LTC, Inc. Board Member &Membership Chair Member Since 2004 Debbie Rosemont Simply Placed 2015 Nellie Award Finalist Member Since 2012 Kathy Sparkman SparkDesigns Member Since 2012 Promotion Opportunities WBO thanks the following members and exhibitors for generously donating door prizes at our July Trade Show: Kristin Heffley, owner of Caffeinated Communications Studio, donated a Gift Certificate for 2.5 hours of graphic design services valued at $250.

6 Angie Sherman, a doterra Wellness advocate, donated an Introduction to doterra Essential Oils. The kit included a 5mL bottle of each: lavender, lemon and peppermint oils. Laura Kleppe, owner of GardenWorkz Landscape Design, donated a 2 hour consultation in your garden valued at $160. Heather Downes, owner of Heather Downes Jewelry, donated a pair of Ballet earrings. Roxie Schescke, owner of Indian Eyes, LLC, donated 2 Pendleton mugs. Lisa Merrill of Merrill Images donated a free participation in one of Merrill Images' photo workshops, valued at $100. Improve your picture taking skills! Michelle Evans, owner of Michelle L. Evans Business Coach + Marketing Strategy, donated a Gift Certificate for a 60- minute Business Breakthrough Strategy Session valued at $400. Claudia Smith of Murphy Business & Financial Corporation donated a Gift Certificate for a Free Business Valuation valued at $1500. Sharon Mooers of Olive Crest donated a ticket to Olive Crest's Wine Women and Shoes event on November 12, 2015 at the Seattle Sheraton valued at $150. Kathy Sparkman, owner of SparkDesigns, donated a $25 Gift Certificate towards the purchase of any piece of jewelry. Carey McCarthy of Wells Fargo donated a Felix Hernandez (Mariners pitcher) photo and autographed baseball in a display case. Our Grand Prize was provided by our speaker, Camille Colaizzo of Colaizzo Opticians. Camille donated a pair of Anne et Valentin sunglasses. DONATE A DOOR PRIZE FOR GREAT PR! If you donate an item or service as a door prize for one of our luncheons, your business will be mentioned in The WIRE, at the luncheon podium, and on our website! To take advantage of this great opportunity, contact Yvonne Gitchel by the 1st of the month in which you wish to donate. From the Members Connie Greenwood, Vice President - Investment Officer with the Hall Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, has earned the designation of Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor (ADPA). This program - the first of its kind supported by a major accredited institution - prepares

7 advisors to better understand and support the unique planning needs of both same-sex and heterosexual domestic partners. Rachel Ronan, owner of Kiwi Creative will be presenting a free seminar for the Washington Women's Business Center. The session titled "Putting the Pieces Together: Marketing and Social Media" will be held on August 19th from Noon - 1:30 pm at Capital Community Development. In this session, attendees will review best practices in marketing and learn how to get the most from their campaigns. The session is free to attend, but online registration is required. Click here for more information. Get Involved CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! Interested in volunteering to be on a committee or to help at an event? Let us know. Speak to any Board member or send an to Yvonne Gitchel. LOOKING FOR SPEAKERS The Events Committee is seeking luncheon speakers for A speaker criteria form is posted on the Women Business Owners website. If you know someone who you think would make a great luncheon speaker, please send an to Arden Clise and Kim Wesselman, Events Co-Chairs. EDUCATION COMMITTEE Are you interested in hosting an Education Workshop? This is a great way to use your area of expertise to educate fellow WBO members. We have several openings this year. If you are interested, send an to Mary Burris, our Education Committee Chair. TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS! Be sure to share your association with Women Business Owners with your friends, acquaintances, clients and fellow business owners. Remember, if you bring a guest to one of our monthly luncheon meetings, you will be entered into a drawing at the luncheon for a great door prize. BUSINESS BUILDING GROUPS Would you like to get to know other women who are building their businesses? Now is the time to jump in and get connected. Business Building Groups are the place to receive and give ongoing support. BBG's are an excellent place to share ideas and plans with

8 like-minded women. We have several groups based on location forming now including a small group support for large businesses. For more information and to sign up, please contact Mary Burris. In the Spotlight Dana Manciagli is a career expert, speaker, and private coach. She has spent more than 30 years as a Fortune 500 sales and marketing executive, now retired after over a decade's tenure at Microsoft. Dana is the author of the book, Cut the Crap, Get a Job! A recognized career and networking thought leader, she is a sought-after speaker and has her own weekly syndicated "Career Mojo" column in all of the Business Journals nationwide. She was named among Seattle's Women of Influence and sits on the worldwide board of Junior Achievement. She is a 3-time breast cancer conqueror, too. Britenae Pierce A few years ago, I was looking for an organization that would help me pursue my personal and professional goals and decided to join WBO. I've been attending WBO luncheons and I am impressed with the organization and most importantly, the women I've had the pleasure of meeting. Outside of WBO, I am an attorney at Ryan Swanson, where I maintain both an employment law and real property disputes practice. In both areas of my practice, I counsel clients and provide practical, creative solutions to obtain the best results. When I'm not working, I am engaged in the never-ending pursuit of sunshine, whether traveling, eating outdoors, or simply enjoying an afternoon on my deck. Your Name Here? Your Company Name Here? Each month, we highlight two of our members in this section of the Wire. This is a special benefit given to members attending the previous month's luncheon. Two of them are chosen at random and given a chance to share information about themselves and their businesses with our Wire readers info@womenbusinessowners.org

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