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A Message from the President . . .

Dear NAWBO SFBA Community,

Having returned from the NAWBO National Women’s Business Conference in Indianapolis, I was truly inspired by the collective strength and power of 500 women business owners.  It was indeed a powerhouse of successful women from all over the US in a variety of industries.  These amazing women had multi-million dollar construction companies, staffing firms, design companies.  They were retailers, manufacturers, printers – you name it! The money and power that these women represented was impressive – so much so that a presidential candidate came and made a keynote speech –no doubt, looking for women voters!

I was inspired by Katherine Kallinis Berman and Sophie Kallinis LaMontagne of Georgetown Cupcakes. They left successful corporate jobs to pursue a baking dream.  Inspired by their Greek grandmother, they took risks, overcame fear, stayed true to their vision, maintained quality controls and gave back. Today, they are opening their 6th designer cupcake store. These brave women never gave up. We understand the determination, grit, and passion that drove them forward.

Unfortunately one of the biggest obstacles facing women business owners is accessing capital for business success. This is the inspiration for our upcoming October 17th half-day workshop, “Women, Business & Money: How to Get It, Grow It, and Keep It,” From 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m, you’ll learn how to reset your relationship with money and step-by-step processes to secure the finance necessary to profitable growth.  We hope to see you there; be prepared to learn, have fun and get a special goodie bag!

Our chapter continues to grow and thrive with new members and exciting programs.  Stayed tuned for a Prospective Member Luncheon for our facilitated peer-to-peer advisory group, Leaders Circle, for women owned companies with revenues of $2M+.

Lastly, I want to remind you that NAWBO is a proud national organization celebrating its 40th year.  Do you know the impact it has had on legislation enabling and supporting women-led businesses? I look forward to seeing you all at our upcoming events and having you part of the NAWBO San Francisco Bay Area Community. 

Best wishes on your success,
Laura Russell-Jones
President, NAWBO SF Bay Area 2014-2015

NAWBO-SFBA MONTHLY EDUCATIONAL SPEAKER SERIES

When: SPECIAL DATE & TIME: Friday, October 17
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Wells Fargo Center, 333 Market St, 2nd floor Annex Building, SF
Google Map & Directions
REGISTER | FLYER

Women Business & Money: How to Get It, Grow It & Keep It!

Get great tips on how to grow your business with these fast-moving workshops:

Mind Your Own Money: How to Master Your Money Mindset to Grow a Bigger Business

Show Me the Money: How to Apply & Get Approved  for SBA Micro, 7a and 504 Loans

It's Not How Much You Make, It's How Much You Keep! 5 Ways to Collect, Keep & Grow Your Hard Earned Income

NETWORKING BREAKFAST FORUMS

OAKLAND

When: First Thursday, Monthly
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Where: Oliveto's Restaurant, Oakland
Google Map & Directions

Oakland Breakfast Facilitators:
Jo Illfeld and Rebecca

Cost:
Early Registration by Tuesday
Members: Advance $12 | At-The-Door $15
Non-Members: Advance $20 | At-The-Door $25

REGISTER HERE NOW!

NEXT FORUM: THURSDAY, NOV 6, 2014.

Leading with the Power of Your Personal Brand!.

You are an expert in your field. You have a polished Linked- In Profile, a professional web site, your skills are in demand and you've worked hard to keep them current. You totally have the goods! You're ready for that client meeting, that big pitch, that interview, that networking event, that training session you're giving...

When you walk in the room, what are your clothes saying about you?

Wendy Shindler, Image Consultant and Stylist at Clothes-Wise, LLC, will share tips on effectively communicating your personal brand so that you look as smart and confident on
the outside as you are on the inside. You’ll learn:
- How your clothing helps define your personal brand.
- How to begin developing your own personal style.
- T he style basics every smart entrepreneur should know.
- So, what are your clothes saying about you?

REGISTER ONLINE BY TUESDAY, NOV 4, 2014 FOR EARLY PRICING!
How To Register:
• Go to the Calendar View
• Select the Link on the Event Day
• Start your Registration

About the Speaker
	Your personal style is a powerful tool. It comes from the inside and, before you utter a word, it speaks clearly on the outside. Wendy loves all things style and design and she truly loves helping people discover and communicate their personal brand through their wardrobe. See LinkedIn: Wendy Shindler.

SAN FRANCISCO

When: Third Wednesday, Monthly
Time: 7:30AM - 9:00AM
Where: Small Business Admin SFDO | 455 Market St #600 • San Francisco, CA 94105
Google Map & Directions

San Francisco Breakfast Facilitators
Elizabeth Bachman and Michelle Lerman

Cost:
Early Registration by Monday
Members: Advance $12 | At-The-Door $15
Non-Members: Advance $20 | At-The-Door $25

REGISTER HERE NOW!

NEXT FORUM: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014

LinkedIn: 3 Simple Steps You Can Take Today to Attract Leads, Convert Sales and Produce Results

Are you looking for better results from being on LinkedIn? Do you have a profile, but NO SALES? Do you have contacts, but NO ONE becomes your client?

Trust me, I hear of this happening all the time and it makes me so sad because IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE THAT WAY! If you're tired of marketing yourself on LinkedIn and not
getting NEW CLIENTS, I can help you.

In this fast-paced, focused session, you'll find out how to start having more success on LinkedIn by doing 3 simple things.

You'll learn how to:
- Optimize your profile.
- Engage with groups.
- Share compelling updates.

About the Speaker
	Christine Hueber Marketing mentor Christine Hueber is the #1 LinkedIn All Time Top Female Expert and has a Top 1% Most Viewed LinkedIn Profile. She teaches business owners and entrepreneurs how to easily and quickly get better results on LinkedIn. Get her FREE report "Top 10 LinkedIn Success Secrets" at www.ChristineHueber.com

REGISTER ONLINE BY MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2014 FOR EARLY PRICING!
How To Register:
• Go to the Calendar View
• Select the Link on the Event Day
• Start your Registration

MARIN

When: Fourth Tuesday, Monthly
Time: 7:30AM - 9:00AM
Where: Il Fornaio Restaurant | Corte Madera Town Center • Corte Madera, CA 94925
Google Map & Directions

Marin Breakfast Facilitators
Susan Berke

Cost:
Early Registration by Friday
Members: Advance $12 | At-The-Door $15
Non-Members: Advance $20 | At-The-Door $25

REGISTER HERE NOW!

NEXT FORUM: TUESDAY, OCT 28, 2014

Your Health Is Your Wealth!

*5 Reasons to Take Supplements
*5 Supplements every BODY needs
*5 Anti-Aging Strategies

Being proactive with your health is the best business activity you can undertake!

About the Speaker
	Diane Snelling is Clinic Director of Snelling Total Wellness, an Integrative Natural Healthcare practice in Marin. She has a Masters in Communication and is a trained healthcare coach with Brimhall Wellness Systems.

REGISTER ONLINE BY FRIDAY, OCT 10, 2014 FOR EARLY PRICING!
How To Register:
• Go to the Calendar View
• Select the Link on the Event Day
• Start your Registration

WALNUT CREEK

When: Fourth Monday, Monthly
Time: 7:30AM - 9:00AM
Where: Sunrise Bistro | 1559 Botelho Drive • Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Walnut Creek Breakfast Facilitator
Kim Miller-Hershon

You know how you always love the speakers and still wish there was more time for networking? The August meeting is your chance to network with incredible women the entire breakfast. We will get to know each other over coffee and a yummy breakfast. Bring plenty of business cards and you’ll get connected.

Cost:
Early Registration by Thursday
Members: Advance $12 | At-The-Door $15
Non-Members: Advance $20 | At-The-Door $25

NEXT FORUM: MONDAY, OCT 27, 2014

REGISTER ONLINE BY THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2014 FOR EARLY PRICING!
How To Register:
• Go to the Calendar View
• Select the Link on the Event Day
• Start your Registration

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT . . .

Are you a member of NAWBO SFBA? Do you or your business have something to celebrate? Let us know! We want to share your success with the rest of the NAWBO community. Send your Member Spotlight to President NAWBO SFBA

Stage2 Marketing and Brand Storyteller, Deb Doyle, recently launched a new website for Folger Stables.

WELCOME NEW AND RENEWING MEMBERS OF NAWBO-SFBA . . .

New Members
Rowena Starling, with Save Your Breath LLC, joined as an Established Business Owner. Rowena's phone number is 510.848.9854 and her email address is.rowena@saveyourbreath101.com

Sheryl Cahill, with Station House Cafe in Point Reyes Station, joined as an Established Business Owner. Sheryl's phone number is 415.662.1515 and her email address is.sheryl@stationhousecafe.com

Kara Goldinl, founder of Hint, Inc, in San Francisco, joined as a Sustaining Member. Kara's phone number is 917.593.5974 and her email address is.kara@drinkhint.com

Renewing Members
Rebecca Doubledee, Realtor with Coldwell Banker, renewed her membership as an Established Business Owner. She has been a NAWBO SFBA member since 2012 View Profile

Thank You for Your Membership!
The NAWBO-SFBA Board of Directors look forward to seeing you
at upcoming events and the opportunity to meet, grow, thrive, and lead together!

Membership Expiring? Want to Join NAWBO-SFBA?
Remember to RENEW so you can stay updated on new, exciting Member Benefits OR
Start Your Membership Application at the NAWBO NATIONAL WEBSITE

PUBLIC POLICY UPDATE

Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families

On August 30, 2014, California Governor Edmund Brown signed into law the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 requiring employers to grant three days, or 24 hours, of paid sick leave to virtually all California employees, beginning on July 1, 2015.  This law makes California the second state in the nation (along with Connecticut) to require paid sick leave.

The new law applies to virtually all employers, regardless of size, and covers California employees of companies that have headquarters or offices in other states.  It also covers employees who work in California for 30 or more days in a year, as well as part-time and temporary employees.  There are several narrow categories of exempt employees. You should check with your HR and legal counsel to see if they apply to your business.

Covered employees will be entitled to take paid sick leave to address their own health condition,  that of a family member or to care for the adoptive parent, foster parent, stepparent or legal guardian of an employee or of the employee’s spouse or domestic partner.  Employees may also take paid sick leave if they are a victim of domestic assault, sexual violence or stalking.
If your company already provides paid time off, you will not need to provide additional time. However, you will want to make sure your existing policy meeting the requirements of the new law.

If you would like some additional ideas or advice, contact our public policy board member (and past president) Kay Robinson. (925) 284-5677

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS

NAWBO-SFBA Leaders Circle is a professionally facilitated program for women business owners with revenues over $2M, providing high value leadership and business skills to help grow their companies and directly impact their bottom line. | More Information

On November 13, NAWBO will host an Exclusive Luncheon for prospective Leaders’ Circle Members. 

For more information or to request an invitation, contact Jacqueline Yau, Leader's Circle Facilitator.

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Local Lean In Circle groups

Read the NAWBO National, Chapter News Article, Lean In Circles Comes to NAWBO, which highlights the NAWBO SFBA Lean In Circle Program.

Interested in Joining A Circle?
Get Added to Our Wait List:

San Francisco Circles: Email Shannon Presson
Oakland-East Bay Circles: Email Jo Ilfeld
Marin Circles: Email Laura Russell-Jones

How To Become A Lean In Circle Member:
Circle enrollment is on a first-come, first serve basis and open to NAWBO Members Only. Each group has 8 up to 10 women maximum, who agree to meet monthly. After your registration is confirmed, you will receive Kickoff Meeting materials. The venue will be decided by the group, but will likely be at a restaurant in a central location.

Once a group meets the maximum number, the registration closes for that group and a wait list is created for the next Circle. Once enough women express interest for another Lean In Circle Group, registration opens for the next 8 up to 10 women.

Interested women contact Laura Russell-Jones and register on the NAWBO-SFBA website. If you are interested in a NEW location, please let us know.

Visit the the Lean In Page for More Information

PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS

The third annual #BlogHerPRO Conference returns to the San Francisco Bay Area Hotel Sofitel this December 3-4. Take two days to dig deeply into your blogging business and focus on making tangible changes right away. BlogHer PRO is designed to help you take it up a notch, better equipped to pursue your definition of blogging success than when you arrived.NAWBOmembers save 20% on registration - Register today! http://bit.ly/YDQgzu  

“MY NAWBO” Membership Advantages Video Contest

Answer one question in a short video and you could win a 2015 NAWBO membership or be one of two runners-up who receive $40 off their 2015 membership (in honor of NAWBO’s 40th anniversary in 2015)

“The great greatest advantage my NAWBO membership has given me and my business that I couldn’t have received from any other organization is…”
The contest is open only to current NAWBO members or women business owners who join or re-join NAWBO during the contest period. .

Entries are due by October 15th, 2014 at 12 midnight EST/9 a.m. PST. Click here for details on submission criteria and other important info, including tips for making a great video on YouTube!

NAWBO California is a federation consisting of the nine NAWBO chapters in the Golden State. It concentrates on statewide legislative action issues and corporate relations, and supports the growth of chapter membership through education, marketing and public relations at the local level | Learn More

WHO WE ARE . . .

At NAWBO, we are volunteer woman business owners passionate about educating, empowering, collaborating and supporting other woman business owners to strengthen our collective wealth creating capacity while celebrating our diversity to propel us all forward both professionally and personally.

Not A Member Yet? Become a NAWBO Member to receive discounted rates on NAWBO Sponsored Events Nationwide and to Gain Promotional Opportunities for Your Business.
JOIN AT WWW.NAWBO.ORG

GET INVOLVED . . .

Get Involved! - Check Out the Current Opportunities at NAWBO-SFBA!
You are more than your business. NAWBO creates opportunities for you to be a leader, give back and to make a difference by being involved with a community of women business owners. We work in support of opportunities for women to become more successful and influential. Be Involved!

We are looking for:

Programs Co-Chairs
Help create our monthly Educational Speaker Series, find and interesting women to present on topics that we love to hear about.

Charitable Cause Chair
Organize opportunity drawings at the monthly dinner ESS meetings to benefit the Alliance for Girls.

Member Director Chair
Create our first printed Member Directory.

Holiday Boutique Chair
Coordinate our special December Event: sign up women to showcase their business, get sponsors for event, etc

Awards Event Committee Members
Help make our re-launched annual dinner a success

Marketing Committee Members
Help with our newsletters, public relations and social media

San Francisco Breakfast Facilitator
Lead and facilitate the San Francisco Breakfast Meetings

Get Involved with A Committee
in Three Simple Steps:
1) Find One of Interest!
2) Pick a Project!
3) Run with It!

Contact president@nawbo-sfba.org

Mark Your Calendar

Educational Speaker Series & Dinner
Thursday, Nov 13
Improving Your Cybersecurity Saavy for Better Business Outcomes
5:30PM - 8:00PM
Sir Francis Drake Hotel (Union Square)
San Francisco, CA

Thursday, December 11
Holiday Boutique
5:30PM - 8:00PM
Sir Francis Drake Hotel (Union Square)
San Francisco, CA

Thursday, January 8
How to Communicate Your Big Idea
5:30PM - 8:00PM
Sir Francis Drake Hotel (Union Square)
San Francisco, CA

If you are interested in showcasing your business at the Holiday Boutique, contact president@nawbo-sfba.org

1. Submissions, please send to: info@nawbo-sfba.org
2. We invite you to join NAWBO-SFBA and take advantage of a growing package of member benefits and activities. Learn more by visiting our membership page