August 2007

This year's golf outing features scramble play and contest holes including a Hole-In-One, his and hers Longest Drive, and Closest-To-The-Pin. There will also be a raffle and a silent auction with great prizes!

Not a golfer? Sign up to play tennis.

Want to enjoy a relaxing day instead? Make reservations at the Teddie Kossof Salon in Northfield and mention NAWBO for a 15% discount on first time services that day. Then come join us for dinner at the country club.

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By Deborah Chambers Chima

Providing a Compelling Legacy I continue to be impressed with the dedication our members have to ensuring that NAWBO Chicago remains on the leading edge of services for women business owners. Many of you do not get the privilege of seeing the behind the scenes work of our committees, SIGs, and the Board of Directors. I can assure you that you would be impressed. What makes a great organization remain great?

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By Janice Long, Janlong Communications

Industry Insights is a monthly focus on specific industries within NAWBO. It offers members within that field the opportunity to share ideas, news and views about their businesses, and how NAWBO factors into their outlines for success.

This month focuses on Mortgage Brokers

Does your pulse quicken during campaign seasons? Are you passionate about electoral politics? OK - so even if you're not a full-fledged "political junkie," you might want to get involved in the NAWBO Chicago PAC.

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By Sheila Gidley

Standouts is typically dedicated to an unsung hero - someone who has used their time and talent to benefit the organization, but not in a role that would be publicly recognized. This month's subject is definitely a hero, and while she did hold perhaps the most public role in the organization, I believe few people realize the degree of the dedication, generosity and energy she has expended on behalf of the Chapter. I'm talking about the NAWBO Chicago 2006-2007 President, Catherine Lee.

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By Sharan Tash

As many of you know, Catherine Lee honored me on June 29th with the President's Award from NAWBO Chicago. Unfortunately, I was not able to thank many of the people that should have been up on stage with me, because I could not have made the impact on NAWBO that I have without your help. This award is because each of you have made me who I am today.

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By Suzanne Voce, McKnight Kurland Baccelli
Lisa Brenner, Bright Ideas

The Knowledge Partner Program is designed to add value by delivering business insight members can apply to their own businesses. The 2007 Knowledge Partner is McKnight Kurland Baccelli and Bright Ideas. Principals from this strategic marketing, branding, communications and design firm will develop information resources, programs and tips on a wide variety of marketing topics throughout the year.

When is the best time to launch a new marketing campaign?

Have you always wanted to invest in the stock market but didn't know where to start?
Come join the Windy City Investors.

Discover creative approaches to business at the NAWBO Creatives Special Interest Group. Please join the discussion this month: Increase Your Odds: Receiving Creative Grants on August 16th.

The Under 35 Roundtable will meet on August 7th

Click here for more information on all the groups.

This national woman's mentoring program designed specifically for the needs of Women Business Owners has successfully helped scores of women achieve unprecedented business success.

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• Athena Award
• Guardian Life Insurance Girls Goin Places Entrepreneurship Award Program
• The Business Ledger Influential Women in Business Award
• UPS "Out of the Box" Contest
• The Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame Awards

August 16 NAWBO Neighborhood Networking
August 21 Mega Networking Progressive Dinner
September 10 Join in the Swing! Golf & Tennis Outing
September 19 Marketing Smart, Not Just Right
October 4 NAWBO Chicago PAC's Campaign Couture
October 24 The Business Ledger Influential Women in Business Awards Luncheon

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WBDC Events for August