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StartRight! Women's Business Plan Competition
Women In Technology (WIT)
Women Business Owners Expo 2010
ABC's of Starting a Business
ABC's of Starting a Business
Succession Planning - Preparing an Exit Strategy
Ordinary Women, Extraordinary Success Early Bird Registration Extended to October 29th On November 4th, NAWBO Greater DC welcomes two amazing women business owners - Kathryn Freeland and Michelle Lee.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 4:30 - 7:00 pm Special Interest Group for Government Contracts GovConSIG November 17, 2009 | 11:30 - 1:30 pm | Access National Bank Vienna, VA With Kristina Bouweiri, Reston Limousine th Kristina Bouweiri 3 Keys to Growth From Government Business How did Reston Limousine grow from 5 to 150 limousines by winning government contracts?
NAWBO Greater DC Holiday Celebration Stepping Out In Style - NAWBO DC's Holiday Celebration!
As we wind down a year that has been filled with exciting and challenging times for business owners across the DC area, NAWBO Greater DC and Johnson Promotions brings you a Holiday Celebration that promises to be the best in the area! We are stepping out in style this holiday season at Tysons Corner Center. Exquisite food including Italian Tea Sandwiches, Mini Mozzarella Tomato Kabobs, Shrimp Crostini, a chocolate fountain and
Members, before 11/25 $50; after 11/25 $60
Exclusive Sponsor: Special THANK YOU to Johnson Promotions, Tina Johnson
CEO Spotlight Join us as we begin 2010 with educational and - yes- entertaining insights into how seasoned entrepreneurs have overcome real challenges in their path to success. Three exceptionally generous CEOs will share candid stories about some of their biggest business mistakes for the benefit of our learning. Come hear what they did, how they fixed it (or not) and where they are now. Lesley Boucher from the Pensare Group will lead this interactive panel discussion featuring:
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Members: Before 1/7/10 $35; After $45
GovConSIG
The right teaming tactics can power your 2010...if you avoid the traps! How could YOUR company position to win some serious government business? Let Angela Dingle, President and Ms. Dingle is a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) with over twenty years of experience in business leadership, IT governance, risk management, compliance, software engineering and quality assurance. She holds a Master of Science in Management Information Systems from Bowie State University, Bowie, MD and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from DeVry Institute, Columbus, OH and is Certified in the Governance of Information Technology (CGEIT).
Members: $20
Succession Planning - Preparing an Exit Strategy Sponsored by Access National Bank with Special Guests Loudoun Chamber of Commerce, 2009 Small Business Awards Finalists RSVP: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Ask The Expert:
Achieving consistent success in sales requires careful planning, an understanding of the buying / selling process, and an awareness of each prospect's attitudes, emotions, and motivations as well as your own. For a sale to be "completed," you must first put all of these pieces together. And to do that, you need to master the ability to ask the right questions.
NEW LOW REGISTRATION RATE: $30 for both members and non members Sponsored by:
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Members: $20
Ask the Expert: Financing Your Business, Part 1 Facilitator Nancy Tanchel, Liberty Laser Eye and Hell's Bells Helmets will be joined by panelist Tonya Harmon of The Founder's Institute, Clara Conti, CEO Consultant, and Amy Millman, Co-Founder and President of Springboard Enterprises, in discussing financing your business using an incubator company, as well as venture capital or angel investors.
Facilitator Dr. Nancy Tanchel, owner of Liberty Laser Eye and CEO of Hell's Bells Helmets, recently raised capital on ABC's Shark Tank. Tonya Harmon is a serial entrepreneur and one of only a few female founders in the DC area who has secured the backing of venture capitalists. In the past five years alone, Tonya has raised over $40M in venture capital and debt financing. Clara Conti, CEO consultant, sold her first company in 1999. She is an expert relationship builder capable of forging new partnerships and alliances generating millions of dollars in fresh revenue. Amy Millman co-founded nonprofit Springboard Enterprises to facilitate women entrepreneurs' access to equity markets. Springboard has showcased over 380 women-led emerging growth businesses that have raised over $4 billion in equity, grants and strategic investments. Door prizes for this event include:
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Members: First Quarterly Welcome Meeting Immediately preceding this event, from 4:00 - 4:45 pm, NAWBO Greater DC is pleased to announce the first of its quarterly Welcome Meetings. If you have been considering joining NAWBO, but want to hear more about what we have to offer you, this meeting is especially for you. Held preceding monthly NAWBO events, the Welcome Meeting will give you the opportunity to hear about member benefits, upcoming planning and ask any questions you might have. Led by Membership Co-Chair Kathy Wilson, this meeting is informative, interactive and fun. Please bring business cards too! Non members who attend will have the opportunity to attend the evening's NAWBO event at the member price. Register for this meeting by clicking here Your Chance To Have Your Voice Heard at The SBA In addition, Shawne McGibbon from the Office of Advocacy at the US Small Business Administration will be available to speak 1:1 with members and attendees prior to this event from 4-4:45. Shawne McGibbon is a regional advocate for the Office of Advocacy at the US Small Business Administration. Her office produces valuable data for policymakers on the vital role of small businesses in the economy. The office works with federal agencies in the regulatory process to help minimize the burden of regulations on small business. And, the office works with state governments to create more business friendly environments. Shawne will discuss how regulations impact the bottom line of small businesses; NAWBO members should share their thoughts on which pending or existing regulations affect their businesses. For members unable to attend the event, contact Shawne at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 202-272-0397. Event Sponsor
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Ask the Expert: Financing Your Business Panel Facilitator Tonya Harmon, The Founder's Institute, will be joined by Mike Clarke of Access National Bank, Jill Stelfox, President of Accession Point, and Diana Hage of RFID Global Solutions in discussing financing your business using alternatives means such as credit cards, SBA loans, and other means.
Tonya Harmon is a serial entrepreneur and one of only a few female founders in the DC area who has secured the backing of venture capitalists. In the past five years alone, Tonya has raised over $40M in venture capital and debt financing. Mike Clarke is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Access National Bank, a leading SBA lender. Jill Stelfox, President of Accession Point, is a successful serial entrepreneur, having bought and sold dozens of companies, raised over $50 million in venture capital and returned over 1000% to investors. Diana Hage, CEO of RFID Global Solution, has led the development of RFID industry solutions and global sales and services teams for IBM, ODIN technologies and RFIDGS. Door Prizes for this event include:
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 Members $35; Non Members $45 Event Sponsor Wine Sponsor Wine Corkage Sponsor
Women Business Owners Expo 2010
Networking Opportunities: Meet WSSC Staff Members from the Acquisition, Logistics, IT, Customer Care, Construction and A/E Departments, and more!Gain information on how to become a Certified WBE with WBENC, and apply for WSSC's Small Local Business Enterprise Program (SLBE). Learn about your local Women Business Owner (WBO) Organization and the exciting new"Green Collar Movement" taking place in Prince George's County, Maryland. Discover local programs that assist small businesses, women-owned andminority-owned businesses, and guide them to success.
Contact the SLMBE Office today and Register for this FREE event!
GovConSIG Since so many of you weren't able to make our February event because of snow, but wanted to hear Marissa speak, we decided to bring her back!
Members: $20
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Women In Technology (WIT) Only 15 to 20% of the people we've surveyed have the network they need to accomplish their goals. Yet everyone can create the network they need if they learn the skills. Your confidence and competence with these skills will help you succeed in the workplace for years to come. Learn the rules and tools for creating, cultivating, and capitalizing on networking relationships and opportunities in a variety of business, professional, and social settings. Special price of $35 for all attendees/$10 additional at the door Contact Diane Paras at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
StartRight! Women's Business Plan Competition
Total Cash Prizes of $20,000 plus in-kind prizes! Visit http://www.rockvilleredi.org/ for more information
CEO Spotlight Join our Facilitator, Mary Grate Pyos, Financially Focused, Inc., as she talks with 2 outstanding women who have been in business 30+ years: Judy Beattle, owner of Hunter Mill Country Day School for 31 years and Midge Harmon, owner of Harmon's Carriages for 38 years.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Members: Before 4/7/10 $35; After $45 Event Sponsor Wine Sponsor Wine Corkage Sponsor
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Ms. Freeland is a serial entrepreneur and author of Navigating Your Way to Business Success: An Entrepreneur's Journey. Freeland built RGII Technologies, an information technology, systems integration, and engineering solutions company that servednine presidential cabinet agencies of the federal government. During her tenure as CEO, RGII tripled in size with revenue growing 4,800% over an 11 year period. In 2003, Freeland successfully sold the business. Her book emphasizes theimportance of navigating around the roadblocks that every entrepreneur will face at various stages of business growth. 
Ms. Lee, the founder and CEO of STG International, Inc., possesses more than 20 years of experience in all aspects of business operations and government contracting. She has more than twenty years of experience in all aspects of business operations and government contracting. She prides herself in being a hands-on executive! During her career, Ms. Lee has successfully transitioned and managed hundreds of business contracts. Under her leadership, STG has had exponential growth which demonstrates Ms. Lee's ability to rapidly adapt to new environments and responsibilities, to operate from a global perspective, and to integrate divergent concepts that result in creative solutions. 
As you launch your 2010 growth plans, get insider tips from award-winning government contractor Kristina Bouweiri, President of Reston Limousine. She'll share what she's learned, how she diversified, and how she triumphed over the ironic challenge of that success by bringing even more profit to other small businesses! You'll laugh, you'll cry...but you don't want to miss thisome learn how special guest Kristina Bouweri, President of Reston Limousine grew her business doing government contracts! Ms. Bouweri will share what she's learned, how she diversified, how she grew out of the small business size and is now winning contracts with the government as a sub.
CEO of Ex Nihilo, tell you her secrets. "Teaming was the key to getting our foot in the door to government contracting and we haven't looked back yet!" she said. Angela will dispel common teaming myths and share ten tips for partnership success - like how teaming can be a fast track to profit... AND how to handle the bumps in the road.
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Marissa Levin, CEO of Information Experts, started pursuing government contracting after the post-9/11 slump nearly closed down her 15-year old company. She'll share the twists and turns on her wild ride on the road to major wins with 17 Federal Agencies as she tells you how to miss the potholes that can swallow you whole and literally put you out of business with a contract win.
