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Women Business Owners of Southeastern Michigan
Meetings on the Second Tuesday of the Month
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The Quarter Bistro & Tavern, 300 S. Maple, Ann Arbor
(new location for 2010)
We are grateful to our sponsors:
Key Bank, United Bank and Trust
We thank The Quarter Bistro and Tavern for their hospitality and look forward to holding our meetings at this location in 2010.
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To WBO Members and Guests,
We welcome you to continue to join us in 2010 as we set off on a journey as a group of individuals supporting, networking and learning together. When I first found out about WBO in 2007 I was so excited to learn about an organization made up of only women. I wanted to connect with other individuals who could really relate to not only my approach to business, but also understanding the reality of balancing the many roles we have (or are expected of us) as women. I found a great resource here. Since I have been attending meetings I've made great connections with women who were also balancing life, and the group seemed to have a general bond as a whole.
I could feel that connection at our monthly January meeting as I looked down the big long table we had set up in the Red Room at Quarter Bistro. As we shared about our goals for 2010, many of us nodded in agreement as we talked about making sure to take care of ourselves before business, family and other responsibilities. By analyzing what might stop us from actually doing it, we created a game plan to fulfill on our goal. I personally walked away with an action list to get started with. I hope all of you who came did as well! Let's have 2010 be a year where dreams and goals are fulfilled. By starting off the year with a conversation about how to keep ourselves on track, let's support each other in doing it!
As the new president in 2010, my goal is to continue to make available the benefits of WBO for as many women business owners as possible. For those who are just starting, who benefit from the wisdom of our speakers, to those of you who have been in business for years and want to be around others who have as well. We welcome you!
Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you to make your WBO experience great.
All my best,
Theresia Radtke
2010 WBO President
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| January Meeting Summary:
Goal Setting for Success
An exciting year for WBO began Tuesday night, January 12, 2010 at our new location, The Quarter Bistro. The location at the corner of North Maple and Stadium, just east of Jackson Road exit of I-94 proved to be convenient and the light hor dourves were welcomed and delicious. An enthusiastic group of women including 9 guests heard great presentations by the evening sponsor, Sally Schmall of Academy Coaching on Seven Ways to Maximize Your Networking at Professional Meetings and then the main presentation by Michelle Seyfarth of Seyfarth Diversified Strategies was on Goal Setting for Success.
The handouts from each presenter are items to keep and refer to as the year progress and each New Year's Resolution is considered. Michelle challenged us to think about our attitude and W>H>Y> S>M>A>R>T> Goals . Eight steps were given to setting goals and accomplishing them. It was a great way to start the year and the discussion and interaction between attendees should inspire all of those present to accomplish much in 2010. Many, many thanks to Sally and Michelle.
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February Meeting Features:
Date: February 9th, 2010
Time: 6:00 pm Networking and light refreshments
6:30 pm Program & Meeting
2010 Location: Quarter Bistro & Tavern
300 S. Maple Ann Arbor
Dues: $55 per year
Guests: $10.00 or see bottom of newsletter for guest pass
Speaker Topic: Business Planning/S.W.O.T.
Analysis/SCORE Support
Muriel Converse has been a SCORE counselor for almost  eight years. SCORE, known as Counselors to America's Small Businesses' is a volunteer organization under the SBA that provides free, confidential business counseling to small and new businesses.
Before becoming a SCORE counselor, Muriel spent many years as a researcher at the University of Michigan's Survey Research Center. Looking for a new challenge, she decided to branch out into the business world and started a company, MRA Inc., focused on providing academic-quality survey-based research for the commercial sector.
MRA's clients were mostly in the automotive sector. It's primary work entailed designing, managing, maintaining and providing dealer and management reports for Chevrolet's Customer Satisfaction Survey Program. In addition, it specialized in customer satisfaction research and program evaluations. |
WBO Announcements:
1) Do you feel overwhelmed by your stuff?Are you unable to find things? Do you want to feel more peaceful in your space?Do you want to get more organized?
The Accountability Network might be just the thing for you.
By attending Clutter Accountability Network meetings you will get ideas, receive support, and set up organizing goals for your unique situation.
Email susan@strategizeorganize.com or phone 734.389.5182
2) Sally Schmall, owner of Academy Coaching, is hosting an open house for Totes by Tanya! All members of WBO are invited for a fun evening out with your friends. Please stop by Sally's office at 516 E. Washington in Ann Arbor on March 5th anytime between 4:30 - 7:30 pm. Come downtown for a peek at the fabulous handbags and to socialize with appetizers and drinks! Bring all your friends and family and join us for a girl's night out. Hope to see you there!
Opportunities:
WBO Business Spotlight: Spread the Word
$15.00 will allow you the opportunity to spotlight your business to WBO members and also be archived in the WBO Newsletters for future reference. | |
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In Closing..
For more than 20 years, the Women Business Owners of Southeastern Michigan has served the area's sole proprietors, partnerships, and LLCs with the opportunity to learn more about being a business owner through education, networking, referral and support at monthly meetings featuring an outstanding lineup of expert speakers on relevant business topics. We hope you will join us on the second Tuesday of each month at the Quarter Bistro and Tavern, 300 S. Maple Rd., Ann Arbor, MI to learn more about the organization, meet sister business owners, share your advice and knowledge and network with peers.
Join for our Febraury BusinessPlanning/S.W.O.T. Analysis/SCORE Support meeting, February 9, 2010!
Sincerely,
Laura Spensley,
2010 WBO Communications Chair |
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