To register, click here.

PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP:
Click here for a Platinum Membership application for the 2009-2010 membership year. Pay for seven membership meetings and two social events in advance and receive a discount!

LUNCH CONNECTION:
The next Lunch Connection is Wednesday, August 12, at Swede's Restaurant (2211 NW Military, at the corner of West Avenue) from 11:30 am-1:00 pm. Meet and greet fellow business owners and corporate partners; share information about your products and services over lunch! Be sure to bring lots of business cards. RSVPs are required; attendance is limited to 30. Register today by visiting www.nawbosa.org. Cost is $15 and includes entree, ice tea, water and gratuity. You'll pay at the restaurant. To RSVP, click here.

MEMBER ADVERTISING ON NAWBO-SA WEBSITE: Members have an opportunity to place an advertisement on NAWBO-SA's website - www.nawbosa.org - on the Business Directory page, accessible to all visitors to the website. Your advertisement will be one of five banner ads displayed at one time for a minimum three month term. The introductory rate is $25 per month. To get additional information and/or the Banner Ad Agreement, e-mail info@nawbosa.org.

SPECIAL ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY WITH SA BUSINESS JOURNAL:
The San Antonio Business Journal is offering a special advertising opportunity to the San Antonio NAWBO organization and its members. Published monthly in the classified section of the Business Journal and in the annual Book of Lists, your ad of 3.1875" wide by 2" tall can be included with up to 15 spaces for member and NAWBO ads for a cost per issue of $150.

Advertisers commit to a 13x agreement and will be included in the NAWBO page once a month for one year. The design services of the Business Journal are available at no additional charge for your ad.

MAYAN NETWORKING BUSINESS CONFERENCE:
The AMMJE (Mexico's equivalent of NAWBO) Cozumel Chapter will host the "Mayan Networking Business Conference" on July 10th and 11th in Cozumel.

Seminar topics will include "Investing in Cozumel and Mexico: The Time is RIGHT," "Doing Business in Mexico," Finding New Products in Mexico-or Bringing New Products to Mexico," and "Communicating During Crisis: When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going!"

For more information, contact Margarita Carbajal Carmona at ammjecozumel@hotmail.com or Mary Schnack at mary@communicationbridges.com.

2009 SMALL BUSINESS LEADERS AWARDS:
On Tuesday, July 14, the North Chamber of Commerce will present its 2009 Small Business Leaders Awards. The event will be held at the Marriott Rivercenter Hotel beginning at 11:30 a.m. Congratulations to the following finalists:

• Cathy Balsley, Cats Meow Quilt Shop
• Becky Beck, You Name it Specialties
• Dr. Ramiro "Sonny" Cavazos, Texas Center for Medical and Surgical Weight Loss
• Robert J. Crittenden, Sr., Project Control
• Kenneth Drayden, Nubian Solutions, LLC, dba Quiznos Subs
• Andy Hill, Spectrum Association Management, L.P.
• Rebecca Ingersoll, Juice Plus
• Teryn Grater, CPA, ATKG, L.L.P.(NAWBO member!)
• Melanie Kirk, CPA, ATKG, L.L.P.(NAWBO member!)
• Leslie Lawrence Lentz, Lentz Computer Services
• Melanie Matcek, Innovative Encounters, LLC
• Louis E. Rowe, P.E., Goetting & Associates, Inc.
• Dr. Li Luo Skeleton, Li Dental Care, P.C.
• Michael M. Slay, P.E., R.P.L.S., Slay Engineering Co., Inc.
• Kenneth Michael Sugarman, Riteway Service Company
• Alan Weible, Weebz Welding

ATHENA AWARD CALL FOR NOMINATIONS:
Nominations are open until Friday, July 17, for the North Chamber ATHENA Award. The ATHENA Award honors individuals who strive toward the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment, who excel in their chosen field, devote time and energy to their community in a meaningful way and forge paths of leadershp for other women to follow. For award criteria and an application, click here.

The ATHENA Award will be presented at the North Chamber's Enterprising Women's Conference on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. For more information about the conference, click here.

STWBC BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION:
The South Texas Women's Business Center (STWBC) and Capital One are hosting a business plan competition with the winner to be announced at the STWBC Women's Business Symposium on August 28, 2009. The symposium is to celebrate women entrepreneurship and women's equality day. It will be held at the Norris Conference Center, and the theme is "Gearing for Success. Growing Your Business."

Below are the details regarding the business plan competition:

• Entry deadline is August 1, 2009
• Semifinalists will be highlighted in newsletter and other media outlets
• Finalists will be voted on by the audience on August 28th, and the winner will receive a $5,000 prize (cash and services combined - i.e., web redesign, an ad in NSIDE magazine, etc.)
• For more information and rules, click here.
  If you have additional questions, contact Celina Pena at cpena@stwbc.com or at (210) 207-0117.

SAN ANTONIO WOMAN MAGAZINE ONLINE DIRECTORY:
San Antonio Woman Magazine recently launched its Women In Business Online Directory. The Directory is a comprehensive resource, listing women in business and resources for women providing year- round exposure online at ww.SAWomanConnect.com.

The cost is $295 for the year, or $30 per month, which includes your business listing online at www.SAWomanConnect.com for one year with a link to your website and a 1 year mail subscription to San Antonio Woman magazine.

Contact Edwina at (210) 826-5375 or edwina@sawoman.com

SEMINAR SERIES:
The Procurement Technical Assistance Center and the South Texas Women's Business Center have designed a series of seminars (6) for women business owners. The courses feature expert guest speakers so you can delve into real small business issues. The next seminar is on August 19, and the topic is "Building Strategic Business Alliances." The series runs every other month. Visit www.stwbc.com for more information and to register.

SAN ANTONIO SCORE:
The San Antonio SCORE Chapter 164 "Counselors to America's Small Business" is part of a national nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth, and success of the nation's small businesses. SCORE provides workshops for a nominal charge for "start ups," business plans and financial statements. An upcoming workshop is "Your Business Plan" (July 23). For more information, visit http://sanantonioscore.org/home.html

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) TRAINING:
The local office of the Small Business Administration offers a variety of classes every month. Upcoming classes are "Access to Capital" (July 14), "Financial Recordkeeping" (July 21) and "Buy or Build It!" (July 21). For more information, call their office at (210) 403-5900, or visit their website at http://www.sba.gov/tx/sanantonio/

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBDC) TRAINING:
The UTSA Small Business Development Center offers integrated, low-cost training and free counseling services to meet the needs of small business owners in San Antonio and surrounding counties. Upcoming classes are "Branding Your Business" (July 7), "Social Media Branding" (July 14) and "Keeping the Books" (July 15). For more information, visit http://sasbdc.iedtexas.org/

SOUTH TEXAS WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTER (STWBC) TRAINING:
The STWBC offers education, counseling and training services to aspiring entrepreneurs and established business owners. Upcoming classes are "Business Planing II: The Financials" (July 9), and "Marketing 101" (July 11). For more information, visit www.stwbc.com or call (210) 207-3939.

SA BUSINESS JOURNAL'S "BEST PLACES TO WORK":
Congratulations to the following members and Corporate Partner who were recently recognized by the San Antonio Business Journal's "Best Places to Work" listings:

• Alpha Building Corporation
• ATKG, L.L.P.
• Computer Solutions
• Padgett, Stratemann and Co., L.L.P.

TERYN GRATER AND MELANIE KIRK 2009 SMALL BUSINESS LEADERS AWARDS FINALISTS:
Congratulations to Teryn Grater and Melanie Kirk with ATKG, L.L.P. for being nominated for the 2009 Small Business Leaders Awards!