November 2009

A Message from the President

President Nov 3, 2009

It is not a surprise to any of us that women-owned businesses make an incredibly significant contribution to our economy. What you may not know is that if we, women business owners, we're our own country, we would have the world's fifth largest GDP.

So lets celebrate!

First and foremost, please remind your Entrepreneurial Spirit Award nominees that their applications are due back on Nov 6.
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Upcoming Meeting

Join us on Friday, Nov. 20 at 11:30 a.m. for our monthly meeting at the Oak Hills Country Club. Our guest speakers are Roger Buchhorn from Padgett Stratemann & Company and a panel of NAWBO San Antonio corporate partners who will be speaking about how “cash is more important than your mother.” To register for this event, click here.

Save the Date

On Wednesday, Dec 9, we are hosting our December Social event at Saks 5th Avenue in North Star Mall. Altair Technology, Inc is sponsoring the event. More details are coming, but please save the date. You won't want to miss this.

Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards

The 2010 ESA Awards Gala will be held the evening of Wednesday, March 10 at the Omni Hotel. To nominate candidates for the awards or to learn more info about ESA, click here. Deadline to submit an application is Friday, Nov. 6.

Texas Diversity Council Honors One of NAWBO’s Own

Barbara Greene of Greene and Associates and a former NAWBO San Antonio president has been selected by the Texas Diversity Council as a DiversityFIRST Awards winner for being an advocacy leader for diversity and inclusion.

NAWBO in the News

NAWBO San Antonio has received recent coverage by local media for its programs and successes. Click here for links to these media hits.

New Members

NAWBO San Antonio would like to welcome its new members:

Cecy Bellacetin-O'Keefe, Montdani International LLC
Janna Hamstra, Hamstra Benefit Solutions
Jennifer Mancha, Security Bank
Jana Weed, Security Bank
Julie Wisdom-Wild, Alpha Home

Call for Nominations

The National office of NAWBO is seeking nominations for its 2010-2012 Board of Directors. Learn more about the board positions by clicking here. Nominations are due by 8pm on Monday, Nov 30.

UTSA Small Business Development Center recruiting Business Development Specialist

Beginning Thursday, Nov 5, the UTSA Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will be recruiting a business development specialist / business advisor for the UTSA Downtown Campus. For more information and to apply, click here.

A Word from our Corporate Sponsor: Frost Bank

As the largest homegrown banking company in Texas, Frost offers all the financial services growing Texas businesses need, from loans and investments to treasury management and retirement services, insurance and investment banking. We have been building business banking relationships and helping businesses succeed since 1868. And we're here for you, committed to helping your business grow.

Professional Emphasis Group Education Series Presentation

Join NAWBO San Antonio member Barbara Greene on Thursday, Nov. 12 when she presents “Sizing Down – Taking the Terror out of Transition.” This workshop will help prepare human resources professionals to assist employees being laid off and those remaining behind by learning the steps that can make this an exciting, forward-looking process. For more information, click here.

Jackson Walker Warns Entrepreneurs of Common Missteps

Jackson Walker L.L.P. Attorney Stephanie L. Chandler discussed at NAWBO San Antonio's October meeting the slip-ups she has seen entrepreneurs consistently make. Read her full article, "Top Gotchas: What Missteps do Entrepreneurs Make" here

San Antonio Woman Magazine’s Women in Business Online Directory

San Antonio Woman’s Business Online Directory, which costs $295 annually, provides year-round exposure online at SAWomanConnect.com, listing women in business and resources for women. The listing also includes a complimentary mail subscription to San Antonio Woman. Contact Edwina Colvino at (210) 826-5375 or by e-mail at edwina@sawoman.com for more information.

Other Events and Happenings

There are a number of events and opportunities occurring in and around San Antonio that may help you grow your business. Click here for this month’s items that may be of interest.

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Please send to Laura Bray at info@nawbosa.org. Deadline is the 20th of each month. Thank you.