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Monday, August 21, 2006
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
6th Annual Women in Business Summer Social
Few places can compare with the beauty and relaxing atmosphere of the Cottonwood Market Street Grill, one of Salt Lake’s most popular restaurants and host of the 6th Annual Women in Business Summer Social. The Summer Social sponsored by the Women’s Business Center and the Business Women’s Forum will feature delicious horde ores, a cash bar, a self playing piano on the Patio with a spectacular view of the Wasatch Mountains. Join friends and other women in business in celebration of another successful year of the Women’s Business Center and the Business Women’s Forum.
As a business owner, the summer social can provide the ultimate networking opportunities. According to Nancy Mitchell, Executive Director of the Women’s Business Center, “The Summer Social has grown steadily each year in terms of number of women attending, number of booths sold and the number of items donated for silent auction”. Women want to socialize with other women and keep abreast with the happenings in the community.
Diana Young, Chair person of the Business Women’s Forum adds, “This year there was an overwhelming demand for the booths at the Summer Social. More and more women in Utah are starting businesses and the Summer Social is a perfect place to market their wares. We have booths ranging from bridal gowns, to jewelry to psychic readings. It is going to be a lot of fun”.
The 6th Annual Summer Social will have approximately 200 women attendees and the seats are going fast. If you have never been to a summer social in the past below are some pointers.
Tips for successful business and social networking at the summer social:
First impressions count: Be mindful of the image you are projecting. You can wear your favorite pair of jeans and a torn T-shirt or be overly dressed, you can overlook the fading polish on your nails or be very well groomed, and you can be on your best behavior or yell at the top of your voice. Whatever the image you want to project just be yourself. However, don’t forget your business cards.
Be interesting and inquisitive: The Summer Social is great for casual interactions. Remember to show a genuine interest in the person by asking open-ended questions that can lead to a great conversation.
Be casual when following up: The Summer Social is a great time to build your network, so follow up should be casual, not forceful. One “thank you” email or phone call is sufficient and can open the door to another point of contact at another time.
Don’t forget your purse: Take some cash for the cash bar or to buy a thing or two from the variety of booths that will be vying for your attention. Handbags, pearl necklaces are some of the goods that you will find hard to resist.
The Summer Social will be held on August 10, 2006 at the Cottonwood Market Street Grill between 5:30-7:30 pm. To donate an item for the Silent Auction please or to RSVP for the event call Lavanya Mahate at 801-957-2030.
For further information, please contact Lavanya at 801-957-2030.
As a business owner, the summer social can provide the ultimate networking opportunities. According to Nancy Mitchell, Executive Director of the Women’s Business Center, “The Summer Social has grown steadily each year in terms of number of women attending, number of booths sold and the number of items donated for silent auction”. Women want to socialize with other women and keep abreast with the happenings in the community.
Diana Young, Chair person of the Business Women’s Forum adds, “This year there was an overwhelming demand for the booths at the Summer Social. More and more women in Utah are starting businesses and the Summer Social is a perfect place to market their wares. We have booths ranging from bridal gowns, to jewelry to psychic readings. It is going to be a lot of fun”.
The 6th Annual Summer Social will have approximately 200 women attendees and the seats are going fast. If you have never been to a summer social in the past below are some pointers.
Tips for successful business and social networking at the summer social:
First impressions count: Be mindful of the image you are projecting. You can wear your favorite pair of jeans and a torn T-shirt or be overly dressed, you can overlook the fading polish on your nails or be very well groomed, and you can be on your best behavior or yell at the top of your voice. Whatever the image you want to project just be yourself. However, don’t forget your business cards.
Be interesting and inquisitive: The Summer Social is great for casual interactions. Remember to show a genuine interest in the person by asking open-ended questions that can lead to a great conversation.
Be casual when following up: The Summer Social is a great time to build your network, so follow up should be casual, not forceful. One “thank you” email or phone call is sufficient and can open the door to another point of contact at another time.
Don’t forget your purse: Take some cash for the cash bar or to buy a thing or two from the variety of booths that will be vying for your attention. Handbags, pearl necklaces are some of the goods that you will find hard to resist.
The Summer Social will be held on August 10, 2006 at the Cottonwood Market Street Grill between 5:30-7:30 pm. To donate an item for the Silent Auction please or to RSVP for the event call Lavanya Mahate at 801-957-2030.
For further information, please contact Lavanya at 801-957-2030.
posted by Lavanya Mahate - Womens Business Center @ 2:45 PM
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Renaissance is Reborn
In celebration of the Renaissance Women and Visionaries who make a difference in Utah, the Renaissance Society, American Express and the Women’s Business Center will host a High Tea at Hotel Grand America on August 30, 2006 where Renaissance Awards will be given to outstanding business women in the community. The Sloan Awards for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility will also be presented to seven Utah companies who have been chosen by the Families and Work Institute and the Twiga Foundation as exceptional companies in providing flexibility to their employees.
For the past twelve months, Marilyn Tang, the ‘grand dame’ of women owned businesses and the seven other enterprising women who make up the Renaissance Society have encouraged women to join the society and help further the cause of the Women’s Business Center (WBC) in Salt Lake City.
The Renaissance Society members, all of whom have paid $500 to become charter members support the WBC’s mission in helping women succeed in business. With federal funding cuts in the recent years the Women’s Business center had to face funding challenges and the Renaissance Society envisions building a network of supporters to insure the future of the WBC.
The Women’s Business Center is geared to helping women (and men) start a business and grow their businesses. Our clients are small business owners or want to be small business owners. This is a group that needs a lot of nurturing, which we offer through counseling and our mentoring group, Women’s Network for Entrepreneurial Training. We assist start-ups through all the phases from determining the type of business entity they should create, to registering and licensing, writing a business plan and marketing plan, doing their cash flow projections, educating them on finances and the loan process, and to marketing their business, mainly through individual or small group counseling. Our counseling is free and scholarships/fee waivers are available for those trainings where we do have a fee. Approximately 35-40per cent of our clients are low-moderate income.
The proceeds from the High Tea at Grand America will benefit the Women’s Business Center. Members of the Renaissance Society say the support system and the fundraising are necessary. The Salt Lake/Ogden metropolitan area is the fastest growing area in the country for women-owned firms and Utah is the fastest growing state in the country for women-owned firms, according to the Center for Women’s Business Research. The WBC is the only business counseling center in Utah catering specifically to women. With this in mind, the WBC needs the support from the community to sustain itself and continue providing free counseling and training to women in business.
The ten Renaissance Awards will be given to Anne Burkholder, Catherine J Wheeler, Constance Lundburg, Holly Mullen, Linda Kruse, Lynda Coleman, Mayor JoAnn Seghini, Nancy Tessman, Stella Allen and Theresa Martinez.
The seven Sloan Awards for workplace flexibility will be given to –Tom Bacus, Carter and Burgess, Inc; Elizabeth Rontino, Cooper Roberts Simonsen Architects; Hydee Willis, Creative Expressions; Constance Lundberg, Jones, Waldo, Holbrook & McDonough, PC; Kate Reddy, McKinnon-Mulherin, Inc ( 2 time winner); Sandy Banks, Stayner, Bates & Jensen, P.C and Kate Sullivan, Utah Food Services. This year’s honorable mentions go to Anne Ivie, ARUP Laboratories and Sara Dietz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
The High Tea will be hosted on August 30, 2006 at Hotel Grand America. Registration and Silent Auction start at 3:00 pm. Program and Tea Service between 4:00 – 6:00 pm.
For more information, contact Lavanya Mahate at 801-957-2030.
For the past twelve months, Marilyn Tang, the ‘grand dame’ of women owned businesses and the seven other enterprising women who make up the Renaissance Society have encouraged women to join the society and help further the cause of the Women’s Business Center (WBC) in Salt Lake City.
The Renaissance Society members, all of whom have paid $500 to become charter members support the WBC’s mission in helping women succeed in business. With federal funding cuts in the recent years the Women’s Business center had to face funding challenges and the Renaissance Society envisions building a network of supporters to insure the future of the WBC.
The Women’s Business Center is geared to helping women (and men) start a business and grow their businesses. Our clients are small business owners or want to be small business owners. This is a group that needs a lot of nurturing, which we offer through counseling and our mentoring group, Women’s Network for Entrepreneurial Training. We assist start-ups through all the phases from determining the type of business entity they should create, to registering and licensing, writing a business plan and marketing plan, doing their cash flow projections, educating them on finances and the loan process, and to marketing their business, mainly through individual or small group counseling. Our counseling is free and scholarships/fee waivers are available for those trainings where we do have a fee. Approximately 35-40per cent of our clients are low-moderate income.
The proceeds from the High Tea at Grand America will benefit the Women’s Business Center. Members of the Renaissance Society say the support system and the fundraising are necessary. The Salt Lake/Ogden metropolitan area is the fastest growing area in the country for women-owned firms and Utah is the fastest growing state in the country for women-owned firms, according to the Center for Women’s Business Research. The WBC is the only business counseling center in Utah catering specifically to women. With this in mind, the WBC needs the support from the community to sustain itself and continue providing free counseling and training to women in business.
The ten Renaissance Awards will be given to Anne Burkholder, Catherine J Wheeler, Constance Lundburg, Holly Mullen, Linda Kruse, Lynda Coleman, Mayor JoAnn Seghini, Nancy Tessman, Stella Allen and Theresa Martinez.
The seven Sloan Awards for workplace flexibility will be given to –Tom Bacus, Carter and Burgess, Inc; Elizabeth Rontino, Cooper Roberts Simonsen Architects; Hydee Willis, Creative Expressions; Constance Lundberg, Jones, Waldo, Holbrook & McDonough, PC; Kate Reddy, McKinnon-Mulherin, Inc ( 2 time winner); Sandy Banks, Stayner, Bates & Jensen, P.C and Kate Sullivan, Utah Food Services. This year’s honorable mentions go to Anne Ivie, ARUP Laboratories and Sara Dietz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
The High Tea will be hosted on August 30, 2006 at Hotel Grand America. Registration and Silent Auction start at 3:00 pm. Program and Tea Service between 4:00 – 6:00 pm.
For more information, contact Lavanya Mahate at 801-957-2030.
posted by Lavanya Mahate - Womens Business Center @ 2:38 PM
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