President's Report
President's Report
Baseball season is over, football season is underway and yes...Christmas is around the corner! OK I said it without saying Halloween. Why not? All of the stores are skipping it. Ha ha. My favorite holiday is Halloween so it saddens me as well to see this holiday left in the dust.
On another note, we are back from Conference with amazing new ideas! My experience this year at the WBC was amazing and really helped me clear through the clouds in my head and make me believe that I AM WOMAN HEAR ME ROAR :-) No, really, I feel more powerful than ever before. It was time to get away and work on not just business, but ME. Yes, it's okay to work on you when you are the owner of a business and this is something I feel I have not done very well, but will be doing more of in the future. PLEASE reach out to me for coffee or lunch so I can share these ideas and experiences.
Be on the lookout for updates and information on interesting news and ideas on WBC, membership and upcoming events.
Thanks again to ALL of our members and sponsors! We would not be here without your support.
Thanks,
Brandy
Brandy McCombs
President, NAWBO-KC
Brandy@ibcinc.biz
Upcoming Member's Only Events
Tuesday, October 11 at Seigfreid Bingham, P.C. (KCMO), 8 am to 9 am
Learn from the wisdom in the room. The Mastermind Series involves roundtable discussion with other like-minded business owners, facing similar challenges and asking the same questions. Chances are, if you have an issue or problem to solve, someone else has been there. Our table discussion topics will start the conversation and give you a chance to learn from the trenches. Come with your experience and bring your questions.
Members-Only Roundtable meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month from 8 am to 9 am. Click HERE to register and see topics and locations for upcoming Roundtables.
October 11 | Highlights of the Women's Business Conference
November 8 | Goal Setting - Tips, Tricks and Trends
December 13 | No Roundtable but join us on the evening of Dec 6 for our Holiday Social.
January 10 | Marketing Your Website
Membership Drive
YOU can help the Kansas City NAWBO chapter grow.
If you know women business owners who are seeking other like-minded entrepreneurs, are growth-focused, and passionate about helping other women grow their business, please invite them to be your guest at an upcoming NAWBO event.
Did you know that non-members are welcome to attend the monthly Members-Only Mastermind Roundtables if invited by a current NAWBO-KC member?
If your guest joins, they will save during the Fall Membership Drive. NAWBO is offering a $25 discount on all new member Initiation fees ($75 normally $100) and the $25 reinstatement fee for any former members that rejoin will be waived. Discount is available through Oct. 31, 2016.
Holiday Social and Charity Spotlight
Join us on December 6th, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Drop Bistro for our Holiday Social and Charity Spotlight.
We'll be shining the spotlight on The Single MOM KC. Invite a friend and join in supporting and learning more about this non-porfit organization that exists to walk alongside single-mother families bringing hope, transformation and education.
Member perspective on the power of NAWBO
We all network, we are out there “making it happen” and constantly come across women business owners we hadn’t known 5 minutes prior. The basic theme seems to be women want to support and help each other expand their businesses and grow their organizations whether in like industries or not.
Business owners just don’t have a lot of free time so we need to make smart decisions about the groups we join. Membership in organizations that focus on members helping one another are critical to any of us who want to move our businesses ahead. Organizations like this do exist and, better yet, they are filled with individuals with positive attitudes and smart.
Whether it be working with the city, other industry groups or within your own organization, now is the time to find those allegiances and reach out to one another.
It’s a critical time in business for women to join organizations that help them grow their companies. It’s why I joined NAWBO and have stayed an active member, and board member, for over four years.
Follow NAWBO-KC on Facebook
If you aren't already following us on Facebook, please do. We have a new account so either click HERE to go directly there or search Facebook for NAWBO KC (exactly as written). You'll find the latest NAWBO KC news and info on how to register for coming events.
REMINDER of Arvest's Small Business workshop
Our sponsor, Arvest Bank, has partnered with SoLVEKC to host a series of workshops relevant to small businesses. The first in the series will be offered on Thursday, October 20th, 9 – 11 am.
Join Lead Presenters: Teddi Hernandez and Aviva Ajmera of Solve KC and Guest Presenters: Kim Reid, media consultant ,and Andy Talbert, owner of Snow 7 Company, as they lead you through an interactive workshop.
Learn about the future of social media for small business. If you need to learn how to use Social Media most effectively, this workshop is for YOU! Plan to attend even if you THINK you know everything; you will learn and walk away with some new knowledge and tips to use Social Media.
Click HERE to sign up for (So you think you know) How to use Social Media for your Small Business (Oct 20, 9 - 11 am).