New 2009-2010 PWN Board Members!
Our 2009 election process is complete and congratulations to our newest Board members. In accordance with our bylaws, and there being no nominations from the membership, the slate of officer proposed by the Nominations Committee has been accepted and are now duly elected:
- Terri Winfree, Chair-Elect
- Montie Buckle, Internal Communications Chair
- Vida Talandis, Membership Chair
- Rebecca Palumbo, Marketing Chair
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April Showers Bring More Networking Opportunities
The Southland Chamber Expo coincides with our monthly date, time, and location, so let's get out there and network! Visit area 100+ businesses and promote yourself and your business for free from 9AM until 3PM. Our monthly lunch is the Expo Networking "Speed Dating" lunch where you will get the member rate for registering. Just mark "PWN Member" on the attached registration form. The expo and workshops are free throughout the day. So, check out the website and schedule some time to grow your business.
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Third Friday's Sales Group is Busy, Busy, Busy
At the February 3rd Friday networking breakfast, Nina Johnson spoke about Swiftpage and everyone learned about the cost benefits of e-mail marketing. She even offered a plan to PWN Members for free if you are only sending out less than 50 e-mails.
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The March 3rd Friday Networking focused on developing relationships. Debbie Cladis leads the group through a process that encourages everyone to share more than their 30 second commercial. Once information was shared, the group was encouraged to make a one-on-one connection.
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2009 PWN Golf Networking
Do you enjoy the game of golf or have you ever thought you might like to learn? This summer, the Professional Women’s Network encourages you to come out, enjoy good friends, and network on the golf course. Member fee $20.
Wednesday, May 20th – Tom Knoll, Golf Pro, will conduct a 1 hour clinic to get us all started from 4 to 5pm. He will provide basics for beginners and intermediate techniques for players. Then continue to the driving range or putting green to sharpen your skills. Tee off at 5:30 for those who would like to play a round of nine before dark.
Wednesday, May 27th – Learn more about your swing at the Homewood Flossmoor Racquet and Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St, Homewood, IL 708.799.1323. Our host will provide the golf simulator for those of us who want to sharpen our skills and tackle our swing. While your there, check out the club. It’s a great way to get healthy and stay in shape. Open session 4-6 pm.
Wednesday, June 3rd through August 19th
Hot fun in the summertime continues each Wednesday evening at Coyote Run. Play 9 holes and stay around for networking in the clubhouse. If rain, call the course on the day of play.
Coyote Run, 18300 Kedzie Ave., Phone 708.957.8700, Tee off 5:30 pm, Cost $16 walk/$25 ride . All course fees will be paid to the clubhouse.
If you have questions, or would like more information, please call Lorraine Schultz at 708-361-1229
Save the Date! Thursday, August 27th, PWN Annual Golf Outing
Tee off at 2pm. Dinner at 5pm. Details will follow.
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Kathryn Humecki Becomes A Certified Valuation Analyst
Kathryn Humecki has successfully completed the certification process with the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA) to earn her designation of Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA). In a recent announcement, NACVA Chief Executive Officer, Parnell Black, BA, CPA, CVA, noted, “The designation is an indication to the professional community that Kathryn Humecki has met the association’s rigorous standards of professionalism, expertise, objectivity, and integrity in the field of business valuation, litigation support, and related consulting disciplines.” Business valuations are most commonly required in conjunction with the purchase or sale of a business, succession planning, buy/sell agreement and estate and gift taxes. Valuations are often necessary in situations of business disruption, dissenting shareholder actions, divorce, and partner disputes. The Certified Valuation Analyst is the premier accreditation for CPAs who, for many reasons, are uniquely qualified to provide business valuation and litigation consulting services. As a general rule, CPAs, through their extensive training combined with experience in tax, auditing, accounting for small businesses, and financial analysis, have an excellent background for dealing with the complexities involved in providing valuation services. Few professional provide the breadth of experience and development the public accounting profession produces, and, thus, a CVA is the preferred choice in selecting the right valuation professional.
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Upcoming
Events
April 17
3rd Friday
Sales Group
April 23
Monthly
Luncheon
May 1
1st Friday
Workplace
Communications
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Luncheon Sponsorships
Now Available
We are pleased to announce that PWN is accepting ponsorship
offers for our monthly luncheons. This is a great opportunity to expose your business to approximately 50-70 members and guests who attend. Your support (& logo) will be noted in all announcements and on the luncheon program itself. At the luncheon you will receive time on the program to highlight your business and an exclusive opportunity to display your products or services. For further information or to ubmit a sponsorship request, please contact PWN Central at
708.937.5525 or info@pwncentral.com.
All requests will be submitted to PWN's Board for approval.
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Business
After Hours
Would you like to
host a business after
hours at your business?
Would you like PWN
to help you promote?
Contact
info@pwncentral.com
and ask for a BAH
application. One BAH
will be promoted
each quarter. Your application will be
submitted to PWN's
Board for approval. |
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Lunch With
Friends
Pays Off
You work hard to spread the word about PWN and now its time for you to benefit. We are pleased to announce that we’re extending our “Bring a Friend to Lunch” program. Now, every time you bring a guest to a luncheon, you’ll receive $5 in “PWN Bucks” which you can use towards a future luncheon. So be sure to let PWN Central know your guest’s name when you register so you can receive proper credit.
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April Showers
Bring Tax Deadlines
When you look at what you earned last year, how does that make you feel? What are you doing differently this year/ If you are already a PWN Member, this is a great time to get involved! Our organization is always looking for women to help out at one lunch or be part of a committee. Contact any board member to express your interests and we will get you involved!! |
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