July 2008 Newsletter
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The President’s Corner – Barbara Dawson
Program – What “The Secret” Forgot To Tell You
The New Board of Directors is Here!
New Members
Platinum Profile – Johanna Tighe, Farmers Insurance Group
Chapter Proud To Present the 2007/2008 KUDO Award Winners
Changes in Minimum Wage Rates and Gross Receipts Tax Rates
More Stimuli for Businesses and Homeowners
WIPP Senatorial and House District One Debate AUG. 22
Renewing Members
Three NAWBO Satellite Breakfast Meetings
The President’s Corner – Barbara Dawson
Hello NAWBO sisters,
You probably recall all the emails that you received in recent months about the NAWBO conference that was held in Phoenix. I had the pleasure of attending that conference along with six other members from our group and three from the Las Cruces/El Paso chapter. In this and future newsletters, I’ll pass along some of the information I gained from the four days there.
One of the many breakouts I attended was about Public Policy (something that I continually try to learn about because it impacts all of us.) I’ve been pleasantly pleased to learn how politically conscious NAWBO is. Here are a couple of sites you might want to browse, if like me, you want to be informed but aren’t quite sure where to start.
These sites were referenced in a break out discussion on HB 50:50. You can learn more about that legislation by going to the National NAWBO site under Advocacy.
It is my hope that I can provide resources to you, inspire you to take action, which I believe will build a stronger bond between you and your fellow women owned businesses. There are 10.6 million women entrepreneurs. That large of a group has economic clout. The people serving in public office know that. Let’s be one voice!
Please feel free to call me if you have ideas on how to make NAWBO-NNM a stronger association to benefit you in being propelled into greater Economic, Social, and Political spheres of influence, world-wide.
Thanks,
Barbara Dawson, Balancing Life and Work
NAWBO-NNM President 2008-2009
505-897-3773
Program – What “The Secret” Forgot To Tell You
Nationally acclaimed author, Suzanne Lopez, MS. MFCT will discuss the three secrets of manifesting the Law of Attraction that “The Secret” forgot to reveal in the DVD and book.
She will inspire and coach you so you can bring more money, joy, prosperity, and fun into your business and personal life as she has done successfully both personally and professionally.
Lopez is a long time collegue and friend of Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hanson (Chidken Soup for the Soul), Michael Beckwith (The Secret DVD), and many other cutting edge movers and shakers in the consciousness and transformational thought movement. She is the author of Get Smart with Your Heart and Love Match or Mismatch, and has made frequent national television appearances.
Formerly the director of The Institute for Unlimited Human Potential and an adjunct professor at Antioch University in Los Angeles, Lopez now runs her own practice and production company in Albuquerque, NM, is a national speaker, and facilitates seminars and workshops in both Los Angeles and New Mexico on “The Secret” and “Core Energetics”. Her client list includes individuals, couples and groups, from high-powered film executives, to creative artist and adolescents.
Visit Suzanne’s web site.
Bar Sponsor
A very special “Thank You” to Johanna Tighe of Farmers Insurance for sponsoring the bar this month!
Spotlight Tables
- Farmers Insurance
- Premier Wealth Group/Guardian
Advance Reservations Required by 5:00 pm on Friday, July 11
- Please RSVP online. You will then have the option to continue online and pay in advance.
- You can also email Luci Dawson
- To cancel a reservation, please email Luci Dawson
- Meeting Cost: $29 members – $35 non-members
- RSVPs received after the deadline will incur an additional $5 fee.
- Cancellations after the deadline and “No Shows” will be invoiced
Menu Options
- Salad - Spinach Salad
- Regular Entrée – Marinated Pork Loin
- Vegetarian Entrée – Pasta Primavera
- Dessert – New York-style Cheesecake
The New Board of Directors is Here!
Our June meeting featured the installation of the 2008/2009 Board of Directors. We owe gratitude to these hard working women who volunteer their time to support this chapter.
The NNM Chapter is pleased to present its newly elected 2008/2009 Board of Directors:
Board Positions
President, Barbara Dawson; Balancing Life and Work
Immediate Past President, Mary Rutland; HR by Mary Rutland
President Elect, Deborah Steg; Dynamic Metamorphosis
Secretary, Lehsa Orcutt; Body and Skin Clinic
Treasurer, Elizabeth Lucero; Financial Planner
Directors
Education and Leadership; Carol Guerra, All-Star Insurance
Member Services; Merri Jean Jones, Studio J Interiors, Inc
Communication/PR; Lynne Marcus, Marcus + Company
Public Policy; Celia Ameline, Gen5 Development, LLC
Economic Development; Debbie Maestas-Traynor, Maestas Consulting
International; Ann Allsbury, Consultant
Liaison to the Foundation; Robin Otten, RDO Strategic Consultants, LLC
Executive Director; Luci Dawson, Strategic Solutions
New Members
Beth Draiscol
President
Zia Diner
326 S Guadalupe St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone: 505-988-7008
Email Beth
Visit Zia Diner Website
Full service restaurant and bar, serving upscale, down-home comfort food and drinks in a great deco warehouse.
Tamara Marquez
Owner/President
Moving Solutions, Inc.
3811 Prince St SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
Phone: 505-877-0704
Email Tamara
Providing professional, environmentally friendly, commercial moving services to business enterprises in the state of New Mexico.
Platinum Profile – Johanna Tighe, Farmers Insurance Group
After working as an insurance agent for 11 years, Johanna Tighe decided to cash in her lucrative business and concentrate of helping others succeed. Talk about a model entrepreneur! Johanna has been with Farmers Insurance for 18 years, now a District Manager, focusing on recruiting and training agents. An expert in life and business insurance, Johanna was a championship agent. She currently oversees district #1610, (known by the nickname “The Perfect 10s”), with a total of 29 agents. Besides recruiting, she spends her time mentoring and introducing new products and initiatives to the agents. Johanna and her staff provide quality educational programs to agents, agency producers and customer service representatives. Johanna loves to network to find potential agents and insurance leads for her existing agents. The University of Farmers, located in Los Angeles, is also available for more extensive training. The University of Farmers was just recognized as Corporate University of the Year by Corporate University Exchange (CUX). This award is significant as CUX is the leading provider of corporate university research and advisory services. Johanna is the only woman out of eight district managers in New Mexico.
If you know anyone looking for a great new career, Johanna is searching for motivated agents. She offers handsome referrals fees to get quality agents on board. Referral fees are as follows: $50 for a productive interview, $200 for the agent obtaining a properly, casualty and life insurance license, $500 for a career agent (90-100 days in), and $1000 for a daylight agent (4yr program to bring their business to a higher lever.) No direct experience is necessary, but a marketing or sales background is a plus. There is extra incentive for a bilingual candidate.
What sets Farmers apart from other insurance companies? Johanna says that a recent survey cited exceptional friendliness and customer care, and frequent policy reviews. The company has diversified in recent years, adding financial services (mutual funds, annuities, college funds and retirement plans. Farmers recently acquired Foremost Insurance, specializing in insurance for motorcycles, campers, trailers and mobile homes. Effective August 1st, they will also own the Bristol West company, focusing on high risk auto insurance.
As part of our great community, Johanna was founding chairwoman of the board of the Southeast Team for Entrepreneurial Success (STEPS) program. She is also the past lieutenant governor for Kiwanis Clubs, and part of the 80 local member singing chorus of the Sweet Adelines. Johanna is the former president of the South San Pedro Neighborhood Association, and she has even run for City Council District 6, narrowly defeated by Martin Heinrich! She says that running for a political office was a fun and rewarding experience, but feels she can make a greater difference on the local level as an individual.
Thank you Johanna, for making a difference on our level, as a platinum
member and one of our NAWBO-NNM sisters!
Johanna Tighe, LUTCF
District Manager, Farmers Insurance Group
8014 Menaul Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
505-294-2001 Office
Email Johanna
Visit Johanna’s web site
Chapter Proud To Present the 2007/2008 KUDO Award Winners
The KUDO Award Winners for 2007/2008 were announced by Mary Lou Christophersen of Designer Glass at the June 18 Dinner Program. Mary Lou, Chair of Awards Committee, and her committee put a great deal of thought into this year’s awards. Special thanks to her and Sandy Cody (Resources for Excellence), Barbara Dawson (Balancing Work and Life) and Mary Rutland (Human Resources by Mary Rutland). The award item was a curved and beveled jade glass slab etched with the NAWBO logo, the name of the individual award and the name of the winner. The award was crafted by Bright Ideas owned by Lezlie Ann Kinney.
Supporter of the Year is awarded to the member who supports NAWBO women and provides the springboard that sets the standard as idea developer and innovator of program. This year’s award went to Deb Steg of Dynamic Metamorphosis
Mentor of the Year is awarded to the woman who has given openly and graciously not only of herself, but also of her business knowledge. This year’s award went to Mary Bresnahan of The Bresnahan Group
Advocate of the Year is awarded to the woman who has been an ambassador for NAWBO no matter where she is. This year’s award went to Dr. Janice Moranz – Janice F. Moranz, MD
Up and Coming Business Owner of the Year is awarded to the person who has been in business less than three years and is not only successful, but has also achieved substantially in a very short period of time. This year’s award went to Kristin Wallin and Stephanie Luna of Wallin & Luna Counseling Associates.
Rookie of the Year is awarded to the new member who has been an active member of NAWBO for less than one year and who has become visible not only in NAWBO, but in the community a short period of time. This year’s award went to Merri Jean Jones of Studio J Interiors, Inc.
Public Policy Advocate of the Year is awarded to the woman who has been a leader in support of NAWBO’s public policy positions. This year’s award went to Joan Schlueter of OnSite Hiring Consultants.
Woman Business Owner of the Year is awarded to the business owner who has gone that extra mile with her business in the interests of the community. This year’s award went to Deb Austin of Office Alternatives, LLC.
Changes in Minimum Wage Rates and Gross Receipts Tax Rates
New Minimum Wages going into effect July 24
Federal minimum wage – $6.55 per hour
Albuquerque’s minimum wage is already higher @ $7.15 per hour as of January, 2008, and going up to $7.50 as of January 1, 2009.
New Mexico’s minimum wage is currently lower @ $6.50 and will move to the Federal $6.55 on July 24.
Then on January 1, 2009 New Mexico’s minimum wage will move to $7.50 (same as Albuquerque Minimum Wage)
Gross Receipts Tax Rate Changes July 1, 2008
Increases: Alamogordo, Artesia, Corrales, Cuba, Espanola, Gallup, Hatch, Las Cruces, Mesilla, Peralta, Rio Rancho, Sunland Park, Tularosa, and many other places.
Decreases: Albuquerque & Mesa Del Sol TID District 1
- Albuquerque 6.75 %
- Corrales 6.875 %
- Rio Rancho 6.9375 %
Please look at your CRS-1 Filer’s Kit for other specific rates.
~ by Mary Rutland
Human Resources by Mary Rutland, LLC
505-332-9235
Email Mary
More Stimuli for Businesses and Homeowners
Other provisions of the stimulus acts include:
Bonus depreciation: Property purchased and first placed in service in 2008 may qualify for 50% first-year depreciation if it can’t be expensed. If your company buys $500,000 worth of equipment this year:
1. It could expense $250,000 worth.
2. Of the other $250,000, your company would be able to use bonus depreciation to deduct $125,000 (50%).
3. Of the last $125,000, $25,000 (20%) could be deducted, assuming the property would qualify for a 20% first-year depreciation deduction under prior law.
4. Thus, $400,000 of the $500,000 spent on equipment would be deductible in 2008.
Business cars: Virtually any car is a “luxury car”, as defined by the tax code. As a result, depreciation deductions on cars used for business have been limited to around $3,000 in the year of purchase. The new law boosts the maximum first-year deduction to around $11,000 for cars purchased in 2008 and used primarily for business. Slightly higher deductions are available for vans and trucks. (The new law does not alter the limitation imposed on SUVs, which have an expense limit of $25,000.)
Jumbo mortgages: A jumbo mortgage is a home loan that exceeds a certain amount. Nationwide, the threshold had been $417,000. The new law temporarily raises the ceiling in some expensive housing areas to as much as $729,750. This provision covers mortgages originating or approved for origination between July 1, 2007, and December 31, 2008, regardless of when the actual home purchase occurs. This provision will allow Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac to purchase and guarantee larger home loans, which can be packaged and sold to investors. Thus, the securities backed by these mortgages will have an implicit federal guarantee.
With such a guarantee, investors can be expected to accept lower yields, so lenders can make loans at lower interest rates. The bottom line, lawmakers hope, will be lower interest rates on some new and refinanced home loans between $417,000 and $729,750.
~ by Annette Campbell
Creative Financial Staffing of New Mexico
Phone: 505-224-2575
Email Annette
WIPP Senatorial and House District One Debate AUG. 22
Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) and the Association of Commerce & Industry (ACI) invite you to a Senatorial debate between Rep. Steve Pearce (invited) & Rep. Tom Udall (invited) and a House District 1 debate between Mr. Martin Heinrich (invited) & Sheriff Darren White (invited) on Friday, August. 22, Marriott Pyramid North, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. NAWBO is one of WIPP’s national coalition partners.
This will be a formal, timed debate. Barbara Kasoff, WIPP National President, will moderate. Questions will come from the moderator and from the audience. Topics will be business issues such as immigration, health care, and any hot topics in Washington DC at the time.
For more information, email: Kay Carrico, or Joan Schlueter
Kristie Bair
Owner/President
Bair Mesocare Medical Spa
101 Hospital Loop NE Ste 111
Albuquerque, NM 87109-2100
Phone: 505-881-1532
Email Kristie
Visit Bair Mesocare Website
Medical spa offering non-surgical cosmetic, hormone, sports and anti-aging treatments in a luxurious spa setting.
Kay Carrico
CEO
In-Compasse International, Inc.
PO Box 66390
Albuquerque, NM 87120
Phone: 505-898-0036
Email Kay
Visit In-Compasse Website
In-Compasse is an export consulting and training company ready to help you achieve your goals when expanding into international markets. We combine our years of working and living abroad with the latest technology to bring you the services you need, the way you need them, in person or on line.
Mary Lou Christophersen
Owner
SGO Designer Glass
4374 Alexander Blvd NE Ste R
Albuquerque, NM 87107-6818
Phone: 505-842-5406
Email Mary Lou
Visit SGO Website
Stained Glass Overlay uses a patented process to produce beautiful stained glass solutions for windows on a solid piece of tempered glass.
Kirsten Cobb
President
Control Alt Delete, Inc.
PO Box 35937
Albuquerque, NM 87176-5937
Phone: 505-262-1897
Email Kirsten
Visit Control Alt Delete Website
Tired of the blue screen of death? We have solutions via the following: networks, custom databases/software, web design & hosting, Ecommerce, Internet security & firewalls, Linux systems, video conferencing & voice over IP.
Debbra Colman
Principal
RebuildNM
6701 Guadalupe Trl NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107-6203
Phone: 505-350-7357
Email Debbra
Provide development services pertaining to urban revitalization as well as organizational strategy implementations. Also, President of Mayor’s Alliance for Albuquerque Animals.
Nancy Denker
Owner
Focus Ink, Inc.
335 Jefferson St. SE Ste B
Albuquerque, NM 87108-2880
Phone: 505-265-3497
Email Nancy
Visit Focus Ink Website
We print EVERYTHING! Promotional products, Labels, Business & Event printing, Invitations, Signage, Checks and more. Web discount for invitations.
Wendy Foxworth
Owner
RelationShift™ Coaching and Consulting
298 La Plata Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Phone: 505-341-9313
Email Wendy
Visit RelationShift Website
Provide coaching/organizational development consulting using the We Way ™ Relational Development System ©. Help people co-create relational interaction patterns that work to achieve shared goals. Reduce stress – increase productivity.
Diane Furie
President
Diane Furie Meeting & Event Planner
507 Alamos Rd
Corrales, NM 87048-7362
Phone: 505-890-5062
Email Diane
Event Specialist: Board meetings, co retreats, corp. reception retreats, employee recognition, power lunches, conferences, training sessions, client appreciation.
Jean Gibson
Your “CFO-to Go”
Resource Interlink
9220 Mabry Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109-6479
Phone: 505-856-5147
Email Jean
Your CFO-to-Go gives you the power of a chief financial officer on a part-time, as-needed basis. Increase your profits with our experienced financial management, planning and strategic business thinking.
Jan Harper
VP, Marketing
Employment Research Services
10555 Montgomery Blvd NE Bldg 3 Ste 180
Albuquerque, NM 87111-3857
Phone: 505-275-5408
Email Jan
Visit Employment Research Services Website
Nationwide Services: Pre-Employment screening and background checks; criminal, MVR, education, employment references, and credit are some of our services. 100% woman owned since 1996.
DJ Heckes
Chief Executive Officer
Exhib-it! Tradeshow Marketing Experts
3831-B Singer Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109-5804
Phone: 505-828-0574
Email DJ
Visit Exhib-it! Website
No one has more knowledge and experience with exhibits and trade show displays. We offer trade show displays, trade show exhibits, and graphics.
Samantha Lapin
President and CEO
POD Inc.
5971 Jefferson St NE Ste 101
Albuquerque, NM 87109-3455
Phone: 505-243-2287
Email Samantha
Visit POD Website
Providing solutions for the design, development, and maintenance of information systems.
Sandra Loewenthal
Owner
General Ledger Bookkeeping Services
804 Rio Arriba Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87123
Phone: 505-417-1817
Email Sandra
Customized bookkeeping services. QuickBooks set up and training. File set up. Office organization. Services available on a per project basis.
Susan Miertl
Owner
Susan Miertl, CPA LLC
PO Box 12422
Albuquerque, NM 87195
Phone: 505-220-7051
Email Susan
Provide tax, bookkeeping, and business consulting solutions for small businesses and individuals.
Robin Otten
President, CEO
RDO Strategic Consultants, LLC
64 Pinon Hill Pl NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122-1914
Phone: 505-856-7244
Email Robin
A public affairs and government relations consulting firm specializing in campaign consulting, grass-roots lobbying, and issues management.
KC Raver
Realtor
The Raver Team at Keller Williams Realty
9201 Montgomery Blvd NE Ste 101
Albuquerque, NM 87111
Phone: 505-234-7478
Email KC
Visit The Raver Team Website
KC Raver of The Raver Team is a first-class Realtory in the ABQ Metro Area. Established over 20 years ago, The Raver Team is committed to knowledge, integrity, and customer service. Giver her a call if you know anyone looking to buy or sell real estate.
Three NAWBO Satellite Breakfast Meetings
Why: Establish relationships, network, share business building tips in an intimate casual NAWBO group, and experience the added benefit of being part of a powerful group of New Mexico business owners.
NAWBO-NNM NORTHWEST Satellite
Breakfast Meeting
NEW INFO
the FOURTH Wednesday of every month
When: June 25, 2008
8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Where: WESST Corp Facility
4200 Meadowlark SE
(528 & Southern)
Rio Rancho 87124
Guest Speaker: A 10 minute presentation
Please RSVP to Lorie Guthrie at 892-1238
NAWBO-NNM UPTOWN Satellite
Breakfast Meeting
the SECOND Wednesday of every month
When: June 11, 2008
7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
Where: Le Peep Restaurant
2125 Louisiana NE (S. of Pier One)
SW corner Indian School & Louisiana
881-7272
Program: A 10 minute presentation
Please RSVP to Lynda Turner by email or phone 855-5126
NAWBO-NNM SANTA FE Satellite
Breakfast Meeting
The SECOND Tuesday of every month
When: June 10, 2008
8:45a.m. to 10:00a.m.
Where: Zia Diner, 326 S Guadalupe (between Aztec and Montezuma), Santa Fe
505- 988-7008
Guest Speaker: A 10-minute presentation
Please RSVP to Susanne Kennedy by email or call 505-820-6342.
Cost:
Members – cost of breakfast (bring your appetite)
Non-members – cost of breakfast and a $5 admission fee
CHAPTER CORPORATE PARTNERS
Our Corporate Partners are presented on our web site: www.nawbonm.org.
Please check out the listing and support all those business that support us so well.
PLATINUM MEMBERS
Our Platinum Members are presented on our web site as well: www.nawbonm.org.
Please check them out and give them your support.
NAWBO NEWS
If you would like to submit an article for the next NAWBO News, please get in touch with us!
Newsletter Editor
Cassandra Shaw
Sandia National Laboratories
284-3962
Email Cassandra
Internal Communications Committee Members
Donna Luke, Chair
Pre-Paid Legal Services – Independent Associate
505-307-2906
Email Donna
Amy Zampella
Heartline Wellness Center, Inc
255-2203
Email Amy
Nancy Ullery
Heartland New Mexico
440-9586
Email Nancy
Lisa Adkins
SolutionWerx
797-3801
Email Lisa
Annette Campbell
Atkinson & Co.
843-6492
Email Annette
Andrea Carvey
DrumFire
856-4033
Email Andrea
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