September 2010 Newsletter

The President’s Corner – Robin Dozier Otten
September 15 Program – Business & Government
Welcome New Members
Renewing Members
The 2010-2011 NAWBO-NNM Board of Directors
Three NAWBO Satellite Breakfast Meetings
Corporate Sponsors and Platinum Members

The President’s Corner – Robin Dozier Otten
To anyone who has felt the coolness of the air in the early morning this last week, it is no secret that fall, or at least New Mexico’s version of autumn, has arrived. The long Labor Day weekend marks the emotional end of summer and the real beginning of the annual routines ingrained in us as school children. As I mentioned in this column last month, the members of NAWBO-NNM’s Board of Directors have been busy all through the summer making plans to offer an exciting year of interesting and beneficial opportunities for you and your businesses.

You may have noticed that our meetings this summer have attracted many guests and potential new members. We are working hard to make this happen by using new venues to get the word out that NAWBO is THE organization that women business owners must join. We’re convinced that the personal touch, either a phone call or an in-person invitation, pays the best dividends. Please join this effort and bring someone who you think would benefit from membership with you to one of our meetings.

In addition to our three monthly Satellite meetings and stimulating committee meetings that many of us enjoy (contact any member of the board if you would like to get more involved), our general meetings are a terrific chance to see one another and to learn valuable business tips. In August, our speaker, Matt Rix, was both entertaining and informative as he spoke to us about how we can make our business presentations more effective. Merri Jean Jones, Economic Development Director, spoke about the huge positive impact that our Corporate Partners make on our organization and encouraged all of us to let them know how much we appreciate them. Our Member Services Director, Donna Luke, reminded us of the availability of Spotlight Tables to inform other members about our businesses.

As we prepare for this November’s election when we will choose the first woman Governor of New Mexico, many state-wide officers and the entire House of Representatives, both state and federal, our September meeting speaker will be Mayor Richard J. Berry. Mayor Berry will tell us about his decision, as a successful business owner, to enter the field of public service and how he thinks the arena of politics and business intersect. We hope you, and your guests, will join us on September 15th.

Once again, please remember that this is your organization and we want to hear from you. Together we can fulfill our tremendous potential.

Robin Otten
President 2010 – 2011
Northern New Mexico NAWBO
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September 15 Program – Business and Government

Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry will address the role of business leaders in government and the impact of government on economic prosperity.

As an accomplished businessman and entrepreneur, Mayor Richard Berry brings a pragmatic approach to government, championing fiscal responsibility and transparency. His presentation will focus on increasing our understanding that our votes and participation matter to the economic health of our state as well as the prosperity of our businesses. He will also address the role of business leaders in government and the impact of government on economic prosperity as well as his vision for economic growth in Albuquerque and New Mexico.

Meeting Schedule & Location

We meet at the Embassy Suites Conference Center Lomas and I-25 Albuquerque

Cost

Members and Guests: $32 with an advance reservation.
Non-Members: $37 with an advance reservation.

Reservation Policy

Advance reservations are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 10. RSVPs received after the deadline and walk-ins will be charged an additional $5.

Please click here to make an advanced reservation. After you RSVP, you have the option to continue and pay in advance.

Welcome New Members

Mildred Griffee
President
VirtualMEG
Albuquerque, NM 87122
Phone: (505) 280-0082
Fax: (505) 296-8129
Email Mildred
Visit VirtualMEG Website
Office Administrative Services – VirtualMEG is a business support service helping business owners, entrepreneurs and executives get their work done. We provide administrative assistance to support existing office staff when the workload gets to be overwhelming. Website http://www.virtualmeg.com Board/Committee Service

Marquita Sanchez
Independent Distributor
Beijo Bags
9180 Coors Blvd NW Apt 3717
Albuquerque NM 87120-4332
Phone: (505) 453-4194
Email Marquita

The 2010-2011 NAWBO-NNM Board of Directors

President…..Robin Dozier Otten

Past President…..Mary Rutland

President-Elect…..Debbie Maestas-Traynor

Secretary…..Johanna Tighe

Treasurer…..Sandie Loewenthal

Director of Member Services…..Donna Luke

Director of Public Policy…..Samantha Lapin

Director of Education and Leadership…..Lorraine Ell

Director of Economic Development…..Merri Jean Jones

Director of International Opportunities…..Kay Carrico

Director of Communications…..Barbara Kline

Liaison to FEE…..Sandy Schargel

Three NAWBO Satellite Breakfast Meetings

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
the FIRST Wednesday of every month
Where: WESST Corp Facility in Rio Rancho
For information please contact Lorie Guthrie at 892-1238

NAWBO-NNM UPTOWN Satellite

Breakfast Meeting
the SECOND Wednesday of every month
Where: Le Peep Restaurant
For information please contact April Pargas , 299-6161

NAWBO-NNM SANTA FE Satellite

Breakfast Meeting
The SECOND Tuesday of every month
Where: Zia Diner in Santa Fe
For information please contact Christy Martinez by email or
call 505-983-2666 ext. 109.

Corporate Sponsors and Platinum Members

We extend special thanks to our chapter Corporate Partners

They look forward to working with our members. Click on a company logo to visit the web site in a new window or click on a name to send an email.

DIAMOND NAWBO-NNM CORPORATE PARTNER:

New Mexico Business Weekly has the right tools to help you grow your business. The Business Weekly is chock full of local business news, in depth information and tons of leads. Stay in touch with New Mexico Businesses by subscribing to the NM Business Weekly! Our contact is Nancy Salem, 505-768-7008.

Jobing.com exists with one key mission: to connect local employers and local job seekers. It’s that simple. Our company was founded by a human resources professional who believes passionately that HR is the driving force behind the success of every business and that finding and keeping great talent is the key to that success. Contact Randy Richardson, General Manager, 505-440-6351.

SILVER NAWBO-NNM CORPORATE PARTNERS:

We are a full service regional financial services company with a strong focus on a superior level of customer service. We provide a range of services for commercial banking, retail and business banking, and consumer finance. Bank of the West is big enough to help and small enough to care. Please contact Leslie Quade, 505-271-9770

Perfectly situated between the University of New Mexico and the downtown business district, the Embassy Suites Albuquerque provides a relaxing guest experience with comfortable accommodations and impeccable service. Our contact is Natalee Hoff, Catering & Sales Manager, 505-275-7100

COPPER NAWBO-NNM CORPORATE PARTNERS: