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Epping Forest Regent's Roundtable
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Thursday, February 5
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Topic:
Organizing Your Business - An organized business is a productive business. Share ideas and discuss the best way to organize paper files, electronic files, receipts, the cloud, your inbox and how to set up a filing system for all your business related documents.
Cost: � la carte Location: Location: 1830 Epping Forest Dr., 32217 RSVP Required by Wednesday to Ellen Bushnell, or 904-565-9045 |
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Wednesday, February 11
8 - 9:00 a.m.
Speaker:
Heather Carolan, Business Development, Shop Small Jacksonville
Topic:
Using your local advantage to increase sales including: Why do I need to know about One Spark?
Cost: � la carte Location: Bob Evans Restaurant, 3163 Hartley Rd., 32257 RSVP: Joani Maskell, or 904-260-1836 |
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TuesdayFebruary 17
8 - 9:30 a.m.
Topic:
Taxes and Healthcare - what you need to know for 2015
Cost: $2.00, includes coffee Location: Holiday Inn Express, 1101 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach RSVP: Kimberly Deas
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Jessica Bush
ADP Payroll Company
Terry Hoffmann
Hoffmann Coaching
Lynn Spears
AFLAC
The membership committee has a very important role in WBO. As the committee chair I'm looking for a few good people to help me do a great job at serving our members. If you are interested in working with some wonderful women please email me at [email protected] or call me 904-707-0051.
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February Dinner Spotlight Speaker
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Kimberly Deas
Business Broker
Murphy Business Brokers
Kim works in partnership with the national team at Murphy to leverage decades of experience in your industry to find you the perfect solution.
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PRESIDENT
Vicky Zelen
Zelen Risk Solutions
904-262-8080
VICE PRESIDENT
Jeannie Fredrick
WSI eAnswers
904-400-1144
SECRETARY
Ellen Sullivan
Doctors Express
904-221-9110
TREASURER
Mindy Barker
Mindy Barker and Associates
904-728-2920
PAST PRESIDENT
Janet Herrick
Onsite Environmental Consulting, LLC
904-384-7020
SPECIAL EVENTS
Lori Day
EverBank
904-623-8134
WIB EXECUTIVE CHAIR
Kathleen "KC" Padget
North Florida Financial Corporation
904-296-1944 ext. 11
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Deb Eveson
Eveson Insurance Agency, LLC - Allstate
904-400-6450
HOSPITALITY
Susan Severson
Navy To Navy Homes
904-382-6802
LONG RANGE PLANNING
Kim Stanley
Kim Stanley Insurance & Financial Services
904-247-6752
AREA MEETINGS
Leslie Fronczak
PayMatters
904-419-6123
MEMBERSHIP
Sherry Blue
Make It Happen Bail Bonds
904-356-2253
PUBLIC RELATIONS/SOCIAL MEDIA
Margaret Meier
UltraShred Technologies
904-928-0200
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Jeane Sumner
Chasing Type
904-239-8401
RETREAT
Pixie Larizza
Pixieglas
904-247-8682
Cheryl Bowen
Pure Romance by Cheryl
904-349-0922
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Phyllis Heisler
American Solutions for Business
904-273-6423
HISTORIAN
Patsy Underwood
Atlantic Laser
904-997-1500
PROGRAMS/EDUCATION
Kathee Murphy
Comfort Keepers
904-230-9220
WBO ADMIN
Maggie Slayton
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Kim Stanley - February 2
Lori Parham - February 12
Sandra Myers - February 15
Jill Gaddis - February 16
Anne Urban - February 18
Maggi Slayton - February 20
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Dear WBO Members and guests:
2015 has started off with a bang for your business with WBO. The Epping Forest luncheon was excellent with a round table discussion about how you did last year and what your plans for 2015 are, both business and personal.
The Beaches Breakfast meeting had a round table discussion about how WBO can help you reach your goals in 2015.
We are preparing for our annual Women In Business (WIB) Awards which will be on March 31, 2015. Please go online and purchase your sponsorships, trade show table or ticket(s) for the event. We'd appreciate you getting the word out to your clients, friends and everyone you know. We received great nominations for our award categories of Entrepreneur - Established, Entrepreneur - Up & Coming, Pioneer and Corporate Leader of the Year. I encourage you to pick up the phone and plan a coffee or lunch date with another WBO member to try to get to know them and their business better.
Sincerely,
Vicky M. Zelen
President
Women Business Owners or North Florida
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Establish a Habit for Checking Air Pressure in Tires
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- On the first day of each month, test the air pressure in your tires.
- If you do not know what your pressure should be, check the owner's manual, or more conveniently, the label affixed to the inside of the driver's door jamb. Most vehicles require the same pressure for front and rear tires, but in some cases it could be different.
- Lastly, try to check your tire pressure cold, meaning, either in your driveway or less than a mile or two drive to the gas station.
- Once you establish this habit, increase frequency to every other week, and then weekly. At the very least, check it on the first of the month.
- Benefits: Increased safety, handling, and better fuel mileage.
Janet M. Herrick
CEO/President - DBE/JSEB
Onsite Environmental Consulting, LLC
Please consider submitting a "tip" that we can publish. It may be of legal, finance, marketing, advertising, social media nature or simply a "lesson learned." Please keep it short and concise (4-5 sentences).
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 | Jennifer Goodwin, CEO
internetGIRLfriday |
Cyber Security for you and Your Clients
The topic of Cyber Security is appearing daily in headlines. Government agencies and Fortune 500 companies alike have faced data breaches with massive financial implications. February's WBO Dinner speaker is Jennifer Goodwin, CEO of IGF Team (part of JHG Industries, LLC), which provides Marketing, Software Development and Cyber Security solutions. IGF's Web Marketing department provides businesses with services such as: Competitive Analysis, Keyword Research, Website Design, SEO, SEM, Pay Per Click, Social Media Marketing, Video Distribution, Analytics etc. UNIVERSITY CLUB1301 Riverplace Boulevard, 27th Floor Jacksonville, Florida 32207
5:30 p.m. - Networking 6 - 8:00 p.m. - Dinner & Program RSVP Online Today!$30 Members $35 Guest of Member $40 Non-Members Deadline to register for or cancel reservations is 5:00 p.m. the Wednesday before the meeting. February Dinner MenuAsian Seared Breast of Chicken, Stir Fried Carrots, Daikon, Edamame Beans, Angel Hair Pasta, Soy Ginger Glaze, or Vegetable Plate |
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Sherry Blue, Make it Happen Bail Bonds
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Make It Happen Bail Bonds |
Name: Sherry Blue
Business Name: Make It Happen Bail Bonds
Business Description: Bail Bonds Agency
What was your first job? Cashier at Kmart
What is the most significant personal event of your career? My Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
Who has been the biggest influence on your life? My mother, Carolyn Watson
How did your business come into being? From a goal of wanting to become a small business owner as were both of my parents.
What's the best business/motivational book you've read lately? StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath
Tell us something about yourself that no one knows: I'm addicted to sugar!
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The nominations have closed for the 2015 WIB Awards and now we are moving toward actively seeking sponsors, tradeshow vendors and those wanting tickets for the luncheon.
2015 Event Sponsors: The sooner we receive your commitment the more advertising exposure you and your company will receive in our newsletter, the Jacksonville Business Journal and at each meeting through March 31st.
There is a lot to do in the next couple of months, all of the
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Member News & Announcements
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Comfort Keepers Jacksonville
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| Comfort Keepers Jacksonville was recently named as a 2014 Homecare "Provider" of Choice AND 2014 Homecare "Employer" of Choice. These distinctions were based on the rankings from over 150 random surveys of employees and clients. The surveys were conducted and tabulated by a third party research firm. Results were then compared to other in-home care companies nationwide and winners were selected. Congratulations to Kathee Murphy and her hard working compassionate team! |
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Congratulations to UltraShred Technologies. They celebrated their 15th anniversary on January 24th.
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Women History Month Call for Entries
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The Mayor's Commission on the Status of Women is seeking nominees for their Women's History Month project. Deadline is February 2nd at 5 p.m.
Download Application: www.coj.net/mcsw
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It's Her Business - March 7
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Sponsored by the SBDC, Junior Achievement and WBO. We are still looking for mentors and sponsors. It is a great opportunity to connect with girls ages 15-18 and spend the day teaching them about finance and entrepreneurship. The event is held at the UniversityCenter at UNF.
Learn more and Sign-up
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| Able Trust presents a FREE Seminar on Developing an Internship Program |
Thursday February 19th, 2015
9:00 - 11:30 a.m. with registration & breakfast at 8:30 a.m.
Omni Hotel, 245 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Register Online
Vicky Zelen is happy to forward the e-mail to you with more information if you e-mail her at [email protected]
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| Davidson Cares' Cooler & cocktail Raffle and Leprechaun Chase | Saturday March 7 |
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Enter for your chance to win a cooler stocked with top shelf liquor. Tickets are one for $10, six for $50 or 15 for $100. The winner will be chosen after the Davidson Cares' Leprechaun Chase on Saturday, March 7th in World Golf Village. You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase tickets.
The Davidson Cares' Leprechaun Chase is a 10k/5K & Kid's Fun Run, held in The Village at World Golf Village. Runners, walkers, strollers and dogs are all welcome! The kid's mile long fun run will take place before the race kicks off at 9 am! All children participating in the fun run will receive a gold medal with Davidson Cares' mascot, Ernie the French Bulldog, on it! The Fun Run will cost $5.
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We couldn't wait to share the date of this years WBO Retreat! Mark your calendars for September 25-27, 2015.
Contact Pixie Larizza, or Cheryl Bowen if you're interested in joining this committee.
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