March 2018 Newsletter
A Division of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce 
March 2018 Newsletter  
Chair's Corner
Reach out to those you admire

Plenty of opportunities continue to evolve in Women’s Network with applications recently closing for ATHENA and ATHENA Young Professional, and now being accepted for the Carrie D. Francke Memorial Scholarship, the Debin Benish Outstanding Businesswoman Award, as well as the 2018-2019 Leadership Roles for Committee Co-Chairs, Steering and Officers. All of these remind me of the outstanding women who have held leadership roles, past, present and will do so in the future continuing to make our organization strong. Chambers and other programs throughout the country look at our organization as a model on how to successfully network and together lift one another up in the common cause of personal and professional growth.  ...   Read more
March 2018 CALENDAR
2018 Debin Benish 
Outstanding Businesswoman Award 
Now Accepting Nominations!   

Debin Benish started Delta Systems Group at a time when women were not encouraged to venture out on their own, not to mention in a technology field. During her 18 years in business, Debin and her staff trained thousands of people in Mid-Missouri on many different software programs and provided computer network support to hundreds of companies. 

To honor Debin's memory of volunteering and supporting small businesses, the Women's Network, in conjunction with Delta Systems Group, would like to select a businesswoman who has achieved great success in her business to receive the annual Debin Benish Outstanding Businesswoman Award. Click below to nominate someone today!

Nominations are due May 11, 2018 at 5 p.m.
2018 Carrie D. Francke Memorial Scholarship 
Now Accepting Applications!  

Each year, Women's Network provides a $1,000 scholarship to a female college student in Boone County, in memory of Carrie D. Francke. Carrie was ambitious, completing a political science degree at MU in three years, followed by earning journalism and law degrees. She served as Senator John Danforth's press secretary, as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Missouri, and on the University of Missouri Board of Curators. She died in a tragic car accident in 1989 at the age of 34. Carrie served on the Women's Network Steering Committee.

Applications are due April 9, 2018 at 5 p.m.
UPCOMING LUNCHEONS

Presenting Sponsor
Gold Sponsors

The Trust Company

Silver Sponsors

The Christian Chapel Academy

and

Tiger Family Chiropractic and Wellness Center
Date: April 5, 2018
Time: 10:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: The Crossing
Winning Well:
Mastering the art of the tough conversation

Mastering the art of the tough conversation is a key to success in business and life. One of the greatest gifts you can give another human being is to tell them the truth.

In this inspiring keynote program, Karin and David will share their Winning Well model of tough conversations including:

  • The conversation you must have with yourself​
  • Tools to solve 90% of your tough conversations before they happen​
  • How to 'Ditch the Diaper Gene' and have the conversations you need to have
  • The I.N.S.P.I.R.E. method of delivering tough feedback
  • How to ask strategic questions that get to the heart of the conversation

Box lunches will be offered prior to the speaker, along with casual networking opportunity.

Please visit the event page and thoroughly read through all options prior to registering. This luncheon's involvement options have expanded!



Learn more about Karin & David's book that dives into their Winning Well model!



A look back at our March Luncheon...
Thank you again to our inspiring panel:

Kerrie Bloss - Boys and Girls Club of Columbia
Heather Hargrove - Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference
Susan Hart - Huebert Builders/ Chamber Chair- Elect
Shatenita Horton - Providence Bank
Laura Kogut - Landmark Bank
Deb Snellen - University of Missouri


The Marketing Committee is in the midst of their website redesign! Head shots will be required for members to be featured in our on-line directory. Check your profile, and submit your head shot to Brandi at the Chamber if you do not currently have one!

New Member Welcome 4
Date: April 12, 2018
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Masonic Home

If you are a new member in the past six months, or are a member that is interested in meeting new members, join us for the New Member Welcome!

FREE for new members, $10 for everyone else
MEMBER PROFILE
This month we are shining the spotlight on Nadia Ryakhmyatullov, general manager at The Tiger Hotel. Nadia was born in Russia, grew up in Sedalia, Mo. and has been in Columbia for about 7 years! When asked about why she decided to go into hotel management she said, “…honestly, I didn’t choose it, it chose me!” Well, that worked out well, didn’t it!
Nadia has twin daughters who are six and they love to travel. She also loves quality family time with 11 SIBLINGS. Let that sink in for a minute. Let’s hope they had at least 2 bathrooms…  Read more

Name: Nadia Ryakhmyatullov
Company:  The Tiger Hotel
Website:  http://www.thetigerhotel.com
Phone: (573) 256-0200
Special Events Committee

Co-chaired by Patty Anderson, Columbia College ,  and Katie Fleming, Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc., the Special Events Committee is the event planning committee for Women’s Network. This committee is in charge of several large events throughout the year including; Women’s Network fall and spring mixers, the ATHENA International Awards Banquet, Roses for Mentors and the Women’s Network Holiday Party.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ROUNDTABLE


Presenting Sponsor
Date: March 28, 2018
Time: 12 - 1 p.m.
Location: Walton Building (Chamber)
Networking

Please join us for our March round-table discussion on Networking!

Your Co-Chairs Valerie Zumwalt CoMo Leaders,  and Danielle Harrison ,  Landmark Bank,  invite you to attend this event. Though  FREE to attend , please register to help with seating needs. As always, bring your own brown bag lunch if you desire as well as business cards for networking. See you there!
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE
We’re all told how important networking is, and while we can see and feel the impact of it, it can sometimes be more difficult than one would think. Browse through the 30 Brilliant Networking Conversation Starters on TheMuse.com; it’s a quick read with some great conversation starters to refine your networking abilities!
WOMEN'S NETWORK MILESTONES & CELEBRATIONS
Congratulations to the following Women's Network members who have achieved personal or professional milestones:

Congratulations to Sara Cochran of University of Missouri on receiving a Schulze Publication Award from the Entrepreneur & Innovation Exchange!

Congratulations to Jessie Yankee on her new position as Director with Missouri Women's Business Center !

Congratulations to Michele Curry of Commerce Bank on her role in the upcoming performance of Its Only Life at Talking Horse Theatre!

Congratulations!

Have you or someone you know accomplished a personal or professional milestone? Please let us know so that we can recognize these accolades in our monthly newsletter! Please fill out the Monthly Luncheon Survey or email Marketing & Communications Committee Co-Chair,  Sara Humm  to submit your milestone.
Women's Network, a Division of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce
300 S Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 874-1132