Twenty years ago, Cynthia Bland O'Toole was installed as Chapter President. Many say Cynthia's best leadership asset was her ability to move people toward a common goal. She believed in education and, as past president, chaired a committee that helped provide educational resources and scholarships for NAWBO members who wanted to go to the next level in business.
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By Deborah Chambers Chima

Together We are Mighty- Are You on Board?
Leadership is a cornerstone of what I do on a daily basis so it is no surprise that my initial thoughts as the incoming president are focused on this topic. As we kick off a new fiscal year in NAWBO I am reminded of how fast time can move when you desire to demonstrate the type of leadership that will enhance an already viable business model. The NAWBO Chicago Chapter has a long rich legacy of leadership and success. The 2007-2008 Board of Directors and I are committed to building on the strong results of the past as we provide the energy and insight that will move us forward even higher.
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By Janice Long, Janlong Communications

Industry Insights is a monthly focus on specific industries within NAWBO. It offers members within that field the opportunity to share ideas, news and views about their businesses, and how NAWBO factors into their outlines for success.

This month focuses on Advertising
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Elaine Quinn
Deborah Reinhart
Kirsten Mormino
Sandra Schneller

Find out what these members are up to

By Liane Sebastian, Prosperia Publishing

Clarity in direction is earned. Much like the virtuoso musician who makes her performance seem effortless, true mastery captures the essence of our pursuits. As a business owner with a multi-talented skill set, it easy to become confused or side-tracked while pursuing the entrepreneurial dream of discovering a world-enhancing idea. NAWBO collects determined and impassioned women who pursue dreams! However, for any single dream, we learn (from experience) that there are many paths to achievement.
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By Lennie Rose, Rise Public Relations LLC

There comes a time in every entrepreneur's life, when all the intuition, ambition, self-direction, bravery and independent learning is simply not enough to drive your business upward. Everything you have already learned cannot be applied to this new growth model and there are only two paths to choose from moving forward.
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By Suzanne Voce, McKnight Kurland Baccelli
Lisa Brenner, Bright Ideas

The Knowledge Partner Program is designed to add value by delivering business insight members can apply to their own businesses. The 2007 Knowledge Partner is McKnight Kurland Baccelli. Principals from this strategic marketing, branding, communications and design firm will develop information resources, programs and tips on a wide variety of marketing topics throughout the year.

How do I segment my customers and prospects? Segmentation is a valuable strategy for distinguishing groups within your customer or prospect base according to specific needs, preferences or interests.
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Have you always wanted to invest in the stock market but didn't know where to start?
Come join the Windy City Investors. We are a group of Women Business Owners who meet every other month and invest in the stock market.

Discover creative approaches to business at the NAWBO Creatives Special Interest Group. Please join the discussion this month: Risk, Rejection, and Rewards: how to best handle each? How can we position ourselves to increase success and become more creative in our approaches?
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July 12
Diversity Equals Dollars

July 18
Connecting Points

August 21
Mega Networking Progressive Dinner

September 10
Golf & Tennis Outing!

September 19
Market Smart, Not Just Right

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