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May 2010 Bulletin
In this Issue:
President's Message
Achievement Luncheon
NAWBO Chicago Membership Drive
NAWBO Benefits
Affiliate Program-Women's Leadership Exchange
Next Generation Outreach Girl Scout Event
NAWBO Chicago New Venture Award
Business Accelerator Program
Healthcare Fraud
Members in the News
Upcoming Events
Join Women Impacting Public Policy
NW Business Book Club SIG
NW Suburban Business Development Networking Group
Bulletin Submissions
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NAWBO Chicago Chapter Office Information
230 East Ohio, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611
phone: 312.224.2605
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Useful Information/Links NAWBO Chicago Area
Do you know a woman business owner who is missing the benefits of NAWBO membership?
Send her this link and encourage her to
Join Now!
Special thanks to following donors and sponsors of the Achievement
Luncheon:
Adamski & Conti LLC
American Airlines
Andrea Metcalf, Inc.
Borgeson Consulting, Inc.
Catwalk Consulting Inc.
Care 4hire.com
Carolina Pad
Crescendo Apparel
Duxler Complete Auto Care
Enerpace Executive Coaching
eSutras Organics
ExcelRainMan
Guy Viti Insurance
Hilton Chicago
The Joffrey Ballet
John Hancock Observatory
Knead A Laugh
Lauren Lein, Ltd
Lia Sophia Jewelry
Life Springs Coaching
Lincoln Park Leads Group
Loyola University Museum of Art
Mr. Handyman of Oak Park
Off Ramp Publishing
Revival Fitness Personal Training
Sears
Shawne TV
Southwest Airlines
Sweet Attilas-A Bake Shop Tasty Catering
Zing! Fitness
CHOCOLATE HOUR SPONSORS
Bobtail Ice Cream
Carol's Cookies Inc.
Chocolate Gourmet
Cookies Fresco
DaSweetZpot
eSutras Organics
Gaga Goody Catering
Gia Villa Inc.
Illinois Nut & Candy
Le Chocolat du Bouchard
Le Patisserie
Limelight
Odyssey Greek Taverna
Sweet Attilas-A Bake Shop
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.
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Save the Date!
Prospective
Member
Breakfast
Friday, June 4, 2010
8:00am-10:00am
Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg
200 W. Madison
Suite 3900
Chicago, IL 60606
Details/Registration
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Save the Date!
2010 Leadership Installation and
Corporate Member Recognition Breakfast
Thursday,
June 24, 2010
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Metropolitan Club
233 S. Wacker Dr.
(Willis Tower)
Oak Room, 67thFloor
Chicago, IL 60606
Registration Coming Soon!
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Save the Date!
Diversity Equals Dollars
Thursday,
July 22, 2010
11:30am-1:30pm
Petterino's
150 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60601
Speaker:
Marilyn Johnson
Vice President of Market Development at IBM
Registration Coming Soon!
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Welcome
New Members!
Karen Brown
MarketEast
Referred by: Charisse Witherspoon
William Himmelstein
Tenant Advisory Group
Referred by: Jessica Merino
Karen Leavitt
Leavitt Siegal LLC
Kathleen McDonald
Northwestern Mutual Financial
Gayle Newcomb
Newcomb Consulting, LLC
Referred by: Laurie Dickinson Lee
Hedy Pajonk
Strategic Solutions Ltd.
Karen Rose
City Olive
Referred by: Valerie Beck
Abby Tucker
Senior Helpers
Referred by: Linda McCabe and Siree Sandberg Bakakos
Jacqueline Wheeler
Maggie Wilkins
One Heart Teachings
Referred by: Linda McCabe
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President's Message
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President's Message
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By Angelika Coghlan, Catwalk Consulting
Watch the President's Message on YouTube.
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Achievement Luncheon Welcomes Nearly 400 Attendees
Thank you to the nearly 400 attendees who joined us for the Achievement Luncheon on May 3. The event was a huge success! We continue to receive great feedback from the event and rave reviews about keynote speaker Diane Swonk, Chief Economist and Senior Managing Director of Mesirow Financial. You can read more about the event at Crain's Blog.
We also celebrated several women for their dedication to entrepreneurship and NAWBO Chicago. Congratulations to the following award recipients:
Woman Business Owner of the Year
Francine Manilow, Manilow Suites
This award recognizes a successful entrepreneur who has actively promoted small business/entrepreneurship.
Member of the Year
Susanne Moncrieff, Corporate Motivation, Inc.
This award recognizes a NAWBO Chicago member who inspires us and propels entrepreneurism forward.
Corporate Women of Achievement
Gloria Berndl, CDW LLC
Deirdre Drake, Harris N.A.
Kathy Duckworth, Citibank
Michele S. Katz, Husch Blackwell Sanders LLP Welsh & Katz
Emily Lawrence, National City Bank
Shaun McParland Baldwin, Tressler LLP
Jayne McCraren, Viti Financial/Guy Viti Insurance
Julie E. Vander Weele, Mesirow Financial
JoAnne Zielke, American Family Insurance
The Corporate Women of Achievement are named by their respective firms as one who has overcome obstacles to climb to extraordinary heights in her company while bringing other women along with her. She has accomplished extraordinary deeds in her company while paving the way for other women to follow.
Check out the photos President Elect Valerie Beck posted from the luncheon, Achievement Luncheon pictures.
A very special thank you to the event sponsors: Crain's Chicago Business, Harris Bank, Mesirow Financial, American Airlines and DoubleTake Design. We also want to acknowledge our raffle donors and Chocolate Hour sponsors for their generous support of this event. A complete list can be found on the left.
We look forward to another great event next year!
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Chicago Chapter Membership Drive Brings in 50 New Members!
The NAWBO Chicago membership drive was a huge success with more than 50 new members joining during March and April. Membership drive winners will be announced during the 2010 Leadership Installation and Corporate Member Recognition Breakfast on June 24.
Let's keep the momentum going! Please send any new members the NAWBO Chicago website to join. Click Here. If you have any questions, please contact info@nawbochicago.org.
Save the date for the next Prospective Member Breakfast:
Friday, June 4, 2010
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP
200 W. Madison
Suite 3900
Chicago, IL 60606
Register for the breakfast Click Here.
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It's never been easier to promote your business and connect with other individuals and businesses for free!
Did you know that NAWBO has its own Fan Page on Facebook? Join Facebook and become a fan of the National Association of Women Business Owners' fan page as well as a friend of our group page where members can communicate with one another at a national level.
Also, did you know that NAWBO twitters? Join Twitter and follow @NAWBONational; when you do, we'll be sure to follow you back!
Finally, did you know that NAWBO's on LinkedIn? Join LinkedIn and add the National Association of Women Business Owners to your business network.
Connect, learn, and network!
Got a question about NAWBO Benefits? Contact Michele Katz, Director of Member Benefits, Husch Blackwell Sanders Welsh & Katz (chapter corporate partner) at michele.katz@huschblackwell.com
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Affiliate Program-Women's Leadership Exchange
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(archived for 3 months)
The Women's Leadership Exchange (WLE) will break new ground by presenting the first Virtual Summit for women in business on May 26, 2010. The WLE Virtual Summit will bring women from all around the world together for a day of knowledge, tools, resources and connections-as is possible only on the web.
Keynote Speakers
 - Arianna Huffington
- Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief
- The Huffington Post
 - Edie Weiner
- Futurist and Author, "FutureThink"
The WLE Virtual Summit will feature:
- Live Keynotes
- Live Workshops with Q&A
- Networking Lounge with Live Chats and Private Conversations, Network matching
- Profiles and Business Card Exchange
- Exhibit Hall with booths, surveys, content information, interaction with booth visitors
- Conference Bag with goodies
- Resource Center
- Prizes
and Much More-all on your computer screen!
NAWBO Chicago will receive $30 for every member who registers.
This is a great opportunity.
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Next Generation Outreach Girl Scout Event
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NAWBO Chicago New Venture Award
Are you a NAWBO member in good standing who has launched a new product or new company in the last two years? Here's a chance to recognize one or more NAWBO members who have launched a new venture. Apply for the...
Cynthia Bland O'Toole Memorial New Venture Award
This award recognizes a new business or venture that demonstrates:
- Creativity
- Willingness to Take Risks
- Marketing Strategy
- Business Acumen
Applicants will be judged on these attributes alone. The award is based on viability, not necessarily profitability, at this early stage of the business.
The winner will be honored at the 2010 Leadership Installation and
Corporate Member Recognition Breakfast held June 24, 2010. To apply, email the following information along with your photo to the chapter office by June 1, 2010.
For more information Click Here.
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Business Accelerator Program
Free Business Growth Coaching
NAWBO members: there's good news--you can still take advantage of the free business growth coaching offered through the American Family Insurance's Business Accelerator Program even if you weren't able to attend the recent kick-off Symposium. The symposium presentations are available on the program website so you can catch up on what you missed and be ready for the first webinar, which will take place on Tuesday, May 11.
The Business Accelerator program is designed specifically for small business owners looking to generate more sales, increase profitability and effectively manage their companies--all taught by expert business coaches. Take the first step in turbo-charging your business by enrolling in this exciting program. Just go to www.amfambusinessaccelerator.com to register. You'll find the presentations, business tips, the Growth Coach Forum and information about the upcoming webinars all on the website.
So, don't waste any more time--enroll today and start learning from the experts on how you can accelerate your business' growth.
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Healthcare Fraud: How it affects the consumer
Roughly 60 billion healthcare dollars are lost each year due to fraud, waste and abuse. How does this theft affect you, the taxpayer and healthcare consumer?
The answer is surprisingly simply; it hits your wallet first. Insurance premiums are increasing at a staggering rate of 33% in the last five years.
If this continues, most individuals will not be able to afford any type of insurance, costing taxpayers even more because they will be the ones footing the bill for the uninsured.
Insurance premium increases hit the employer even harder. Many times employers (especially small businesses) are forced to reduce their workforce to accommodate the rising costs or even cut healthcare benefits entirely.
Prescription drugs are an area that is greatly affected by fraud. Fraudsters are fans of selling counterfeit medication. Consumers ingesting this medication (many times laced with poison boric acid, for example) can end up in the emergency room with complications costing thousands.
The recent passage of Healthcare Reform is also proving to be good news for fraudsters. Many consumers have little to no knowledge of the bill and scammers have found multiple ways to cheat the innocent out of their money.
Fraudsters prey on the fear and confusion brought about by the bill. Going door-to-door selling fake insurance, scammers advertise an "ObamaCare" plan and insisting consumers better act fast due to a "limited enrollment" period. These scams bilk consumers out of thousands of dollars and leave them without any real insurance, so if a medical emergency were to occur, they would be left footing the bill.
So, what can the consumer do to help combat healthcare fraud? First, understand exactly what you're being charged for and always ask for clarification on any charges for services that you do not recognize. Second, know where your medical identification is and alert proper authorities when your insurance card has been stolen. (Medical identity theft crimes can leave you sorting out medical bills for the rest of your life.) Finally, be a conscientious healthcare consumer. Be aware of current fraud schemes and check out the Food & Drug Administration website to ensure your medication is not on the counterfeit list.
For more information please contact:
Rebecca Busch
CEO/Medical Business Associates, Inc.
580 Oakmont Lane * Westmont, IL* 60559
(D) 630.789.9000 ex.5011 (F) 630.413.5993
Twitter: @HealthCareFraud
We deliver FACTS
Fraud (prevention & detection)+Audit+Consulting+Training Solutions SDB*WBE* Certified Firm
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Members in the News
04.12.10: NAWBO's Young and Empowered Roundtable Leader Erica Miller-Mahin Featured in Crain's Chicago Business: Learn more
04.05.10: Rebecca S. Busch of Medical Business Associates, Inc. was quoted in the Chicago Tribune in an article about educating consumers on medical spending. Learn more
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Upcoming Events
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Northwest Suburban Business Book Club SIG
7:00p.m.-8:30p.m.
Palatine Library - upstairs meeting room
Click here for more information
Friday, May 14, 2010
The Greater Chicago Women's Business Development Group
7:30a.m.- 9:30a.m.
Panera Bread - Oak Brook
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
North Shore Business Development Group (BDG)
7:00a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Bluegrass Restaurant in Highland Park
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
NW Suburban Business Development Leads Group
11:30a.m.-1:00p.m.
Walker Brothers Restaurant in Lincolnshire
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Join Women Impacting Public Policy
Chicago is one of nation's best incubators for small business, and particularly for women-owned businesses - evidenced by the significant number of opportunities and information that come through our networks.
The federal government, in conjunction with the US Small Business Administration is proposing a Women-Owned Small Business category - identifying 83 business categories currently underserved by women-owned firms.
With such significant progress in federal contracting - WIPP has the up-to-date information with the potential to directly impact your next phase of businesses! With WIPP Government Relations Ann Sullivan discussing how this proposed ruling will impact you and your business - it's a meeting not to miss!
30 S. Wacker Drive
Suite 4000
Chicago, IL 60606
Time: 10:00a.m.- 12:00p.m.
Cost: $15.00
Details/Registration
For more information, please contact Oriana Camacho at ocamacho@wipp.org
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NW Business Book Club SIG
The new book selection for the NW Business Book Club SIG is Bonds That Make Us Free: Healing Our Relationships, Coming to Ourselves, by C. Terry Warner. The group meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Palatine Library at 7:00 p.m.
Contact Jan Long at janice@janlongcommunications.com for details.
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Northwest Suburban Business Development Networking Group
All NAWBO members and guests are invited to visit the semi-monthly meeting of the Northwest Suburban Business Development Networking Group. This non-compete industry group meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month to network and share business ideas. The group meets at Walker Brothers Restaurant, located at 200 Marriott Drive (Milwaukee Avenue), in Lincolnshire, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Attendees are responsible for their own lunch expense, depending upon what they choose to order. Let Siree Sandberg Bakakos know if you plan to attend, by contacting her at siree@ssbfinancial.com or (847) 519-1142.
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Submitting information for the Monthly Bulletin
The submission deadline for the June Bulletin is May 21. Please send NAWBO-related news or events to info@nawbochicago.org. Please keep your submission to 1 or 2 paragraphs.
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