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Sisters In Business "Holiday Shopping Showcase" in Chattanooga, TN Nov. 4, 2006 Bigger, better, and buying like never before! Back by popular demand. Sisters In Business is proud to present its second vendor showcase event—"The Sisters In Business Holiday Shopping Showcase", featuring sister-owned and other business exhibitors, with products and services for everybody and every budget. Come shop for jewelry, fashions, handbags, hats, shoes, fragrances, candles, floral designs, art & crafts, books, pictures, decorated accessories, novelty items, and more! Yes, we heard you, our wonderful vendors and customers, say you wanted another marketplace showcase...soon. Well here it is, one that is sure to be beautiful, and offer a unique and wonderful variety of vendors from all over the southeast region, as well as exhibitors from other businesses and organizations. Plan now to attend what will be a fabulous, fun, and financially friendly event. The Showcase will also serve as a fundraiser* where your $1.00 admission will help make a difference in the community over the holidays. After all, it's a Sisters In Business "thing", and you know we believe that "it's not just about making money, but making a difference in someone's life." The Sisters In Business Holiday Shopping Showcase will be held November 4, at the Chattanooga Choo Choo Imperial Ball Room. Save that date...mark your calendars.
Showcase Exhibits Admissions Adults $1.00 Children Free Fundraiser Beneficiary TBA* Click here to see highlights from the Sisters In Business Mini-Tradeshow Event. "1st ANNUAL EMPOWERMENT LUNCHEON A GREAT SUCCESS!" SIB's empowering luncheon took place on June 15, 2006 at the Bessie Smith Performance Hall, and included a Mini-Tradeshow and Youth Fundraiser for Girl's Inc. GirlVENTURE Entrepreneurship Summer Academy. The event was covered by WRCB-TV Channel 3 News, and aired that night, highlighting the entrepreneurial bridge constructed between Sisters In Business and Girl's Inc. at the luncheon. Chattanooga Times Free Press also published the story the next morning. See except of article below. Click here to see highlights from the event, along with photo gallery, and online publication of the commemorative program booklet
Thanks for Making the "1st Annual Empowerment Luncheon, Mini-Tradeshow, & Youth Fundraiser" a Great Success! --Mack & Tekelia Kelly Click here for highlights of the event. 2006 SIB Network Meeting - UPCOMING MEETING - July 20 New Covenant Fellowship Church, N. Moore Road 6:00 PM Mark Jones with Pre-Paid Legal Kick-off Subject Matter Expert Presentations at SIB Monthly Networking Meetings
Mark Jones, Pre-Paid Legal Services Identity theft the number 1 white collar crime. 10 million victims every year, 27,000 victims daily, 1every 3.2 seconds. According to the FTC it takes an average 600 hrs and several thousands to restore your identity. Mark Jones will be the guest Subject Matter Expert presenter at SIB's August 2006 Networking Meeting as part of SIB's Empowerment Education and Training solutions. It’s no secret: Identity Theft is a major problem in America. Think you’re not at risk? Unfortunately you are. Deter, Detect, Defend: Learn More about IDENTITY THEFT You can make a difference…Reduce your risk Quickly detect a problem...Restore your good name Protect your identity. To learn more about the “3 D’s” of identity theft protection, please join us at: Mark Jones, Independent Associate With Pre-Paid Legal Services®, Inc. and Subsidiaries
423.227.5572 SIB Welcomes New Business Partners to the Network Welcome to the following Business Partners Katye Jones and Terri Jeter-McAvoy, who joined the Sisters In Business Network during the Empowerment Luncheon on June 15, 2006. Katye Jones, Vice-President of Investments at Merrill Lynch, also personally participated as a sponsor, purchasing a table for herself, a company guest, and several girls attending the luncheon from Girl's Inc. Terri Jeter-McAvoy is a Girl's Inc. Board Member and has been awarded among many distinctions, the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce Athena Award.
Katye Jones, CFM, CRPC
martha_k_jones@ml.com Terri Jeter-McAvoy, CVA, CIT Certified Public Accountant Henderson Hutcherson & McCollough, PLLC tjm@hhmcpas.com
SIB in the News: Chattanooga Times Free Press, Article "Women business owners find networking helpful" written by Staff Writer Jason M. Reynolds: Click here to read more. SIB in the News: Onyx Magazine, June 2006, Volume 9, Issue 2, "Corporate Downsizing Can Be a Blessing"
.Disparity Study Regarding Minorities and Women-Owned Businesses Before Council. Deferred Until later date The Disparity Study, scheduled to reviewed by the Chattanooga City Council the week of June 27, has been deferred until a later date to assure ample attendance of council members. The study involves several factors, of which include the analysis of contracting practices, and equal opportunity for participation in contracts where minorities and women owned businesses are concerned. Also the study is to provide "both qualitative and quantative data from a socio-economic perspective that will be used to drive the work of the Office of Multicultural Affairs and its advisory board." To find out more about the study click here. Also, for more business development resources and information that impacts women-owned businesses please visit our website at http://sistersinbusiness.net/BusinessSupt.htm. The 28th Legislative District Community Development Corporation is pleased to invite entrepreneurs to an informational meeting on Tuesday the 25th of July, 2006 that will address opportunities on Martin Luther King Boulevard. The primary focus of this meeting will be business opportunities in a real estate project set to begin construction in early July. The meeting will provide information on the individual prospects related to this project, and also, general information on opportunities along the MLK corridor. Additionally this meeting will provide information on the types of financing available and the steps one would be encouraged to take to successfully start a business along MLK.  (423) 698-8190 www.cdc28th.org www.neof.com
GO DBE TN CONTRACTS FOR WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS. (Governor's Office of Diversity Business Enterprise) Diversity Business Marketplace 2006, a Procurement Conference slated for September 28, 2006 from 8:00 AM-7:00 PM at Chattanooga Convention Center was announced at Chattanooga African-American Chamber Community Awards June 22, 2006. For more information contact Chattanooga African American Chamber 1001 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402 423-265-0021.
Nautilus Awards for Women Entrepreneurs October 2006. The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce presents The Chattanooga Nautilus Awards Celebrating Strength, Leadership & Courage in Women. For more information visit the following website. http://www.chattanooga-chamber.com/Nominations_surveys/NAUTILUS_AWARDS.asp |
2006 SIB Network Meetings Schedule - UPCOMING MEETINGS - July 20 New Covenant Fellowship Church, N. Moore Road 6:00 PM Meeting Agenda: Networking: 20 minutes, start of meeting, bring your business cards, special guests and visitors recognition, Networking games and activities Advertisement: Highlights of Advertisement Campaigns in place, SIB New Business Announcements, Marketing: News Coverage and scenes of Empowerment Luncheon Mini-Tradeshow Exhibitors & Display Booths, SIB Client(s) Testimonials Empowerment: Training information and materials distributed to clients for Business Development & Training Resources August 24 TBA Sept 21 TBA October 26 TBA November 16 TBA December 14 TBA GET NOTICED, BE FOUND, SPREAD THE WORD
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Cheri Hudgins
Cheri Hudgins is a new BeautiControl Consultant. If you wish to learn how to relax in the comfort of your own home- Cheri is the person you want to call.
Cheri is available to do "Spa Parties" for special events, such as Bridal Showers, Ladies Night Out, or a special twist for a birthday party. She will create an environment of relaxation while providing great information of how to care for you and your body.
For more information about Cheri's offerings, please contact here at 423-355-3518, email at hudgi911@bellsouth.net, or find her at www.sistersinbusiness.net Cheri Hudgins.
Avon hosted it's President's club luncheon on May 25, at the Chattanooga Marriott. This event is to celebrate Avon representatives outstanding success 2005-2006. Janice earned the Honor Society award for sales of $20,200.00 in a year. Janice also earned second place for increased sales of over $7,000.00 in her district.
Janice's Avon promotions
for the month of June includes foot care products, deep moisturizer
cream, foot soak, foot file. Remember, we need to take care of
out feet as we do the rest of our body, especially during the summer
when we all wear our fashionable sandals.
Special offer- receive a
10% discount off your first order of $20.00 or more from Janice.
Janice Burse,Beauty
Advisor
Avon independent sales
423-899-7102
Rose of Sharon's Senior Villa 2nd Annual
Pearl White Gala on Sept. 8, 2006 Get Ready for the 2nd Annual Pearl White
Gala , September 8, 2006, at the Chattanooga Convention and Trade Center.
Featuring Phil Perry, Howard Hewitt ,and a local artist. Tickets go on
sale June 8,2006. All seats are VIP-(no general admission).
Tickets are $50.00 per person.
Click here for more information or visit www.sistersinbusiness.net.
Girls Inc Entrepreneurship Academy Program, Business Plan Competition & Winners
The Girls Inc. Business Plan Competition was a POWERFUL event! The girls did a FABULOUS job presenting! The presentations were professional and impressive. them! The participation from girls, the organization of the staff, and the representation from the community made it all so special, and a great success. The event was such an honorable and wonderful occasion! The editor of Sisters In Business wishes to thank all the wonderful young ladies for the opportunity to be part of plan competition. For more information about the GIrlVenture program, the Business Plan Winners, and more highlights about the event, please click the following links to read article publications and see video presentation. Articles 6/28/2006 - Girls Inc. Summer Entrepreneurship Academy Wraps Up ...
Video http://www.wrcbtv.com/news/?sid=1886 Teaching Young Girls How To Become Entrepreneurs June end 2006 (Click here to see more about SIB's Youth In Biz Initiative.)
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