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Ed Fund Update!!!Announcing!!! Ask about our Learning Lottery! Educational Grants available to SSWBN members! Find out more We awarded $4,000 in scholarships to 3 deserving candidates at this year's Celebration. We also awarded our second Learning Lottery grant! Get your red hot KEY FINDERS and help send a woman in transition back to school. For details, contact the SSWBN office 781-745-8883 |
The best networkers don’t give you the best answers; they ask you the best questions.
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Put the South Shore Women’s Business Network to work for you. See and be seen at any or all of the events outlined below.
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SCHEDULE:Our regionally located luncheon events are developed to give you lots of opportunity to get connected on the South Shore. Enjoy great food, introductions from everyone attending and facilitated networking. Increase your visibility to prospective clients and referral sources by participating in any of our events. All luncheons run from 11:45 to 1:30 p.m.
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Psst…here’s your chance to help your network grow its membership. Bring a guest at the member rate! You can extend this offer to just about anyone: colleagues, friends, family and even clients. We all know that SSWBN is a great place for coaching, contacts and collaboration, so why not share that with your acquaintances. We want to help grow their businesses. There is no limit to the number of guests you can invite to use the member rates. So start spreading the word today.
FREE MEMBERSHIP!!!!
A $235 Value!
The SSWBN will award one lucky member a free one year membership. The SSWBN member that brings in the most new paid memberships by June 1, 2008 will win a free one year membership. The winner will be announced at the Celebration event to be held in June, 2008.
AS IF THAT WERE NOT ENOUGH...any member that brings in a new paid membership will receive a $25 SSWBN Gift Certificate to be used as a registration fee for any of our regular networking events. There is no limit to the number of $25 SSWBN Gift Certificates you can win! If you bring in a new paid member, you get a $25 Gift Certificate, it's that simple. And if you bring in the most members - you win the Grand Prize - a free one year membership.
NOTE: REGISTRATION POLICY - To receive the Pre-registration price, reservations must be received no later than 2 business days prior to the event. This includes mail, e-mail, fax, and telephone calls. At the door, walk-in registrations are always welcome.
Cancellation Policy: Must be received 2 business days prior to 5:00 p.m. for credit to alternate meetings.
Each month the Network recognizes two"Networking Novas". These are members who exemplify SSWBN’s core values: contacts, coaching, and collaboration. Novas maximize their membership in the Network by attending and being visible at networking events, by serving the Network, and by utilizing the Network to grow their own business and helping others to do the same. You can nominate a members for nova recognition by calling the Network office at: 781-749-8883. October 2007 Novas:Mark Greene of Mark Greene Associates, Attorneys & Counselors at Law, joined the Network a year ago. He says "I suppose the reason I joined was similar to other business owners, in that it seemed a good venue to meet other professionals with similar concerns on how to operate a successful business." Hands down, Mark most enjoys the Network luncheons and breakfast. These events have been opportunities for him to make connections to grow his business and to help others do the same. In addition to his law practice, Mark is the host of WATD radio show "What About That Law". Often, Mark invites other Network members to make guest appearances on his show. In addition to his attendance at lunches, breakfasts, and other Network events, Mark also takes the time to serve on SSWBN Professional Development Team – a group within the Network that strives to provide educational programs for the membership and the community at-large. In his Mark’s words, "I have never before been involved with such a group of genuinely warm and welcoming professionals, which has in turn led to friendships being established, and subsequently growth in my business." Mark, your enthusiasm for the Network and your willingness to give back make you a perfect choice for our October Networking Nova. Jeanie Runey of Jeanie Communications, rejoined the Network in March, after a 10-year hiatus. Her business was fairly stable, with the work finding her. In January 07, a large, 5-year project ended, and Jeanie needed to do more marketing/networking. Plus, the work she had been doing was very isolating and Jeanie was missing the camaraderie of working with others. She attended a luncheon in Plymouth with SSWBN member, Diane Sargent and as Jeanie says she "was astounded by the energy, excitement and enthusiasm. I decided that day to join, and trust me, I made the right decision." Since joining the Network, Jeanie has attended every luncheon and breakfast. She recently joined the Networking Team because of her belief that it's important to give back. Jeanie also pursued getting onto a SSWBN business roundtable, which for her is a great way to get to know others and get feedback on issues she faces as a business owner. When Jeanie joined the Network, she made the decision to participate as fully as possible. The bonus is that she is getting to know other members and she’s building her business. In her own words, Jeanie says, "I am honored and delighted to be named a Networking Nova." Jeanie the recognition is well deserved, congratulations.
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The South Shore Chamber of Commerce’s member publication WAVES did their member spotlight on Paula Harris and her firm WH Cornerstone Investments for its July/August 2007 issue. The article was entitled "Connecting the Dots" and it focused on how "making connections is a one of the major themes in Paula Harris’s life". Paula has been elected for a second term as president of the Board of Directors for the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra. Sherry Alpert, Principal of Sherry Alpert Corporate Communications in Canton has been appointed to the Advisory Boards of both the 128 Innovation Capital Group and the Southern New England Entrepreneurs Network (SNEEF). The 128 Innovation Capital Group (www.128ICG.com) fosters an environment by providing a forum where innovative entrepreneurs can meet investors, talented and experienced managers, and service providers who will enable their organizations to become successful enterprises. SNEEF (www.sneef.umassd.edu) is a forum dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping them raise funding through programs that combine topical forums with networking opportunities. It is supported by the University of Massachusetts' Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Center. Jayne Pelosi of Renaissance Interior Design has been
selected to be the "Home Care Expert" for a new website
called Home Sweet Home. It is a fun and informative site
geared towards all topics that are of interest to women such as relationships,
money management, home and garden, cooking and child rearing, just to
name a few. Jayne is liberally quoted in the Home Care section and has
her own little column called "Ask Jayne". Home
Sweet Home can be found at Many members have reported that business has started to increase just since Labor Day. Hope you too are riding the prosperity wave; and remember what Confucius said: "If you do what you love, you will never work another day in your life". Jayne M. Pelosi |
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has been a busy and successful season for Paul Harris of WH
Cornerstone Investments. Last month, the Boston chapter of
the National Association of Women in Construction invited Paula
Harris to be the keynote speaker at their annual scholarship
awards dinner. Paula discussed Money Matters: Seven Things That
Women Need to Know to Be Wealthy. Members: the Connections section of the SSWBN newsletter is a great opportunity for you to recognize other members of the Network who have in some way assisted you. Are there members who have used your services, given you a referral, promoted your business, or helped you in another way. Recognize these members with a public thank you in Connections. Email your submissions to Lois Wood at lw@loiswood.com by the 20th of the month to appear in the next month's newsletter. Likewise any information on members who have made a move, received a promotion or other acknowledgements, email these submissions to Jayne Pelosi at jayne@renaissanceinteriordesign. com so that this information can be included in the Movin Up section of the SSWBN Newsletter. |
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