March WBN.indd

President’s Message
I understand our speaker in February, Linda Reed was
insightful and clearly a woman of action. Thanks to
all participants who had displays in the financial
fair. Hopefully you left with some new contacts
and approaches to your financial situations. Guest
registrations are up over last year and this night
was no exception. Kathryn Fanning, your incoming
President did a wonderful job and I was sad to miss
such a wonderful meeting.
March 2009
March 4th, 2009
Patricia Brusha
Couple of Chicks.com
I am happy to report that membership is up to 142.
Now, is the time to capitalize on our membership
benefits. You have many benefits already paid for
that you can use to promote your business. Twoonie
Talk gives you a chance to let people make a
connection between your face and your business.
Table drops are a sure way to get your message in
front of people. Newsletter inserts are also a great
way to expose your business still only $35.00. Make
sure your fellow members know who you are! If you
need help understanding these programs please
contact me and I will be happy to clarify.
The board will be having a special meeting in
February to review the results of the survey that
almost half the membership completed online.
We will present highlights to you at an upcoming
meeting and use the data to shape changes for the
upcoming year. As I have mentioned the board’s
primary role is to create programs and offerings that
you have asked for.
Our March 4th meeting will feature Patricia
Brusha. She will speak to Sales, Marketing, Internet
Distribution and Revenue Management. I am sure
there will be some helpful insights on maximizing
your business success.
Patricia Brusha is the co-founder of “Couple of
Chicks.Com” an Internet Marketing, Distribution
& Revenue Measurement Company. She has spent
26 years working in the Hospitality Industry in the
United States and Canada in the fields of Sales,
Marketing, Internet Distribution and Revenue
Management where her responsibilities were
working with Multi-Branded portfolios along
with Independent Hotels & Resorts.
She has taken an active role in training
including teaching at Macomb Community
College in Michigan where she taught,
Revenue Management Training and The
Hospitality Selling Method. Patricia also
developed and conducted multiple, “Understanding Internet Distribution” and
“Strategies for Improving Revenue” Workshops.
Every year the WBN members participate in the
Annual Women in Business Award sponsored by
the Examiner. Watch for applications. April 30th in
the date of the Luncheon. You can be nominated
or submit a self nomination – after all who knows
you best!
Along with her partner, Patricia also developed a successful series of “Get
Cracking” workshops educating individuals on all aspects of marketing online.
These workshops have been conducted for such notable clients as Travel Alberta
and the Student Youth and Travel Association.
As you are all aware we have the chance to support
each other everyday. Choose to work with WBN
members and support the local economy that we are
so blessed to be a part of. We have it all right here. !
Please join us as she shares her knowledge regarding search engine optimization
(SEO), consumer usability, optimizing press releases and articles, and new
online media such as RSS feeds and blogs.
Amy Simpson
Babes in Business Go Offsite @
OWENS CHIROPRACTIC!!!
On January 14th, over 20 WBN members got together at Owens
Chiropractic for another Babes in Business Go Offsite event. It was a
wonderful evening!!
Karen Laws
[email protected]
Tel. 705-277-1503
www.ontarioelitedogs.ca
Distinctive, Hand Crafted
Web Design
Black Cap Design
Carrie Wakeford
Marketing & Promotions
www.blackcapdesign.com
[email protected]
(705) 927-2308
The event was hosted by WBN members Dr. Catherine Owens,
Chiropractor, Lisa Ryan, Registered Massage Therapist and Bonnie
White, Independent Immunotec Distributor, as well as fellow colleague
Jack Connelly, D. Acu, Acupuncture and Shiatsu Therapist. The
environment at Owens Chiropractic was both friendly and warm. They
provided wonderful food and great prizes!!
Thank you to everyone at Owens Chiropractic for a very enjoyable
evening!!
Web Site Design & Development
Site Redesign
Ongoing Site Maintenance
E-Commerce Solutions
Web Hosting Services
Consultation and Training
Babes in Business Go Social @
KARMA’S CAFE!!!
Karma’s Cafe was the sight of the WBN February social event. A number
of members came out to the February 11th casual gathering.
Luann Ford
CHOCOLATIER
mariposachocolates.com
(705) 742.7161
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
[email protected]
Karma’s is a wonderful restaurant that has yet to be discovered by many
people in Peterborough. It has a lovely ambiance, delicious food and
reasonable prices. Karma went all out to make the WBN members feel
welcome. We had a large table prepared for us and were given samples
of one delicious appetizer after another. From spring rolls to fresh
garden rolls, Karma’s knows how to please the palate!
The WBN social and offsite events are a great way to get to know fellow
members. Make sure to come out to our next event!
March 8th is
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
“PROFESSIONAL PROMOTERS”
( 05) 740
(705)
740-2299
74
7
40 2299
40
2
22
299
99
www.WelshMarketing.com
Branded Products & Apparel • Corporate Programs
WE HAVE EXPANDED TO SERVE YOU BETTER!
Call for an appointment to see how we can Promote YOUR Business!
IWD is a major day of global celebration for the economic, political
and social achievements of women past, present and future. The first
International Women’s Day was run in 1911 so in just a few years
time 2011 sees the IWD Global Centenary – the same year the
WBN of Peterborough turns 50! For more information go to www.
internationalwomensday.com.
MARCH MENU
Appetizer
Entrée
Vegetarian Entrée
Dessert
Greek Salad
Pork Souvlaki, Greek Rice, Market Vegetables
Mediterranean Vegetable Kabob, Greek Rice,
Market Vegetables
Tiramisu
When you respond in regards to your attendance, please let us know if
you would like a vegetarian meal, regular meal or gluten-free meal or if
you have any allergies. Please note that if you have an allergy, we will
need to know how severe the allergy is.
MEMBER NEWS
Gayle Crosmaz-Brown – Crosmaz & Brown Emporium
Gayle carries a wide variety of high end vintage and retro clothing at her
shop and online shopping web sites. www.crosmazandbrown.com and
www.beautifulvintagejewellery.com. Take advantage of her relocating
to Peterborough inventory clearance sale. Located on the upper level of
the Blu Note Café, 18 Bridge St. Campbellford, you can make a day of
it with shopping and lunch.
Call Gayle 705-653-0726 & 705-632-0001
Mary Ellen McCamus
Broker of Record
1840 Lansdowne St W #14
Peterborough, Ontario K9K 2M9
Office: 705 749-EXIT (3948)
Fax: 705 749-3194
Toll Free: 1 877 742-EXIT (3948)
Web: www.exitrealtyliftlock.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Laura Foster - Quality Door & Installation
With spring well on its way it is time to get to all those outdoor chores.
Rather than another coat of paint why not replace those old worn out
garage doors. With its highly visible size and position few things can
improve your home’s curb appeal more than the right garage door. Our
doors are virtually maintenance-free and will hold their stylish good
looks for years. Customize your home with choice of color, styles and
windows that best complement your home. Add one of our garage door
openers to give you the latest in technology, reliability and convenience.
Contact Laura at 705 652-0770.
R
Better
Business
Bureau
Canadian
Home Builders’
Association
Independent Authorized Dealer:
Peterborough Bath Renovators
587 Arndon Ave.
Peterborough, ON
K9J 4A9
PATTI CLARK
www.bathsolutions.ca
Peterborough: (705) 745-7694
Fax: (705) 745-6054
[email protected]
Shelley Bertram
- Bertram Insurance and Financial Services
RELAX – IT’S GUARANTEED! Take the worry out of investing…
Protect your capital with Guaranteed Funds or a Guaranteed Withdrawal
Benefit Plan. Don’t outlive your income! Call Bertram Insurance &
Financial Services, Local: (705) 657-3882 for a FREE analysis of your
current portfolio.
Amy Simpson and Kathryn Fanning
- MicroAge Peterborough
MicroAge Peterborough has recently been awarded Hewlett Packard’s’
Highest level of Authorization “Preferred Status”. This status is
achieved by reaching milestones in technical certifications, revenue
achievement and sales expertise. MicroAge Peterborough has the
broadest certifications for warranty authorizations and service in the
area including Hewlett Packard, Apple, Lenovo, IBM, Toshiba, Samsung
and Lexmark. MicroAge provides businesses with Technology Solutions
from servers to desktops and notebooks to toners and supplies. We look
forward to helping you with all of your technology acquisitions, service
and support requirements. Contact us at 876-1177. Amy ext 125,
Kathryn ext 149.
At BDO we think beyond the numbers
Kathy Windrem, CGA Principal
201 George St N Peterborough
705.742.4271 • [email protected]
Impacting world health and wealth one person at a time
Mary Ann Caldwell – Freedom 55 Financial
We can all think of someone who has been struck by a critical illness.
The good news is today ore people are surviving heart attacks, strokes
and cancer. Unfortunately survival doesn’t ensure your financial and
emotional well being. That’s where critical illness insurance could help.
http://www.maryanncaldwell.com/ or call 745-1324 ext. 308.
Sue Field
1 Star Chrystal Executive
Wellness and Lifestyle Coach
[email protected]
healthfield.isagenix.com
h: 705-749-1837
c: 705-872-8383
Debi LaPointe
- Simple Solutions Bookkeeping & Consulting Services
Debi is a specialist in all phases of bookkeeping including payroll,
Government remittances & financial statements, anything and
everything you as a business owner will inevitably find difficult to keep
up with. Debi is capable of using your current bookkeeping system
or creating one especially for you. Simple Solutions is also willing to
provide consulting services for the new business owner to help them
“set up” and then be able to continue on their own. Why stress yourself
out needlessly when there is professional expertise and knowledge
available. For an extremely reasonable “Simple Solution”, call 705-7729177. [email protected]
FOROVERYEARS
Heidi Kulla
– YWCA Peterborough, Victoria and Haliburton
PurePower
Solutions Inc.
Cammie Jaquays
President
Strategic Marketing and Business Planning
Help your business grow with individually tailored consulting services
and tools proven to achieve your company’s objectives and goals.
On behalf of the YWCA, please join us on April 17th for a gala evening
in support of Crossroads at Oak Heights Winery. The evening includes
a four course meal, wine tasting, silent auction and entertainment from
Chelsea Bennett, Rob Phillips, Terry Guiel and Bobby Watson. Contact
Ann Farquharson at 705.742.9241 or [email protected] for tickets/
more information. As well, the YWCA guests who attended the Feb.
4th meeting would like to thank all the WBN members for their warm
welcome that night!
P.O. Box 922, Lakefield, ON K0L 2H0
705 654 3790 • 1 888 242 1522
[email protected] • www.getpurepower.ca
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDN
M ARC
March 6-8 Trent University
Dr. David Wolf - 9am to 9pm
______________
International Womens Day
1
2
8
9
3
10
Silpada Open House
Electric City Gardens
4 to 8pm
15
16
17
22/29
23/30
24/31
March 27-29
Spring Cottage Life Show
@ International Centre, Toronto
WBN - Patri
Holiday
6 to 10
Tami Wall – Simply Neat
YOU NEED ME……you just can’t find my card!
Hmmmm, that’s a problem! I can help you get organized.
And with every booked referral comes a free set of storage baskets!
Remember WBN members get 15% off my services. www.simplyneat.
ca [email protected] 705-295-2658
+-%I]ZEVg`lVn!EZiZgWdgdj\]!DC
,%*,)*%((.
aVoZg\gVe]^Xh#Xdb
Cora Whittington – Golden Pathways
“Become So Magnetically Attractive To Clients That They Practically
Show Up With Their Credit Card Out Ready To Start Working With
You...”
Here’s How To Get a Flood of New Client Referrals.
Dear WBN Member, Cora Whittington would like to share with you
the #1 Secret to becoming a Client Magnet. Sign up for workshop at
www.GTAcoacheswithclients.com or call 705-745-4006
Kathy Doornenbal – Driving Miss Daisy
Driving Miss Daisy is an award-winning industry leader in providing
“through-the-door” assistance and accompaniment services to seniors
and those with special needs. Offering spouses, adult children and
caregivers an avenue of respite in the care of their loved ones. Owner
Kathy Doornenbal has over 20 years of experience working with
seniors and the disabled making Driving Miss Daisy a reliable, safe
assistance and accompaniment for medical appointments, shopping,
social events and much more! Contact Kathy at 705-868-0074 or visit
www.drivingmissdaisy.net.
7EREfrom HERE
.%8)
WWWNEXICOMNET
#ONNECTIVITYs7EB$ESIGNAND(OSTINGs3ECURITY
NESDAY
THURSDAY
C H 09
icia Brusha
y Inn
0pm
AVoZg<gVe]^Xh#HZVbaZhhanXdbW^c^c\
WgVcY^c\!YZh^\c!Y^heaVn!eg^ciVcYlZW^cid
hjXXZhh[ja!YncVb^XbVg`Zi^c\higViZ\^Zh[dg
XdgedgViZ!hbVaaWjh^cZhhVcYcdi"[dg"egdÒi
V\ZcX^Zh#NdjgYg^kZ!Yg^kZhjh#
4
11
FRIDAY
1
5
12
NEX WIB ad 0707.indd 1
SATURDAY
2
6
3
March 6, 7 & 8
Understanding Critical Illness
Transformative Communication
Investor’s Group
Trent University Dr. David Wolf
12 to 1pm
9am to 9pm
13
7/13/07 12:02:37 P
7
Peterborough
705-749-9273
Campbellford
705-653-1188
Inspiring views
www.bennetts.ca
14
Brokerage
18
19
20
21
Maureen Tavener
Sales Representative
25
26
27
March 27, 28 & 29 Quality Door Installation at
The Spring Cottage Show @ International Centre, Toronto
28
34 Bridge St., Lakefield, ON K0L 2H0
(705) 652-3367 24 Hour Pager
Fax: (705) 652-7822 Toll Free: 1-800-850-6029
Email: [email protected]
www.maureentavener.com
Patricia Cryderman – Re/max Eastern Realty
The Best Music Less Talk
PINERIDGEBROADCASTING
BROADCASTINGINC.
INC.
PINERIDGE
#9- -1840
1840LANSDOWNE
LANSDOWNEST.
ST.WEST
WEST
#9
PETERBOROUGH,
ON.,K9K
K9K2M9
2M9
PETERBOROUGH,
ON.,
TEL:(705)
(705)876-7773
876-7773
TEL:
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Savings you can count on!
Reduce
Transaction
Fees!
1.69%
$.09
1.79%
No matter where you bank, we can show you
how to save money on your transaction fees.
Whether you are
in retail, the trades,
small business
or large, we are your
one-stop-shop for
savings on Visa,
MasterCard, AMEX,
Interac, e-Commerce
transaction fees.
Call Anne Arnold for
your Chamber Membership
to qualify for these rates.
Anne Arnold
748-9771 x200
Betty Johnson
Sales Representative
Mortgage Agent
387 George St. S., Box 58
Peterborough, ON K9J 6Y8
Office. (705) 743-4444
Cell. (705) 749-7934
173 Westcott St., Box 58
Peterborough, ON K9J 6Y8
Mortgage Office. (705) 741-2020
Maureen Henderson, CSP™
Essential Staging Inc.
Home Staging Experts
705 761-1000
[email protected]
www.essentialstaginginc.com
The Imprinted Apparel Store
Official Supplier to both the Havelock and
Marmora Country Jamboree’s
Em
Jennifer Finney
Scre
705-749-1136
enpr
intin
g
844 Rye Street, Unit 9
Peterborough, ON K9J 5W9
ery
broid
email: [email protected]
As Business Development Manager for Re/max Eastern Realty I would
like to assure everyone that Real Estate is one of the best investment
available. Interest rates are the lowest ever, prices are stabilizing.
Peterborough will not be affected as much as Toronto or the Greater
GTA, we do not rely on the manufacturing sector. It’s time to buy an
investment property.
Krista Brailey - Savatove
Ready to be in the world in a more powerful way? It’s said, the only
barrier between us and what we want is us and communication. You
CAN more powerfully create what you want by better communication.
These are the types of things you will discover and uncover during your
weekend with Dr. David Wolf. The seminar is filling up so don’t delay to
save your spot. March 6, 7, 8 – 9am to 9pm Cost is **$950 (**we have
a sliding scale depending on your needs) Call today for a consultation
and a free CD 705-745-9536. www.satvatove.com
Beata Bak - Arbonne International
Now is the right time to be a part of Arbonne! Cosmetic companies
always do well in tough economic times! Skin care sales are in double
digits! “Who wants to be broke and ugly” (Paul Harvey-commentator).
We all need extra income to put into our retirement plans. Arbonne
offers great compensation, training, support, and more. Contact Beata
Bak for additional info at 748-6541 or [email protected]
Jeannine Taylor - Silpada Designs
Silpada Designs Open House. Jannine Taylor, Silpada Designs
Representative invites her current and new customers to join her at her
Silpada Spring Open House. Drop by on your way home from work
for wine, munchies and jewellery! Silpada Designs will be launching 39
new silver jewellery designs with a catalogue supplement just in time
for spring! Bring a friend -- but please RSVP to [email protected]
or 931-1154. Tuesday March 10th 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Electric City
Gardens (373 Queen Street) Online Catalogue at www.mysilpada.ca/
jeannine.taylor
Betty Halman-Plumley - Investor’s Group
Join us for a free seminar “Understanding critical illness insurance….
so that you can have peace of mind knowing that you and your family
will be taken care of”. Friday March 6th ’09 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.,
light refreshments will be served. Presented by: Betty Halman-Plumley,
Consultant Investors Group Financial Services AND Jordy Harness,
Living Benefits Specialist Great West Life. Investors Group boardroom
1743 Lansdowne St. W. For more information and / or to register please
contact Betty at (705) 876-1282 ext. 256 or email at [email protected]
FEBRUARY FINANCIAL FAIR
EXHIBITOR AND TABLE DROP
DOOR PRIZE DONORS
New Patients Welcome
PETERBOROUGH 705 742-7703
Bonnie White (x2)
Cathy Owens
Betty Halman-Plumley
Kathy Windrem
Diana Carter
Gloria Whitfield (x2)
Mary Ann Caldwell
Krista Brailey
Gayle Crosmaz-Brown
Karen Laws
Judy Heffernan
Tina Johnston
Valerie MacLean
Sue Hosang
Shelley Bertram
Kim Wood
Immunotec Independent Distributor
Owens Chiropractic
Investors Group
BDO Dunwoody LLP
Hellwinkies/D. Carter Bookeeping Services
Prepaid Legal Care of Canada
Freedom 55 Financial
Transformative Communication
Crosmaz & Brown Emporium
Ontario Elite Dog Training
Ptbo Community Futures
Development Corporation
Fandango Salon & Spa
Phoenix Alternative Learning Centre
The Chocolate Castle
Bertram Insurance and Financial Services
TD Waterhouse
308 Rubidge St. (south of Charlotte St.)
LAKEFIELD 705 652-6604
102 Queen St. (beside the Beer Store)
www.paget denture clinic.com
WE CARE ABOUT YOUR SMILE!
COMPUTERS™ SOFTWARE™ PRINTERS
SUPPLIES™ SERVICE
AmySimpson
KathrynFanning
[email protected]
Tel:(705)876Ͳ177ext125
[email protected]
(705)876Ͳ1177Ext149
753ErskineAve.,Peterborough,ONK9J7Y6
www.microageptbo.com
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
Janet McLeod
Krista Brailey
Vicki Whetung
Patricia Cryderman
Carrie Lynne Dasti
Karen Fisher
Marg Meldrum
Deborah Naylor
Lia Evangelista
Diane Tamblyn
Jeannine Taylor
Deborah Paris
Lisa Smith
March 1
March 3
March 4
March 5
March 7
March 8
March 12
March 13
March 18
March 20
March 23
March 24
March 29
APRIL 2009 NEWSLETTER
Calling All WBN Members, this is your opportunity to get the word out
about your business - upcoming events and special happenings, awards
and accreditations, trends in your industry, challenges and resolutions,
professional and personal accomplishments. Keep fellow WBN members
informed with a blurb or insert in the April newsletter. We will do our
best to accommodate all submissions. And, don’t forget to send the date,
time and location of your events for the March calendar in the centre
spread. The deadline for the April newsletter is March 12th for 60-word
blurbs (no charge), and March 17th for folded inserts (still only $35).
Send your message, or arrange to drop off your insert with Kathryn
Fanning at [email protected].
Call us for a free estimate, and
free, expert advice on any job you are considering.
• Addressing
• Inserting
• High speed laser printing
• Folding
Angela Murdock (705) 748-9301 ext. 1357
[email protected]
A division of Peterborough Utilities Services Inc.
Club Protocol
Board of Directors
Meetings are held at the Holiday Inn the first Wednesday of each
month with the exception of September, which is the second
Wednesday. Social hour begins at 6:00 p.m. The Christmas Social
will be held on December 3, 2008 at Parkway Place.
Amy Simpson,
President
B: (705) 876-1177 x125
F: (705) 876-9515
[email protected]
Kathryn Fanning,
Newsletter Director
B: (705) 876-1177 x149
F: (705) 876-9515
[email protected]
Kim Appleton,
Past President,
Technical Director
B: (705) 750-0476 x71
F: (705) 750-0768
[email protected]
Susan Joyce,
Director at Large
B: (705) 755-0321
F: (705) 755-0323
[email protected]
Meeting attendance must be confirmed in advance of each meeting.
You will receive an email two weeks in advance of each meeting
which will prompt you to respond regarding attendance and choice
of meal. Special dietary meals require one week’s notice. Please
respond promptly to messages as we need to confirm headcount with
the Holiday Inn for meals. Any questions or concerns regarding the
Women’s Business Network, meals or any other club matters are to be
directed to your President, Amy Simpson, at asimpson@microageptbo.
com. All concerns will be addressed in a timely manner.
Annual membership for 2008-2009 is $350 for a Single Membership
and $450 for a Corporate Membership. Convenient payment options
can be discussed with the Membership Director, Laura Foster, at
[email protected].
Guest Registration: Just want to try us out or bring a friend? Guests
may attend for a fee of $35, and may come to a maximum of two
regular meetings before full membership is required.
Display Booths: Display your products and services with a display
booth at meetings for the price of a door prize. Booths are booked on
a first-come, first-served basis for members only. Contact the Betty
Halman-Plumley, Program Director, at betty.halman-plumley@
investorsgroup.com.
Table Drops: Only WBN members may leave promotional material
at each table. Members with table drops are required to bring a door
prize. Remember to attach your business card so we know who to
announce at the meetings. As an added bonus, all donors will be
mentioned in the next month’s newsletter.
Twoonie Talk: Members can sign up for two dollars and speak for
one minute about their business, success story and/or event. A signup sheet will be available at 6:00p.m.
Announcements: Keep the membership informed about your
business events in the WBN newsletter each month. Contact the
Newsletter Director, Kathryn Fanning, at kathrynafanning@gmail.
com with your 60 word announcement (no charge) or full page
insert ($35). Inserts must be supplied pre-folded and delivered by
the 15th of the month; announcements should be emailed by the
10th of the month.
On-line membership and guest registration is available at
www.womensbusinessnetwork.com.
Promoting and supporting women in business through
personal and professional growth opportunities.
Women’s Business Network Box 1693
Peterborough, Ontario K9J 7S4
Phone: 705-740-6199
www.womensbusinessnetwork.net
Design & Print by Lazer Graphics
Cover photo courtesy of Admax Marketing
Anne Marie Maly,
Secretary
B: (705) 740-6035
F: (705) 799-1616
[email protected]
Yvette Peplinskie,
Treasurer
B: (705) 742-3418 x250
F. (705) 742-9775
[email protected]
Lisa Smith,
Publicity Director
B: (705) 740-6581
F: (705) 740-6570
[email protected]
Laura Foster,
Membership Director
B: (705) 652-0770
F: (705) 652-1070
[email protected]
Angela Murdock,
Director at Large
B: (705) 748-9301 x1357
F: (705) 743-5988
[email protected]
Lisa Hogan,
Social Director
B: (705) 742-0451 x275
F: (705) 742-7274
[email protected]
Lia Evangelista,
Social Director
B: (705) 740-0067
F: (705) 740-0872
[email protected]
Betty Halman-Plumley,
Program Director
B: (705) 876-1282 x256
F: (705) 741-4165
betty.halman-plumley@
investorsgroup.com