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							The online newsletter of the Sedona chapter of the National Association of
Women Business Owners (NAWBO-Sedona)
www.nawbosedona.org
VOLUME 8, 2007-2008, February 2007




Save the Date
Thursday, February 8th, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
The Amara Creekside Resort at 310 N. Hwy 89A in Uptown Sedona

Topic: Windows of Opportunity
Lynn Bunch, President of her consulting business, Intuitive Development, LLC, will talk
about how individuals can access their “window of opportunity”. Lynn assists individual
clients as well as facilitating group seminars and workshops by sharing her natural intuitive
abilities to guide people in the awakening of their heart's purpose.

Lynn’s main focus is to help others to help themselves by learning what matters to them
most and taking guided action to make their dreams come true. Lynn believes that we are
all divinely directed, and as we develop our natural abilities miracles happen in our everyday
lives.

Mark your calendars - this is information you won't want to miss!

LUNCHEON LOGISTICS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
   •   Tickets for the event are $22 for NAWBO members and $25 for non-members.
   •   Member introductions will be name and business name. Guests will be introduced as
       a group.
   •   For more information, to make a reservation or to donate a raffle prize, please
       contact Brandi Hunt at smithunt@msn.com or 203.4229
   •   Reminder! Bring your hotel samples of lotion, shampoo, soap, etc., for the Verde
       Valley Sanctuary.
   •   PLEASE NOTE: Cancellations will only be accepted until Noon the day before the
       luncheon (February 7). Any reservations cancelled after that time, or no-shows, will
       be billed and charged for the luncheon.
SAVE THE DATES!
March 8 • Corporate Appreciation • Appreciation to all our Corporate Sponsors
April 12 • Jan Aalberts, Past President, NAWBO-Tucson • Confrontation as a means to
re-creation
May 17 • 4th Annual Entrepreneur Awards Lunch • Hilton Resort - Village of Oak Creek
June 14 • Arlene Rosenberg • How affirmations will change your life
July 12 • Members Appreciation • Inaugural of new board and Members Appreciation




Wintry Greetings Everyone!
A new study from the University of Calgary has concluded that about 95% of us
procrastinate at times, while 15% to 20% are chronic offenders. I believe that if we are
doing what we love most of the time, then we won't want to put things off. And if we make
a commitment to do the necessary things we don't like first and get them out of the way,
then we won't delay anything! Well, I like the theory anyway, and have decided to give it a
go in February. As successful businesswomen and entrepreneurs, we know that
it's necessary to do it all! OK, I'm trying to make a bridge here between procrastination and
NAWBO volunteerism :-)

Our board has dedicated this year to increasing membership value. When we sent out the
member survey last fall asking our awesome women what they wanted to see happen in the
future, they indicated many items and were especially interested in educational events and
networking outside the monthly luncheons. The Board is bringing these venues to you...and
we need your help! Sponsoring the Entrepreneurial Excellence Award (EEA) banquet in May
takes incredible energy and time. We could also use assistance planning educational
events. And, we want you experts to share your knowledge through Master Mind classes. In
general, committees make all of our volunteer efforts more effective and exciting for
everyone!

I do realize that we all have a life and many of us volunteer for other things. IF you can
pack in one more thing, please check your agendas and call about assisting Shelley Williams
204-6474 and Pam Bayles 282-5636 with the EEA banquet. For anything to do with
education, contact Cathy Miller at 204-0789. This is a great time of the year to practice
non-procrastination, and the NAWBO organization will certainly be a willing recipient of your
newly re-energized habit! Thank you again for being part of NAWBO in any way, and filling
me with gratitude when I see your smiling faces each month!

Until we meet again, safe journeys,
Sharon Hooper
Luminous
Luminous I Realty
80 Soldiers Pass Rd
P.O. Box 670
Sedona, AZ 86339
928-274-2265
FAX 928-204-1662
luminous@luminousrealty.com




Special thanks to NAWBO-Sedona's corporate partners:
Visionary Partner: Mary Schnack Media Services, Inc.
Entrepreneur Partner: Charlotte Howard Web Design
Leader Partners: A.G. Edwards - Ken Johnson, Amara Resort & Spa - Lisa
Rocha, Andre & Zack, Mark Short Graphic Services, Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa – Sandy
Rankin, M&I Bank - Donna Wiseman, Countrywide - Shelley Williams, CFS Mortgage - Pam
Bayles, and Focus on Graphics - Kathy Majewski

National NAWBO Sponsors
Corporate Leadership Circle Visionary Partner: OPEN - The Small Business Network
from American Express
Corporate Patrons: Guardian Life Insurance of America, Mirassou Winery, Principal
Financial Group, U.S. Postal Service, Wachovia, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc, Wells Fargo
Corporate Sponsors: AT&T, Capital One Small Business Solutions, CAN, UPS




Focus on Graphics is the largest printer in the Verde Valley. In 2006, they relocated to a
new building in Camp Verde and acquired additional printing and finishing equipment. Focus
on Graphics is the only full color printer in the Verde Valley and their technology is state-of-
the-art. Focus on Graphics is offering a 10% discount on offset printing for NAWBO
members! For more information call 928-634-2978.

M&I Bank has a rich history and proud tradition of serving customers with a high degree of
professionalism and personal service. Look to M&I to finance the purchase of your home or
lot, construction of your new home, or refinancing of your current mortgage. Take
advantage of their loan expertise and financing solutions. You will enjoy unbeatable
customer service and a mortgage to fit your budget and lifestyle. Plus, with M&I Bank’s
quick and easy process, there is no need to go anywhere else. Call today to discuss your
financing needs and take advantage of the special offer of $250 off closing costs for NABWO
members during the month of February. For more information contact Donna Wiseman,
Mortgage District Manager &Vice President, at Donna.Wiseman@micorp.com or
928.203.4481.




Judi “JB” Bloomfield, President of Sedona Luxury Weddings, offers simple, beautiful and
meaningful ceremonies. They will customize and enhance the ceremony their clients
envision with personalized vows, readings, poetry, ritual, cultural traditions, or something
personally meaningful. Sedona Luxury Weddings works with customers in the spirit of
friendship and family. Respect, integrity and honesty are values that have become the
foundation of their business philosophy. For more information, please go to
www.sedonaluxuryweddings.com or contact Sedona Luxury Weddings at 928-282-4811 or
toll free 1-800-779-7513. They can be emailed at JBs@SedonaSojourns.com or
JBs@SedonaLuxuryWeddings.com




INTERNATIONAL SPEAKING
Are you willing to share your international business expertise? We’re creating a database of
members with international business experience – who are willing to speak on the topic.
Potential audiences include NAWBO Chapters and international conferences. To request a
Speaker Interest Form, email Kelly Watkins (Speakers Bureau Chair, NAWBO International
Forum) at kelly@keepcustomers.com. Thanks for helping NAWBO businesses to Go Global!

INTERNATIONAL FORUM WEBINARS
NAWBO-Sedona member Martha Mertz will serve as moderator on the “Doing Business in
India ” webinar on Tuesday, February 6, at Noon MST, sponsored by the NAWBO
International Forum. India is one of the most exciting global markets, and NAWBO members
who have done business there will share their insights on how to make inroads into that
country and its expanding marketplace. Entry into India can be complex, and this webinar
will discuss developing a strategic plan, export documentation, and various entry strategies,
including consideration of foreign exchange rules, tax issues, and cultural considerations.
Speakers include Radhika Reddy, founding partner of Ariel Ventures, LLC, and Syndi Seid,
founder of Advanced Etiquette. Martha Mertz, founder of the ATHENA Foundation, will serve
as moderator. To register, please email Brynn Slate at bslate@nawbo.org by Friday,
February 2nd .

As a Global Member of the Global Summit of Women 2007, NAWBO encourages you to
attend this exceptional conference, June 14 to 16, 2007. As of Jan. 1, 2007, NAWBO
members will receive 5% off the registration cost! The Global Summit of Women 2007 will
be hosted by Germany -- the third-largest economy in the world. We invite you to join other
women leaders in business and government from across the globe for three days of
networking, skill-building, and information sharing at the Intercontinental Hotel in Berlin.
Please go to http://www.globewomen.com/summit/2007/Summit.main.07.htm to register.




Save the Date: NAWBO Public Policy Days
Hamilton Crowne Plaza in Washington, DC on February 25-27, 2007. Come together with NAWBO
members from across the nation to make your voice heard! At NAWBO's annual Public Policy Days
event, members will find out all they need to know about the key issues impacting women entrepreneurs.
Attendees will receive training on how to advocate for small businesses, and participate in a forum
through which they can address Congress.

Now Accepting Nominations for NAWBO's Annual Awards
Have you implemented creative strategies to improve your business in the past year? Are
you a role model for other women business owners in your community? Did you take action
to advance NAWBO's mission in 2006?

If so, you are eligible for one of NAWBO's several annual awards. Nominate yourself or
recognize another NAWBO member by filling out an online nomination form. Unless noted,
the deadline to apply is February 15.

   •   NAWBO/Wachovia Woman Business Owner of the Year
   •   NAWBO/Wells Fargo Trailblazer Award (Deadline: February 9)
   •   NAWBO/Guardian Diversity Best Practices Award
   •   Member of the Year
   •   Chapter Corporate Partner of the Year
Go to www.nawbo.org to read more about these awards and to apply online.

Save the Date: 2007 Women's Business Conference, May 31-June 2
Mark your calendars now for NAWBO's 2007 Women Business Conference. A remarkable line
up of speakers is scheduled to educate, motivate and inspire you to grow your business to
new heights. The conference will take place in Atlanta, Ga. at the Westin Peachtree Plaza.
Go to www.nawbo.org for details and to read about the exciting business culture in Atlanta.
Hope to see you there!




UPCOMING EVENTS

Our chapter’s very first workshop!
A 2-hour intensive on Sales & Marketing. To be held locally February 28, 2007 from 11:00
am to 1:00 pm. Come and learn the nuts and bolts of marketing, how to write an effective
marketing plan, and the trends of Internet Marketing featuring experts in the field. Advance
registration required. Cost anticipated at $40 per person. To register, please contact Cathy
Miller at cathy@sedona.net.

Women In Balance
Annual conference sponsored by the Tucson NAWBO chapter. To be held on Tuesday,
May 8, 2007. Designed for your personal and professional growth, education, networking
and balance. More details will be provided as we move closer to the event but the
conference will include speakers, workshops and the opportunity to network with fellow
entrepreneurs. The day will start with the annual community-based Entrepreneurial
Women’s Awards Breakfast held at the lovely and historic Manning House in the heart of old
territorial Tucson. Plan to attend both events!




The Principal Women in Business Teleclass Series
Ten FREE monthly teleclasses sponsored by Principal Financial Group featuring expert
speakers offering relevant, practical business tips on the issues that matter most to you
including marketing, finance, sales, technology, and more. Please visit
www.principal.com/teleclass to register today. Classes scheduled are as follows:

Feb. 20 – Gain the Marketing Edge: Three Innovative Ideas to Upstage Your Competition
Speaker: Mary Cantando, author of The Woman's Advantage: 20 Women Entrepreneurs
Show You What It Takes to Grow Your Business

March 27 – Boost Your Business Cents: Three Foolproof Ways to Master Your Company's
Finances
Speaker: Ken Little, author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Finance for Small Business

April 24 – Good to Great: Secrets of Success from a Savvy Woman Business Owner

May 29 – Rev Up Your Returns: Simple Sales Strategies to Boost Your Profitability

June 26 – Get Connected: The Latest and Greatest Technology for Growing Businesses

Aug. 28 – Money Matters: Five Questions Every Woman Should Ask Their Financial Advisor

Sept. 25 – Marketing on a Dime: Six Creative Tactics to Get Your Company Noticed

Oct. 30 – Build a Rapport: How to Attract and Keep Your Most Valuable Customers

Dec. 4 – From $1 Bill to $1 Mil: Advice From an Entrepreneur Who Aimed High and
Succeeded

Note: April – Dec. speakers to be announced at a later date
ADOPT AN ATHLETE: 2007 VERDE VALLEY SPECIAL OLYMPICS BASKETBALL FOR ONLY $25.00 YOU
CAN ADOPT A SPECIAL OLYMPIC BASKETBALL ATHLETE FOR THE 2007 SEASON. YOUR $25.00 WILL GET
YOUR ATHLETE A PERSONALIZED T-SHIRT AND TROPHEY. Upon receipt of your donation you will
receive a thank you card with a picture of your adopted athlete as appreciation for your gift.
Most importantly, it will, as it does for us, “DO YOUR HEART GOOD!” Contact Carla Trujillo –
Tru-Designs Architecture – 282-0809

Our fourth annual Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards Luncheon will take place on
Thursday, May 17th, 11:00-1:30 pm, at the Hilton Resort & Spa in the Village of Oak
Creek. Nomination forms will be coming soon. Please take the opportunity to think about an
outstanding women business owner that you would like to nominate and celebrate as the
special person who makes our greater community exceptional! Invitations and reservation
forms will be sent during February and March. For more information contact Shelley
Williams 204-6474 & Pam Bayles 282-5636

Do you have a business that provides some level of marketing services for other
businesses? If so, please contact Cathy Miller at 204-0789 or cathy@sedona.net for
participation in a member highlight table at the workshop. This will be an opportunity for
graphic designers, advertising specialists, etc., to introduce their business to attending
members in a one-on-one format. A table will be provided for display of promotional
brochures and you will have the opportunity to interact with attending members at the end
of the workshop. Hope to hear from you! Thank you.

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your business time and money in locating the forms and guidance you need as well as searching
the government for compliance resources. For more information visit www.business.gov.




Business for Sale: Canyon Calling Adventures for Women
Many tell me I have the dream job leading women on adventures around the world. Ten
years has been great, but it's time to return home to New Zealand. If you'd like to step into
my shoes and can rustle up a $75,000 down payment, email me cheryl@canyoncalling.com

Are you looking for a professional, upscale environment to perform alternative,
chiropractic or wellness health services? Infusion Spa has room available, reception, and
full amenities. Join our Wellness Environment. Call Brandi Hunt at 928.235.0795.

Pay the least tax required by law. Red Rock Taxes, LLC, can show you ways to save tax
dollars. For an appointment, call Sandy Barrett 928-284-0419.
Live Healthier Longer with Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine! You can have more
energy, better sleep, less pain, greater inner peace and less stress. Also reduce symptoms
of PMS and menopause. Call today for your free phone consultation and a more vibrant
life! Andrea Beth Damsky, Licensed Acupuncturist. (928) 274-1373.

Attracting the best in life, not everything in life! Workshop, February 24th, Golden
Word Books meeting room, 9:30 a.m. to noon. $22 Learn how to attract what you desire in
order to reach your next level or to achieve a long term goal. Contact Sharon Hooper,
928.284.2269 or sharon@VisionJourneys.com

2007-2008 NAWBO-Sedona Board of Directors
President: Sharon Hooper, President of Vision Journeys and Sanctuary Publications, Inc.
Immediate Past President: Carla Trujillo, co-owner of Tru-Designs Architecture
President Elect: Aileen Smart, owner of Smart Window Creations
Secretary: Sandy Barrett, Red Rock Taxes
Treasurer: Abbie Denton, owner of Denton Accounting/Baskets & Such
Director of Communications: Brandi Wynne Hunt, Infusion Spa
Director of Corporate Partners: Joy Frisch of Service First Realty
Director of Membership: Patty Marlowe of Real Estate & Investment Advantage
Director of Programs: Sandy Rankin of Sedona Hilton Resort and Spa, and Carla Trujillo
of Tru-Designs Architecture
Director of Public Policy: Judy “JB” Bloomfield of Sedona Sojourns
Director of Education: Cathy Miller of Coldwell Banker First Affiliate


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