The Cardea Center for Women is excited to announce the Women Entrepreneurs Network Luncheon -its new monthly program aimed at women owners of small businesses. These events are aimed at providing a forum for women in business to connect, network and learn from each other in addressing the challenges they face. As well as strengthen women's position in securing their economic independence.
Come network with other women small business owners, form strategic connections, share your business concerns and challenges. A variety of expert speakers will offer tips for analyzing, managing & growing your business, and learn about local small business support services.
All sessions are held on the last Wednesday of the month at CCW, 1922 The Alameda, SJ, CA
For more informationcheck this site each month or send an e-mail to events@cardeacenterforwomen.org
Wednesday, September 28 from 12:00-1:30 p.m.
"ALL ABOUT PR - Traditional Media, Social Media, Blogs..."
Shelly Gordon
Come and join us for an exciting discussion on:
- Why PR is not free advertising.
- Traditional media, [and some social media, including blogs and Twitter], cover timely, compelling stories. Do you have a personal or business story that you think is media-worthy? Bring it to the WEN luncheon.
- Media stories can also be in the form of useful/educational information; how to’s; expert advice; lessons learned. What are you an expert in that you think would be valuable to readers, viewers, listeners?
- If you have a Bay Area/South Bay event you’d like to promote what are your options these days?
- Why do you think social media is useful for promoting your business? What is the reality?
Shelly Gordon, principal of G2 Communications, helps small and mid-sized companies maximize their PR efforts and compete successfully with larger players.
With some two decades of PR experience, Shelly has a sixth sense for zeroing in on the stories and news nuggets that get clients media coverage to set them apart from the competition, build credibility and influence their targeted audiences to take action.
For the past 20-plus years, Gordon has been spreading the word for a broad range of clients in numerous markets: health care, legal, philanthropic, high tech and environmental. Her penchant for storytelling, her innate ability to connect with the media, her dedication to clients and her track record of success for her clients is a story in itself.
Wednesday, July 27 from 12:00-1:30 p.m.
"IT'S JUST MONEY - A program designed to help you develop productive
habits around your money, debt and credit"
Judy Johnson.
Today the focus is on your credit score, how do you maintain a good score, or if it is low,
what will bring the core higher.
Judy Johnson is a licensed mortgage consultant, now focused on reverse mortgages.
She is the President and a member of Board of Directors of Ombudsman Services of
San Mateo County. She is a past president of National Association of Mortgage Women.
She was an instructor for Mortgage Lending at Cal State, Hayward.
Judy has spent the last 30+ years helping individuals as they purchased or refinanced their homes, this involved a close examination of their money, debt and credit. Often weeks and months of coaching were involved as new productive habits were developed. Judy has
created a program which is individual to each client as they move towards a healthy financial future.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 12:00-1:30 p.m.
"Addressing Legal Issues in a Growing Business"
Lucy Reckseit, J.D.
Ms. Reckseit is a corporate attorney with extensive experience counseling mid-stage to l
ate-stage emerging growth companies, and in 1998, she was a pioneer of the "fractional"
or part-time general counsel model to address the in-house legal needs of emerging growth companies.
Ms. Reckseit has been an in-house counsel for a managed care company as well as in general corporate and securities practice with Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison law firm. She received her degree in phsychology from Vassar College and her law degree from the University of
California, Hastings College of Law. She is a member of the State Bar of California.
Ms. Reckseit is a member of Astia's (formerly, the Women's Technology Cluster)
Adviosry Board. For several years, she was affiliated with the Golden Capital Nework as a presentation mentor for companies seeking investment from the angel and venture capital community. She is also on the board of directors for the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
of the Association of Corporate Counsel.
Wednesday, May 2011 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
"5 Tips to Build and Maintain Lasting Customer Relationships"
Lynn Hawkins.
Biz Coach and Consultant, Habit of AttractionTM and EFT Expert, V. Lynn Hawkins, will share her 5 Tips to Build and Maintain Lasting Customer Relationships. Building strong customer relationships is essential to your business success. These 5 tips provide the key principles for acquiring and maintaining satisfied, repeat customers, and getting massive referrals. How is this achieved? One word: RELATIONSHIPS! At first glance, the answer seems simple - but is any relationship simple?
In this presentation you will learn....
- to transform sales into something you will want to do;
- to get raving reviews and referrals;
- to give more without it being more work; and
- to attract happy, returning customers for the long run!!
By exploring these concepts, you'll overcome the dreaded "Salesy" salesperson syndrome, and you'll be a magnet attracting clients and building the strong business relationships that last and get you referrals.
V. Lynn Hawkins is a business coach and consultant who has taken her nearly 30 years in the corporate world, focusing on organizational and personnel development and brought it to her coaching and consulting clients. She's also a Habit of AttractionTM coach and an EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Expert. She is an author and has had guest appearances on local radio shows including "Good and Green Radio" with host, Susan Davis.
Lynn is a business mentor, and a member of the board of Women of Color Action Network, a non-profit organization focused on supporting women in the corporate environment. Lynn regularly speaks to organizations and networking groups, and she is creating a group coaching program for small business owners to help them map out their future, called the "Habit of Attraction Biz Blueprint" program.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Noon-1:30pm
"Advancing the Economic Well-being of Working People - the Opportunity Fund"
Jennifer Morales from Opportunity Fund.
Opportunity Fund helps their clients to join the financial mainstream by building a more inclusive financial system. They achieve this by lending a helping hand, through their award-winning approach that includes financial education, microfinance loans, microsavings accounts, and affordable housing financing . Come and hear what Opportunity Fund has to offer to entrepreneurs to help them grow and expand their businesses.
Wednesday, March 30 from 12:00-1:30 p.m.
"Valuing Yourself -if you don't, how would your customers value your
products and services?"
Ana Maria Sanchez.
Ana Maria Sanchez is a holistic counselor and founder of Free the Light Within. She is also an ambassador of the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce. Ana Maria will focus her talk on tools and skills to prepare one for a confident mindset to become an outstanding and successful entrepreneur. Ana Maria holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology and a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology.
Ana Maria Sanchez, M.S.
(Mt. View Chamber of Commerce Ambassador)
Empowering People to Live the Lives They Deserve
Licensed Heal Your Life® Teacher
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