Bonnie Ross Parker with Joy of Connecting has been accepted as one of our convention speakers at the upcoming WBO National Business Convention sponsored by Office Max in Houston, Texas on October 10-12, 2008.

Parker will speak about Effective Connecting for Effective Results. Do you want to be an extra ordinary networker? Learn specific strategies that will make networking a pleasurable experience.

Bonnie, a.k.a. “America’s Connection Diva”, is a multi-dimensional businesswomen/entrepreneur with a background in education, franchise development, publishing, mentorship, network marketing, and community development. She combines vision with a unique set of skills. Formerly the Associate Publisher of The Gazette Newspaper/Atlanta, she focuses her energies on supporting women. Bonnie is a graduate of George Washington University, & earned a Certification in Network Marketing at the University of Illinois. Several of her articles on owning one’s own business and entrepreneurship have appeared in publications including: Wealth Building, Home Business Magazine, Business to Business and Entrepreneur’s Business Start-Ups.

In 2002 Bonnie received The Athena Award ~ an honor designed to acknowledge women of leadership in cities throughout the United States.

In September, 2005 she was honored by the Women’s Leadership Exchange, a New York based organization, as an Influential Woman of Georgia and currently serves on their Atlanta Advisory Board. Bonnie is a featured speaker with the Direct Selling Women’s Alliance.

Bonnie was honored by The International Toastmaster’s Organization of Georgia with their annual Communication & Leadership Award in May, 2006. She’s the author of “Walk In My Boots” ~ The Joy of Connecting, and Y.O.U. Set A High Standard for Being Human.

Passionate about enriching the lives of business women, in 2002, Bonnie licensed an innovative marketing program for women called The Joy of Connecting™. There are currently 60 locations in 12 states for professional women, entrepreneurs and business owners to share resources, establish and strengthen relationships and to grow their businesses by networking with one another.

Women Business Owners is a comprehensive 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to women in business, entrepreneurship and business education. Registrations are being accepted for the upcoming WBO Business Convention at http://www.womenbizowners.org.

Suzette Holley with Earnest Holley Memorial Theater has been accepted as one of our convention speakers at the upcoming Annual WBO National Business Convention sponsored by Office Max in Houston, Texas on October 10-12, 2008.

Holley will speak about customer service and staying motivated. Building loyal clients and retaining them for life. Learn how to stay motivated, even on those days when nothing seems to go right.

The Earnest Holley Memorial Theater opened its door in June 2001. The theater was built in honor of Earnest Holley who is the late father of Sonny Holley and Danny Holley and the late father-in-law of Suzette Holley (wife of Sonny Holley). The theater seats 56 people and is designed for an intimate and up close connection for the actors and the audience. We want the audience to leave feeling that they have just been apart of something amazing.

Suzette Holley, is the wife of Sonny Holley and House Manager as well as part owner of the theater. Theater is not anything that was on her list of things to accomplish in life. However, it has now become a great passion. Suzette’s background is in office management, legal, and insurance. She has a degree in Office Management and a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal studies.

Her greatest joy is helping others and making a difference. During her college years to present she has managed her home based business as an Independent Mary Kay Consultant. The joys and rewards the Holley’s receive from having this little community theater is the ability to make a positive difference in so many people lives. The involvement with the actors, crew, and patrons of the theater is so heartwarming. Suzette believes that her past education and work experiences have prepared her for the theater world in so many ways.

Women Business Owners is a comprehensive 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to women in business, entrepreneurship and business education. Registrations are being accepted for the upcoming WBO Business Convention at http://www.womenbizowners.org.

Ellen Delap with Professional-Organizer.com has been accepted as one of our convention speakers at the upcoming Annual WBO National Business Convention sponsored by Office Max in Houston, Texas on October 10-12, 2008.

Delap will speak about organizing papers and productivity. She will share tips and tools, including organizing products that will enhance your effectiveness and efficiency.

Delap started Professional-Organizer.com in 2000 to make a difference in others’ lives. Working one on one, Ellen encourages and teachers her clients’ simple concepts leading to personal organizing solutions for home, school, work, and life.

Women Business Owners is a comprehensive 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to women in business, entrepreneurship and business education. Registrations are being accepted for the upcoming WBO Business Convention at http://www.womenbizowners.org.

July 2008 WBO Magazine Issue

Posted on July 7th, 2008 by WBO Magazine

To Open Magazine - press on magazine cover image, or “Grab Your Copy Today!

Hot Topics:

- Work at Home Moms - Have freedom, do you?
- Teleseminars: A quick way to cash
- A Disability Does Not Equal Disabled Dream
- 4 Simple Steps To Start Your Affiliate Program
- WBO Building Project
- Volunteers Needed
- How to Make Your E-Mail Promotions Sell More
- Writing Your Professional Profile
- Online WBO July Expo - Virtual Business Convention 7/17-19, 2008
- WBO National Business Convention 10/10-12/08

I just wanted to remind everyone about this fundraiser tomorrow night.  Tickets can be purchased at the King King when you arrive.  They still have seats available, please consider attending and bring your friends!!

 

The producers of ShAme, a Rock Opera based on the book “The Scarlet Letter” are generously donating a portion of the proceeds from their July 9^th show to Haven House.  Please see attached flyer for details. 

 

The venue accommodates 150 people; we would love to fill every seat!!!  Please consider helping Haven House by attending this entertaining show on July 9^th.  If you are unable to attend, you can still help by sending this flyer to your family and friends.

 

Your participation will help Haven House provide the emergency shelter, programs and services so desperately needed by the women and children who are affected by domestic violence.

 

Thank you for your support and dedication to Haven House.

You are invited to attend our upcoming WBO July Expo - Virtual Business Convention on July 17-19, 2008. Conveniently located on your computer at the touch of your fingers!

Join us as speakers and vendors share their information on THREE days!

Stop by and register to attend this FREE event: http://www.womenbizowners.org/july

Effective, June 27, 2008, Women Business Owners (WBO) will have one membership level of $10 monthly or $100 annually.

This membership is good for virtual and local membership.

This gives you access to your local chapter and to your virtual wbo membership.

When joining a chapter $40 of your membership will go towards your local chapter’s expenses and $60 will go towards the national WBO organization expenses.

When joining as a virtual only member, the entire membership fee will go towards the national WBO organization expenses.

All members that have joined at the $20 annual Star Membership level will be required to renew at their renewal time at the Premier level.

We would like to thank all of our current members for being apart of our organization and we look forward to continuing our current growth and reaching even more women.

Anna Campbell, WBO Founder & President
http://www.womenbizowners.org

Watch My Groove Entertainment, LLC in association with Shabach Enterprise will present its second performance of:

 

Ms. Lily’s Groove

The Story of a Church Lady that lives a Double Life …as a Madame!

 

 

6:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 26^th

4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 27^th

Bayou Theater (campus of University of Houston - Clear Lake)

2700 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77058

 

$25 General Seating / $35 VIP Seating

The tickets go on sale online at www.QuickTick.com on July 1, 2008

 

This Performance is PG-13 for Mature Content and Language

 

Contact: Anissa Callaway at (903) 724-5917 or (281) 531-5183

www.MsLilysGroove.com or www.Myspace.com/MsLilysGroove or MsLilysGroove@yahoo.com

 

 

Synopsis:

 

Ms. Lily’s Groove  is a drama about a beautiful, elegant, high society woman that has it all. She is the wife of a supportive husband, financially secure and highly esteemed among her fellow church members. She is the respected deaconess of the town’s Missionary Baptist Church, and she just happens to run a secret business of the oldest profession around. Yes, you heard me right - Ms. Lily is also a Madame.

 

In an interesting turn of events, Lily meets a young woman, Ginga Faye, that is the mirror image of Lily just twenty years before. Instead of reaching out to the young woman to help her leave her destructive ways, Lily takes advantage of her vulnerability and tricks Ginga into working for her exclusively.

 

Is it too late for Lily to change? Will she find the courage to let go of all the anger that she hides from others? Will she find the strength to start again?  Can she forgive all the hurt that she has carries? What will happen that stops Lily in her tracks? 

 

The lesson of this performance: It is never too late to start again. As long as we are still breathing, we still have a chance to make amends and get it right.

 

You don’t want to miss this performance - It will make you laugh and cry, but most importantly,  

… it will make you think.

Women Workin’ It!
A Community Building Event

Join Bay Area Business Woman newspaper in the Palm Ballroom in San Rafael, on Wednesday, July 23 for a wonderful evening including a fabulous sit-down dinner, networking with accomplished business women, shopping our great variety of table vendors, plus a chance to win some fun door prizes!! Come out and learn some solid strategies you can take to the bank!

Edith Yeung, speaker, blogger and founder of Clue Market, Inc. presents:

“Seven Steps to Build High Traffic Websites”

Dale Marie Golden, acclaimed speaker and V.P. of Alta Alliance Bank presents:

“Six Financial Keys to Your Future Success”

In today’s competitive marketplace, the personal connection is the best way to advance your business. This event will give you the opportunity to connect with a great variety of successful women and expand your network. Register today to ensure your seat at the table!

WHEN: Wednsday, July 23, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
WHERE: At the Palm Ballroom, Seafood Peddler Restaurant, San Rafael

Tickets on Sale NOW $60 (will be $75 at the door).
You can register anytime online. Go to www.babwnews.com and click on “Event Registration”
Or call the office today at (707) 938-0700.

Limited Vendors table space available, contact debra@babwnews.com for information.

We want to see You Workin’ It!!

Business Woman, LLC Phone: (707) 938-0700 Fax: (707) 938-1700

15 West MacArthur Street, Sonoma, CA 95476

Time is running short for our WBO National Business Convention early bird deadline special! We encourage all women to take advantage of this and save themselves $50!

We have an easy online form you can use to register for the convention!
http://womenbizowners.org/convention/registrationform.html

You can register for the event, select your speakers for Saturday, and send in your payment via paypal.

If you are needing to mail in your payments. Please make sure the envelope is postmarked by June 1st and mail your application and payment to:
WBO Convention
12123 Quail Creek Drive
Houston, TX 77070

Please make checks payable to: Women Business Owners or WBO

Our Convention Staff really is doing a wonderful job. Feel free to contact Anita Bruton with your convention questions at anita@womenbizowners.org or by phone (877) 889-5011.

See you at our Convention!