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June 2010 Meeting
The ABWA Newsletter for June is out! You can read our newsletter here.
We hope you will join us on Monday, June 21 to hear JK Harris.
Is your business ready to come roaring out of the recession? Get acquainted with JK Harris, our June speaker. JK Harris is an entrepreneur and the author of Flashpoint: Seven Core Strategies for Rapid Fire Business Growth. Join us as he discusses two key strategies from his book: “knowing your market, and marketing constantly” and “preparing for growth”. CEO and founder of the nation’s largest tax resolution firm, Harris will share strategies that trigger rapid-fire business growth, regardless of company or industry. In addition, if you subscribe to the Flashpoints newsletter (for free) you can get a free copy of his e-book. Visit www.theflashpoints.com for more information and to subscribe to the free Flashpoints newsletter and get your free copy of JK Harris’ ebook, The Mindset of High Achievers.
May 2010 Meeting Announced
Media Release & Calendar Item
For Immediate Release
Jessamine Chapter of the ABWA meeting announced
Visitors invited
Summerville, SC—Kathy Berman, President of The Jessamine Chapter of the ABWA (American Business Women’s Association) announces the next monthly meeting of the group.
The ABWA invites all interested area businesswomen to attend. Meetings are approximately two hours long and include a guest speaker. Guests wishing to order dinner may do so from the Clubhouse menu. A networking time during which members and guests may meet and greet one another precedes the meeting.
Date: Monday, May 17th, at 6:00
Location: Wescott Country Clubhouse at Westcott Plantation
5000 Wescott Club Drive; Summerville, SC 29485
Directions to the Clubhouse may be found at: http://www.abwasummerville.com/meetings/location-directions/
Time: 6:00 p.m. Networking; 6:30 p.m. Meeting Begins; Dinner is served during the meeting.
Optional dinner: May be ordered from the menu. Cash bar will also be available during the networking time.
Speakers: Andra L. Watkins CPA CMC, founder of POSITUS consulting llc, a small business management consulting firm focusing on small business growth.
Reservations Required: Contact Shirlie Taylor – 843-873-6769 or visit http://www.abwasummerville.com/meetings/ to make a reservation online
For More Information: Shirlie@BusinessSuccessDynamics.com
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About:
The Jessamine Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association’s Mission is: “To bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition.” Please visit www.ABWASummerville.com for additional information, meeting times, locations and information on women in business.
ABWA in the News
SC Rep. Nikki Haley meets the press at the ABWA Jessamine Chapter meeting April 10, 2010
The ABWA Jessamine Chapter was featured this week in a story in the Charleston, SC area newspaper, The Post and Courier. The story authored by Robert Beher, focused on South Carolina Representative Nikki Haley’s presentation at the April 2010 meeting.
To read the story, please download this PDF of the story. 2010-04-28-ABWA-Haley-Post and Courier
March Meeting Announced
Media Release & Calendar Item- For Immediate Release—March 10, 2010
Jessamine Chapter of the ABWA meeting announced
Visitors invited
Summerville, SC—Kathy Berman, President of The Jessamine Chapter of the ABWA (American Business Women’s Association) announces the next monthly meeting of the group.
The ABWA invites all interested area businesswomen to attend. Meetings are approximately two hours long and include dinner and a guest speaker. A networking time during which members and guests may meet and greet one another precedes the meeting.
Date: Monday, March 15th, at 6:00
Location: Wescott Country Clubhouse at Westcott Plantation
5000 Wescott Club Drive; Summerville, SC 29485
Directions to the Clubhouse may be found at: http://www.abwasummerville.com/meetings/location-directions/
Time: 6:00 p.m. Networking; 6:30 p.m. Meeting Begins; Dinner is served during the meeting.
Optional dinner cost: $15.00 (includes tax and gratuity) payable at the door by cash or check to The Jessamine Chapter of the ABWA; OR online at http://www.abwasummerville.com/meetings/ Cash bar will also be available during the networking time.
Speakers: Cheryl Smithem of Strategic Marketing & Charleston PR and Ashley Caldwell of The Modern Connection. Social Media for Small Businesses
Reservations Required: Contact Shirlie Taylor – 843-873-6769 or visit http://www.abwasummerville.com/meetings/ to make a reservation online
For More Information: Shirlie@BusinessSuccessDynamics.com
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About:
The Jessamine Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association’s Mission is: “To bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition.” Please visit www.ABWASummerville.com for additional information, meeting times, locations and information on women in business.
Calendar Item:
American Business Women’s Association: March 15, 2010-The ABWA’s Jessamine Chapter of Summerville holds their monthly meeting for membership and guests. 6:00-8:00 p.m. Networking; 6:30 Dinner followed by presentation. Wescott Country Club, Club House, 5000 Wescott Club Drive, Summerville. Presentation by Cheryl Smithem of Strategic Marketing & Charleston PR and Ashley Caldwell of The Modern Connection. Topic: Social Media for Small Businesses. Non-members are welcome. Dinner: $15. Reservations Requested at http://www.abwasummerville.com/meetings/
Media Contact:
Cheryl Smithem, PR Chairwoman
Strategic Marketing and Charleston PR
cheryl@charlestonpr.com
Media Contact Number: 843-608-9662
January 2010 Newsletter
Upcoming Meeting
January Meeting
Please RSVP Today! We need to know that you are attending.
Date: Monday, January 25, 2010
Reservations Are Required and can be made by following this link.
Time: 6:00 p.m. for networking; 6:30 meeting
Location: Wescott Country Club
Wescott Plantation
5000 Wescott Club Drive, Summerville
Club phone number: (843) 871-2135
Please follow this link for driving directions
Speaker at upcoming meeting
Our program this month will feature a presentation from Dr. John Clarkin of the Tate Center for Entrepreneurship.
President’s Message:
Happy New Year to All!
With the beginning of a new year it is customary to make resolutions and put our best foot forward. A great year is planned and I hope you’ll plan
to be an active part of ABWA.
The most important thing about having goals is having one. Geoffrey F. Abert
You can now RSVP and pay online in advance for our meetings.
| Treasurer’s Report for January 2010 |
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| Checking Account | $306.52 |
| Money Market | $973.04 |
| Total | $1,279.56 |
| Upcoming Events | |
| Monday, February 22, 2010 | February Meeting; Games Night. Join members as we have fun and raise money for the Scholarship Fund |
Shirlie Taylor gains ABWA National recognition
ABWA Summerville / Jessamine Chapter member Shirlie Taylor of Business Success Dynamics has gained national recognition for her work in supporting the growth of the national organization.
Shirlie was appointed to the National Hall of Fame and was recognized at the recent 2009 National Conference.
Shirlie has sponsored almost 75 members to membership in ABWA!