Doing business with government and big business: Pros and Cons from someone who has been there!

Quarterly Quorum is a series of quarterly luncheons targeted to professionals and their small business clients, leaders of the community and representatives from business and industry.
Make plans now to attend this networking and informational luncheon.
Advance registration required, space is limited.
Registration Deadline February 1.
For more information or to register call 251-660-2725 today or register here.

Sponsored by: Greater Mobile Development Corporation; LuLu's at Homeport Marina and Carrabba's Italian Grill.

Featured Speaker: Nancy Cox, CEO Pen Gulf

Nancy Cox graduated from the University of Arkansas with a B.S. degree and received a masters from the University of West Florida.  Pen Gulf was founded in 1979 by her late husband.  Upon his death in 1995, she assumed leadership of the company. Pen Gulf is a multi state company.  They primarily work in the southeastern United States, and they specialize in construction maintenance. Pen Gulf has a core group of 100 employees.  The corporate office is located in Pensacola, FL and there are satellite offices in Charleston, TN. and Dublin,GA. Pen Gulf’s web page,www.pengulf.com.

Carrabba's Italian Grill

3917 Airport Blvd.

Mobile

Cost: $20

Escambia County - Atmore

Business Plan Basics Part 1 of 3:  Your business needs a plan.  Take time from working "in" your business to work "on" your business.

In Part 1 of this three part series, we will begin writing a plan for your business.  This session will focus on the basic information needed for your plan including operations and human resource details. 

Facilitator:  LaKesha Womack, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce

Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce

501 South Pensacola Ave.

Atmore

Free

Success Circle - West Mobile - Meets every 1st Tuesday

Roundtable discussion topic: How to effectively use the internet for marketing your business

Facilitator: Dr. Diana Sturm

Sponsor: Legacy Financial Planning

Legacy Financial Planning, LLC

5901 Airport Blvd

Suite 208

Mobile

Free

Success Circle - Daphne - Meets every 1st Tuesday

Join a roundtable discussion on: Be your Best Salesperson: Are you preventing sales?

It's important to take a look at your business processes particularly when it comes to creating an easy sales process for prospects and clients.  Participants will explore 5 sales prevention strategies and how best to avoid them.

Facilitator: Beth Dotson, Huntington Learning Center

Sponsor: Johnye Parish, Bryant Bank

Bryant Bank

1801 US

Highway 98

Daphne

Free

Coffee with Sylvia - Conecuh County - Evergreen - Meets every 1st Wednesday

Ready Set Goal!!!  How to Get Real and Get Goaling

Business owners need a clear view of their goals before they can start planning.  By creating defined strategies, you will achieve success with each of your goals.  To help, here are 5 quick tools for planning the most effective way to set and achieve goals within your business.

Facilitator:  Sylvia Browder, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Evergreen/Conecuh Chamber of Commerce

Evergreen/Conecuh County Chamber of Commerce

100 Depot Square

Evergreen

Free

Escambia County - Brewton

Business Plan Basics Part 1 of 3:  Your business needs a plan.  Take time from working "in" your business to work "on" your business.

In Part 1 of this three part series, we will begin writing a plan for your business.  This session will focus on the basic information needed for your plan including operations and human resource details. 

Facilitator:  LaKesha Womack, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Brewton Area Chamber of Commerce

Brewton Area Chamber of Commerce

1010 Douglas Ave, #B

Brewton

Free

Monroe County - Monroeville

Business Plan Basics Part 1 of 3:  Your business needs a plan.  Take time from working "in" your business to work "on" your business.

In Part 1 of this three part series, we will begin writing a plan for your business.  This session will focus on the basic information needed for your plan including operations and human resource details. 

Facilitator:  LaKesha Womack, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Monroeville Area Chamber of Commerce

Monroeville Area Chamber of Commerce

86 North Alabama Street

Monroeville

Free

Coffee with Sylvia - Washington County - Chatom - Meets every 2nd Wednesday

Ready Set Goal!!!  How to Get Real and Get Goaling

Business owners need a clear view of their goals before they can start planning.  By creating defined strategies, you will achieve success with each of your goals.  To help, here are 5 quick tools for planning the most effective way to set and achieve goals within your business.

Facilitator:  Sylvia Browder, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Casanova's Rendezvous Cafe'

Washington County Casanova's Rendezvous Cafe'

17257 Jordan St.

Chatom

Free

Conecuh County - Evergreen

Business Plan Basics Part 1 of 3:  Your business needs a plan.  Take time from working "in" your business to work "on" your business.

In Part 1 of this three part series, we will begin writing a plan for your business.  This session will focus on the basic information needed for your plan including operations and human resource details. 

Facilitator:  LaKesha Womack, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Evergreen/Conecuh County Chamber of Commerce

Evergreen/Conecuh County Chamber of Commerce

100 Depot Square

Evergreen

Free

Coffee with Sylvia - Escambia County - Brewton - Meets every 2nd Thursday

Ready Set Goal!!!  How to Get Real and Get Goaling

Business owners need a clear view of their goals before they can start planning.  By creating defined strategies, you will achieve success with each of your goals.  To help, here are 5 quick tools for planning the most effective way to set and achieve goals within your business.

Facilitator:  Sylvia Browder, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Brewton Chamber of Commerce

Brewton Chamber of Commerce

1010 Douglas Ave, #B

Brewton

Free

Coffee with Sylvia - Escambia County - Atmore - Meets every 3rd Wednesday

Ready Set Goal!!!  How to Get Real and Get Goaling

Business owners need a clear view of their goals before they can start planning.  By creating defined strategies, you will achieve success with each of your goals.  To help, here are 5 quick tools for planning the most effective way to set and achieve goals within your business.

Facilitator:  Sylvia Browder, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Escambia County Industrial Development Authority

Escambia County Industrial Development Authority

406 S. Trammell St.

Atmore

Free

Success Circle - Fairhope – Meets every 3rd Wednesday

Join a roundtable discussion on: Be your Best Salesperson: Are you preventing sales?

It's important to take a look at your business processes particularly when it comes to creating an easy sales process for prospects and clients.  Participants will explore 5 sales prevention strategies and how best to avoid them.

Facilitator: Sherman Blosser, Women's Business Center            Sponsor: Homestead Village                         

Homestead Village

924 Plantation Blvd

Fairhope

Free

Elements of a Business Plan

This workshop is designed for current and future business owners who have little or no knowledge of writing a business plan.  Participants will leave this session with a greater understanding of the areas that need to be researched and prepared to write a complete business plan.

Facilitator: Tom Siegwald, Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence Director

Business Innovation Center

1301 Azalea Road

Mobile

Cost: $15

Success Circle - Saraland - Meets every 3rd Thursday

Join a roundtable discussion on: Be your Best Salesperson: Are you preventing sales?

It's important to take a look at your business processes particularly when it comes to creating an easy sales process for prospects and clients.  Participants will explore 5 sales prevention strategies and how best to avoid them.

Facilitator: Angela Weil

Sponsor: Microtel Inn & Suites North Mobile

Meeting Room

Microtel Inn & Suites North Mobile 1124 Shelton Beach Road

Saraland

Free

“Taste of the Alliance” –- Women’s Business Center Alliance Networking Event – Meets every 3rd  Thursday

Women’s Business Center Alliance members are invited to join other Alliance members in a friendly and relaxing atmosphere.  House wine will be served at a discounted rate of $4 per glass. Bring plenty of business cards to share! 

The Women's Business Center Alliance is a network of professional women and men willing to share their resources and talents.  Women's Business Center Alliance members serve as a professional resource for Women’s Business Center clients and other Women's Business Center Alliance members. Network members also provide a pool of time and talent that is used to expand our infrastructure and allows us to provide additional services. Women's Business Center Alliance members have the opportunity to directly impact our local economy by helping to grow small businesses. The Women's Business Center Alliance offers members frequent recognition and 100% tax deduction for their annual membership pledge.
For information on membership in the Women’s Business Center Alliance call 251-660-2725. 

Market Research & Trends

Researching and analyzing your target market can be very time consuming.  Participants will learn shortcuts to finding the information they need to identify their target markets. 

Facilitator: Tom Siegwald, Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence Director

Business Innovation Center

1301 Azalea Road

Mobile

Cost: $15

Coffee with Sylvia - Monroe County - Monroeville - Meets every 4th Wednesday

Ready Set Goal!!!  How to Get Real and Get Goaling

Business owners need a clear view of their goals before they can start planning.  By creating defined strategies, you will achieve success with each of your goals.  To help, here are 5 quick tools for planning the most effective way to set and achieve goals within your business.

Facilitator:  Sylvia Browder, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Monroeville Area Chamber of Commerce

Monroeville Area Chamber of Commerce

86 North Alabama Street

Monroeville

Free

Coffee with Sylvia - Clark County - Thomasville - Meets every 4th Thursday

Ready Set Goal!!!  How to Get Real and Get Goaling

Business owners need a clear view of their goals before they can start planning.  By creating defined strategies, you will achieve success with each of your goals.  To help, here are 5 quick tools for planning the most effective way to set and achieve goals within your business.

Facilitator:  Sylvia Browder, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Southwest Alabama Chamber of Commerce

Southwest Alabama Chamber of Commerce

138 Wilson Avenue

Thomasville

Free

The Loan Clinic

Are you a for-profit small business owner needing a financial boost?  Is a SBA or Community Express program loan the answer for you?  Find out, get an application.

Who is eligible?  Business owners in low to moderate income areas, minorities, women and veterans

What can loan be used for?  Purchase of equipment/machinery, working capital, expansions, purchase of inventory and more

Loan features Loan from $5K to $50K, no collateral required, business plan required, minimal paperwork

Facilitator:  Sherman Blosser, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence

Business Innovation Center

1301 Azalea Road

Mobile

Cost: $10

Escambia County - Atmore

Business Plan Basics Part 2 of 3:  Your business needs a plan.  Take time from working "in" your business to work "on" your business.

In Part 2 of this three part series, we will work on a sales and marketing strategy for your business.  This session will also provide guidance on conducting market research to identify your target market and ensure there an existing customer base for your product/service.  

Facilitator:  LaKesha Womack, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce

Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce

501 South Pensacola Ave.

Atmore

Free

Success Circle - West Mobile - Meets every 1st Tuesday

Roundtable discussion topic: Operations & Logistics: How your business will operate internally

Facilitator: Dr. Diana Sturm

Sponsor: Legacy Financial Planning

Legacy Financial Planning, LLC

5901 Airport Blvd

Suite 208

Mobile

Free

Success Circle - Daphne - Meets every 1st Tuesday

Join a roundtable discussion on: Gain the Marketing Edge: Three innovative ideas to upstage your competition

Do you understand the importance of having a competitive edge over your competition?  Competitive advantage is a position a firm occupies against its competitors and is applicable to every business.  Come learn and discuss ways to get a step up on your competition.

Facilitator: Beth Dotson, Huntington Learning Center

Sponsor: Johnye Parish, Bryant Bank

Bryant Bank

1801 US

Highway 98

Daphne

Free

Legal Considerations

What is the difference between sole proprietorships and limited liability corporations?  This workshop covers options for setting up your business as a legal entity.

Facilitator: Tom Siegwald, Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence Director

Business Innovation Center

1301 Azalea Road

Mobile

Cost: $15

Coffee with Sylvia - Conecuh County - Evergreen - Meets every 1st Wednesday

Get Wired into Social Networking:  How to use sources from LinkedIn to Facebook to grow your business. 

To become familiar with benefits of using social networking sites as a marketing tool to grow your small business.

Facilitator:  Sylvia Browder, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Evergreen/Conecuh Chamber of Commerce

Evergreen/Conecuh County Chamber of Commerce

100 Depot Square

Evergreen

Free

Escambia County - Brewton

Business Plan Basics Part 2 of 3:  Your business needs a plan.  Take time from working "in" your business to work "on" your business.

In Part 2 of this three part series, we will work on a sales and marketing strategy for your business.  This session will also provide guidance on conducting market research to identify your target market and ensure there an existing customer base for your product/service.  

Facilitator:  LaKesha Womack, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Brewton Area Chamber of Commerce

Brewton Area Chamber of Commerce

1010 Douglas Ave, #B

Brewton

Free

New Business Workshop

The Alabama Department of Revenue hosts this New Business Workshop.  Participants will receive a brief, but comprehensive overview of Federal and Alabama withholding and estimated taxes that will enable the business to begin operating with a clearer understanding of its tax obligations.  The workshop is approximately one hour long.  Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time.

Foley City Hall

Council Chamber

407 E. Laurel Avenue

Foley

Free

Certification and Procurement Workshop

Interested in Business Certification or Procurement Opportunities?  The Women's Business Center, Inc., is hosting a Certification & Procurement Workshop February 10 at the West Regional Library.

10:00am - 3:00pm (Registration starts at 9:30am)

Pre-registration is required

For additional information call 251-660-2725 or register here.

• Are you a small business and want to understand the Federal 8(a), SDB or HUB Zone certification process?
• Interested in current procurement opportunities and qualifying factors for becoming a disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) or minority business enterprise (MBE)?
• Want to know the advantages of being a certified woman-owned
business and how to “use” the certification once obtained?
• Ever wondered how to respond to a Request for Proposal (RFP)?

Who should attend?
Small, Minority, Women and Veteran owned businesses
New and emerging business owners
What will be discussed?
8(a) Business Development Certification
Small Disadvantaged Business Certification
The HUBZone Certification
Women-Owned Business Certification
Procurement Opportunities with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Mobile County.

SBA Loan Programs

Pre-registration is required. To register please call 251-660-2725.

West Regional Library

5555 Grelot Road

Mobile

Both Sessions

Plus lunch

Cost: $50

One Session

Cost: $35

Conecuh County - Evergreen

Business Plan Basics Part 2 of 3:  Your business needs a plan.  Take time from working "in" your business to work "on" your business.

In Part 2 of this three part series, we will work on a sales and marketing strategy for your business.  This session will also provide guidance on conducting market research to identify your target market and ensure there an existing customer base for your product/service.  

Facilitator:  LaKesha Womack, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Evergreen/Conecuh County Chamber of Commerce

Evergreen/Conecuh County Chamber of Commerce

100 Depot Square

Evergreen

Free

Accounting as a Management Tool

Preparing a cash flow analysis is essential to financing your business for optimal success.  Learn how to use accounting to your advantage!

Facilitator: Tom Siegwald, Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence Director

Business Innovation Center

1301 Azalea Road

Mobile

Cost: $15

Monroe County - Monroeville

Business Plan Basics Part 2 of 3:  Your business needs a plan.  Take time from working "in" your business to work "on" your business.

In Part 2 of this three part series, we will work on a sales and marketing strategy for your business.  This session will also provide guidance on conducting market research to identify your target market and ensure there an existing customer base for your product/service.  

Facilitator:  LaKesha Womack, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Monroeville Area Chamber of Commerce

Monroeville Area Chamber of Commerce

86 North Alabama Street

Monroeville

Free

Coffee with Sylvia - Washington County - Chatom - Meets every 2nd Wednesday

Get Wired into Social Networking:  How to use sources from LinkedIn to Facebook to grow your business. 

To become familiar with benefits of using social networking sites as a marketing tool to grow your small business.

Facilitator:  Sylvia Browder, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Casanova's Rendezvous Cafe'

Washington County Casanova's Rendezvous Cafe'

17257 Jordan St.

Chatom

Free

Coffee with Sylvia - Escambia County - Brewton - Meets every 2nd Thursday

Get Wired into Social Networking:  How to use sources from LinkedIn to Facebook to grow your business. 

To become familiar with benefits of using social networking sites as a marketing tool to grow your small business.

Facilitator:  Sylvia Browder, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Brewton Chamber of Commerce

Brewton Chamber of Commerce

1010 Douglas Ave, #B

Brewton

Free

Coffee with Sylvia - Escambia County - Atmore - Meets every 3rd Wednesday

Get Wired into Social Networking:  How to use sources from LinkedIn to Facebook to grow your business. 

To become familiar with benefits of using social networking sites as a marketing tool to grow your small business.

Facilitator:  Sylvia Browder, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Escambia County Industrial Development Authority

Escambia County Industrial Development Authority

406 S. Trammell St.

Atmore

Free

Success Circle - Fairhope – Meets every 3rd Wednesday

Join a roundtable discussion on: Gain the Marketing Edge: Three innovative ideas to upstage your competition

Do you understand the importance of having a competitive edge over your competition?  Competitive advantage is a position a firm occupies against its competitors and is applicable to every business.  Come learn and discuss ways to get a step up on your competition.

Facilitator: Sherman Blosser, Women's Business Center            Sponsor: Homestead Village                         

Homestead Village

924 Plantation Blvd

Fairhope

Free

Marketing & Media

Does your business need a boost? No problem!  This workshop covers marketing strategies and media tips to grow your business.  You will gain valuable information you can put to immediate use to propel your business into the spotlight!!

Facilitator: Tom Siegwald, Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence Director

Business Innovation Center

1301 Azalea Road

Mobile

Cost: $15

“Taste of the Alliance” –- Women’s Business Center Alliance Networking Event – Meets every 3rd  Thursday

Women’s Business Center Alliance members are invited to join other Alliance members in a friendly and relaxing atmosphere.  House wine will be served at a discounted rate of $4 per glass. Bring plenty of business cards to share! 

The Women's Business Center Alliance is a network of professional women and men willing to share their resources and talents.  Women's Business Center Alliance members serve as a professional resource for Women’s Business Center clients and other Women's Business Center Alliance members. Network members also provide a pool of time and talent that is used to expand our infrastructure and allows us to provide additional services. Women's Business Center Alliance members have the opportunity to directly impact our local economy by helping to grow small businesses. The Women's Business Center Alliance offers members frequent recognition and 100% tax deduction for their annual membership pledge.
For information on membership in the Women’s Business Center Alliance call 251-660-2725. 

Success Circle - Saraland - Meets every 4th Tuesday

Join a roundtable discussion on: Gain the Marketing Edge: Three innovative ideas to upstage your competition

Do you understand the importance of having a competitive edge over your competition?  Competitive advantage is a position a firm occupies against its competitors and is applicable to every business.  Come learn and discuss ways to get a step up on your competition.

Facilitator: Angela Weil

Sponsor: Microtel Inn & Suites North Mobile

Meeting Room

Microtel Inn & Suites North Mobile 1124 Shelton Beach Road

Saraland

Free

The Loan Clinic

Are you a for-profit small business owner needing a financial boost?  Is a SBA or Community Express program loan the answer for you?  Find out, get an application.

Who is eligible?  Business owners in low to moderate income areas, minorities, women and veterans

What can loan be used for?  Purchase of equipment/machinery, working capital, expansions, purchase of inventory and more

Loan features Loan from $5K to $50K, no collateral required, business plan required, minimal paperwork

Facilitator:  Sherman Blosser, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence

Business Innovation Center

1301 Azalea Road

Mobile

Cost: $10

Coffee with Sylvia - Monroe County - Monroeville - Meets every 4th Wednesday

Get Wired into Social Networking:  How to use sources from LinkedIn to Facebook to grow your business. 

To become familiar with benefits of using social networking sites as a marketing tool to grow your small business.

Facilitator:  Sylvia Browder, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Monroeville Area Chamber of Commerce

Monroeville Area Chamber of Commerce

86 North Alabama Street

Monroeville

Free

Coffee with Sylvia - Clark County - Thomasville - Meets every 4th Thursday

Get Wired into Social Networking:  How to use sources from LinkedIn to Facebook to grow your business. 

To become familiar with benefits of using social networking sites as a marketing tool to grow your small business.

Facilitator:  Sylvia Browder, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Southwest Alabama Chamber of Commerce

Southwest Alabama Chamber of Commerce

138 Wilson Avenue

Thomasville

Free

Escambia County - Atmore

Business Plan Basics Part 3 of 3:  Your business needs a plan.  Take time from working "in" your business to work "on" your business.

In Part 3 of this three part series, we will work on financial documents for your business.  In this session we will work the basics of creating financial projections, a business budget, balance sheet and income statement. 

Facilitator:  LaKesha Womack, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce

Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce

501 South Pensacola Ave.

Atmore

Free

Success Circle - West Mobile - Meets every 1st Tuesday

Roundtable discussion topic: Business Management Structure

Facilitator: Dr. Diana Sturm

Sponsor: Legacy Financial Planning

Legacy Financial Planning, LLC

5901 Airport Blvd

Suite 208

Mobile

Free

Success Circle - Daphne - Meets every 1st Tuesday

Join a roundtable discussion on: Get wired into social networking:  How to use sources from LinkedIn, MySpace and Facebook to grow your business

Business priorities are changing and enabling people and organizational agility are key to being successful in today's market.  The way that you interact and collaborate is a critical success factor for businesses today.  Join this discussion on using social networking in your business.

Facilitator: Beth Dotson, Huntington Learning Center

Sponsor: Johnye Parish, Bryant Bank

Bryant Bank

1801 US

Highway 98

Daphne

Free

Raising Capital

Having enough capital to start a business is essential to staying open.  This workshop showcases funding options available to entrepreneurs.

Facilitator: Tom Siegwald, Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence Director

Business Innovation Center

1301 Azalea Road

Mobile

Cost: $15

Coffee with Sylvia - Conecuh County - Evergreen - Meets every 1st Wednesday

Tip the scales of Work-Life balance in your favor: Five timely tips

As an American business owner, you understand, all too well, the challenge of leading a balanced lifestyle.  Fortunately, you don't have to give up one to attain the other.  You can have both!  Before you start bringing your laptop on vacation, break your unbalanced cycle, join us and discuss five timely tips.

Facilitator:  Sylvia Browder, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Evergreen/Conecuh Chamber of Commerce

Evergreen/Conecuh County Chamber of Commerce

100 Depot Square

Evergreen

Free

Escambia County - Brewton

Business Plan Basics Part 3 of 3:  Your business needs a plan.  Take time from working "in" your business to work "on" your business.

In Part 3 of this three part series, we will work on financial documents for your business.  In this session we will work the basics of creating financial projections, a business budget, balance sheet and income statement.

Facilitator:  LaKesha Womack, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Brewton Area Chamber of Commerce

Brewton Area Chamber of Commerce

1010 Douglas Ave, #B

Brewton

Free

Monroe County - Monroeville

Business Plan Basics Part 3 of 3:  Your business needs a plan.  Take time from working "in" your business to work "on" your business.

In Part 3 of this three part series, we will work on financial documents for your business.  In this session we will work the basics of creating financial projections, a business budget, balance sheet and income statement.

Facilitator:  LaKesha Womack, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Monroeville Area Chamber of Commerce

Monroeville Area Chamber of Commerce

86 North Alabama Street

Monroeville

Free

Coffee with Sylvia - Washington County - Chatom - Meets every 2nd Wednesday

Tip the scales of Work-Life balance in your favor: Five timely tips

As an American business owner, you understand, all too well, the challenge of leading a balanced lifestyle.  Fortunately, you don't have to give up one to attain the other.  You can have both!  Before you start bringing your laptop on vacation, break your unbalanced cycle, join us and discuss five timely tips.

Facilitator:  Sylvia Browder, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Casanova's Rendezvous Cafe'

Washington County Casanova's Rendezvous Cafe'

17257 Jordan St.

Chatom

Free

Conecuh County - Evergreen

Business Plan Basics Part 3 of 3:  Your business needs a plan.  Take time from working "in" your business to work "on" your business.

In Part 3 of this three part series, we will work on financial documents for your business.  In this session we will work the basics of creating financial projections, a business budget, balance sheet and income statement.

Facilitator:  LaKesha Womack, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Evergreen/Conecuh County Chamber of Commerce

Evergreen/Conecuh County Chamber of Commerce

100 Depot Square

Evergreen

Free

Coffee with Sylvia - Escambia County - Brewton - Meets every 2nd Thursday

Tip the scales of Work-Life balance in your favor: Five timely tips

As an American business owner, you understand, all too well, the challenge of leading a balanced lifestyle.  Fortunately, you don't have to give up one to attain the other.  You can have both!  Before you start bringing your laptop on vacation, break your unbalanced cycle, join us and discuss five timely tips.

Facilitator:  Sylvia Browder, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Brewton Chamber of Commerce

Brewton Chamber of Commerce

1010 Douglas Ave, #B

Brewton

Free

Women in History:  Generations of Women Moving Forward

Join us for the 30th Anniversary celebration of the Women's History Month to be held at The Baldwin House in historic Malbis.  Network with other women who are builders of communities and dreams, enjoy a flavorful lunch and leave energized knowing that women continue to be a vital part of history.

Pre-registration is required.  Register here or Contact LaToya Brooks, Women's Business Center - 251-660-2725

The Baldwin House

10171 Papageorge Street

Daphne

Cost: $20

New Business Workshop

The Alabama Department of Revenue hosts this New Business Workshop.  Participants will receive a brief, but comprehensive overview of Federal and Alabama withholding and estimated taxes that will enable the business to begin operating with a clearer understanding of its tax obligations.  The workshop is approximately one hour long.  Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time.

Saraland Civic Center

716 Mae Street

Saraland

Free

Coffee with Sylvia - Escambia County - Atmore - Meets every 3rd Wednesday

Tip the scales of Work-Life balance in your favor: Five timely tips

As an American business owner, you understand, all too well, the challenge of leading a balanced lifestyle.  Fortunately, you don't have to give up one to attain the other.  You can have both!  Before you start bringing your laptop on vacation, break your unbalanced cycle, join us and discuss five timely tips.

Facilitator:  Sylvia Browder, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Escambia County Industrial Development Authority

Escambia County Industrial Development Authority

406 S. Trammell St.

Atmore

Free

Success Circle - Fairhope – Meets every 3rd Wednesday

Join a roundtable discussion on: Get wired into social networking:  How to use sources from LinkedIn, MySpace and Facebook to grow your business

Business priorities are changing and enabling people and organizational agility are key to being successful in today's market.  The way that you interact and collaborate is a critical success factor for businesses today.  Join this discussion on using social networking in your business.

Facilitator: Sherman Blosser, Women's Business Center            Sponsor: Homestead Village                         

Homestead Village

924 Plantation Blvd

Fairhope

Free

“Taste of the Alliance” –- Women’s Business Center Alliance Networking Event – Meets every 3rd  Thursday

Women’s Business Center Alliance members are invited to join other Alliance members in a friendly and relaxing atmosphere.  House wine will be served at a discounted rate of $4 per glass. Bring plenty of business cards to share! 

The Women's Business Center Alliance is a network of professional women and men willing to share their resources and talents.  Women's Business Center Alliance members serve as a professional resource for Women’s Business Center clients and other Women's Business Center Alliance members. Network members also provide a pool of time and talent that is used to expand our infrastructure and allows us to provide additional services. Women's Business Center Alliance members have the opportunity to directly impact our local economy by helping to grow small businesses. The Women's Business Center Alliance offers members frequent recognition and 100% tax deduction for their annual membership pledge.
For information on membership in the Women’s Business Center Alliance call 251-660-2725. 

Success Circle - Saraland - Meets every 4th Tuesday

Join a roundtable discussion on: Get wired into social networking:  How to use sources from LinkedIn, MySpace and Facebook to grow your business

Business priorities are changing and enabling people and organizational agility are key to being successful in today's market.  The way that you interact and collaborate is a critical success factor for businesses today.  Join this discussion on using social networking in your business.

Facilitator: Angela Weil

Sponsor: Microtel Inn & Suites North Mobile

Meeting Room

Microtel Inn & Suites North Mobile 1124 Shelton Beach Road

Saraland

Free

The Loan Clinic

Are you a for-profit small business owner needing a financial boost?  Is a SBA or Community Express program loan the answer for you?  Find out, get an application.

Who is eligible?  Business owners in low to moderate income areas, minorities, women and veterans

What can loan be used for?  Purchase of equipment/machinery, working capital, expansions, purchase of inventory and more

Loan features Loan from $5K to $50K, no collateral required, business plan required, minimal paperwork

Facilitator:  Sherman Blosser, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence

Business Innovation Center

1301 Azalea Road

Mobile

Cost: $10

Coffee with Sylvia - Monroe County - Monroeville - Meets every 4th Wednesday

Tip the scales of Work-Life balance in your favor: Five timely tips

As an American business owner, you understand, all too well, the challenge of leading a balanced lifestyle.  Fortunately, you don't have to give up one to attain the other.  You can have both!  Before you start bringing your laptop on vacation, break your unbalanced cycle, join us and discuss five timely tips.

Facilitator:  Sylvia Browder, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Monroeville Area Chamber of Commerce

Monroeville Area Chamber of Commerce

86 North Alabama Street

Monroeville

Free

Coffee with Sylvia - Clark County - Thomasville - Meets every 4th Thursday

Tip the scales of Work-Life balance in your favor: Five timely tips

As an American business owner, you understand, all too well, the challenge of leading a balanced lifestyle.  Fortunately, you don't have to give up one to attain the other.  You can have both!  Before you start bringing your laptop on vacation, break your unbalanced cycle, join us and discuss five timely tips.

Facilitator:  Sylvia Browder, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Southwest Alabama Chamber of Commerce

Southwest Alabama Chamber of Commerce

138 Wilson Avenue

Thomasville

Free