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JULY 2010 - AUGUST 2010 - SEPTEMBER 2010

 
Date/Time Subject Location
Cost
  Featured Events    

Wednesday

8/4

11:30am-1pm

 

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 July 30.

Carrabba's Italian Grill

3917 Airport Blvd.

Mobile

Cost: $20

 

 

 

 

 

  Quarterly Events and Trainings    

Tuesday

4/6

12-1pm

Escambia County - Brewton

Please bring your own lunch

The Art and Science of Hiring and Firing Employees

Alabama is an “at will” employment state.  What does that mean for you and your business?  Come and find out!

We will discuss best practice strategies for hiring and firing employees.  Whether you have a full staff or hope to one day become an employer, this is essential information for your business planning.

 

Facilitator:  LaKesha Womack, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Brewton Area Chamber of Commerce

Brewton Area Chamber of Commerce

1010-B Douglas Ave.

Brewton

Free

Tuesday

4/6

10am-12:30pm

Counseling Available by Appointment Only - Daphne - 1st Tuesday of every month

Counselor:  Sherman Blosser, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Bryant Bank

Bryant Bank

1801 US Hwy 98

Daphne

Free

Wednesday

4/7

8-9am

Success Circle - West Mobile - Meets every 1st Wednesday

Roundtable discussion topic: Tip the Scales of Work-Life Balance in Your Favor: Five Timely Tips

Facilitator: Dr. Diana Sturm

Sponsor: Legacy Financial Planning

Legacy Financial Planning, LLC

5901 Airport Blvd

Suite 208

Mobile

Free

Wednesday

4/7

10-11am

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

10 Tips to Wow-ing Your Customers… and Keeping Them for Life

A happy client is a pleasure to have, but an ecstatic one is even better.  When you go above-and-beyond to wow your clients, they can become a wellspring of repeat business. They’ll refer new customers to you, and publicly reinforce your reputation to others over and over again.

 

Facilitator:  Sylvia Browder, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Conecuh County EDO & Evergreen/Conecuh Chamber of Commerce

Conecuh County EDO & Evergreen/Conecuh County Chamber of Commerce

100 Depot Square

Evergreen

Free

 

Thursday

4/8

12-1pm

Escambia County - Atmore

Please bring your own lunch

The Art and Science of Hiring and Firing Employees

Alabama is an “at will” employment state.  What does that mean for you and your business?  Come and find out!

We will discuss best practice strategies for hiring and firing employees.  Whether you have a full staff or hope to one day become an employer, this is essential information for your business planning.

 

Facilitator:  LaKesha Womack, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce

Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce

501 S. Pensacola Ave.

Atmore

Free

Tuesday

4/13

10am-2pm

Small Business and SBA Loan Counseling Available by Appointment Only - Foley - 2nd Tuesday of every month

Counselor:  Sherman Blosser, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: StarKey Storage

StarKey Storage

8141 Hwy 59 S.

Foley

Free

Wednesday

4/14

10-11am

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

10 Tips to Wow-ing Your Customers… and Keeping Them for Life

A happy client is a pleasure to have, but an ecstatic one is even better.  When you go above-and-beyond to wow your clients, they can become a wellspring of repeat business. They’ll refer new customers to you, and publicly reinforce your reputation to others over and over again.

Facilitator:  Sylvia Browder, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Casanova's Rendezvous Cafe'

Washington County Casanova's Rendezvous Cafe'

17257 Jordan St.

Chatom

Free

Wednesday

4/14

11am-12pm

BizReady

Do you want to be your own boss?  Then this workshop is for you.  Participants will learn the basic information needed for starting their own business.

Facilitator: Sherman Blosser, Women's Business Center

Business Innovation Center

1301 Azalea Road

Room 100

Mobile

Cost: $10

 

Thursday

4/15

5-6:30pm

“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.
 

Taste    
2524 Old Shell Road
Mobile

 

WBCA MEMBERS ONLY

Tuesday

4/20

10am-12pm

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

 

Tuesday

4/20

12-1pm

Monroe County - Monroeville

Please bring your own lunch

The Art and Science of Hiring and Firing Employees

Alabama is an “at will” employment state.  What does that mean for you and your business?  Come and find out!

We will discuss best practice strategies for hiring and firing employees.  Whether you have a full staff or hope to one day become an employer, this is essential information for your business planning.

 

Facilitator:  LaKesha Womack, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Monroeville/Monroe County Area Chamber of Commerce

Monroeville/Monroe County Area Chamber of Commerce

86 N. Alabama Ave.

Monroeville

Free

Wednesday

4/21

9-11:45am

How to Start/Set Up Your Own Blog Using WordPress - Part 1

Learn the ins and outs of running your own blog. We’ll show you how to set up and administer your blogspace using Wordpress. We’ll teach you how to market your blog so that more people than just your friends and family are paying attention. We’ll teach you the lingo so you’ll understand RSS, pings and trackbacks. We’ll also spend time exploring various plugins for photo galleries, tag libraries and other useful ways to extend your Wordpress installation.

 

By the end of the workshop, you will be able to…

  • Create a free blog site with Wordpress
  • Write and edit posts and pages, including image management
  • Design a blog for desired look and functionality
  • Manage visitor comments
  • Manage additional blog authors and contributors
  • Apply proven techniques designed to promote his or her business

Facilitator:  Sylvia Browder, Women's Business Center

Virtual, in your home or office

Cost: $25

 

Wednesday

4/21

12-1pm

Success Circle - Fairhope – Meets every 3rd Wednesday

Roundtable discussion topic: Tip the Scales of Work-Life Balance in Your Favor: Five Timely Tips

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

Homestead Village

924 Plantation Blvd

Fairhope

Free

Thursday

4/22

10-11am

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

10 Tips to Wow-ing Your Customers… and Keeping Them for Life

A happy client is a pleasure to have, but an ecstatic one is even better.  When you go above-and-beyond to wow your clients, they can become a wellspring of repeat business. They’ll refer new customers to you, and publicly reinforce your reputation to others over and over again.

 

Facilitator:  Sylvia Browder, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Southwest Alabama Chamber of Commerce

Southwest Alabama Chamber of Commerce

138 Wilson Avenue

Thomasville

Free

Monday

4/26

11:30am

Women's Business Center Alliance

"Out to Lunch" - Meets every 3rd Monday

Women’s Business Center Alliance members are invited to join other Alliance members in a friendly and informal lunch atmosphere.  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.
 

The American Cafe    
3662 Airport Blvd.
Mobile

 

WBCA MEMBERS ONLY

Cost: $10

Tuesday

4/27

10am-12pm

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

 

 

Wednesday

4/28

10-11am

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

10 Tips to Wow-ing Your Customers… and Keeping Them for Life

A happy client is a pleasure to have, but an ecstatic one is even better.  When you go above-and-beyond to wow your clients, they can become a wellspring of repeat business. They’ll refer new customers to you, and publicly reinforce your reputation to others over and over again.

Facilitator:  Sylvia Browder, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Monroeville Area Chamber of Commerce

Monroeville Area Chamber of Commerce

86 North Alabama Street

Monroeville

Free

Wednesday

4/28

12-1pm

Conecuh County - Evergreen

Please bring your own lunch

The Art and Science of Hiring and Firing Employees

Alabama is an “at will” employment state.  What does that mean for you and your business?  Come and find out!

We will discuss best practice strategies for hiring and firing employees.  Whether you have a full staff or hope to one day become an employer, this is essential information for your business planning.

 

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

Tuesday

5/4

10am-12:30pm

Counseling Available by Appointment Only - Daphne - 1st Tuesday of every month

Counselor:  Sherman Blosser, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Bryant Bank

Bryant Bank

1801 US Hwy 98

Daphne

Free

Wednesday

5/5

8-9am

Success Circle - West Mobile - Meets every 1st Wednesday

Roundtable discussion topic: How to Create Daily Success

Facilitator: Dr. Diana Sturm

Sponsor: Legacy Financial Planning

Legacy Financial Planning, LLC

5901 Airport Blvd

Suite 208

Mobile

Free

Wednesday

5/5

10-11am

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

Cutting Through the Clutter: Simple Steps to Maximize Productivity During Your Work Day

In today’s business world, office communication is instant, open-doors policies are common and multitasking is widely practiced by business owners expected to wear multiple hats at one time.

However, if this current process has left you feeling a loss of control when managing your daily schedule, here are some sure-fire tips for making the most of your day.

 

Facilitator:  Sylvia Browder, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Conecuh County EDO & Evergreen/Conecuh Chamber of Commerce

Conecuh County EDO & Evergreen/Conecuh County Chamber of Commerce

100 Depot Square

Evergreen

Free

Thursday

5/6

12-1pm

Escambia County - Atmore

Please bring your own lunch

Human Resource Fundamentals

Do you know which documents are legally required for your employee files? How long do you need to keep those documents and files?  Join us to discuss which documents are required in your human resource files and learn some best practices to stay ahead of the mountain of paperwork.

 

Facilitator:  LaKesha Womack, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce

Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce

501 S. Pensacola Ave.

Atmore

Free

Tuesday

5/11

10am-2pm

Small Business and SBA Loan Counseling Available by Appointment Only - Foley - 2nd Tuesday of every month

Counselor:  Sherman Blosser, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: StarKey Storage

StarKey Storage

8141 Hwy 59 S.

Foley

Free

Tuesday

5/11

12-1pm

Escambia County - Brewton

Please bring your own lunch

Human Resource Fundamentals

Do you know which documents are legally required for your employee files? How long do you need to keep those documents and files?  Join us to discuss which documents are required in your human resource files and learn some best practices to stay ahead of the mountain of paperwork.

 

Facilitator:  LaKesha Womack, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Brewton Area Chamber of Commerce

Brewton Area Chamber of Commerce

1010-B Douglas Ave.

Brewton

Free

Wednesday

5/12

10-11am

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

Cutting Through the Clutter: Simple Steps to Maximize Productivity During Your Work Day

In today’s business world, office communication is instant, open-doors policies are common and multitasking is widely practiced by business owners expected to wear multiple hats at one time.

However, if this current process has left you feeling a loss of control when managing your daily schedule, here are some sure-fire tips for making the most of your day.

 

Facilitator:  Sylvia Browder, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Casanova's Rendezvous Cafe'

Washington County Casanova's Rendezvous Cafe'

17257 Jordan St.

Chatom

Free

Thursday

5/13

11am-12pm

BizReady

Do you want to be your own boss?  Then this workshop is for you.  Participants will learn the basic information needed for starting their own business.

Facilitator: Sherman Blosser, Women's Business Center

Business Innovation Center

1301 Azalea Road

Room 100

Mobile

Cost: $10

 

Thursday

5/13

12:30-1:30pm

Access to Capital

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
  • 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

Business Innovation Center

1301 Azalea Road

Room 106

Mobile

Cost: $10

 

 

Wednesday

5/19

11:30am-1pm

Highlights of the 2010 Health Care Reconciliation Act, Tax and Benefits Provisions

Deborah Hodges with Prichard, Dewberry & Hodges will cover the key tax and benefits provisions in the sweeping new health reform law that Congress has passed and the President has signed into law.

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 May 17.

Carrabba's Italian Grill

3917 Airport Blvd.

Mobile

Cost: $20

 

 

Wednesday

5/19

11:30am-1pm

Success Circle - Fairhope – Meets every 3rd Wednesday

The Success Circle we will meet at the Quarterly Quorum in Mobile. 

Carrabba's Italian Grill

3917 Airport Blvd.

Mobile

Cost: $20

Thursday

5/20

5-6:30pm

“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.
 

Taste    
2524 Old Shell Road
Mobile

 

WBCA MEMBERS ONLY

Monday

5/24

11:30am

Women's Business Center Alliance

"Out to Lunch" - Meets every 3rd Monday

--Change to Fourth Monday for May only--

Women’s Business Center Alliance members are invited to join other Alliance members in a friendly and informal lunch atmosphere.  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.
 

Bayside Dinners

5212-E Cottage Hill Rd

University and Cottage Hill Road

Mobile, AL

 

WBCA MEMBERS ONLY

Cost: Order from the menu, most items under $10

 

Tuesday

5/25

12-1pm

Conecuh County - Evergreen

Please bring your own lunch

Human Resource Fundamentals

Do you know which documents are legally required for your employee files? How long do you need to keep those documents and files?  Join us to discuss which documents are required in your human resource files and learn some best practices to stay ahead of the mountain of paperwork.

 

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

Wednesday

5/26

10-11am

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

Cutting Through the Clutter: Simple Steps to Maximize Productivity During Your Work Day

In today’s business world, office communication is instant, open-doors policies are common and multitasking is widely practiced by business owners expected to wear multiple hats at one time.

However, if this current process has left you feeling a loss of control when managing your daily schedule, here are some sure-fire tips for making the most of your day.

 

Facilitator:  Sylvia Browder, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Monroeville Area Chamber of Commerce

Monroeville Area Chamber of Commerce

86 North Alabama Street

Monroeville

Free

Thursday

5/27

10-11am

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

Cutting Through the Clutter: Simple Steps to Maximize Productivity During Your Work Day

In today’s business world, office communication is instant, open-doors policies are common and multitasking is widely practiced by business owners expected to wear multiple hats at one time.

However, if this current process has left you feeling a loss of control when managing your daily schedule, here are some sure-fire tips for making the most of your day.

 

Facilitator:  Sylvia Browder, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Southwest Alabama Chamber of Commerce

Southwest Alabama Chamber of Commerce

138 Wilson Avenue

Thomasville

Free

Thursday

5/27

12-1pm

Monroe County - Monroeville

Please bring your own lunch

Human Resource Fundamentals

Do you know which documents are legally required for your employee files? How long do you need to keep those documents and files?  Join us to discuss which documents are required in your human resource files and learn some best practices to stay ahead of the mountain of paperwork.

 

Facilitator:  LaKesha Womack, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Monroeville/Monroe County Area Chamber of Commerce

Monroeville/Monroe County Area Chamber of Commerce

86 N. Alabama Ave.

Monroeville

Free

Wednesday

6/2

8-9am

Success Circle - West Mobile - Meets every 1st Wednesday

Roundtable discussion topic: Blogging to Boost Your Bottom Line

Facilitator: Dr. Diana Sturm

Sponsor: Legacy Financial Planning

Legacy Financial Planning, LLC

5901 Airport Blvd

Suite 208

Mobile

Free

Wednesday

6/2

10-11am

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

Small Budget, Big Impact: Do-It-Yourself Marketing

Stretch Your Marketing Dollars: Three Tools to Get the Word Out. 

You don't need to invest in a million-dollar advertising campaign to grow business among current and potential clients. Instead, establish a prominent industry presence by tapping unique and do-it-yourself communication channels to elevate your company message without breaking your budget.

 

Facilitator:  Sylvia Browder, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Conecuh County EDO & Evergreen/Conecuh Chamber of Commerce

Conecuh County EDO & Evergreen/Conecuh County Chamber of Commerce

100 Depot Square

Evergreen

Free

Tuesday

6/2

11am-12pm

BizReady

Do you want to be your own boss?  Then this workshop is for you.  Participants will learn the basic information needed for starting their own business.

Facilitator: Sherman Blosser, Women's Business Center

Business Innovation Center

1301 Azalea Road

Room 100

Mobile

Cost: $10

 

Tuesday

6/2

12:30-1:30pm

Access to Capital

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
  • 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

Business Innovation Center

1301 Azalea Road

Room 106

Mobile

Cost: $10

 

 

Thursday

6/3

10am-12:00pm

Counseling Available by Appointment Only - Daphne

Counselor:  Sherman Blosser, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Bryant Bank

Bryant Bank

1801 US Hwy 98

Daphne

Free

Thursday

6/3

12-1pm

Escambia County - Atmore

Please bring your own lunch

Ask the SBA

Small Business Administration Senior Area Manager, Brent McMahan, will provide an overview of SBA loan programs currently available for business financing as well as an opportunity for you to ask questions and dispel some of the myths about grants and loans for business owners.

 

Facilitator:  LaKesha Womack, Women's Business Center

Co-Host: Small Business Administration

Sponsor: Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce

Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce

501 S. Pensacola Ave.

Atmore

Free

Tuesday

6/8

10am-2pm

Small Business and SBA Loan Counseling Available by Appointment Only - Foley - 2nd Tuesday of every month

Counselor:  Sherman Blosser, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: StarKey Storage

StarKey Storage

8141 Hwy 59 S.

Foley

Free

Wednesday

6/16

12-1pm

Conecuh County - Evergreen

Please bring your own lunch

Ask the SBA

Small Business Administration Senior Area Manager, Brent McMahan, will provide an overview of SBA loan programs currently available for business financing as well as an opportunity for you to ask questions and dispel some of the myths about grants and loans for business owners.

 

Facilitator:  LaKesha Womack, Women's Business Center

Co-Host: Small Business Administration

Sponsor: Evergreen/Conecuh County Chamber of Commerce

Evergreen/Conecuh County Chamber of Commerce

100 Depot Square

Evergreen

Free

Wednesday

6/16

12-1pm

Success Circle - Fairhope – Meets every 3rd Wednesday

Roundtable discussion topic: Blogging to Boost Your Bottom Line

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

Homestead Village

924 Plantation Blvd

Fairhope

Free

Thursday

6/17

5-6:30pm

“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.
 

Taste    
2524 Old Shell Road
Mobile

 

WBCA MEMBERS ONLY

Monday

6/21

11:30am

Women's Business Center Alliance

"Out to Lunch" - Meets every 3rd Monday

Women’s Business Center Alliance members are invited to join other Alliance members in a friendly and informal lunch atmosphere.  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.
 

Bayside Dinners

5212-E

Cottage Hill Rd

Unversity and Cottage Hill Road

Mobile, AL

 

WBCA MEMBERS ONLY

Cost: Order from the menu, most items under $10

 

Tuesday

6/22

10-11am

Webinar - Small Budget, Big Impact: Do-It-Yourself Marketing

You don't need to invest in a million dollar advertising campaign to grow business among current and potential customers. Instead, establish a prominent industry presence by tapping unique and do-it-yourself communication channels to elevate your company message without breaking your budget.

Facilitator:  Sylvia Browder, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: WBC Bizmobile Project

For more information or to sign up contact Sylvia Browder at 251-660-2725

TBD

8th Annual Art As Business - rescheduled

How do you turn your art into a business?

Find out at the 8th Annual Art As Business Workshop

Morning General Session will include information on Intellectual Property - Copywriting and Licensing; resources and services available through the Mobile Arts Council; developing a Web Presence and Using Social Media

Industry-specific break-out sessions will be offered in the afternoon - Film, Visual Arts, Literature, Music - with speakers and roundtable discussions featuring Best Practices, Answers to Common Issues and specialized topics - More details to come!

Location TBD

$49

 

 

Wednesday

6/23

10-11am

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

Small Budget, Big Impact: Do-It-Yourself Marketing

Stretch Your Marketing Dollars: Three Tools to Get the Word Out. 

You don't need to invest in a million-dollar advertising campaign to grow business among current and potential clients. Instead, establish a prominent industry presence by tapping unique and do-it-yourself communication channels to elevate your company message without breaking your budget.

 

Facilitator:  Sylvia Browder, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Monroeville Area Chamber of Commerce

Monroeville Area Chamber of Commerce

86 North Alabama Street

Monroeville

Free

Thursday

6/24

10-11am

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

Small Budget, Big Impact: Do-It-Yourself Marketing

Stretch Your Marketing Dollars: Three Tools to Get the Word Out. 

You don't need to invest in a million-dollar advertising campaign to grow business among current and potential clients. Instead, establish a prominent industry presence by tapping unique and do-it-yourself communication channels to elevate your company message without breaking your budget.

 

Facilitator:  Sylvia Browder, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: Southwest Alabama Chamber of Commerce

Southwest Alabama Chamber of Commerce

138 Wilson Avenue

Thomasville

Free

Thursday

6/24

12-1pm

Monroe County - Monroeville

Please bring your own lunch

Ask the SBA

Small Business Administration Senior Area Manager, Brent McMahan, will provide an overview of SBA loan programs currently available for business financing as well as an opportunity for you to ask questions and dispel some of the myths about grants and loans for business owners.

 

Facilitator:  LaKesha Womack, Women's Business Center

Co-Host: Small Business Administration

Sponsor: Monroeville/Monroe County Area Chamber of Commerce

Monroeville/Monroe County Area Chamber of Commerce

86 N. Alabama Ave.

Monroeville

Free

Wednesday

6/30

10-11am

Webinar - 10 Time Management Tps to Manage Social Media

Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Bebo, MySpace and many others can be huge time stealers if not managed properly. It requires a lot of monitoring and self-dicsipline. We'll cover 10 quick practical tips to maximize your engagement and minimize time wasted in la la land.

Facilitator:  Sylvia Browder, Women's Business Center

Sponsor: WBC Bizmobile Project

For more information or to sign up contact Sylvia Browder at 251-660-2725

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To register or obtain more information on any of these events, call the Women’s Business Center, Inc. at 251-660-2725 or email.
Please pre-register—events are subject to cancellation for lack of registration.

The Women’s Business Center is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact LaToya Brooks at 252-660-2725, 1301 Azalea Rd, #201A, Mobile, AL 36693 or email info@womenbiz.biz


 
   
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The Women’s Business Center is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.