WBO WILD About Business National Convention Provided by: Office Max, Inc.
October 22-24, 2009 Houston, Texas
Convention Sites
Humble Civic Center 8233 Will Clayton Powell Pkwy Humble, TX 77338 Phone (281) 446-4140窶認ax (281) 319-4030 www.humblecc.com
Marriott North Houston Greenspoint 255 N Sam Houston Pkwy East Houston, Texas 77060 USA Phone (281) 875-4000- Fax (281) 875-6208 www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/hougp-houston-marriott-north-at-greenspoint/ Page 2
About Women Business Owners Women Business Owners (WBO) is a 501c3 non-profit organization, founded in February 2004 with the mission to educate, empower, and enhance the lives of women business owners and children throughout the world. EIN Number: 20-5875433 Mailing Address: 933 Cascade Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 Phone/Fax Number: 877-209-9461 WBO focuses on empowering women through monthly educational workshops and educating future entrepreneurs through the Jr Apprentice US program for 10-18 year old students within the United States. WBO currently works with more than 41,000 women to enhance their business to the next level. Quarterly Educational Workshops Every quarter, WBO hosts virtual educational workshops to educate, empower and enhance our members and the general public. This workshop is absolutely free to attend. WBO Supported Charities Every year, Women Business Owners (WBO) selects an annual charity to receive non-monetary support from our organization, our members and the general public. We believe that by supporting our communities, we will be supporting our women business owners. 2009 Charities Annual Charity: Jr Apprentice US 1st Quarter Charity: Women's International League for Peace and Freedom 2nd Quarter Charity: Cypress Assistance Ministries 3rd Quarter Charity: Children of the Night 4th Quarter Charity: Women For A Change
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Table of Contents Convention Sites
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About Women’s Business Owners (“WBO”)
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Table of Contents
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About the WBO 2009 Convention
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Convention Itinerary
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Things To Do
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Sponsorship Levels
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Business Expo Exhibitions
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Introduction to Convention Speakers
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2009 WBO Award Winners
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Introduction to our WBO Members
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About the 2009 Convention
WBO National Business Convention Provided by Office Max, Inc. October 22-24, 2009 Convention Theme: "Wild About Business" WBO National Business Convention presented by Office Max, Inc. will be held in Houston, Texas on October 22-24, 2009. Five Hundred women entrepreneurs from around the world will experience a convention of networking, workshops, and a live business expo. Our attendees will kick-off this years convention with business socializing and keynote speakers during our semi-formal reception at the Houston Marriott North at Greenspoint on Thursday, October 22nd. Our attendees will continue building their business with live, hands-on interaction with each of our panelist led workshops and key note speaker on Friday at the Humble Civic Center. Each Three Day Attendee will have the opportunity to showcase their business during our Business Expo (open to the public) on Saturday at the Humble Civic Center! “Learning how to work effectively and efficiently so that your personal life does not suffer in the beginning years. Learn how to join together and make mastermind groups, support groups, and other related teams of women that support, guide, and stimulate each other. It is a phenomenal experience to join together and share wealth of knowledge and to know that you're not alone.�
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Convention Itinerary Thursday Activities: Attendee Check-in with WBO begins at 2pm (Host Hotel) Check-in at host hotel begins at 3pm Key Note and VIP Networking Reception at host hotel from 3pm-9pm (Dress semi-formal to formal) Friday Activities: Attendee Check-in with WBO begins at 8:00am (Humble Civic Center) Workshops 9am-10am (Humble Civic Center) (Dress casual to business casual) Workshops 10:15am-11:30am (Humble Civic Center) Networking 11:30am-12pm (Humble Civic Center) VIP Lunch 12pm-1:30pm (Humble Civic Center) Networking 1:30pm-2pm (Humble Civic Center) Workshops 2pm-3pm (Humble Civic Center) Workshops 3:15pm-4:15pm (Humble Civic Center) Check-in at host hotel begins at 3pm Break for Dinner (attendee is responsible for this meal) Networking After Hours 7pm-9pm (Host Hotel/Kick's Restaurant) Saturday Activities: Business Expo 10am-5pm (Humble Civic Center) (Dress casual to business casual) Exhibitor Break Area 10am-5pm (Humble Civic Center) Break for Dinner (attendee is responsible for this meal) Networking After Hours 7pm-9pm (Host Hotel/Kick's Restaurant)
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Things To Do... Networking at Kick's Grill inside Marriott North Houston Greenspoint Friday night and Saturday night. Houston Ballet Movie Theaters (AMC (Deerbrook Mall), Movie Taverns, Drive-ins Downtown Theaters and Museums
Restaurants Humble City Cafe' 200 E. Main St. Humble, TX. 77338 - 4515 (281) 319 - 0200
Pappas Seafood House 20410 Hwy 59 N. Humble, TX 77339 (281) 446-7707
Chez Nous 217 S Avenue G Humble, TX 77338 (281) 446-6717
Pappasito's 10005 FM 1960 Humble, TX 77338 (281) 540-8664
Italiano's 217 FM 1960 Bypass Rd E Humble, TX 77338 (281) 446-6111
Showboat Drive In 22422 FM 2920 Rd Hockley, TX, USA (281) 351-5224 www.theshowboatdrivein.com
Saltgrass Steakhouse 20090 Hwy 59 North, Exit 1960 Humble, TX 77338 (281) 540-5116 Chili's—(281) 540-2280
Star Track Drive In 24003 Highway 59 Porter, TX, USA (281) 354-3786 www.startrackdi.com
Black-eyed Peas 9710 FM 1960 Bypass Humble, TX 77338 (281) 446-3399
George Ranch Historical Park FM-762, Uninc Fort Bend County, TX, www.georgeranch.org
Chuy's 20502 Hwy 59 North, Exit 1960 Humble, TX 77338 (281) 540-7778
Houston Arboretum and Nature Center 4501 Woodway Dr Houston, TX 77024, USA (713) 681-3665 www.houstonarboretum.org
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Oil Ranch 26055 Magnolia Rd Hockley, TX, USA (281) 859-1616
Moorhead's Blueberry Farm 19531 Moorhead Rd Conroe, TX, USA 888-702-0622 www.moorheadsblueberryfarm.com
Bear Creek Park 3535 War Memorial Dr Houston, TX, USA www.pct3.hctx.net/PBearCreek
Bayou Wildlife Park 5050 FM 517 Rd Alvin, TX 77511, USA (281) 337-6376 www.bayouwildlifepark.com Chmielewski Blueberry Farm 23810 Bauer Hockley Rd Hockley, TX 77447 (281) 304-0554 www.chmielewski-blueberry.com Kings Orchard 11282 County Road 302 Plantersville, TX, USA (936) 894-2766 www.kingsorchard.com
Nature Discovery Center 7112 Newcastle St Bellaire, TX, USA www.naturediscoverycenter.org Kemah Boardwalk Kemah, TX, www.kemahboardwalk.com Space Center Houston 1601 NASA Road 1 Houston, TX 77058, (281) 244-2100 www.spacecenter.org/ Downtown Aquarium 410 Bagby Street Houston, TX www.aquariumrestaurants.com San Jacinto Battlegrounds & Battleship Texas 3523 Battleground Rd La Porte, TX, USA
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Sponsorship Levels Title Sponsor Office Max Platinum Sponsors Women Business Owners Gold Sponsors CCDesignz Business Services LLC My Business Journals Jr Apprentice US Silver Sponsors Julie-Marie Bags Delaney Imaging Houston Marriott North Houston Greenspoint Communication Transformation Nancy Williams, M.Ed, LPC Jane Out of the Box, LLC Christian Star News Websites 2 Grow Organized Time
Bronze Sponsors Firelight Web Studio Accents of Home Plus Sponsors VBS Virtual Assist, LLC. Lisa's Art & Horses
Table Sponsors AlphaWomen Media, Inc.
Chair Sponsors Occasions To Savor Independent Chocolatier AlphaWomen Media, Inc.
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Business Expo Exhibitors 4HealthyLiving, Inc.
Julie-Marie Bags
Accents of Home
Massage Heights
America's Vacation Center Travel
McDonald Consulting Group
Beyond Careers
Memories In Pastel
CCDesignz Business Services, LLC
My Business Journals
Christian Star News
Nancy Williams, M.Ed, LPC
Communication Transformation
Nouveau Connoisseurs Corporation
Criado Resources, LLC
Office Max, Inc.
Delaney Imaging
Organized Time
Design2Train
Piyolet, LLC.
Help More People
Professional-Organizer
HireMyMom.com
Sleeping Naked After 40
Home-Based Working Moms
Stiles & Associates Leadership Consultants
Houston Marriott North Houston Greenspoint
Wahmcart
ISO Breathing
Websites 2 Grow
JamSum Limited
Women Business Owners
Jane Out of the Box, LLC
World March for Peace
Jenny's Wine Shop
WR Enterprises
Jr Apprentice US
Where Activities Are Located Thursday Reception: Marriott North Houston at Greenspoint in Lonestar Ballroom Friday Workshops and VIP Luncheon: Humble Civic Center Ballrooms 2 and 3 Saturday Business Expo: Humble Civic Center Ballrooms 1, 2 and 3
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Introducing our Convention Speakers: Felicia J. Slattery, Thursday evening Keynote speaker and Friday Workshop speaker, lives her life with energy, passion and enthusiasm because she realizes each moment is precious. After nearly losing her life during childbirth in 2004, she began to put her communication and public speaking talents to use to create a positive impact on the world. She is a teacher, trainer, speaker, writer, consultant and coach and specializes in training busy professionals to succeed through effective communication and by delivering results-driven presentations. She holds two Master’s Degrees: one in Adult Education and Training and another in Communication. Her enthusiastic passion for communication is contagious because she knows that one important message delivered with power can transform a life. Learn more about Felicia at www.CommunicationTransformation.com.
Beverly Castillo Online bookstore of African American authored books
www.agoodbook.biz/dtreasures
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Nancy Williams, Thursday evening Keynote speaker and Friday workshop moderator, is best known as an “Encourager.” As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Life Coach, she maintains a private practice in the Houston, Texas area – providing counseling, coaching and consulting services in a Christian setting to adults addressing a variety of life management concerns in their personal and professional lives. An experienced conference speaker, teacher and writer, Nancy weaves together warmth, wit and wisdom as she genuinely connects with her listeners and challenges them to live their best life. Nancy enjoys writing an inspirational column with a focus on life management entitled “Keeping Your Balance” that currently appears in multiple community newspapers in the northeast Houston area. She has also been a featured writer on a variety of websites. Her book Keeping Your Balance…Finding Your Way © 2004 includes selections from her early newspaper columns. In addition to a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Human Development, Nancy’s professional experience includes teaching, small business ownership, consulting, public relations and community development. She also enjoys speaking opportunities in both the church and business communities, presenting information on various life management concerns. Nancy maintains active in multiple professional organizations on the local, state and national levels and serves on the Executive Boards of various non-profit community organizations in the Greater Houston area. She enjoys sharing life with her husband and children. Learn more about Nancy at www.nancywilliams.net.
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Michele DeKinder-Smith, Thursday VIP Luncheon Keynote speaker. Michele is Founder & CEO of Jane Out of the Box, has conducted research for Fortune 500 companies for nearly 20 years. Now, she’s brought her passion for entrepreneurship and extensive research experience together to create Jane Out of the Box, which conducts research for and about women business owners in order to help more women become successful on their own terms. Jane Out of the Box does this by providing research-based insight and education to women business owners and to the corporations and agencies that seek to serve them. Michele started her first company, Linkage Research & Consulting, in 1998. Over the years, she learned critical lessons about how to grow your company to meet your personal financial and lifestyle goals. It was while studying entrepreneurial success principles and learning to apply them to her own first business that Michele became fascinated with what makes entrepreneurs 'tick', as well as what causes some to be more successful than others. Having grown her first business to over a million dollars in revenue, Michele was inspired to start Jane Out of the Box, to help other women create the wealth and the lifestyles they deserve. Michele holds a Masters of Marketing Research from the prestigious MMR program at University of Georgia, a Professional Researcher Certification, and is a sought after speaker at association events. Michele is Immediate Past President of the Professional Chapters Council of the American Marketing Association, which guides the activities of all 74 AMA chapters serving 23,000 professional marketers. Learn more about Michele at www.janeoutofthebox.com.
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Regina Baker, Friday workshop panelist, is a computer geek at heart. Regina launched Wahmcart to provide a full ecommerce software solution for work at home moms and the small business community, without the huge price tag. Their goal is to reach the masses with a complete and affordable ecommerce solution. Wahmcart believes that small businesses dominate a large portion of the market place however, a huge percentage of these businesses miss the opportunity to provide a secure environment due to lack of funds. Therefore they settle for free carts and not as secure or easy shopping options for potential customers. Learn more about Regina at www.Wahmcart.com
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Rosie Battista, Thursday evening Mistress of Ceremonies and Friday workshop panelist, is on a mission to help woman over 40 fall in love with their food by incorporating more nutritious healthy options, fall in love with their body by learning how to appreciate and care for themselves, and fall in love with their life by uncovering their inner strengths and dreams. Rosie’s book/manual/journal titled SLEEPING NAKED AFTER 40 which offers lessons in building a healthier, happier life. And 52 WAYS TO FALL IN LOVE, WITH YOUR FOOD, WITH YOUR BODY, WITH YOUR LIFE. This little power packed book is filled with quotes, inspirations and action steps that will assist you in creating a year of self love. Learn more about Rosie at www.sleepingnakedafter40.com.
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Barbara A. Davis, Friday workshop panelist, is the Founder, President/CEO of Beyond Careers a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization since 2003. The goal of Beyond Careers is to provide financial literacy and career/entrepreneur development and other related training workshops. Ellen Delap, Friday workshop panelist, Ellen and Professional-Organizer.com© can help you make time and space for what’s important to you! Working one on one with our clients, together we streamline your environment, create effective strategies for an organized lifestyle and help you prioritize organization in your daily routine. We empower and affirm our clients in their quest for organizing! Ellen’s has a B.A. from Smith College and an M.Ed. from Boston College. She is past President of NAPO-Houston (the local chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers), a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD). Ellen is a Certified Family Manager Coach™ (FM), a Certified Professional Organizer (CPO) and has earned the Attention Deficit Disorder and Chronic Disorganization Specialist Certificates. She is the 2008 FamilyTime Woman of Achievement Entrepreneur. Visit www.professionalorganizer.com to learn more about Ellen and Professional-Organizer.com
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Roslyn Bazzelle, Friday workshop panelist, is the President and Chief Executive Officer and Creator of Piyolet , a fitness format of instructional videos which teaches a new and innovative technique for fitness enthusiasts as well as encouraging an over all healthy life style and well being through a combination of pilates(pi), yoga(yo) and ballet(let). Roslyn is also an attorney admitted to the bar in Texas and Washington DC, specializing corporate, entertainment and real estate law. Roslyn has a BA from Hampton University and has a JD from Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Learn more about Roslyn at www.piyolet.com.
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Suzanne Evans, Friday workshop speaker, is most commonly referred to as an "action expert". She has lectured, trained, inspired, and provided coaching and consulting services to thousands of business owners in the last two years alone. When individuals and businesses are looking for success, they seek her coaching, sharp instincts and accountability. Action comes naturally for Suzanne! She is co-author of Blueprint for Success with Steven Covey and Ken Blanchard and creator of The Help More People System. Suzanne Evans Coaching and Programs run some of the most respected online distance learning and coaching programs for small business owners and helping professionals in the world. In fact, most helping professionals going through one of her programs increases their income by 2,000-5,000 a month in 4- 6 months. Suzanne holds a bachelor’s degree from Lees-McRae College, a Masters from New York University, is a graduate of Coach U, and holds the ACC certification from The International Coaching Federation. She owns owns www.blueprintlifecoaching.com, www.helpmorepeople.com, and www.thevablueprint.com. She also owns a Westie named Lucky Boy and enjoys a wonderful life with Melonie traveling, fooding, watching college basketball, and being a political junkie.
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Jennifer Haubein, Friday workshop panelist, is the President and Owner of Websites 2 Grow has a passion for helping small business owners take their business online easily with powerful lead generating websites and cost effective membership programs. After speaking with and learning from several online marketers such as Carrie Wilkerson and Ali Brown, Websites 2 Grow was born. Jennifer currently lives in Houston, Texas with her wonderful husband, amazing sons, and two cats. Learn more about Jennifer at www.Websites2Grow.com.
Monique Hayward, Friday workshop panelist, is President & CEO of Nouveau Connoisseurs Corporation, which owns and operates the award-winning Dessert Noir CafÊ & Bar in Beaverton, Oregon. Monique has 15 years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, business development, and entrepreneurship. She is a frequent speaker at conferences, colleges, and universities and a contributing writer and interviewee for mainstream media. In February 2009, Monique published her first book, Divas Doing Business: What the Guidebooks Don’t Tell You About Being a Woman Entrepreneur. Monique has a master of business administration in marketing from Case Western Reserve University and a bachelor of arts (magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa) in journalism from the University of Maryland College Park. Monique is married to Tom Freeman and the couple resides in Beaverton.
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Mary McDonald, Friday workshop panelist, is CEO and CTO of the McDonald Consulting Group Inc. and blogs about process improvement at www.improvemybusinessnow.com. She’s been helping companies streamline their businesses and implement management systems since 1995. She’s the author of five books, a member of the U.S. TAG for both ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, and a frequent speaker at conferences and seminars. Learn more about Mary at www.mcdcg.com. Karen Miller, Friday workshop speaker, is a third generation educator whose business combines her passion for teaching with the latest technologies. She founded her company with over 25years of corporate training leadership. Design2Train specializes in creating custom online training and information products. Visit www.Design2Train.com today!
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Sharon Petty, Friday workshop panelist, is the Owner and CEO of 4HealthyLiving, Inc consults and lectures at workshops to a variety of audiences from grade-school aged children to adults. Her goals is to empower the public to reach their ultimate level of healthyLiving. Sharon was born in Detroit, Michigan and relocated to Los Angeles, California to attend college where she achieved her degree in nursing. Learn more about Sharon at www.just askaNurse.org. Marla Regan, Friday workshop panelist, is the owner of Organized Time, a professional organizing company is passionate about helping people find solutions to everyday situations. She has coached young mothers, single dads, business owners and retirees with their organizing needs from time management, office organizing to administrative assistance and coaches in Time Management / Law of Attraction. Marla has spoken to groups from New Hampshire to California about Time Management and Organization. Marla is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), a charter member of NAPO – Houston, and National Association of Women Business Owners, and CyFair Chamber of Commerce. Book Marla for your next Seminar, Retreat, or Workshop. Learn more about Marla at www.organizedtime.com.
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Lesley Spencer Pyle, Friday workshop panelist, is the founder and president of the HBWM.com, Inc. Network which includes HireMyMom.com, a website connecting talented at-home mom professionals with businesses looking to outsource temporary and permanent projects/jobs. Lesley also founded Home-Based Working Moms in 1995 -- a professional association and online community of parents who work at home. She is the author of the Work-at-Home Workbook:Your Step-by-Step Guide to Selecting and Starting the Perfect Home Business for You and the creator of the very unique Work-at-Home Kit endorsed by Dr. Laura. She has a Master's Degree in Public Relations from the University of Stirling in Scotland and a BA Summa Cum Laude in Journalism / Public Relations from Texas State University. She has 4 children ages 20 months to 14 years and has been working from home since the first baby was born in 1994!
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Linda Stiles, Friday workshop speaker, is the founder and principal of Stiles & Associates Leadership Consultants, a Houston based organization dedicated to creating a foundation for sustainable leadership. Of her 25 years with three Fortune 500 Energy corporations, twelve were spent in middle and upper management. As Director of Critical Applications, she was responsible for bridging leadership gaps within internal and external technology relationships. Her teams have successfully implemented major enterprise applications worldwide in critical business change environments She is the author of two books on personal and professional leadership. Her goal is to provide clients with a reproducable solution to create sustainable results. She uses proven tools to provide a guaranteed return on investment for every leadership program. Linda is a member of the National Speakers Association, The American Society of Training and Development and the Turnaround Management Association. She holds a Masters degree from the University of Houston and resides in West Houston with her husband Joe. Learn more about Linda at www.lindastiles.com.
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Our 2009 WBO Award Winners Please join us in congratulating our winners. Four (4) awards will be presented during our Thursday Business Reception at the Houston Marriott North at Greenspoint and two (2) will be presented during our Friday VIP Luncheon at the Humble Civic Center. • • • • • •
Volunteering Heart: Patricia Boes Leading Business Woman of the Year: Regina Baker Persevering Business Woman of the Year: Kathy Allen Networking Woman of the Year: Mary B. Relotto Woman of Courage: Leyla Hur Empowering Woman of the Year: Stephanie Brehm
WBO 2009 AWARD WINNERS
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Introducing our WBO Members: Regina Baker Isabel Acosta Isabel Acosta, EUL, Avon Ind Sls Rep Wahmcart Www.wahmcart.com www.youravon.com/iacosta Maxine Aitkenhead The Max Consulting www.themaxconsulting.com
Jody Black Cruise Planners www.premiercruiseandtour.com
Kathy Allen Unique Family Gift Shop www.uniquefamilygiftshop.com
Maryella Blundo Dream Come True Travel www.dreamcometruetravel.biz
Lori Altman Your 911 Lady www.911Lady.blogspot.com
Patricia Boes Memories In Pastel www.memoriesinpastel.com
Gabriele Anderson Jafra www.myjafra.com/ganderson
An'drea Boren A Beijo For You www.beijobags.com & www.liasophia.com/wildaboutjewelry
Pamela Andrews Just Baskets n' More www.justbasketsnmore.com Cheryl Antier Microenterprise Success www.microenterprisesuccess.com
Fran Brochstein Law Office of Fran Brochstein www.familylaw4u.com Gerri Brown Close To My Heart www.gerribrown.MyCTMH.com
Cathy Atkins Savant Business Development Systems
www.savant.sandler.com
Belinda Buis For Every Home www.foreveryhome.net/belindab
Noemi Badrina Synergy HomeCare of Southwest Houston www.synergyhomecare.com www.caregivertexas.com
Dawn Busch Kandies For You www.kandiesforyou.com
Donna Baisi Safe & Secure www.guardyourselfnow.com
Anna Campbell My Monthly Business Journal www.mybusinessjournals.com Rita Canada It Works Marketing www.theultimateapplicator.com
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Olga "Pinderella" Carr PinOutlet.com www.Pinoutlet.com
Liz Copeland Tranzformations www.tranzformations.co.uk
Julie Christin Julie-Marie Bags www.julie-marie.com
Donna Cravotta Virtual Management Concepts LLC
Debra Clark Admincorp Limited www.admincorp.co.nz
Ida Creal Global Sun and Fun Travel, LLC www.globalsunandfuntravel.com
Cindy Clark CCDesignz Business Services, LLC www.ccdesignz.biz
Carol Davies Free Your Spirit Coaching www.freeyourspiritnow.com
Nicole Cleveland Breathe Again Magazine www.breatheagainmagazine.com/
Keisha Davis KD's Kloset www.kdskloset.com
Tracy Collins Fabulous Frugal Websites www.fabulousfrugalwebsites.com
Ina Denson 3 Gems
www.virtualmanagementconceptsllc.com
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Kim DeYoung Metromom www.Metromom.com
Patricia Garrison T.E.A.M.Mom! www.ryze.com/go/TeamMom
Kavita Dhabalia Kad Vision Solution www.kadvision.com
Sandy Glover Gold Shield Legal Investigations, Inc/Confadate www.goldshieldli.com/ www.confadate.com
Debraeyia Drayden Criado Resources, LLC www.criadoresources.net
Mariangie Gonzalez Mind Body And Paw Sweet Cheeks Children's Boutique Jo-Ann Fair CEIP, CPRW The Fair Recruitment Agency LLC www.MindBodyAnd Paw.com www.fairrecruitmentagency.com Marisol Graham Baxter Graham Design S.K. Fentress www.baxtergraham.com SK7 ICON Kathy C. Fielding Natural Health www.bioslife.com/kayceefielding
Lisa Guarino Lisa's ART & Horses www.lisasart.com
Jackie Finch Virtual Excellence www.thevirtualexcellencepro.com
Debra Ham Debra Ham Photography www.debraham.com
Judi Finneran Shake the Fat Off www.shakethefatoff.com
Lorena Hawkins www.aSiteToSee.tv
Amy Jo Garner Noevir USA www.noevir.amyjogarner.biz
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Paula Horlick The Vintage Scarf www.thevintagescarf.com
Wanda Hughley Flex Care Personal Assistant, LLC www.flexcarepa.com
Dawn Kirk Ambriel Publishing & Media www.ambrielpublishing.com
Amber Hutchins The Traveling Vineyard www.myttv.com/Amber13964
Lori Koehler Dauphin Travel Your Travel Source
Shunatta Hutchinson Ardyss International www.getfittednow.com
Lorraine Lagasse Forever Your Keepsake www.foreveryourkeepsake.com
Agnes Ikotun AI Virtual Solutions, LLC www.aivirtualsolutions.com
Rebecca Lee-Jones Texas Candle Lady www.TexasCandleLady.com
Phyllis Johnson Phd Designs
Loli Lonso Solano Mortgage www.solanomortgage.com
Devin Jones Proforma Gateway Solutions www.proforma.com/gateway Rebekah Jones RJ Professional Services www.rjprofessionalservices.com
Ginger Marks DocUmeant Designs www.DocUmeantDesigns.com Rose Marrie Tesc Solutions www.tescsolutions.com
Rosi Juarez Folks & Fun Unlimited, LLC www.fun-folks-unlimited.com
Peggy Mathews Hairitage Bead and Boutique
Judy Kendall Success on the Sea www.successonthesea.com
Mary McCamphill Gain Customer Loyalty www.gaincustomerloyalty.com
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Lee McCaskill Belly Buster Parties
Sandra Olsson Priority Living
www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/BellyBuster
www.themastersprogramforwomen.org
Karen Miller Design2Train www.Design2Train.com
Stephanie Perkins
Vivian Milner Unique Professional Services, LLC
Corrie Petersen Virtual Freedom 4 You www.virtualfreedom4you.com Deena Powers
Viola Morris Mary Kay Cosmetics www.marykay.com/vmorris
Stephanie Preston SNP Management
Jennifer Nickerson Diva Designs By Jennifer www.divadesignsbyjennifer.com
Beth Pridgeon Mad Dog Advertising www.maddogad.com
Frankie Norton Amythist Bio-mat www.richwayinfo.com
Tamara Putvin The WOW Em Factor
Edelith Obas Emmaculate Events www.emmaculateevents.com
Annette Richard AH Richard Consulting
Andrea Okrentowich Creative Nonprofit Solution www.creativenonprofitsolutions.org
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www.econnect.entrepreneur.com/home.aspx
Victoria Ring 713Training.com www.713training.com
Rhonda Russell Satiety Enterprises Inc. Ramona Seay R Seay Events www.rseayevents.com Kristine Sheehan The Merry Bird www.themerrybird.com Gazelle Simmons Admin Services www.admnsrvcs.com Sherry Simoes Creative Concepts www.creativeconceptsonlne.net Jenny Smith Jenny's Wine Shop www.JennysWineShop.com Barbara Spann Southern Candles www.southerncandles.com Melissa Stewart TMS Training Solutions www.tmstrainingsolutions.com
Michelle Suman JamSum Limited www.jamsum.com Jylian Sy InterPlay Communications www.interplay.com Diane Tegarden FireWalker Publications, Inc. www.firewalkerpublications.com Latisha Thornton AMC Education Group www.amcllc.com Ellyn Traub High Performance Leadership, Inc. www.hpleadership.com Vanessa Troth Betrothal Weddings www.betrothalweddings.com Lisa Van Balen Vision Recruiting, Inc. www.visionrecruiting.com Wendy VanHatten WR Enterprises www.travelsandescapes.com
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Stacey Virgo SHARGO USA www.shargo.us Denise Walker Massage Heights www.massageheightshouston.com JoAnn Werdann Simply Elegant Interiors, LLC www.simply-elegant-interiors.com/ Laura Wheeler Firelight Web Studio www.firelightwebstudio.com
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Judi Wiley Judi's Photography & Design | Wiley3 Productions www.wiley3.com Mary Wong The Abby Liz Group www.theabbylizgroup.com Linda Young The Fortune Teller www.fhtmus.com/lindayoung Team Beach Body www.getfitandfab.com
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Lynne Walls No Worries Virtual Assistance
Deneen Willis Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.
www.noworriesvirtualassistance.com
www.prepaidlegal.com/hub/scottwillis
Sherena Ward MetLife
Renee Winston NuVision Wellness www.nuvisionwellness.com
Sandra Weeks Sacred Goddess Realm www.sacredgoddessonline.com Laura Wheeler Firelight Web Studio www.firelightwebstudio.com Christina Wiley Christina Wiley Enterprises www.christinawiley.com
Mary Wong The Abby Liz Group www.theabbylizgroup.com Annette Yen Noah's Ark Workshop www.funontheark.com Linda Young The Fortune Teller www.fhtmus.com/lindayoung
Judi Wiley Judi's Photography & Design | Wiley3 Productions www.wiley3.com Rene Williams Rene's Fashion Boutique www.RenesFashionBoutique.com
Beth Young NuSolutions International, LLC www.SolutionsToStayYoung.com Team Beach Body www.getfitandfab.com
Beverly Castillo Diverse Treasures/Usborne Books Independent Consultant Extensive range of Children's books and more www.myubam.com/E3902
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