• “NAWBO creates leaders among leaders and I have learned and will continue to learn from these extraordinary women.”
  
  Carla Cobb Davis
  DBC Groups Incorporated
• “NAWBO-SV changed my vision of my business and myself into something extraordinary that I could never have achieved alone.”
  
  Robin Fisher
  Take Flight Graphics
• “I have garnered invaluable information that has benefited the growth of my business.”
  
  JoAnn Leonard
  Ignite Marketing
• “The women of NAWBO are loyal not only to other NAWBO members but to all Women Business Owners.”
  
  Kimberly Tucker
  All Reasons Moving & Storage
• “The chance to connect with businesses in other markets and to draw on the expertise of other women CEOs.”
  
  Jeanne Beacham
  Delphon, Inc.
• “NAWBO-SV has a great sense of community and members are eager to help each other succeed.”
  
  Monika Miles
  Labhart Miles Consulting Group, Inc.
• “NAWBO-SV gives women business owners avenues of exposure not found elsewhere.”
  
  Ellen Michaels
  Ellen Michaels Presents, Inc.
• “I have connected with mentors that I am learning from to help me avoid pitfalls while growing my business.”
  
  Karen Mathews
  Karen Mathews & Associates
• “NAWBO is one of the greatest support systems [for women business owners] in the world.”
  
  Hannah Kain
  ALOM Technologies, Inc.
• “…contact with professional women business owners who know what it takes to build successful businesses.”
  
  Lisa Bilodeau
  Chiropractic Success Systems
• “NAWBO-SV is the networking experience I’d always wanted and had never found in any other organization before.”
  
  Laurel Leone
  Leone Advertising
• “NAWBO’s Sacramento advocacy helps advance women-in-business agenda issues with our legislators.”
  
  Linda Gold
  M3iWorks
• “Meeting women from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about their businesses is inspiring…”
  
  Deborah Shea
  Hellbent Marketing
• “The support and friendship of fellow NAWBO members has been invaluable as Next Step has grown over the past nine years.”
  
  Jennifer Vessels
  Next Step
• “This group has an exceptional energy and spirit, and would be a benefit to every woman business owner.”
  
  Sharon Root
  Computer Magic Training
• “NAWBO has connected me with women who provide excellent perspective on making my business more appealing.”
  
  Laurie Moore
  Larry’s AutoWorks
• “NAWBO members are enthusiastically supportive of one another, constantly looking for ways to boost one another’s business…”
  
  Jennifer Berkley
  The Insight Advantage
• “The connections I’ve made through NAWBO have all been meaningful, peer-to-peer and always enriching.”
  
  Dagmar Dolatschko
  Peritus Precision Translations, Inc.
• “The business contacts, development seminars and personal relationships are great.”
  
  Pamela Hedblad
  Abbot, Stringham & Lynch
• “NAWBO has provided me with a community of intelligent, powerful, and supportive women.”
  
  Lynnea Hagen
  The Abundance Company Coaching
• “The dynamic and interesting women I’ve met at NAWBO have been a source of inspiration to me!”
  
  Jan Robertson
  SiVal Advisors, LLC
• “As always, learning what other women are doing with and in their businesses provides energy for my own.”
  
  Casey Dawes
  Wise Woman Shining
• “Attending the events and staying active in NAWBO has also kept me energized and focused on building not only more business, but a better business.”
  
  Roberta Kiphuth
  Detati Communications
• “I am looking forward to getting to know NAWBO members.”
  
  Carol Woodard
  Woodard & Associates, Inc.
• “I am enjoying the smarts and cameraderie of this talented group of business leaders.”
  
  Sandi Smith
  BrainWays Training & Development
• “NAWBO-SV has truly become my networking base for success in Silicon Valley.”
  
  Sheri Tate
  Silver Moon Desserts
• “I welcome the opportunity to build collaborative relationships with this great group of women!”
  
  Ruth Stergiou
  Invent Your Future
• “NAWBO-sponsored events and seminars are fantastic for continuing education in a variety of business-related fields.”
  
  Lisa Besso Matthews
  Specialized Packaging Solutions, Inc.
• “NAWBO-Silicon Valley is the most inspiring and energizing association I have found.”
  
  Marit Fox
  Abundant Administrative Services
• “NAWBO creates a great environment for women who want to accomplish more, and build partnerships and friendships along the way.”
  
  Dana Chen Fischer
  WSI Internet Marketing
• “From the first day that I became an NAWBO member, the benefits were apparent.”
  
  Sooji Rugh
  Greenlite Medicine
• “NAWBO provides a unique opportunity to share best practices with fellow women business owners.”
  
  Adrian Ott
  Exponential Edge, Inc.
• “NAWBO-SV continues to exceed my expectations with its timely, high-level, extraordinary events and workshops. You go, Girls!”
  
  Paulette Grilli, Dr., RN
  Grilli & Associates
• “There’s nothing like sharing your challenges and triumphs with women who get it!”
  
  Yvette Irvin
  SavvyClick Marketing
• “It is of great help to have access to this wonderful support system that gives my business greater exposure…”
  
  Marie C. Bechtel
  Hoover & Bechtel, LLP
• “It’s a proven fact that NAWBO women business owners “promote” and “conduct business” with other women business owners not only locally but globally.”
  
  Frances Nevarez
  //PowerUP!
• “It is a special opportunity and gift for me to see how our services impact our elders in such a positive manner.”
  
  Michelle Rogers
  Home Instead Senior Care
• “It is inspiring to connect on personal and professional levels with such highly accomplished women business owners.”
  
  Ruth Simone
  Luminare Coaching and Consulting
• “Over the years I have met many beautiful women through NAWBO. These relationships have inspired, supported and guided me on the rollercoasters of entrepreneurial life.”
  
  Patty Purpur
  TimeOut Services, Inc.
• “I have met many successful business women and am impressed with their dedication and commitment to their businesses”
  
  Josephine T. Hughes
  Josephine's Personnel Services, Inc.

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San Jose Dinner Event Tuesday, September 21, 2010 "The Women's Wellness Wheel: Health for You means Health for Your Business" & "NAWBO-SV Life Challenge 2010" Don’t miss the "The Women's Wellness Wheel: Health for You Means Vitality for Your Business" and "NAWBO-SV Life Challenge 2010" presented by Patty Purpur. In this fantastic two-part experience, you’ll enjoy the First Annual NAWBO Silicon Valley Health Fair as well as an in-depth discussion with wellness expert Patty Purpur who will guide you through a personal exploration of key areas on your Wellness Wheel including: Financial, Career, Health, Environment, Relationships and Spiritual. Rate your level of satisfaction with one area of your personal Wellness Wheel and build the framework to make a positive change. Be inspired to make change as Patty presents life-changing ideas for creating all-around wellness and joy in your life. Enjoy this one-of-a-kind opportunity to gain important tips and strategies for creating abundance personally and professionally! Patty will also introduce NAWBO-SV Life Challenge 2010, a unique wellness contest, challenging you to bring a positive change about in any area of your life and featuring $1000 in prizes! Learn to be at your very best so you can live life to the fullest! Presented By: Patty Purpur Founder & CEO, Time Out Services www.timeoutservices.com 5:00pm to 5:45pm 5:45pm to 6:30pm 6:30pm to 8:30pm 5 O’Clock Seminar Registration/Networking Dinner and Presentation MAP IT Location: Silicon Valley Capital Club 50 West San Fernando, San Jose, CA More about this event Event Highlights from past events

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Award-winning Silver Moon Desserts Ice Cream Now Available at Whole Foods Market®

San Jose, CA | July 15, 2010

Silver Moon Desserts, the artisanal creator of award-winning ice cream and sorbets, announced today its liqueur-infused frozen desserts are now available at 28 Northern California Whole Foods Market stores (wholefoodsmarket.com). Whole Foods Market is the leading natural and organic food retailer.

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SBA Honors Denise Coley, Global Supplier Diversity Business Development, Cisco Systems at the 2010 Small Business Week Gala in San Jose

San Jose, CA | May 3, 2010

The U.S. Small Business Administration, the San Jose Redevelopment Agency, and Wells Fargo hosted a networking gala on the evening of May 3 in the San Jose City Hall as a highlight of SBA’s National Small Business Week and celebrated the grand opening of the San Jose Innovation Center and Entrepreneur Center.

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Newly Formed Smart Grid Council Holds Inaugural Event In Silicon Valley

Sunnyvale, CA | April 27, 2010

The Smart Grid Council of Silicon Valley held its first official event on April 21st, 2010 at Detati Communications, Inc. in Sunnyvale, California. The "Empowering Consumers to Go Green" event provided the opportunity for entrepreneurs, engineers, consultants and investors to network and learn about how vendors and utilities are addressing the need to “Go Green” with energy efficient products that customers can adopt and embrace.

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TimeOut Services, Inc.

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Home Instead Senior Care

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