April 2008

CONNECT, The Women's Yellow Pages eZine
Print and online: When it comes to promoting women in business, we wrote the book!
Celebrating 23 years of Connecting Women

PLEASE REMEMBER TO THANK THIS MONTH'S SPONSORS:

 

MAUREEN INGELSBY, ABR, CSP, CRS, GRI, SRES, REALTOR

#1 Agent for Century 21 in PA 2006 and 2007

Nat'l. Assoc. of Realtors, Century 21 Hall of Fame

Phila. Magazine one of "Ten Realtors You Can Trust"

Professional Service in Delaware, Chester, & Montgomery County areas

610-449-6006 or 610-853-8470
WHENEVER, WHEREVER YOU MAKE A MOVE, I AM HERE TO HELP!

"Recognized, Recommended, Respected"

 

 

NAWBO LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

May 29, 2008     8:00 am - 2:00 pm     University of Pennsylvania Law School

Featuring Lisa Nutter, President, Philadelphia Academics; Colleen Barrett, President, Southwest Airlines;

Maxine Clark, CEO/Founder, Build-A-Bear Workshop; Judy Spires, President, Acme Markets; 

Sara Laschever, Co-author, Ask For It: How Women Can Use the Power of Negotiation to Get What They Really Want

Info & registration: http://www.gonawbophilly.org/events.asp?eventid=209 

or call 215-628-3875 or email nawbophl@barrpino.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

FROM THE DESK OF ELLEN FISHER, PUBLISHER, WOMEN'S YELLOW PAGES

 

A couple weeks ago I overheard my daughter (who lives at college, but comes home to visit whenever she needs to do laundry or hears we have a good Netflix movie) ask my son (a high school junior who lives at home, but seems to be here less than my daughter now that he has discovered the sport of Ultimate Frisbee and was handed the keys to my old minivan) if he planned on going to his Junior Prom. Much to her surprise, he replied, "Yeah. I've had a date for a while." After a bit of probing by my daughter, he revealed the name of his date. Turns out she's a girl with whom he had gone to elementary school, and who lives two streets away.

 

I wasn't shocked that my son hadn't shared his prom plans with us because ever since he became a teenager he's held his cards pretty close to his chest. But the thing that really got to me was the revelation that I had no idea what this girl looked like (at least since elementary school graduation), or sounded like, because kids of this generation text message, IM, and call each other on their cell phones. It just didn't sit right with me that I wouldn't know which of the girls was my son's date when all the kids gathered for photos.

 

So the following day I took an out-of-the-way route home from the supermarket and drove up her block. Of course, she was no where to be seen. Feeling guilty, I confessed this parental dalliance to a friend. She didn't think I was a bad mother for wanting to know who my son was taking to the prom. She even mentioned that I could take advantage of the technology (MySpace, FaceBook, etc.) that this generation uses to keep their lives hidden from their parents. She sat down at my computer and, after a few keystrokes, called me over to take a look. There before my very eyes was an entire album of photos of my son's mystery date. I felt comforted as I scanned the snapshots of this cute girl making funny faces and celebrating the success of a sporting team.

 

Before we went tuxedo shopping I asked my son to find out the color of his date's dress. He said she hadn't yet bought one. My heart immediately went out to this girl's mother as I recalled the memories (akin to fingernails on a blackboard) of going from store to store and mall to mall for what seemed like two decades, shopping for my daughter's two prom dresses.

 

At the tuxedo store all the comparisons I had been making as I wished my silent son were more like my communicative daughter came to a screeching halt. Within a half hour my son got measured, chose from among three jackets,  selected one of the six shoe options, and decided to leave the big decision of bow tie versus regular tie, until he knows what his date is wearing. In case you are wondering, you can still rent a powder blue tux like the one my prom date wore, but my son went for traditional black. It was a joy to shop with him; we both left the store with smiles on our faces.

 

And so it goes in business, too. Every client or prospect has his or her own style and preferred means of communication. Remember to check out your clients and prospects by using the technological and networking resources available to you before you make contact. And when you do reach out, structure your approach to reflect the preferences of your client or prospect and emphasize the bonds you share. You may not want to go to the prom with every prospect or client, but at least you'll be confident about who is leading and who is following as you do the wonderful dance that we call business.

 

Ellen Fisher, Publisher and Prom Queen

efisher@philawyp.com

FEATURED WOMEN'S YELLOW PAGES BUSINESS CATEGORIES
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THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

"Genius is the gold in the mine; talent is the miner that works and brings it out." ~Lady Marguerite Blessington

LOOK LIKE YOU'RE NOT WORKING, EVEN WHEN YOU'RE REALLY NETWORKING

"I may look like I'm not working, but I'm really networking." If you like the concept of this saying:, then you should become a part of the Women's Yellow Pages community. As an advertiser, your message will appear in both the print and online directory for an entire year. This means that even when you aren't working, the Women's Yellow Pages is out there networking for you. It's really affordable, too!! Please email info@philawyp.com or call 610-446-4747 for the full scoop.

CONGRATS CORNER
Congrats to...

 

Nancy Adams, Homewatch CareGivers, for making the Philadelphia Business Journal List of top Home Health Care Providers.

 

Mildred Bell, Skin Health Solutions for winning a Pennsylvania 2008 Best 50 Women in Business award.

 

Kimberly Brumbaugh, Brumbaugh Wealth Management Group for winning a Pennsylvania 2008 Best 50 Women in Business award.

 

Iola Harper, In Good Company for winning a Pennsylvania 2008 Best 50 Women in Business award.

 

Sharon Humble, Esq., Linebarger Goggan Blair and Sampson for being a Women Making a Difference awardee.

 

Maureen Ingelsby, Century 21Alliance, DH, for being the broker/agent of the month and featured on the cover of Broker Agent Magazine.

 

Marilyn Kleinberg, CruiseOne, for launching a South Jersey Chapter of eWomenNetwork. 

 

Bronwyn Martin, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for winning a Pennsylvania 2008 Best 50 Women in Business award.

 

Gaye Pino, Paper and Ribbon Supply Company, for winning a New Jersey Best 50 Women in Business award.

 

Gina F. Rubel, Furia Rubel Communications for winning a Pennsylvania 2008 Best 50 Women in Business award.

 

Ilyse Shapiro, MyPartTime Pro for winning a Pennsylvania 2008 Best 50 Women in Business award.

 

Donna Teitelman, Impact Executive Consulting LLC for winning a Pennsylvania 2008 Best 50 Women in Business award.

 

(Attention 22nd edition 's Women's Yellow Pages advertisers: Please send your accolades to congrats@philawyp.com.)

PHILADELPHIA PARKING METER INVESTIGATION

 

If you have recently gotten a ticket in Philadelphia for an expired meter, it's possible the meter wasn't checked for timing accuracy... and therefore your ticket might not be valid. Click on the following link to read all about the investigation as originally reported by CBS3, and also get a list of the unchecked meters: http://cbs3.com/seenon/3.On.Your.2.664605.html

 

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF WOB (Women-Owned Businesses)
 

Between 1987 and 2004, the number of privately-held firms majority-owned (51% or more) by women of color is estimated to have increased six times faster than the number of all US firms (55% vs. 9%). During the same time period employment increased by 62% and sales by 74% among firms owned by women of color.

 

* From Center for Women's Business Research

PHILLY PHEMALE PHACT OF THE MONTH
Did you know that...?

 

The Henry Foundation for Botanical Research (801 Stony Lane, Gladwyne) was founded in 1948 by botanist and plant explorer Mary Gibson Henry (1884-1967). The Foundation covers 50 acres of a surprisingly remote site in the steep hills of Gladwyne near the Schuylkill River. From the 1920's until her death, Henry made botanical expeditions through remote areas of the West, Midwest and Southeast to collect unusual native American trees, shrubs, vines, and wild flowers to establish on her family's estate.

 

* Adapted from Women in the City of Brotherly Love... and Beyond: Tours and Detours in Delaware Valley Women's History, by Gayle Brandow Samuels with Lucienne Beard and Valencia Libby, Second Edition 1996.

LOCAL EVENTS OF NOTE:
 

APRIL 2008 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Date 

Event 

Organization 

Location and Time 

Contact Info 

Apr 1

Become an Effective Schmoozer...and Take Your Network to the Next Level

eWomenNetwork Buxmont, PA

7:00 - 9:00 pm;

The Holiday Inn Select, 4700 Street Road, Trevose

Kimberly Ruch-Alegant

215-569-9005

kalegant@eWomenNetwork.com

 

Apr 1

Increase Sales:  Evaluate and Supercharge Your Marketing

Lower Buck County Chamber of Commerce

12:00 - 1:30 pm;

Chamber Offices, 409 Hood Boulevard, Fairless Hills

Terri Moran-Hagan

215-943-7400

tmoranhagan@lbccc.org

 

Apr 2

Spring Forward with New Success Rules for Women

eWomenNetwork Southern New Jersey

11:30 am - 1:30 pm;

The Mansion on Main Street, Plaza 3000, Voorhees, NJ

Marilyn Kleinberg

609-601-1333

marilynkleinberg@eWomenNetwork.com

 

Apr 2

Spring Cleaning 101:  Conquer Clutter

Women's Regional Business Council

5:30 - 7:30 pm;

Margaret Kuo's Restaurant, Wayne

215-628-0277

info@wrbcouncil.org

 

Apr 2

Build Your Business Seminar - Part 1

Women's Business Forum

James Lorah House, Doylestown

267-337-6073

info@womensbusinessforum.org

 

Apr 3

Lunch with the City's Leaders

Dr. Robert L. Barchi

Center City Proprietors Association

11:45 am - 1:30 pm;

Susanna Foo, 1512 Walnut Street, Philadelphia

215-545-7766

ccpa@centercityproprietors.org

 

Apr 3

Marketing Roundtable:  Reach Your Target Audience

Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce

8:00 - 11:00 am;

Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1800 Market Street, Philadelphia

215-545-1234

Apr 3

The Psychology of Being Connected

Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce

12:00 - 1:30 pm;

Cairnwood Mansion, 3032 Huntingdon Pike, Bryn Athyn

Wendy Klinghoffer

215-887-5122

wendy@emccc.org

 

Apr 4

Local Monthly Satellite Meeting

Center City NAWBO

9:00 - 10:00 am;

The Fork Restaurant, 306 Market Street, Philadelphia

Roslyn Pilla

888-977-3873

roslyn@pillacreative.com

 

Apr 4

Local Monthly Satellite Meeting

Chester, Montgomery Counties NAWBO

9:00 - 10:00 am;

Executive Office Link, Great Valley Corporate Center, 7 Great Valley Parkway, Suite 200, Malvern

Karen Higgins

610-831-5723

khiggins@aandecomm.com

Nancy Vinkler

610-650-0227

ngvinkler@vie-web.com

 

Apr 4

 

 

Local Monthly Satellite Meeting

Delaware County NAWBO

9:00 - 10:00 am;

The Ivy Group, 1100 N. Providence Road, Media

Nancy Davis

610-566-5680

davis@ivygroup.com

 

Apr 4

Local Monthly Satellite Meeting

Bucks County NAWBO

9:00 - 10:00 am;

Bucks County Country Club, 2600 York Road, Jamison

Sheila Jacobs, 215-860-5233

sheila.jacobs@raymondjames.com

 

Apr 4

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater

Thyme Catering

7:00 pm;

The Austin Room, In the IBEW Local 654 Building, 3729 Chichester Avenue, Boothwyn

610-494-0450

jan@thymecatering.com

 

Apr 6

Voices and Arpeggio Stoppin' Traffic

Main Line Reform Temple Sisterhood

3:00 pm;

Main Line Reform Temple, 410 Montgomery Avenue, Wynnewood

Susan Windle

215-247-5545

Apr 6

Art Show & Auction

PathWays PA

5:00 - 8:00 pm;

Radisson, 1160 First Avenue, King of Prussia

Pam Przybylski

610-543-5022 X234

pprzybylski@pathwayspa.org

 

Apr 6

Healthy Women Creating Change for 2008 - "Be Inspired and Be Supported"

Rose Tree Holistic Health

3:00 - 5:00 pm;

Rose Tree Holistic Health, 904 North Providence Road, Media

Carlton Ann Daily

610-574-2793

 

Apr 7

Women In Politics Reception

Honored Guest:  Madeleine K. Albright

Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz

5:00 - 7:00 pm;

Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel, 1701 Locust Street, Phila

Neil

215-881-9202

 

Apr 8

Generational Differences:  How to Solve the Generational Puzzle at Work

Wilmington Women in Business

6:00 pm;

University & Whist Club, 805 North Broom Street, Wilmington, DE

302-658-5125

Apr 8

Good To Grow:  Growth Strategies for Small Business

Main Line Chamber of Commerce

4:00 - 6:30 pm;

The Main Line Chamber Conference Center, 175 Strafford Avenue, Suite 130, Wayne

610-687-6232 X100

info@mlcc.org

 

Apr 8

Sharpen Referral Skills During WRN Bingo

Women's Referral Network

11:30 am - 1:30 pm;

Inn at Chester Springs, 815 N. Pottstown Pike, Exton

610-639-9776

info@wrnchesco.com

 

Apr 9

Habitat for Humanity Chester County

Chester County Business Leaders in the Community

8:00 am;

Marion's Room, 107 W. State Street, Kennett Square

610-453-7215

info@chescobusinessleaders.com

 

Apr 9

Business Before Business Networking Reception

Exton Region Chamber of Commerce

7:30 - 9:00 am;

Jeffrey Kauffman, Psychotherapy, Eagle Village, 217 Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs

610-363-7746

chamber@ercc.net

 

Apr 10

Banish Time & Power Snatchers

Speaker:  Jo Anne White, Ph.D.

National Association of Women Business Owners

6:00 - 8:30 pm;

Swanky Bubbles, 482 Evesham Road, Cherry Hill, NJ

609-923-5889

info@nawbosouthjersey.org

 

Apr 10

Women's Network Breakfast

North Penn Chamber of Commerce

7:45 am;

William Penn Inn, 1017 DeKalb Pike, Gwynedd

215-234-2978

info@northpenn.org

 

Apr 12

Home Game

The Philly Roller Girls

The Sportsplex, 1331 O'Reilly Drive, Feasterville

Violet Temper

weatitasahat@yahoo.com

 

Apr 12-13

Introduction to Interpreting Seminar

COVAlingua

9:00 am - 3:00 pm;

La Salle University, 1900 West Olney Avenue, Phila

215-204-6102

Apr 14

Girls Who Network Grow Rich Seminar

Always Fabulous Events

5:30 - 8:30 pm;

Abington Township Public Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington

866-653-9966

info@alwaysfabulousevents.com

 

Apr 15

Women In Business Networking Event

Delaware County Chamber of Commerce

11:30 am - 1:30 pm;

Chamber Offices, 602 E. Baltimore Pike, Media

610-565-3677

info@delcochamber.org

 

Apr 15

Lunch with the City's Leaders

Sandra Dungee Glenn

Center City Proprietors Association

11:45 am - 1:30 pm;

Susanna Foo, 1512 Walnut Street, Philadelphia

215-545-7766

ccpa@centercityproprietors.org

 

Apr 15

Legal Issues for Non-Profits

Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce

8:00 - 11:00 am;

At the Chamber, 200 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia

215-545-1234

Apr 16

Build Your Business Seminar Series - Part 2

Women's Business Forum

7:00 - 10:00 pm;

James Lorah House, Doylestown

267-337-6073

info@womensbusinessforum.org

 

Apr 16

3rd Annual "Build Your Business Seminar Series" Session II

Women's Business Forum of Bucks County

7:00 - 10:00 pm;

The James-Lorah House, 132 North Main Street, Doylestown

Gwendolyn Coverdale

267-884-6328

gwen@cabincommunications.com

 

Apr 16

Maintain Your Brain

National Association of Female Executives

6:00 - 8:00 pm;

University of Phoenix, 30 S. 17th Street, 2nd Floor, Phila

215-564-8723

kflam@stradley.com

 

Apr 17

Business After Business Networking Reception

Exton Region Chamber of Commerce

5:00 - 7:00 pm;

882 Springdale Drive, Exton

 

610-363-7746

chamber@ercc.net

 

Apr 17

Business Card Exchange

Women's Referral Network

5:30 - 7:30 pm;

Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union, 106 West Market Street, West Chester

Laurie Long

610-325-5053

Apr 17

WIB Seminar:  Twenty-One Communication Tips You Can Learn From Your Dog

Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry

11:30 am - 1:00 pm;

CCCBI Headquarters, 1600 Paoli Pike, Malvern

Olivia Hecksher

610-725-9100 X12

ohecksher@cccbi.org

 

Apr 17

2nd Annual WBF Expo

Women's Business Forum

4:00 - 8:00 pm;

Delaware Valley College

Dana Baedke

267-263-2513

dana@keymarketing.biz

 

Apr 17

Saul Ewing Shares its Expertise on Business Partnerships

National Association of Women Business Owners

8:00 - 10:30 am;

Saul Ewing LLP, Centre Square West, 1500 Market Street, 38th Floor, Philadelphia

215-628-3875

nawbophl@barrpino.com

 

Apr 18

South Jersey:  The People, Power & Politics

Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey

8:00 am - 12:00 pm;

Crowne Plaza, Cherry Hill, NJ

856-424-7776

info@chambersnj.com

 

Apr 19

Woman Power Workshop

Ruttenberg Stress Management

10:00 am - 5:00 pm;

Maple Glen, PA

Mary Ruttenberg

215-481-9848

mary.ruttenberg@gmail.com

 

Apr 21-26

Entrepreneurship Week

Empowerment Group

Central locations throughout the City of Philadelphia

Emily Smith

215-427-9245 X402

esmith@empowerment-group.org

 

Apr 22

The Power of Girlfriends

eWomenNetwork King of Prussia

11:00 am - 2:00 pm;

Union League, 140 South Broad Street, Philadelphia

Rosemary Russell

610-864-6186

rosemaryrussell@eWomenNetwork.com

 

Apr 22

How to Do Business with the Federal Government Workshop

U.S. Small Business Administration

9:00 am;

Abington Township Bldg., 1176 Old York Road, Abington

Don Jefferson

215-580-2726

donald.jefferson@sba.gov

 

Apr 22

Network at Noon

Main Line Chamber of Commerce

11:30 am - 1:30 pm;

Yangming, 1051 Conestoga Road, Bryn Mawr

610-687-6232 X100

info@mlcc.org

 

Apr 22

Authenticity:  The Language of Real Leaders

Presented by Jill Chernekoff

Executive Women International of Philadelphia

6:00 - 8:00 pm;

Philadelphia Country Club, 1601 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne

Cheryl Walmsley

215-575-2405

cwalmsley@bpgltd.com

 

Apr 23

Women's Business Network

Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce

12:00 - 1:30 pm;

Abington Township Public Library, Abington

Wendy Klinghoffer

215-887-5122

info@emccc.org

 

Apr 23

Small Business Funding Workshop

U.S. Small Business Administration

8:00 am;

Cheltenham Township Bldg., 8230 Old York Road, Elkins Park

Don Jefferson

215-580-2726

donald.jefferson@sba.gov

 

Apr 23

Small Business Awards Luncheon

Delaware County Chamber of Commerce

12:00 pm;

Drexelbrook Corporate Events Center, Drexelbrook Drive & Valley Road, Drexel Hill

610-565-3677

info@delcochamber.org

 

Apr 23

Mayor's Cabinet Reception

Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce

5:30 - 7:30 pm;

Crystal Tea Room,
9th floor, Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East
Philadelphia

215-545-1234

Apr 24

Business Success Workshop

Exton Region Chamber of Commerce

12:00 pm;

Widener University/Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, 825 Springdale Drive, Exton

610-363-7746

chamber@ercc.net

 

Apr 24

Business Card Exchange

Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce

4:30 - 6:30 pm;

Bucks County Community College, Lower Bucks Campus, 1307 Veterans Hwy. (RT 413), Bristol

Marie Kurko

215-943-7400

mkurko@lbccc.org

 

Apr 24

Creative Networking

Midlantic Business Alliance

6:00 - 8:00 pm;

Cedar Hollow Design Center, LLC, 2329 Yellow Springs Road, Malvern

Debbie Winshel

(800) 533-3732 X142

dwinshel@mbainc.org

 

Apr 25

Annual Casino Night Fundraiser

The Phoenix Woman, Inc.

6:00 - 10:00 pm;

The New Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia

215-881-9055

info@thephoenixwoman.com

 

Apr 29

Lunch with the City's Leaders

Joseph M. Casey

Center City Proprietors Association

11:45 am - 1:30 pm;

Susanna Foo, 1512 Walnut Street, Philadelphia

215-545-7766

ccpa@centercityproprietors.org

 

Apr 30

5th Anniversary Celebration

Chester County Women

  

Stephanie Krzywanski