By Kathleen Cashman, Cashman Consulting, LLC
NJAWBO 2010-2011 Southern Region President
We are pleased to share our state organization representing Women Business Owners with you!
Thirteen chapters throughout the state offer opportunity for Women
Business Owners to meet and exchange energy, education and connections
for business growth.
In the Southern Region we have 4 local chapters. Our Tri-County Chapter (Burlington,
Camden and Gloucester counties) meets the fourth Thursday of each month
at Uno Chicago Grill on Route 73 in Maple Shade. Visit www.njawbo.org/tricounty
for more information or email Julie Gablin, Tri-County Chapter
President at alegredesigns@comcast.net. We invite you to join us at our
upcoming chapter meeting on November 18.
Meet the team and understand the benefits of NJAWBO.
In this issue, we have highlighted four Tri-County Chapter members.
NJAWBO’s diverse, dynamic members are from different industries and
different stages of business growth. NJAWBO offers start up businesses
opportunity to start on the right foot, growing businesses opportunity
to continue the momentum of growth, and businesses of all sizes
opportunity to leverage their business including certification as a WBO,
education how-to’s and connections. Learn and grow by understanding
what is working outside of your world and customize these strategies for
your success. The benefit of membership is local exposure through
media and partners, statewide exposure and Corporate Sponsor
interaction.
Everywhere you turn, NJAWBO provides access to information and
resources that help you stay on top of your market, your business and
your success. NJAWBO’s Annual Conference is open to members and
non-members. Visit our website www.njawbo.org for details. We host
Events on Public Policy throughout the state and we have open
relationships with our legislature – they care about what we think and
we, NJAWBO, represent your voice in Trenton. We host Diversity Events
including our Annual Procurement Expo in April – last year over 450
women connected to understand and explore growth possibilities. Don’t
miss our 14th Annual in April 2011!
NJAWBO offers a wide range of opportunities that empower, engage and energize.
I urge you to come and experience NJAWBO. Attend a local chapter
meeting. Call one of the Tri-County Chapter members represented here or
contact me directly: Kathleen Cashman, Southern Regional President at
609-234-9223 or kbcnjawbo@aol.com.
Tri-County Chapter Member Spotlights
Julie Gablin, Interior Designer and President of Alegre Designs LLCNo more headaches, stress or decisions to make. No more wasting time or money on wrong choices. No more dealing with contractors. Julie loves creating something from nothing. With her frugal and practical design style, she will assess your situation and present economical solutions based on your needs that fit your desired outcome. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Art in Interior Design from NYIT. Her experience stems from working with architects, retail sales, managing furniture and decorating stores. She is an expert in color design and space planning for residential and small business. Find out if you need to hire a designer for your project; call Julie at 856-256-0321 or email her at
alegredesigns@comcast.net. Her initial consultation is free.
Rita Manno, President of Manno Public Relations LLC
Rita Manno uses her journalism, government and private sector business experience to create public relations plans to help businesses and non-profits improve communications among their target audiences. With 20-plus years of experience in journalism, government and the private sector, Rita opened Manno Public Relations firm in Medford in 2007. She helps clients raise their visibility with the media, manage issues and business goals. She creates their stories and finds the best ways to get them out to the marketplace. Rita brings a unique perspective to her work, based on her different experiences in the private and public sectors. To discuss your communication needs call Rita at 609-654-7295 or e-mail her at
ritamanno@comcast.net.
Kathy Kittle, President of Kittle Communications
Kathy Kittle, a specialist in all aspects of Direct Marketing for 35 years, founded Kittle Communications to create results-driven business for corporate and non-profit clients in an ever-changing market. A turnkey operation that provides: Customized Creative Concepts, Powerful, Persuasive Copy, Unique Graphic Design that Sells, Cost Saving Printing, Targeted List Purchase, Mail Services, Results-driven Marketing Plans and Strategies. Kittle Communication’s award winning professionals will quickly identify opportunities in your target market, measure success and deliver powerful, payoff results that will directly affect your bottom line. To create the power of results for your business call 856-665-4397 to schedule a complimentary consult with Kathy or e-mail her at
Kkdigital1@aol.com.
Cheryl Pliskin, CEO & Owner of Jest Notes & Baskets
Business relationships are like warm chocolate chip cookies. If ignored, they get cold and stale. But when “taken care of”…. they’re sweet and worth the effort! Jest Notes & Baskets is ALL about relationships. For 19 years, Cheryl Pliskin has established herself as a loyalty and retention specialist. She works with any budget, customizes and delivers on time, all the time. JN&B is the gift solution for: prospecting for new clients, retention of current customer base, retrieval of clients who have drifted away, and reducing staff turnover. Client thank you gifts are crucial to improving the year-end bottom line, so get in touch with Cheryl at
cheryl@jestnotes.com,
www.jestnotes.com or 609-714-3366. The oven is warm and ready for production.
