NAWBO Pgh Pay Tribute to Mary Pam Kilgore

    

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Members of the National Organization of Women (NAWBO) Pittsburgh Chapter
Mourn the Passing of Mary Pam Kilgore as They Celebrate Her Life and Achievements

Mary Pam Kilgore

PITTSBURGH, August 00, 2013 – Mary Pam Kilgore, CMP, President of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Pittsburgh Chapter, 2013-2014, passed away on July  23, 2013, with husband, Robert, daughter, Sarah, and son, Sebastian, by her side at her home in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania, following one of many bouts with metastatic cancer.

Valiant woman that Kilgore was, she refused to let her disease define her. In a recent blog, she wrote, “But I am more than my disease. I am a wife, a mother to two grown children, Sarah and Sebastian. I am a daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, friend, and business owner. I volunteer. I mentor.”

As NAWBO members now mourn Mary Pam’s passing, they celebrate her life as a wife, mother, businesswoman, and as the founder of her firm, Kilgore Events and Meetings. On July 27, 2013, members of the Pittsburgh Chapter held a memorial service in her honor.

Kilgore joined NAWBO in 2005 and steadily contributed to the effectiveness of the organization during her eight years as a member. In 2008, she received the “Make the Connection” award from NAWBO for making organizations assets to the community.  She rose to President Elect of the Pittsburgh Chapter in 2011, and was elected President for the 2013-14 program year.

She was a key player in the success of Hug-a-Thon Pittsburgh 2012 that won feature coverage in Pittsburgh’s news dailies and coverage by the city’s three, top television stations.

Kilgore also maintained active memberships in a number of other organizations, including Meeting Professionals International (MPI), Business Network International (BNI)  South Hills Chamber of Commerce, Washington County Chamber of Commerce, Calliope The Pittsburgh Folk Music Society. Mary Pam was one of the founding volunteers of the annual Pittsburgh Blues Festival Mary Pam was also one for which continued to work throughout 2012

On July 27,2013 at an event at Urban Mountain Gathering Place, NAWBO Greater Pittsburgh awarded Mary Pam Kilgore the Gillian Rudd Founder’s Award.

Gillian Rudd Founder's Award

Nationally, NAWBO Gillian Rudd Business Leadership Award recognizes a woman business owner who has made a significant contribution to the status and visibility of women-owned firms and to the empowerment of women entrepreneurs both nationally and internationally. This award was named after Gillian Rudd, who served as NAWBO’s national president (1987-88) and contributed both strategy and personal charm to NAWBO’s early political advocacy activities. She also was instrumental in helping NAWBO establish the National Foundation for Women Business Owners—now known as the Center for Women’s Business Research.

NAWBO Greater Pittsburgh Gives the Gillian Rudd Founder's Award in the same vein, as this award is for someone who contributes unselfishly -- both to NAWBO and the business and nonprofit community.

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide by: Strengthening the wealth creating capacity of our members and promoting economic development within the entrepreneurial community; creating innovative and effective change in the business culture; building strategic alliances, coalitions and affiliations; and transforming public policy and influencing opinion makers.

The Greater Pittsburgh Chapter is the fifth oldest chapter in the country, established in 1975.
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WGF Celebrating Women Having a Global Impact

Greetings from the Women and Girls Foundation!

Each week this summer we will feature our "Fabulous Five on Friday," highlighting WGF'sCelebrating Women! Having a Global Impact nominees and the wonderful work they are doing. This year, the Women and Girls Foundation is focusing on women from this region, who through their work are sharing their passion for global change with our city and having an impact far beyond Pittsburgh.

We are inspired by their work that the nominees do, and we cannot wait to share their stories with you! Please join us every Friday this summer, starting TODAY!, to read about this group of amazing women who are bringing the world to this region and this region to the world.

Celebrating Women! Having a Global Impact will be held on Saturday, November 16th at the August Wilson Center.  Mark your calendars for this much-anticipated event!  You can read more about our fantastic nominees, view the trailer for the film premiere, and purchase tickets online now.

The Board of Directors and staff of WGF also invite you to serve on the Host Committee for this dynamic event.  Host Committee members agree to purchase two tickets to the event by July 31st and generate excitement about the event to your professional and social networks.  Members will receive exclusive benefits.  Please view the Host Committee form for more information.  We hope that we can count on your participation!

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Women-Owned Businesses on the Upswing, Positive Economic Impact

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New Census Data Reinforces the Economic Power of Women-Owned Businesses in the U.S. Says NAWBO



(July 15, 2010)—Preliminary results released this week by the U. S. Census Bureau from the 2007 Survey of Business Owners (SBO) show an increase of 20.1 percent in women-owned businesses since 2002, accounting for 7.8 million non-farm U. S. businesses. In 2007, women-owned firms held 28.7 percent of all non-farm businesses in the United States, 6.4 percent of total employment and 4.0 percent of total receipts. The SBO Survey defines women-owned businesses as firms in which women own 51 percent or more of the stock or equity of the business.



A 2010 Member Survey by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) indicates the trend will continue, not only in women starting new businesses, but also in the growth and expansion of existing businesses. The NAWBO survey shows 34 percent of members expected to hire new workers and 21 percent planned to increase capital investment in 2010.



This is good news for the women's business community and the economy at large. "In the past decade, the number of privately owned companies started by women in America has increased twice as fast as the number owned by men," said NAWBO President and CEO Helen Han. "Even in the current business landscape where all businesses are forced to do more with less, and for less, women business owners are holding their own and contributing significantly to the overall economy."



NAWBO believes there are many reasons for the success of women-owned businesses. "Women business owners are often very resilient because of the challenges they face in starting and growing their businesses," said NAWBO Chair Kelly Scanlon. "Women also have a natural aptitude for business marketing and tend to be more creative and grassroots in their campaigns—all key to helping them thrive."



Other notable highlights of the SBO survey include:



In 2007, 31.9 percent of women-owned firms operated in the repair, maintenance, personal and laundry services industries and the health care and social assistance industries. Women-owned firms accounted for 45.2 percent of all U.S. businesses in these industries. Wholesale trade and retail trade accounted for 36.2 percent of women-owned business revenue.

California had the most women-owned firms at 1 million (13.3 percent of all such firms), with receipts of $181.5 billion (15.2 percent of all women-owned firm receipts). Texas was second with 610,279 women-owned firms or 7.8 percent, with receipts of $96.8 billion or 8.1 percent. New York followed, accounting for 7.6 percent of all women-owned firms, and 7.1 percent of receipts.

In 2007, there were 911,285 women-owned employer firms. These firms employed 7.6 million persons with a total payroll of $218.1 billion, an increase of 6.2 percent and 25.7 percent respectively from 2002. In 2007, these firms generated $1.0 trillion in receipts, an increase of 25.9 percent.

For the complete release of data, go to http://www.census.gov/econ/sbo/.



ABOUT NAWBO

Founded in 1975, NAWBO propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide. More than 35 years later, NAWBO is still the only organization that solely represents the interest of women entrepreneurs in all industries. The organization's mission is to strengthen the wealth-creating capacity of its members and promote economic development; to create innovative and effective change in the business culture; to build strategic alliances, coalitions and affiliations; and to transform public policy and influence opinion makers. To learn more about NAWBO, visit www.nawbo.org.



Media Contacts:

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Phone: (818) 772-9555

Email: media@nawbo.org



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Anna Recio Harvey of SBA Speaks in Pittsburgh

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Contact: Joanne Quinn-Smith
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WOMEN OWNED BUSINESSES BOOSTING EMPLOYMENT RATE
Associations Assist in Business Growth, Growth Generates More Jobs

Pittsburgh, Pa. (October 2, 2009) – Ana Recio Harvey, Director of the Small Business Association’s (SBA) Office of Women’s Business Ownership, will be on a Women Business Owners Advocacy panel hosted by the National Association of Women Business Owners at the 3rd Annual NAWBO Day Friday, October 2, at the Greentree Radisson Hotel, at 10 AM.

According to the Department of Labor, in 2008 the economy lost 62,000 non-farm jobs. Yet it has been reported that there are now over 27.5 million people working for women-owned firms. Statistics show female owned businesses out employing Fortune 500 companies by 30 percent.

"It is imperative that the financial and government communities understand both the tremendous present economic contributions and future potential of women-owned businesses," says Gillian Rudd, NFWBO chair.

It is the goal of the Small Business Association to promote company growth in women owned businesses, which in turn generates more jobs and improves the economy. Ana Recio Harvey’s responsibility as Director of the SBA’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership is to oversee this effort by managing a network of women business centers across the country. Harvey ensures that these business centers have programs that provide training and counseling, opportunities, and access to capital.

Harvey has a personal understanding of what it takes to grow a business. She grew her translation business from a one person company that translated English to Spanish to a 75 employee, certified multilingual communications company. Her business grew to serve the government, nonprofits and some of the top 500 businesses in the US.

The NAWBO Day Women Business Owners Advocacy Panel will afford the opportunity for female entrepreneurs to discover how they can continue boosting the US Economy by growing their businesses. It will also be an opportunity for these entrepreneurs to express their issues to representatives of organizations that exist to make such growth possible.

In addition to the advocacy panel discussion, NAWBO Day includes speakers, workshops, and a trade show, designed to inform business owners. Whether just starting or seeking growth, struggling or soaring, a large corporation or a consultant in any industry, this event is suited to equip Entrepreneurs.

It was largely due to the efforts of the National Association of Women Business Owners that after 1989 women were finally acknowledged as business owners. NAWBO continues to provide support to and advocacy for women entrepreneurs. The Pittsburgh chapter is the 5th oldest in the nation and the only chapter that has a City Council and Mayor designated NAWBO Day.

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For more information about NAWBO Day or Ana Recio Harvey please visit http://www.nawbopittsburgh.org or contact Joanne Quinn-Smith at 412-628-5048. You may also email Joanne at Jqsdreamweaver@aol.com.

Ana Recio Harvey:
· U.S. Small Business Administration’s assistant administrator for women’s business ownership,
· Director of the SBA’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership, President Obama appointed
· Manages a nationwide network of women's business centers
· Translation consultant from 1991 to 2000
· Established Syntaxis, LLC, a highly successful SBA 8(a)-certified multilingual communications company with clients from Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
· Successfully grew her company from a single English-to-Spanish translation agency into a full-service multilingual communications firm with 75 employees handling communications and translations in 25 languages.
· Served for two years as Latino Programs Director for Cultural Tourism DC,
· Named president and CEO of the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 2007
· Bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston.

NAWBO DAY Event
· Friday, October 2, 2009, 8 AM to 3 PM, at:
Radisson Greentree Hotel
105 Radisson Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
· Registration and trade show begin at 8:00 AM
· A day of speakers, panel discussion, workshops and trade show for entrepreneurs of all company sizes, industries - new or continuing business.
National Association of Women Business Owners
· Gives support to and advocacy for women business owners.
· http//www.nawbopittsburgh.org

NAWBO APPOINTS HELEN HAN PRESIDENT AND CEO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contacts Christina Jorgensen, ext. 103 Lauren Astor, ext. 115 Drizen-Dohs Corporate Communications (818) 772-9555
NAWBO APPOINTS HELEN HAN PRESIDENT AND CEO
Han Will Lead the Only Dues Paying Organization Representing the Interests of More than 10.1 Million Women Entrepreneurs in the U.S.
Washington D.C.—The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) has taken the next step in its organizational evolution by appointing Helen Han to the position of President & CEO.
Ms. Han has been working with NAWBO as an independent consultant in the role of Interim Executive Director since May 2008. Over the past 18 months, she has led NAWBO through an extensive operational transformation to streamline its processes, reallocate its resources and position the organization to serve its members and business community better. Ms. Han previously served as the CEO of the Los Angeles Chapter of NAWBO; was the senior program manager at the Price Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at the UCLA Anderson Graduate School of Management; and ran her own entrepreneurial business for more than seven years.
"In Helen, NAWBO has found a leader who is equal to the task of moving the organization to the next level of success," said NAWBO 2009-2010 Chair Wendy Lopez.
NAWBO's mission is to propel women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide by:
Strengthening the wealth-creating capacity of its members and promoting economic development within the entrepreneurial community
Creating innovative and effective change in the business culture
Building strategic alliances, coalitions and affiliations
Transforming public policy and influencing opinion makers
Just as many of its member businesses are taking steps to re-align so they can compete more effectively in the current economic downturn, NAWBO is also developing a long-term strategic plan that will enable the organization to build the capacity of women-owned businesses and strengthen the infrastructure of its more than 80 local chapters. Additionally, NAWBO is focused on building its resources, expanding its reach within the business community, advocating on behalf of women-owned businesses, and developing an infrastructure to sustain future growth.
"It's an exciting time for NAWBO," says Ms. Han. "I am honored to have the opportunity to lead an organization that has played such a critical role in promoting women's entrepreneurship for the past 35 years."
CLICK HERE for a full interview with NAWBO.
About NAWBO Founded in 1975, NAWBO propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide. More than thirty-five years later, NAWBO is still the only organization that solely represents the interest of women entrepreneurs in all industries. The organization's mission is to strengthen the wealth-creating capacity of its members and promote economic development; to create innovative and effective change in the business culture; to build strategic alliances, coalitions and affiliations; and to transform public policy and influence opinion makers. To learn more about NAWBO, visit www.nawbo.org.

Entrepreneurs Edge TV interviewing at 3rd Annual NAWBO Day, Pittsburgh

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Samaria HallWebsite:www.entrepreneursedge.tv Phone : 443-299-7360 Email: info@entrepreneursedge.tv
Press Release:

Janice McLean DeLoatch, Award-Winning Cable Tv Host of Entrepreneurs Edge Tv.... will be at NAWBO Day in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Janice McLean DeLoatch, Award-winning Cable Tv Host of Entrepreneurs Edge Tv and who has been featured on and in CNNfn, Entrepreneur Magazine, Black Enterprise Magazine, Paul Miller Fellow, National Press Foundation, Kiplinger Foundation Fellow, ABMW Award Winner, Entrepreneur Biz Start-Ups Magazine will be at NAWBO Day in Pittsburgh, PA on Friday, October 2, 2009 at Radisson Greentree Hotel, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 from 8-4 pm.McLean DeLoatch will be celebrating the NAWBO Pittsburgh Chapter and the women who are driving the economy locally, regionally and nationally. She will be doing live interviews and letting women entrepreneurs and NAWBO members tell their stories to her tv fans, newsletter readers and websites visitors.What is NAWBO? What kind of work does NAWBO do? Is NAWBO needed now? What women business owners should you want to know? and more. McLean DeLoatch will also feature interviews by 2009, Small Business Administration Winner - Joanne Quinn-Smith who won the Media Entrepreneur Award from Small Business Week. She will also seek to bring interviews by Heshie Segal, Wendy Lopez, Anna Reccio Harvey, and more. You will also have the opportunity to sign up for the Entrepreneurs Edge Tv newsletter and get a chance to win Janice McLean Deloatch's new book due out December, 2009.For more information contact: info@entrepreneursedge.tv, call 433-299-7360 and log onto www.entrepreneursedge.tv or watch video clips of Entrepreneurs Edge at youtube.com and type in entrepreneurs edge in the search engine. Janice McLean DeLoatch from Entrepreneurs Edge Tv will be looking for you at NAWBO Day in Pittsburgh.
Additional info and to register for your interview, limited spots available: http://www.nawbopittsburgh.org/



About Entrepreneurs Edge Tv - www.entrepreneursedge.tv)Entrepreneurs Edge is a monthly, 30-minute studio production that brings the viewers the issues that matter to business most. Host Janice McLean DeLoatch, brings in the experts on a given subject matter such as marketing, brand-building, finance, government contracting, technology, women-owned, minority, veteran owned businesses, healthcare, networking, import-exporting, overseas markets and other topics of importance.

Wells Fargo Honors NAWBO Women

For Immediate Release
June 24, 2009


Three Women Business Owners honored for
Wells Fargo, National Association of Women Business Owners Award
Award recognizes innovation, growth and community service

Chicago, IL – Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) and the National Association of Women Business Owners® (NAWBO®) will recognize three women-owned businesses with the 8th annual NAWBO/Wells Fargo Trailblazer Award. The award demonstrates the two organization’s long-standing commitment to the success of women-owned businesses. Each winner will receive a $5,000 cash prize and be honored at NAWBO’s 2009 Women’s Business Conference in Chicago on June 25.

The Trailblazer award is part of Wells Fargo’s Women Business Services program. Established in 1995, the program uses outreach and education to help women business owners increase their access to capital and other financial services. The program forms key national and community relationships, conducts primary research, sponsors events, and provides financial information and resources to support the success of women-owned businesses. Since 1995, Wells Fargo has loaned more than $34 billion to women business owners nationwide.

The winners were selected from a nationwide pool of applicants and evaluated on their companies’ business performance, innovation, growth, and service to the community.

This year’s winners are:

· Wayzata, Minn. – based Hope Chest for Breast Cancer, sells donated upscale furniture, designer clothing and decorative accessories through two retail stores in Minnesota. A portion of the stores’ earnings funds breast cancer programs including emergency financial support, education, research, treatment and hospice care. Owner Barbara Hensley, who started the company after losing her sisters to the disease, will be honored.


· Pacific Grove, Calif. – based Psi Bands develops, manufactures and sells stylish acupressure wrist bands for the relief of nausea due to morning sickness (pregnancy), motion sickness/travel, chemotherapy, and anesthesia. Since launching in October 2007, P Psi Bands are now carried by multiple nationwide retail chains and online stores. A portion of the company’s proceeds support Fertile Hope, a nonprofit organization that provides reproductive information and support to cancer patients whose medical treatments may cause infertility. Owners Romy Taormina and Carla Falcone will be honored.


· DeSoto, Tx. – based Warrior Group is a construction services business providing construction and project management for permanent modular and conventional construction projects. The company has pioneered new building techniques, including a proprietary lifting and setting method for placing and securing buildings on foundations. In 2007, owner Gail Warrior-Lawrence, who will accept the award, started the Heart of a Warrior Charitable Foundation to provide educational enrichment programs for underserved children in Texas.

“It is our honor to recognize these three women-owned businesses with the Trailblazer award,” said Joy Ott, regional president for Wells Fargo in Montana and National Spokesperson for Women Business Services program. "These business owners are running successful businesses, and have also found the time to give back to their communities and make a difference in the lives of others. They are all inspirational and embody the talent, passion and strength demonstrated by trailblazers.”

“It is inspiring to see women business owners continuing to prosper throughout the country,” said Helen Han, NAWBO executive director. “This is the eighth year that we have presented this award and every year, we are impressed by the fortitude and drive of our applicants. We are privileged to welcome these business owners to our talented group of trailblazers.”

Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $1.3 trillion in assets, providing banking, insurance, investments, mortgage and consumer finance through more than 10,400 stores, over 12,000 ATMs and the internet (wellsfargo.com) across North America and internationally.

About Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo is America’s #1 small business lender in total dollar volume according to the most recent Community Reinvestment Act data (2007) and the #1 SBA 7a national bank lender in total dollar volume (2008). Wells Fargo has loaned close to $39 billion to women, African American, Latino and Asian business owners since 1995. For more information, speak with a Wells Fargo banker, visit wellsfargo.com/biz or call the National Business Banking Center at 1-800-CALL-WELLS.

About NAWBO
Founded in 1975, NAWBO propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide. Thirty years later, NAWBO is still the only organization that solely represents the interest of women entrepreneurs in all industries. The organization’s mission is to strengthen the wealth-creating capacity of its members and promote economic development; to create innovative and effective change in the business culture; to build strategic alliances, coalitions and affiliations; and to transform public policy and influence opinion makers. Visit www.nawbo.org for more information.


NAWBO Media Contact: Wells Fargo Media Contact:
Drizen-Dohs Corporate Communications Wells Fargo
Christina Jorgensen, ext. 103 Sarah Toffoli
Lauren Astor, ext. 115 (415) 396-0866
(818) 772-9555 sarah.toffoli@wellsfargo.com
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