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Celebrate Mama: Sign on by 4/2 for Special Offer

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Time is running out to sign on with Celebrate Mama before fee increases go into effect. If you offer a product or service for moms, you’ll want to be represented at this event!

What is Celebrate Mama?
It’s a family friendly festival for moms of all ages and stages festival that had more than 3,000 participants the past two years. The goal of Celebrate Mama is to provide small businesses the opportunity to reach a large audience for a small cost. You register for the event and all of the marketing is done for you.

If you offer a product or service for moms and/or their families, you’ll want share your ware at Celebrate Mama, and here’s good incentive for you to do so now … 10% off registration for Enterprising Moms who are first time participants. Rates increase after April 2nd, so be sure to sign up by 4/2 for the best rates.

ADDITIONAL SPECIAL OFFERS:

Two Ways to Increase Your Exposure at No Additional Cost:

Take advantage of the following opportunities to be entered into a special drawing, the winner of which will be able to include a promotional item in 300 goodie bags for attendees at no additional charge (a $100 value!).

Sign-up by the close of business on April 2nd
Refer vendors – Any participating member who refers a new potential vendor who becomes a paid vendor (and is one who has not already been in contact with Hillary regarding Celebrate Mama)

Take a look at who’s already on board … And join us!

Apply Within
Buggy Bonnets
Handmade by Amanda
Health Quest MD
Love Life Images
Photography by Marirosa
Preschool Palettes
Rebecca Weiner Photography
Stamp 4 Life
Stella & Dot
Why Wait, LLC
Zetta Handbags

For details or to sign up, contact Enterprising Mom Hillary Berman, the mom behind the Maryland event directly at Contact Hillary directly at hillary@bermanevents.com or 240-342-2164.

Tags: Celebrate Mama, Events, Vendor Opportunities
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Celebrate Mama! Why You Need to be There

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

Time is running out to register as a vendor or sponsor at the Celebrate Mama Festival on May 1st. This family friendly festival for moms of all ages and stages festival had more than 3,000 participants the past two years. If you offer a product or service for moms and/or their families, you’ll want to be represented here.

The goal of Celebrate Mama is to provide small businesses the opportunity to reach a large audience for a small cost. You register for the event and all of the marketing is done for you.

Here’s a sampling of what you can expect:

Advertising and promotion …

Washington FAMILY Magazine (already in the March issue), April and May issues
Our Kids
DC City Mommy
The Enterprising Moms
Giggles on the Go (full page ads in April and May issues).
Stroller Strides Montgomery County membership of over 300
Mommy and Me and Daddies Too membership (Mommy and Me events at Congressional Plaza and Rockville Town Square; over 3000 people total).
In addition, many Celebrate Mama vendors promote the event to their lists.

Who’s on board?

Along with the numerous TEM members who are returning to Celebrate Mama this year, here are some Enterprising Mom-owned businesses that have already signed on for the first time this year:

Buggy Bonnets
Handmade by Amanda
HealthQuest MD
Love Life Images
Preschool Palettes
Stamp 4 Life
Stella and Dot
Photography by Marirosa
Plus several friends of TEMs

General registration closes on April 2. While late registration will remain open for an additional two weeks, it will cost you more, so sign on today

There are many ways to participate:

Reserve a vendor table
Place inserts in goodie bags
Provide a performance or entertainment (this opportunity is reserved for registered vendors only)
Come as an attendee (free!)

LEARN MORE

Participate in a call on either Tuesday, March 23, 10am or Wednesday, March 24th at 9:00pm. Details will be sent upon registration: http://events.theenterprisingmoms.com
Contact Hillary directly at hillary@bermanevents.com or 240-342-2164
Visit the Celebrate Mama! Maryland web site

You do not need to participate in a call in order to register for the event, so if you’re ready, go for it — contact Hillary directly! She’ll be happy to talk with you and take care of your registration. Be sure to tell her that you heard about Celebrate Mama through The Enterprising Moms!

Carolyn
Chief Enterprising Mom
@EnterprisingMom | @ApplyWithin

Tags: Celebrate Mama, Events
Posted in Collaboration, Events, Small Business | 1 Comment »

Setting Goals and Intentions for 2010

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

What are your intentions for yourself, your family and your business as you head into the new year?

Too tied up in the frenzy of the holidays to give it much thought? No worries … Join us at the next Coffee and Connections where coaches Carolyn Semedo, of Apply Within, and Suzanne Caldwell, of Vital Coaching and Consulting, will help you get on track.

What: Setting Goals and Intentions for 2010
When: Tuesday, January 12 @ 9:30am
Where: Busboys and Poets – Arlington, VA

During this interactive event, you’ll:

Explore, clarify and get grounded in what’s most important to you, at your essence
Learn how to integrate those things and honor them in your everyday life
Understand the basis of those internal struggles, external conflicts and the ever-present “should” and “ought to” and learn what to do about them

Through coaching we’ll help you learn how to achieve a sense of alignment and integration so that you can set meaningful goals and intentions for your whole life from an empowered and grounded place.

Join us to learn how to get your new year off to the best start possible!

Shared by one business owner:

“I have found clients, friends and gotten information for services I need and hired those recommended service professionals. It is a good resource because being a part of the group offers a level of trust you wouldn’t find elsewhere. I have found such a supportive environment in which I have been able to get valuable feedback from a very talented group of women. It is an important group for me especially because it is valuable to have a resource of like-minded mamas.” — Jessica Christian, Photographer, Jessica Photo

Tags: coaching, consulting, Events, goals, Networking, planning
Posted in Business, Events, Networking, Work-Life Balance, Work-Life Integration | No Comments »

Holiday Biz-aar Thanks

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Thank you so much to all who participated in The Enterprising Moms first Holiday Biz-aar (see pictures on our Facebook Page). Despite the bad weather, the event was a success on many levels, and so a round of thanks …

Thanks to all of the vendors for making the event such a hit. I continue to be amazed by the talents of the women in this community!
Thanks to all of the fellow TEM members and shoppers who came out to shop and support our vendors and Spill the Beans. The energy in the room was palpable!
Thank you to portrait photographer Rebecca Weiner for our grand door prize of a winter portrait session with up to three children. And congratulations to the winner – Jennifer Folsom, who just happens to have three kids!

A very special thank you to Donna Memmo for opening the doors of Spill the Beans after hours to TEM and the community and providing the delicious food (especially loved the cupcakes!) and drinks that kept us going through the night.

When I approached Donna about hosting the event, she didn’t hesitate for a minute. True to the nature of The Enterprising Moms, she’s a true collaborator and was so eager to participate and to share her shop with us. So, tell your friends about Donna and Spill the Beans and:

Subscribe to her newsletter
Become a Facebook Fan
Visit her shop … to work, to play, to eat and drink, or just sneak away!

The food is fantastic (sorry, not a coffee drinker!) and the atmosphere is so welcoming. Spill is very family friendly with toys, books and games for kids (and health kid-friendly snack foods) and regularly scheduled entertainment. It’s also a great place for adults to meet and gather for work or play, with internet access for either! Learn more and check out the events calendar.

Thanks to all!

Tags: Collaboration, Events, hoiday biz-aar, Spill the Beans
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The Enterprising Moms Holiday Biz-aar

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Join us for The Enterprising Moms’ first Holiday Biz-aar on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 hosted by Spill the Beans Organic Coffee and Chat House – owned and operated by fellow Enterprising Mom, Donna Memmo.

The event is two-fold opening with a networking and shopping event for mom-business owners from 6-7 pm followed by a public holiday shopping event from 7-9 pm.

All will enjoy light appetizers and a cash bar while indulging in fun and convenient one-stop shopping, just in time for the holidays!

The purpose of this community-focused Holiday Biz-aar is to:

Encourage the patronage of local small businesses
Invest in and give a boost to the local economy
Provide an opportunity for mom-business owners to build relationships while building businesses.

The Biz-aar will feature local entrepreneurial moms selling many unique and eco-friendly products lines, including:

children’s apparel and accessories

organic home organizational solutions

handcrafted jewelry

children’s hand-print keepsakes

artwork preservation solutions

creative stroller covers and more

botanically based skincare products

home goods and accents

Patrons will also be able to book sessions with a professional portrait photographer and a wine consultant.

When:
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
6 – 7 pm The Enterprising Moms Networking and Shopping Hour (Enterprising Moms: Registration Required)
7 – 9 pm Public Holiday Shopping Event

Where:
Spill the Beans Organic Coffee and Chat House
Fort Hunt Centre, 1900 Elkin Street, Alexandria, VA 22308

Spill the Beans, a locally owned coffee house with a loyal following, embraces moms and tots and general community, offering free wireless access, some organic and healthy lunch and dinner options, loose leaf teas and beer & wine. Spill is also a frequent host of parties and community events. If you haven’t been, you simply must – and let Donna know when sent you!

Tags: business-owner moms, Entrepreneurial Mom, Events, Holiday Bazaar, Holiday Biz-aar, Holiday Shopping, the enterprising moms, Women-Owned Businesses
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The Enterprising Moms is Coming to Fairfax County

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

TEM_Logo_Color Fairfax County business-owner moms shared a morning full of great ideas for fostering the growth of a community of The Enterprising Moms in the area during our Meet & Greet last week. We did lots of brainstorming and sketched out a path for moving forward that will foster a sense of community and provide opportunities to share, learn and grow. Planning is now underway. If you’d like to stay in the loop as things develop, please get in touch.

And, save the date for our next gathering on Thursday, November 19th. Details and registration at The Enterprising Moms.

Tags: business-owner moms, Entrepreneurial Moms, Events, Fairfax, Networking, Self-Emlo
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The Enterprising Moms is Coming to Fairfax County – Join Us!

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

What: Meet & Greet – Fairfax County and nearby areas
When: Thursday, October 22nd, 10am – 11:30am
Where: Patriot Park, 12111 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA 22030

Want to connect with other self-employed, business-owner and entrepreneurial moms in Fairfax County and surrounding areas? Then join us for this newly forming monthly gathering as we lay the groundwork for a future area chapter of The Enterprising Moms.

Business savvy moms from Fairfax, Loudon and Prince William counties and nearby areas are invited to come out and meet moms who are traveling similar paths. Connect and collaborate, share insights and strategies, and participate in the evolution of this growing community of business-owner moms. This ongoing monthly gathering will evolve into a more structured meeting format and setting with featured speakers and presenters (from both within The Enterprising Moms community and beyond) on timely topics of importance to Enterprising Moms.

So, if you’re in the area, plan to join us, and bring a friend or two. And, spread the word!

While the event is free, registration is required. Get details and register.

Tags: business-owner moms, Entrepreneurial Moms, Events, Meet & Greet, Self-Employed Moms, the enterprising moms
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EVENT: Coffee and Connections: Networking 1-2-3

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

What: Coffee and Connections – Networking 1-2-3
Where: Bus Boys and Poets – Arlington, VA
Date: Tuesday, June 9th
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Networking events, social networking tools, one-on-one networking … What kind of networking makes the most sense for your business? What’s the most effective way to network? How can you leverage your network? What’s the best way to keep track of your contacts?

For Jennifer Folsom, the DC Metropolitan area Director of Momentum Resources, a boutique staffing firm specializing in placing professionals in flexible and reduced hours positions, forming meaningful connections is critical to her business success. Jennifer, a dedicated and highly effective networker, will share her strategies and tools for building and sustaining a powerful network in a fun and interactive format.

At this event you’ll learn how to:

Select the appropriate type of networking events for your business and your goals
Get the most out of social networking tools
Make the most of one-on-one interactions and develop meaningful connections

Jennifer will also share tips and tools for managing your contacts and related information and will demonstrate the system that works for her.

Join us! Registration and details.

Tags: Events, group networking, Networking, one-on-one networking, Social Networking, the enterprising moms
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