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Giveaways are Changing to Feature Our Members (Apr 26, 2010 at 7:58 AM) - In an ongoing effort to do the best we can to feature our wonderful members, we now have a forum for you to promote member giveaways!
In addition, as of May 1, 2010, NAFMIB will no longer host its own giveaways.
Online Resource Center for Parents, Teachers and Teens Now Live (Mar 8, 2010 at 1:17 PM) - Stop what you're doing. Take out your wireless device. Read out loud the last text message you received. Would reading or responding to that text message while driving be worth causing a serious accident? When you look at it that way, there's no text that couldn’t wait.
MomsRising.org Joins MIBN's National Alliance Partner Council (May 15, 2009 at 6:28 AM) -
MIBN
Announces MomsRising.org as a new National Alliance Partner.
Since 2006, MomsRising has been working to bring together millions of people who share a common concern about the need to build a more family-friendly America.
Our members are bringing important motherhood and family issues to the forefront of the country's awareness.
MIBN Announces SBE as National Alliance Partner (May 1, 2009 at 10:49 AM) -
MIBN Announces a new National Alliance Partners, the SBE Council and WE, Inc. Both founded by Karen Kerrigan.
Ms. Kerrigan has developed positive relationships with individuals in media, government, policy and advocacy organizations, and the private sector that have led to key reforms and initiatives to help America's entrepreneurial sector.
CARE.org Joins MIBN National Alliance Partner Council (May 15, 2009 at 7:00 AM) -
MIBN is very proud and honored to
announce it's latest National Alliance Partner, CARE.org. CARE is a
leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty.
Last year, CARE programs improved the lives of more than 65 million
people in nearly 70 countries.
And the Winner Is... (Apr 4, 2009 at 3:49 PM) -
The first month of our Millionaire Mom in Business Mentorship Program has been a wonderful success.
First, we'd like to thank Melanie Corpstein, CEO and Founder of the children's design apparel company, Adorable Originals, for giving her time to this program and being dedicated to helping other mom business owners succeed.
Melanie Corpstein Helps Launch Million Dollar Moms Mentorship for Women's History Month (Mar 3, 2009 at 10:15 AM) - March 3, 2009 - Moms In Business Network is announcing, Melanie Corpstein, CEO of Adorable Originals, a children's apparel company, as the first Million Dollar Mom Mentor launching in honor in Women's History Month.
The Million Dollar Mom Mentorship Program gives all Moms In Business Network members an opportunity to win a mentorship session with a mom who has already built her business to millions of dollars in revenue. Moms understand moms and can give real-world practical advice on how to overcome those business hurdles while still understanding that the desire
Millionaire Mom in Business Mentorship Program (Mar 3, 2009 at 9:44 AM) -
OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS of The National Association For Moms In Business!
We want to help you grow and expand your business, and we have access to a wealth of "million dollar mom" knowledge. Now we're putting your desire to grow and connect together with our multi-million dollar business moms to provide you with private mom-to-mom mentoring.
One of the keys to running a successful business or advancing in your career is to connect with and tap into the knowledge of women who have already done it. These women
It's FREE to Business, Premiere and National Partners!
According to a DMNews Survey, more than 75% of consumers still prefer to receive their coupons in their mailbox, and receiving information in the mail prompted 37% of consumers to purchase a new brand or patronize a new business.
Four times a year MIBN has a special direct mail campaign that features gift certificates and coupons from MIBN Partners.
The MIBN Direct Mail Campaign goes out for the following times important to moms: Back to School (August), Winter Holidays
Economic Stimulus Plan for Moms in Business (Sep 24, 2008 at 10:54 AM) -
Moms In Business Network is offering their own Economic Stimulus Plan.
We're giving away $500 every quarter.
So which mom in business will be the next $500 winner? The one with the most points! That's who.
We're giving away $500 every quarter to the member who earns the most points. Winning points is fun and easy, and it serves your business success. Here's how to earn points.
For every month you are a current member, you receive 5 points.
[ Sep 22, 2010 ] 24th Annual Entrepreneurial Woman's Conference - It is our pleasure to invite you and your colleagues to the 24th Annual Entrepreneurial Woman's Conference, Women's Business & Buyers Mart, the oldest conference and business opportunities fair for women in business in the country, and the premier event for women business owners in the Midwest. This year's conference will be held September 22, 2010 at McCormick Place-West in Chicago. This year's event offers women business owners solutions to the current problems they are having and the opportunity to increase the profitability of their businesses by building relationships with corporate and government buyers, business experts, and other women business owners.
[ Sep 27, 2010 ] 2010 Annual Conference Women, Money & Opportunity - Join Us in Washington DC for our national Public Policy Conference in partnership with Women Impacting Public Policy. Go to Capitol Hill with us to talk to your representatives about the issues that matter most to you. Sign up with Women Impacting Public Policy - This is a MUST-ATTEND event for any woman business owner. Your voice matters!
2010 Annual Conference
Women, Money & Opportunity
September 27-29, 2010
Washington, DC
[ Oct 14, 2010 ] 2010 WBDC Conference & Business Expo - The event will begin on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at the Office Depot Global Headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida and will conclude on Friday, October 15, 2010 at 4:00 pm. The 2010 WBDC Conference & Expo is the Women's Business Development Council's third annual trade show and will bring together America's leading corporations, government agencies, women business owners and affiliate organizations with the goal of increasing network and contracting opportunities for Women Business Enterprises.
Last Updated: Aug 18, 2010 at 3:48 PM
Karen Blackwell manages supplier development and diversity at Nestlé USA. The company's buyers, she says, are clearly "the people who have the most opportunity to make a difference in supplier diversity," but she's part of that solution, too, with supplier diversity as her sole responsibility.
"My role is to help the buyers implement supplier diversity strategies," she says. "I help them identify diverse companies and identify opportunities for bringing them in. We sit down together and work out a strategy to make it happen."