NEWS HEADLINES
Hamilton County Creates
Summer Youth Jobs.
Sisters In Business Welcomes Opportunity to Support!
Sisters In Business applauds the efforts of Hamilton County for the
creation of summer youth jobs for area youth this summer as part of
the
"Summer Youth Leadership Development and Work Program".
This initiative also mirrors similar support offered by Sisters
in Business Youth In Business- AYES Strategy. Read more
about County's initiative in following section.
Commissioners in Hamilton County approved a resolution for the "Summer
Youth Leadership Development and Work Program". The program is
only in its infancy, but Commissioner Greg Beck says that this could
make a big impact in the community.
Said Greg Beck
according to WTVC local news report "This is just a very small step in
trying to reach all those kids. I hope that companies will come on
board.
It is hoped that next year
the initiative will make for hiring even more young people.
Commissioners say the program will work very much like a regular job,
and will be a good way for teens to learn the value of responsibility.
Click here for program document from
Hamilton County.
Click
here to read more about Youth In Business and the AYES
Strategy.
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2-In-1 Great
Empowerment Event for Youth & Adults This Summer!
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Two
(2) Great
Ways to "Empower Youth & Enrich Lives" This Summer!
THE
EMPOWERMENT LUNCHEON
Attention
Parents, Youth Programs, Community Groups, Recreation Centers,
Churches, Greek, Service and Business Organizations!"
Make
a "mentoring milestone" with food, folks, and fun! Hear a message
with your meal".
Enjoy a delectable meal for lunch at
Chattanooga’s premium convention and trade center the Chattanooga
Convention Center in Downtown Chattanooga. Business men and
women, mentors, and parents spend the day with a youth for fun,
food, and fellowship. Order your tickets now for the attendance
of your business staff, colleagues, friends, and family. Tickets
are $25.00 Adults/$15.00 Youth. Reserve a table of eight in your
business name for $250.00. (Cash, Checks, Money Orders, Credit
Cards, and PayPal accepted.)
Click here for more luncheon
ticket/table information.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Carolyn Bibbs, is the
Founder and CEO of Creative Life Incorporated in Memphis, TN.
Since 1997 Dr. Bibbs, grant writer, has over eight million dollars
to fund her youth development programs. Eight years ago, Dr.
Bibbs decided to take the youth development one step further by
opening and assuming the responsibility of Chief Administrator of
Creative Life Preparatory School, a state-approved Christian
school. For this and other services to the community, Carolyn has
received recognition, both on the state and national level and
serves on many boards for the quality and betterment of life for
the children and families of her community.
Click here to read more about Dr. Carolyn
Bibbs
Recognition of the 2007 “Youth Friendly” Companies of Sisters
In Business- Businesses who actively operate their business to
also serve youth. Businesses who purpose to encourage, inspire,
and empower youth in the community, and in so doing benefit their
parents and the community at large. These businesses support
youth through job training, employment opportunities, mentoring,
special business-to-customer offers, and other incentives.
Silent Auction by Int'l Artist
Synthia SAINT JAMES-"
A SIB Lifetime Member" Below is
what Ms. Saint James says about Sisters In Business.
Click here to read more about
Synthia SAINT JAMES.
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THE BUSINESS SHOWCASE
Sponsor and
shadow youth boys/girls as they explore The Business & Tradeshow
Marketplace as a Youth In Business and/or Shopper. We
are promoting the sponsorship of youth in the tradeshow to tap
into and display
their talents, gifts, abilities, skills, crafts, hobbies, and
creations. We also wish to help them discover more the world of
entrepreneurship, economic development, and self-empowerment...SIB's
"Youth In Business"
AYES approach.
(Note. Youth must have parent/guardian
permission, be accompanied by adult, and be
12-21 years in age.)
The SIB Business Showcase will consist of professional adult
businesses offering a variety of products and services for women
(and men) in business, home, and the community; and youth business
exhibits. We are promoting the sponsorship of youth in the
tradeshow, to help youth discover themselves and their gifts;
and the world of
entrepreneurship, economic development, and self-empowerment.
Session I: Tradeshow Exhibits open from 10:00 AM to 11:25 AM.
Session II: Tradeshow Exhibits Re-opens from 1:00 PM-3:00. Table
cost ranges from $50-$100.00. (Cash, Checks, Money Orders, Credit
Cards, and PayPal accepted.)
Click here for Exhibitor Floor
Plan and more exhibitor information.
Note. Youth must have
parent/guardian permission, be accompanied by adult, and be
12-21 years in age.
The event theme "Empowering Our Youth, Enriching Our Lives!",
serves as a back drop for inviting youth (both boys and girls
alike) to join in with adult businesses as fellow guests at the
luncheon, and as exhibitors at the showcase. Parents youth groups,
churches, community organizations, and businesses are asked to
help market the products, services, gifts, talents, and abilities
of youth, and make a "mentoring milestone" of the event.
DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO EMPOWER YOUTH & ENRICH LIVES!
Invite a friend! Bring company employees or co-workers.
Gain professional development experience. Share with your church,
youth group, or special youth. Unable to attend…enable someone
who can. Empower your ticket(s) purchase by donating to someone
else.
Please RSVP your request for Luncheon Tickets/Table and Exhibitor
Table to sistersinbusiness@comcast.net or 423.421.5646. Please
see the related
event flyer. Feel free to copy,
distribute, and display the flyer to help promote this networking
event.
See more event info at
2nd Annual Empowerment Luncheon & Business
Showcase, or
Special Events.
"Sisters
In Business...Let a Sister Help You Out!"
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NEW!
Community Org/Group/Church Membership
SPECIAL OFFER!
Now you can get a
FREE 'Community Org/Group/Church' Membership in the Sisters In Business
Network when your community group or organization purchases a luncheon
table which accommodates 8 guests. Luncheon tables are $250.
Click here to find out more
below.
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NETWORK NEWS
Welcome New/Renewed SIB Members!
Sisters In Business (SIB) welcomes new Clients & Partners who
joined/rejoined for the month of April 2007.
Clients:
Synthia St. James
(Lifetime Membership) International
Artist & Author,
Frenise Mann
SOE, Inc.,
Patricia Robinson-Nulife
Laser Institute,
Sadie Smith-Skin
Balm Inc;
Santha Bone-Wayne
Roach Associates,
Rosetta
Russell-The
Essence of Travel,
Latrice Currie-Greek
Style,
Velma Wilson-Cleaning
Solutions,
Partners:
Dr. Thomas Rumph-Eastdale
Family Dentistry,
Sherri
Gilchrist,
Chattanooga African-American Chamber of Commerce.
NEW! Community Org/Group/Church: Mt. Canaan Baptist
Church
Find them and other featured businesses on the Sisters In Business
website by
clicking here, or visiting
www.sistersinbusiness.net.
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Virginia Yarbrough Challenges 'Sisters' In Business
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SIB Client Virginia Yarbrough
of Massage Plus Challenges
the "Sisters" in Business!
Given the upcoming
2nd Annual Business Women's Empowerment Pioneer Member Virginia
Yarbrough, owner of Massage Plus would like to CHALLENGE all SIB
Network Businesses to sponsor an Empowerment Luncheon Table at the
event for $250.00. For more information about
tickets/sponsors, and accepting this challenge, please email
sistersinbusiness@comcast.net, or call Tekelia C. Kelly at
423.421.5646.
This
community business event is for both adults and youth; rated
“E” for EMPOWERMENT FOR EVERYONE! Offering Business
Enterprise, Economic Opportunity, Exposure, Exchange, Education,
Enrichment, Enlightenment, Engagement, Enjoyment, Entertainment,
Excitement,
& Eats!
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Discover and do business with new, emerging, and established
businesses in the community as well as with people in the
consumer market at the Business Showcase!
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Contribute to a worthwhile cause by investing time and
resources for youth development this summer. Make a
“mentoring milestone” at this Empowerment Luncheon &
Business Showcase event!
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Enjoy Food, Friendship, and Fun!
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DON’T
MISS IT -- SAVE THE DATE AND ATTEND: June 8, 2007
Invite a friend! Bring company employees or co-workers. Share
with your church, youth group, or special youth. Unable to
attend…enable someone who can. Empower your ticket(s) purchase by
donating to someone else.
Please RSVP your request for Luncheon Tickets/Table and Exhibitor
Table to Tekelia C. Kelly at sistersinbusiness@comcast.net or
423.421.5646. Please see the related
event flyer. Feel free to
copy, distribute, and display the flyer to help promote this
networking event.
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NEW/RENEWED CLIENTS
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Frenise Mann of SOE Inc. Joins the SIB Network
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Frenise Mann of SOE Inc. Joins the SIB Network!
Frenise Mann is the president of SOE Inc., and is also an
affiliate broker for Crye-Leike
Realtors.
We are proud to welcome Frenise to the Sisters In Business Network.
Click
here to find
Frenise Mann's Business
Directory Listing. For additional information contact:
Frenise Mann
SOE, Inc and
Crye-Leike Realtors-Hixson Office
5870 Highway 153
Hixson, TN 37343
frenise.mann@crye-leike.com
Office: (423) 870-5202
Cell: (423) 504-5530
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Tricia Robinson of NuLife Laser Institute Joins the SIB Network
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Tricia Robinson of NuLife Laser
Institute Joins the SIB Network!
Tricia Robinson is the CEO/President of NuLife Laser Institute.
We are proud to welcome Tricia to the Sisters In Business Network.
Click here
to find Tricia Robinson's
Business
Directory Listing. For additional information contact:
Tricia Robinson
NuLife Laser Institute
6120 Shallowford Road
Suite 105
Chattanooga, TN
37421
423.899.7848
jrobinson@nulifelaserinstitute.com
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Sadie Smith of Skin Balm, Inc Rejoins the SIB Network
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Sadie Smith of Skin Balm, Inc. Rejoins the SIB Network!
Sadie Smith is the owner and
CEO of
Skin
Balm, Inc. Sadie is also one of the "2006 Pioneer" members
rejoining the
Sisters In Business Network.
We are proud to welcome Sadie back to the Sisters In Business Network.
Click here
to find Sadie Smith's
Business
Directory Listing. For additional information contact:
Sadie Smith
Skin Balm, Inc.
P.O. Box 16099
Chattanooga, TN 37416
423-296-1655
WWW.YOURSKINSHELPER.COM
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Santha Bone of Wayne Roach Associates Rejoins the SIB
Network
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Santha Bone of Wayne Roach
& Associates Rejoins the SIB Network
Santha Bone is a realtor with
Wayne
Roach Associates. Santha
is also
one of the "2006 Pioneer" members rejoining the
Sisters In Business Network.
We are proud to welcome Santha back to the Sisters In Business Network.
Click here
to find Santha Bone's
Business
Directory Listing. For additional information contact:
Santha Bone
Wayne Roach & Associates
6249 E. Brainerd Road
Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.899.3200
http://www.WayneRoach.com
santhabone@yahoo.com
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Rosetta Russell of The Essence of Travel Joins the SIB Network
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Rosetta Russell of The Essence of Travel Joins the SIB Network
Rosetta Russell is a referring travel agent for The Essence of
Travel.
We are proud to welcome Rosetta to Sisters In Business Network.
Click here
for Rosetta Russell's
Business
Directory Listing. For additional information contact:
Rosetta Russell
The Essence of Travel
1421 Vance Road
Chattanooga, TN
37421
(423) 290-4039
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Latrice Currie of Greek Style Joins the SIB
Network
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Latrice Currie of Greek Style Joins the SIB
Network
Latrice Currie is the owner of Greek Style greek apparel and
more.
We are proud to welcome Latrice to the Sisters In Business Network.
Click here
to find Latrice Currie's
Business
Directory Listing. For additional information contact:
Latrice Currie
Greek Style
611 E. Martin Luther
King Blvd
Chattanooga, TN 37403
423.757.9495
greekstyle2006@aol.com
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Velma Wilson of Cleaning Solutions Joins the SIB
Network
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Velma Wilson of Cleaning
Solutions
Joins the SIB
Network
Velma
Wilson is the CEO of
Cleaning
Solutions, LLC.
We are proud to welcome Welcome Velma to the Sisters In Business Network.
Click here
to find Velma Wilson's
Business
Directory Listing. For additional information contact:
Velma Wilson
Cleaning Solutions,
LLC
1030 East Eleventh
Street
Chattanooga, TN
37403
423.553.0872
velma123@bellsouth.net
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Synthia SAINT JAMES
Joins the SIB
Network
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Synthia SAINT JAMES Joins the SIB
Network
Synthia SAINT JAMES, internationally
renowned Fine Artist, and creator of the first U. S. Kwanzaa
Postal Stamp, which was commissioned by the United States
Postal Service, has joined the Sisters In Business (SIB)
Network. She is a SIB lifetime member and special sponsor of
the art display and silent auction for the Sisters In
Business "2nd Annual Business Women's Empowerment Luncheon &
Business Showcase".
Click here
to find Velma Wilson's
Business
Directory Listing. For additional information contact:
Synthia SAINT JAMES
Atelier SAINT JAMES
P.O. Box 27683
Los Angeles, CA 90027/USA
323.993.5722 (Phone)
http://www.synthiasaintjames.com/Please
Call: 323.993.5722
Or Email:
kikusaintjames@aol.com
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WELCOME
NEW PARTNERS
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Chattanooga African American Chamber of Commerce Sherrie
Gilchrist Joins the SIB Network
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Chattanooga African-American Chamber of Commerce Sherrie Gilchrist
is a Partner in the SIB
Network
Sherrie Gilchrist, president
and CEO of Chattanooga African American Chamber of Commerce, has
joined SIB as a supporting community organization and partner.
We are proud to welcome Sherrie to the Sisters In Business Network.
Click here
to find Sherrie Gilchrist's
Business
Directory Listing. For additional information contact:
Sherri Gilchrist
Chattanooga African
American Chamber of Commerce
535 Chestnut Street,
Suite 200
Chattanooga Tennessee
37402
Telephone:
423-265-0021 Fax: 423-265-0023
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Eastdale Family Dentistry Dr. Thomas Rumph Joins the SIB Network
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Dr. Thomas Rumph of Eastdale
Family Dentistry is a Partner in the SIB Network
Dr. Thomas C. Rumph, DMD,
owner and dentist of Eastdale Family Dentistry,
has joined SIB as a supporting community business and partner.
We are proud to welcome Dr. Thomas Rumph to the Sisters In Business Network.
Click here
to find Dr. Thomas Rumph's
Business
Directory Listing. For additional information contact:
Dr. Thomas C. Rumph
Eastdale Family
Dentistry
3210 Wilcox Blvd.
Chattanooga, TN
(423)622-4869
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WELCOME
NEW Community Org/Group/Church
Mt. Canaan Baptist Church
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