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The Paulette Bird and Allison Novak Business Grant Nomination Period is Here!

You may nominate any member (including yourself!) for a Paulette Bird and Allison Novak business grant. Nominations are open in September and are limited to members in good standing, with dues current, for at least 1 year. Three grants are awarded annually. Grants will be awarded at our November 12 social.

Finances & Funding with PNC: April Miles & Lindsay Hillen

We had an absolutely amazing meeting Wednesday evening, September 10 at A Taste of Seoul. PNC-certified Women's Business Advocates April and Lindsay gave us all an incredible overview of the funding resources available for for small businesses and how to best utilize each of them. Kim, owner of A Taste of Seoul Korean fusion restaurant, provided a wonderful buffet and taught us how to construct our Bibimbap bowls. If you weren't there, you missed one of the most dynamic meetings all year!

Own Your Worth:

Self-Promotion for Your Business

Sherri Leopold of Option Creators, publisher of WOW Warrior Magazine, and producer of WOW Warrior Network TV Show, spoke to us on August 13 about having the courage to show up as our authentic selves to promote our businesses. We learned to keep a "brag file" to remind ourselves of our accomplishments, and that we owe it to our potential customers to speak up about the results we can produce for them and the changes we can bring to their lives. If you missed it, check Sherri out at sherrileopold.com!

WE-CI Awards 2025

We had an amazing time at our Summer Social & Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, July 9!

It was a joy to come together, celebrate, and recognize some of the incredible individuals and businesses making an impact in our community.

Congratulations to our 2025 Award Winners!

Hall of Fame: Debbie Ringer – KEB, Ringer Farms

New & Emerging: Kylie Miller – Medicare Agent

Most Innovative: Rebecca Fulk – Florempower

Community Champion: Alyssa Furling – Fresh Fit Subs

WECI Warrior: Elissa GolbergBelle – It’s a Wrap Gifts & Promotions (not pictured)

Thank you to everyone who joined us and continues to uplift, empower, and shine alongside us!

WE-CI Members: Let's Complete Our Directory!

The WE-CI Board encourages all members to update their directory profiles. This includes uploading a headshot (if you have one you love!) and making sure your contact information is current. A complete directory helps us connect, collaborate, and refer one another more effectively.

Looking ahead, we plan to create a printed directory for easy reference and member referrals—so the more complete your profile, the better!

Need a headshot? WE-CI member Tabitha Bock Photography is offering professional headshots for just $50. To schedule your session, please contact Tabitha directly. Once you have your photo, don’t forget to upload it to your profile.

Thank you, Tabitha, for supporting our members!

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