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Centennial Hotel, 96 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH
For more info: www.wiwnh.com
Sue West, Certified Organizer Coach
Sue owns her own business as a Certified Professional Organizer and Certified Organizer Coach. Her clients have called her: insightful, wise, inspiring, filled with hope, gentle yet productive. Sue is the author of Organize For a Fresh Start: Embrace Your Next Chapter in Life. She is also president of the local chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers.
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Monday, October 31st, 2011
In 1997, there were fewer than 5.5 million women-owned businesses in the United States. This year, that number is expected to top 8 million.
 In an effort to stimulate women business ownership and foster relationships that build a state of opportunity for female entrepreneurs, Women Inspiring Women, the New Hampshire Division of Economic Development and Public Service of New Hampshire will be joining together to present the 2nd Annual NH Conference for Women being on Friday, November 18, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel/Center of NH, 700 Elm Street in Manchester.
According to Leslie Sturgeon, award-winning entrepreneur and founder of Women Inspiring Women, “this will not only be a day of inspiration, education and transformation but filled with fun surprises, exhibitors, door prizes and great networking as well.”
The day will include five motivational sessions and begin with “Back Stage at Life Experience: Five Lessons Learned” by Kathleen Peterson of PowerHouse Consulting. Other sessions include “Creating Health and Wealth From the Inside Out” presented by Kathleen Burns Kingsbury, author and President of KBK Wealth Connection, “Leadership is the Difference” by Laurie-Ann Murabito, author and President of LA & Associates, “Just Breathe: The Quest for a Little Piece of Mind . . . and Chocolate” by motivational humorist Lesley Smith and “It’s Not About the Hike” with authors Nancy Sporborg and Pat Piper.
“There is perhaps no better time to think about creating a business in the state of New Hampshire and I know that this conference will provide attendees with the motivation and inspiration they need to take the first step forward,” said New Hampshire Division of Economic Development Communications & Legislative Director Steve Boucher. “And for those women who’ve already taken the leap of faith and are operating their own companies, what better way to stay engaged, gain new tips and meet with potential partners and customers?”
 “Public Service of New Hampshire welcomes the opportunity to once again collaborate on this tremendous event,” added Public Service of New Hampshire Economic & Community Development Manager Pat McDermott. “We salute the women who are adding to the state’s economic vitality and are pleased to be part of this great day of information sharing and networking.”
As a result of generous contributions from the New Hampshire Division of Economic Development, Public Service of New Hampshire and Exeter Health Resources, the registration price is only $39 and includes lunch. Centrix Bank and NH Magazine are also corporate partners. Reservations are needed and space is limited. Contact Women Inspiring Women at (603) 744-0400 or visit www.wiwnh.com for more information and to register. Exhibition space is still available as well.
Women Inspiring Women was founded in 2007 in the Lakes Region by Sturgeon to give women of all ages and backgrounds an opportunity to get together at educational, fun and inspirational events on a monthly basis. Since that time the organization has expanded to Concord, Nashua, Manchester, Bedford and the Seacoast, hosts bi-weekly events, and quickly become the state’s largest organization for women’s empowerment, personal development and networking.
Tags: 2nd Annual New Hampshire Conference for Women, Centrix Bank, Exeter Health Resources, Kathleen Burns Kingsbury, Kathleen Peterson, KBK Wealth Connection, LA & Associates, Laurie-Ann Murabito, Lesley Smith, Leslie Sturgeon, Nancy Sporborg, New Hampshire Division of Economic Development, NH Magazine, Pat McDermott, Pat Piper, PowerHouse Consulting, Public Service of New Hampshire, Steve Boucher, Women Inspiring Women
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Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
 With American Express reporting that the number of businesses owned by women in New Hampshire has grown by 37.2 percent in the last 14 years, there is no better time to be a female entrepreneur in the Granite State.
Recognizing that fact, Women Inspiring Women will present “Inspiring Women in Business” on Thursday, May 19, 2011 from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at SERESC Conference and Training Center, 29 Commerce Drive in Bedford. The day will celebrate National Small Business Week and include five educational sessions, exhibitors and networking.
Workshops include “Tap Into Your Inspiration” with Deb Titus of Dale Carnegie-NH, “Master Your Money Mindset” with Kathleen Burns Kingsbury of KBK Wealth Connection, “Fearless Marketing” with Nancy Clark of the Glen Group and “Growing a Successful Business” with Dr. Deborah Osgood of the Knowledge Institute. “We Mean Business,” a panel discussion featuring NH Business Review’s 2011 “Outstanding Women in Business” will also be held. These honorees and panelists include Maureen Beauregard of Families in Transition, Maren Boothby of Boothby Therapy Services, Robin Comstock of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Andrea Johnstone, Esq. of Bernstein Shur and Karen Pollard of the Rochester Department of Economic Development. It will be moderated by Leslie Sturgeon of Women Inspiring Women, also an “Outstanding Women in Business” honoree.
“We felt the perfect way to recognize National Small Business Week and the fact more women are starting businesses than men in NH was to bring business women from around NH together for a day of education and inspiration,” according to Leslie Sturgeon, founder and president of Women Inspiring Women.”
As a result of a generous contribution from Microsoft BizSpark, NH Division of Economic Development, Public Service of New Hampshire, and Exeter Health Resources, the registration price is only $40 and includes lunch. Reservations are needed and space is limited. Contact Women Inspiring Women at (603) 744-0400 or visit http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=jtyn8ccab&oeidk=a07e3npt4qia831e39f for more information and to register.
Women Inspiring Women was founded in 2007 in the Lakes Region by Sturgeon to give women of all ages and backgrounds an opportunity to get together at educational, fun and inspirational events on a monthly basis. Since that time the organization has expanded to Concord, Nashua, Manchester, Bedford and the Seacoast, hosts bi-weekly events including the NH Conference for Women in November, and quickly become the state’s largest organization for women’s empowerment, personal development and networking.
Tags: American Express, Andrea Johnstone, Bernstein Shur, Boothby Therapy Services, Dale Carnegie NH, Deb Titus, Dr. Deborah Osgood, Exeter Health Resources, Families in Transition, Glen Group, Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Inspiring Women in Business, Karen Pollard, Kathleen Burns Kingsbury, Knowledge Institute, Leslie Sturgeon, Maren Boothby, Maureen Beauregard, Microsoft BizSpark, Nancy Clark, New Hampshire Division of Economic Development, NH Business Review, Public Service of New Hampshire, Robin Comstock, Rochester Department of Economic Development, SERESC Conference and Training Center, Women Inspiring Women
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Wednesday, October 20th, 2010
It’s always nice to see two awesomely creative people get together and form a partnership, especially one that helps build a stronger business community. With that, I give you the following press release from fellow NHBR blogger Deb Titus and NH Conference for Women guiding light Leslie Sturgeon:
WOMEN INSPIRING WOMEN AND DALE CARNEGIE-NH JOIN FORCES
Women Inspiring Women and Dale Carnegie-NH announce their partnership and commitment to women’s leadership development in New Hampshire. Their initial 5-session program, Stand Up, Stand Out: Communicate and Influence for Business Women, launches on Monday, November 8, 2010 from 4:00 to 7:30 at the Highlander Inn in Manchester, NH.
 Deb Titus Participants will be led by expert Dale Carnegie coach, Deb Titus, and will enhance their ability to assert themselves without appearing aggressive; increase their visibility; strengthen ability to maintain control rather than having circumstances being in charge, heighten leadership, interpersonal effectiveness and project confidence. This intensive, interactive program includes five live sessions concluding in early January, 2 webinar coaching sessions, reinforcement emails, books and resource materials.
Women Inspiring Women was founded in 2007 by Leslie Sturgeon and has become New Hampshire’s largest organization for women’s empowerment, personal development and networking. They host bi-weekly events in the Lakes Region, Concord, Nashua, Manchester and Portsmouth. Dale Carnegie Training is represented in all 50 of the United States and over 75 countries. Deb Titus is President of Human Capital Solutions, LLC, authorized Dale Carnegie Director in NH.
 Leslie Sturgeon Both Titus and Sturgeon are award-winning professionals, having been recognized by the NH Business Review as their 2010 Outstanding Women in Business. Deb Titus was awarded the Best of Business Award in the category of career coach for the NH Business Review in 2010 and Leslie Sturgeon was named the 2009 Small Business Administration’s Women in Business Champion for NH. According to Sturgeon, “Deb Titus and Dale Carnegie are renowned in business and leadership training in NH, we are honored to partner with them to carry out our mission of women’s personal and professional development.”
For more information on the Stand Up, Stand Out series visit www.wiwnh.com – or call (603) 744-0400.
Tags: Dale Carnegie NH, Deb Titus, Human Capital Solutions LLC, Leslie Sturgeon, NH Business Review, Small Business Administration, Women Inspiring Women
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Monday, October 4th, 2010
A recent study by the Center for Women’s Business Research shows that women now own 40 percent of private firms and that women-owned businesses generate about $3 trillion in revenue and employ 16 percent of the workforce, making them significant players in the national economy.
In order to help spur the creation of new women-owned businesses and supporting existing firms, the New Hampshire Division of Economic Development, Public Service of New Hampshire and Women Inspiring Women will host the New Hampshire Conference for Women on Friday, October 29, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at SERESC Conference and Training Center, 29 Commerce Drive, Bedford, NH.
“This is a great opportunity to not only celebrate the many outstanding female business leaders in the state, but to also encourage budding female entrepreneurs to make their business dreams a reality in the Granite State,” said New Hampshire Division of Economic Development Interim Director Roy Duddy.
 The day will include five educational sessions, exhibitors and networking and begins with the “Learn, Grow and Succeed” panel discussion featuring Cathy Schmidt, President of Citizens Bank NH, Beth Roberts – VP, Northern New England, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Teresa Rosenberger – NH State President of Fairpoint Communications and Deb Titus – Managing Director of Dale Carnegie NH. It will be moderated by Leslie Sturgeon of Women Inspiring Women.
Other sessions include “Turning a Transition into a Triumph” with Nancy McCabe, “Developing Your Personal Power” with Lauran Star Raduazo, and “Make More Time for You: End the Overwhelm” with Rosemary Tator. The day concludes with “Girl Talk: An Inspirational Conversation with Sharron McCarthy,” who is President of McLean Communications and serves as the publisher of New Hampshire Magazine, New Hampshire Business Review, New Hampshire Home Magazine and Parenting NH Magazine.
As a result of a generous contribution from the NH Division of Economic Development and Public Service Company of New Hampshire, the registration price is only $25 and includes lunch. NH Business Review is serving as the media sponsor for the event. Reservations are needed and space is limited. Contact Women Inspiring Women at (603) 744-0400 or visit www.wiwnh.com for more information and to register.
According to Leslie Sturgeon, founder and president of Women Inspiring Women, “This will not only be a day of inspiration, education and transformation but a day filled with fun surprises, exhibitors, door prizes and great networking as well.”
Women Inspiring Women was founded in 2007 in the Lakes Region by Sturgeon to give women of all ages and backgrounds an opportunity to get together at educational, fun and inspirational events on a monthly basis. Since that time the organization has expanded to Concord, Nashua, Manchester, Bedford and the Seacoast, hosts bi-weekly events, and quickly become the state’s largest organization for women’s empowerment, personal development and networking.
Tags: Beth Roberts, Cathy Schmidt, Center for Women's Business Research, Citizens Bank, Dale Carnegie NH, Deb Titus, FairPoint Communications, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Lauran Star Raduazo, Leslie Sturgeon, McLean Communications, Nancy McCabe, New Hampshire Business Review, New Hampshire Division of Economic Development, New Hampshire Home Magazine, New Hampshire Magazine, Parenting NH Magazine, Public Service of New Hampshire, Rosemary Tator, Roy Duddy, SERESC, Sharron McCarthy, Teresa Rosenberger, Women Inspiring Women
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Thursday, August 26th, 2010
This is very cool news from our friend Leslie Sturgeon over at Women Inspiring Women – aspiring and active women business owners alike have much to rejoice about with this announcement:
Business and Personal Inspiration and Success Groups have been launched by Women Inspiring Women and begin on September 9, 2010 in Manchester. Each group will be comprised of individuals with a deep commitment to success, either personally or for their business, and will involve sharing of challenges and ideas, receiving peer guidance and recommendations, developing an action plan for optimal results and accountability.
 The Business Success Group is ideal for entrepreneurs seeking assistance from other like-minded individuals in all areas of business ownership including marketing, operations, expansion, customer service and sales. The Personal Success Group will focus on helping women with career, financial, motivation, assertiveness, personal goals and other challenges. According to Leslie Sturgeon, founder of Women Inspiring Women, “There is no denying that when women come together to support and motivate each other that amazing results are achieved.” She went on to say that “These types of groups help women who oftentimes feel they are going solo in their businesses and lives, and it also gives them a supportive environment with impartial people who are committed to success.”
“The groups will be very structured with action plans and accountability a key component,” Sturgeon added. The groups will run once a month for 4 months beginning on September 9, 2010 at the Manchester Country Club. Other groups will be added this fall if interest exists for other NH regions, but will be held all over NH beginning in January.
For additional information, contact Women Inspiring Women at (603) 744-0400, via email at info@wiwnh.com or their website at www.winh.com. Women Inspiring Women is NH’s largest organization for women’s empowerment, motivation, personal development and networking. In addition to the success groups, they hold inspirational and networking events twice per month throughout NH.
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Wednesday, July 29th, 2009
Too often, the ladies in our life don’t take the time that they need to ensure their own physical and spiritual health and well-being. In today’s lightning paced society where it seems that there’s a race to see who can do the most in the quickest amount of time, stepping back and recharging batteries often seems like an impossible task.
That’s why I’m so happy to spread the word about a tremendous seminar taking place at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord tomorrow evening.
 “Taking Care of You” is the name of the health and wellness panel discussion being sponsored by our friends at Women Inspiring Women. This organization, whose motto is “bringing super cool chicks together for education, empowerment, personal development, networking and fun,” is a great catalyst for women’s business growth in the Granite State. Led by Office Options and Association Solutions Owner Leslie Sturgeon, this group provides an excellent forum for personal and professional growth through networking and educational opportunities.
The “Taking Care of You!” session presents an all-star team of health and wellness providers including Amy Gebo of Concord Hospital (stress management), Dr. Kristen O’Dell of Bedford Natural Medicine (health/wellness), Kim Dorval of Nutrition in Motion (diet/nutrition) and Gina McGuire of The Bod Squad (exercise/fitness).
Socializing and exhibit visits take place from 5:30-6:30 p.m. with the buffet dinner and program taking place promptly at 6:30 p.m. The program is being offered at the low cost of $35 and registrations can be made at www.wiwnh.com. Walk-ins are also welcome. For more information, contact (603) 744-0400.
Ladies – take this opportunity to take good care of yourself. You deserve it!
- Steve Boucher, Communications & Legislative Director
Tags: Amy Gebo, Bedford Natural Medicine, Concord Hospital, Dr. Kristen O'Dell, Gina McGuire, Grappone Conference Center, Kim Dorval, Leslie Sturgeon, Nutrition in Motion, Office Options and Association Solutions, The Bod Squad, Women Inspiring Women
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
About four months ago, I was invited to poke my head in a meeting which would ultimately change the way that our Division conducts its business outreach.
 At the meeting, I was introduced to Allen and Lani Voivod, a young couple with a Lakes Region-based social marketing firm called Epiphanies, Inc. (www.epiphaniesinc.com) I was intrigued by their thought process and their passion for the power of social media in bringing people together. They seemed to be the type of entrepreneurial, forwarding thinking people who could infuse some new energy into our marketing efforts.
In a lot of ways, the first couple of meetings with Allen and Lani reminded me of the X-Men movie where the mutant students are gathered at the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning. They were superheroes of the highest power, with the ability to throw out creative thoughts and not to dismiss any concept, no matter how impossible it sounded. They would not be constrained by red tape or logistical hardships, nor would they accept the premise that positive action couldn’t be achieved. They wouldn’t let “the man” get them down. Clearly, I had found a pair of kindred spirits.
Fast forward to the present – we now have a fully operational blog, a Twitter account and a presence on Facebook. We also celebrated the success of the First Annual Social Media Business Summit, a standing room only event that took place at Public Service of New Hampshire (www.psnh.com) yesterday.
It was entirely fitting that the first summit was held at a facility called “Energy Park” because the atmosphere in the room was nothing short of electric. Ideas were generated, information was shared and all attendees left the event ready to incorporate social media into their companies’ communications strategies.
I’d like to thank Allen and Lani for their hard work as well as moderator Mo Bresee (www.mobresee.com) and logistical expert Leslie Sturgeon (www.wiwnh.com) for crafting a fabulous day. Thanks also to Public Service of New Hampshire (especially Pat McDermott and Nancy Rheinhardt) for their generous sponsorship and to the “Stay, Work and Play” initiative (especially Matt Cookson from the University System of NH -(http://www.usnh.edu/initiatives/55_swpincentive.shtml) for their partnership.
If you haven’t do so already, please further our social media efforts by signing up for our blog as well as our Twitter and Facebook accounts. Information is POWER.
- Steve Boucher, Communications & Legislative Director
Tags: Allen Voivod, Epiphanies, Inc., Lani Voivod, Leslie Sturgeon, Matt Cookson, Mo Bresee, Nancy Rheinhardt, Public Service of NH, University System of NH, X-Men
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