Smart Moms Calendar - Upcoming Events

The Women’s Business Center, established in 2000, is a partnership program between the North Carolina Institute of Minority Economic Development (NCIMED) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).  It's mission is to increase the number and the success rate of women-owned businesses.

Classes are offered through out the year to faciliate this mission such as:

• Planning the Entrepreneurial Venture
• 50 Low Cost Marketing Ideas
• Accessing NC Stimulus Funds
• Home Based Business Expo
• SBA Programs and Services
• Building A Business Through Referrals 
• How to Start A Home Based Business

And Other Seminars - Click here for more details and registration  

World-renowned dermatologists and entrepreneurs, Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields, are redefining the direct selling industry.  With unprecedented credibility, a competitive compensation plan, and clinically-proven products that transform skin, Rodan + Fields can change your life and the lives of those around you. 

Join me, Jessica Kuse, for one of the events listed on this invitation to learn more. JNJ99@earthlink.net or 919-368-8154

**Join Jessica for a call with the founders of Rodan+ Fields on Wed, Sept 1, 2010 at 6 pm.  Click here to see flyer. 

I also schedule appointments by request.

 * Red Bowl Asian Bistro, Capital Blvd, Raleigh

Sept 8: 7:00pm

Sept 22: 7:00 pm

* Red Bowl Asian Bistro, Cary

Sept 14: 7:00pm

http://jkuse.myrandf.com or http://jkuse.myrandf.biz

Find Out at the Edward Jones Diversity Recruiting Event. 

At the event, participants will:

• Learn all about becoming an Edward Jones Financial Advisor
• Hear from our leadership invovled with inclusion initiatives
• Meet and interact with som of the firm's current minority Fiancial Advisors
• Enjoy a light meal and refreshments

WHEN:  Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 6:00 pm

WHERE:  Brier Creek Country Club

Contact Krista 919-854-2456

Presenter:  Julie Siebert, Owner,
Healing through Organization, LLC
Professional Eco-Organization Services

Cost:  $10 and donation of old school supplies

With the start of school, families face new organization challenges. Packed schedules, after school activities and sports, and academic pursuits fill the shorter autumn days.  Topics covered include homework, schedule, planners, as well as tips for parents on getting on the door quickly, handling paperwork and the family calendar.  Eco-friendly tips to incorporate being green into your organization will also be included.

 Presenter:  Julie Siebert, Owner,
Healing through Organization, LLC
Professional Eco-Organization Services

www.healingorganization.com

Where: Calm & Sense, 2603 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC

Cost:  $10 and donation of old shoes

 Are you ready to start eating better but not sure where to start? Do you make multiple trips to the grocery store each week? Is your pantry full, but yet you can never seem to find what you need to cook? Are you always searching for the “right” recipe? Do you need to save money, time and reduce your stress? One simple act can turn your chaos into calm – organizing your kitchen! Join Julie Seibert and Tonya Peele for a fun and inspiring workshop where you’ll learn how to get your kitchen organized so you can eat and live healthier. We’ll talk about natural foods for a healthy kitchen, essential kitchen tools, pantry and cookbook/recipe organization, grocery shopping skills while emphasizing ways you can be green and repurpose items for use in in the kitchen.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the American Cancer Society's premier event to raise awareness and dollars to fight breast cancer and provide hope to people facing the disease. This noncompetitive walk ranges in distance from three to five miles, depending on location, and men, wome and children of all ages are encouranged to participate.

This year our walk will be held on Saturday October 2, 2010 at 9am at North Hills.

There is no pre-registration required for this event, nor is there a registration fee. Participants are encouraged to collect donations that may be turned in the day of the event or donated online. To learn more about Making Strides visit www.cancer.org/stridesonline or to be a part of the Smart Moms team send email to garla@smart-moms.net.

Our April Expo was a great success!  Join Smart Moms, We-Care-NC and the Triangle Networking Group and Job Finders  for monthly expos with experienced people who have home based businesses and franchise opportunities. These opportunities will be showcased in an informal setting.

Our expos are on break for the summer.  Look for updates in July for a September/October Expo. 

These opportunity fairs are designed to have a "no-pressure" feel.  You will not be beaten up or bagered to join any opportunity.  It is strictly an event for Exploration and Data Collection.   Vendors (28) who have been chosen to participate have seen significant success in building their business.  We feel confident that these vendors are experienced enough to support and coach their teams.

Click here to see expo pictures or view vendor list.    

Wake Tech, Durham Tech and other area community colleges continue to offer education classes to help refresh and improve a variety of skills.   Visit the links below to determine which classes make a difference in your job search and marketability.  In some instances the classes may be free to the unemployed. 

Wake Tech

Durham Tech