2009 Honorees

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2009 Women of Influence Honorees

Deanna Cleaveland:
Chief Operating Officer, Cornerstone Financial Strategies LLC
Carlene Joseph:
VP/Military Relations & Business Development, Harborstone Credit Union
Connie Lovelady:
President, GCI Ad Agency
Jan Teague:
President/CEO, Washington Retail Association


2009 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

Babe Lehrer:
Community Activist and retired owner of Lyon's Apparel


2009 RISING STARS

Angelique Wilson:
Staffing Recruiter Manager, Professional Temp Staffing Agency
Julie Washburn:
Director of Need-A-Break Services, Tacoma Rescue Mission



EVENT - Hundreds of business and community members celebrated Women of Influence alumni, honorees and nominees at an annual awards event held on September 29th, 2009 at the Sharon McGavick Conference Center at Clover Park Technical College. 

All 2009 honorees received generous gifts from our event sponsors Mackay Restaurant Group - El Gaucho and presenting sponsor KeyBank.


Click here to view photos of the 2009 event photography courtesy of Dane Meyer Photography, DG Studio.



EVENT PUBLICATION - Click here to download a pdf of the Women of Influence event program.  Single copies are available in very limited quantities. Contact us for additional copies. 

OUR VALUED SPONSORS - This leadership program would not be possible without our valued business sponsors. If your company is interested in aligning yourself with the BE in a unique way reaching this niche demographic please contact us.

• PRESENTED BY: KeyBank - Key4Women® - small business services for women - is dedicated to helping women take advantage of every business opportunity that can be discovered, as well as creating new ones along the way. Key4Women offers fresh thinking and solutions to help you achieve business goals while balancing your personal ones. Join Key4Women and you will be a part of a nationwide network of entrepreneurial women who share your passion for business and your perspectives on success
• Contributing Sponsors
  
• Financial Network Beverly McConaghy is an Investment Advisor Representative with Financial Network Investment Corporation (FNIC). FNIC is a full service Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Advisor providing financial planning, investment advice, and Broker services. Beverly provides sound, personalized financial strategies and decision making to help you achieve your financial goals.
• Click Network Tacoma Power was created by the local community more than 100 years ago to meet their needs for electricity. It was their belief that public ownership and local control resulted in higher quality services. Click! Network shares that same belief, which is why when Tacoma Power originally planned to build a fiber-optic network to control its substations, we made the decision to expand the network so that we could offer a wider range of telecommunications services that would benefit our customers and the communities we serve.
• Event Partners
  
• AA Party Rentals - is a premier party rental company of the Pacific Northwest for an intimate dinner party for two, business function, or a charity event. AA Party Rentals provides the highest quality merchandise, experienced, knowledgeable, and service oriented staff.
• Hardcastle Entertainment, Inc  The core of our company is providing quality disc jockey services. Entertain your guests! 20 - 20,000 people, whatever your event, we take care of you. Benefit Auctions, Company Parties, Seminars, and even School Dances. Our specialty is audio, visual, and disc jockey services. Talk to us about your wishes, needs, your budget, and we'll help you plan the most effective event for your budget.
• El Gaucho - A must for locals, this flagship Mackay restaurant offers guests a dining event that is, in a word, extraordinary, and in two words, Simply Legendary. Renowned for its table side preparations of Caesar salad, bananas foster, and 28-Day Dry-Aged Certified Angus Beef® Prime Steaks, and loved for its intimate ambiance.
• J Robbins Florist Jennifer Robbins has been designing inspired flowers for weddings and events for over a decade.
  Her fresh, fun outlook, boundless creativity and can-do attitude puts her clients at ease and provides the assurance that their special day will exceed all expectations.
• Black Tie Espresso Now you can enjoy the most exquisite espresso beverages at your special event, artfully crafted by our own professional baristas. Their fully equipped, professional espresso bar lends a sense of sophistication to any event.
• Three Chicks Catering -  Excellent for corporate, social, boxed lunches, weddings, drop off, and full service. From breakfast, lunch and dinner to BBQ and black tie, Three Chicks Catering covers all your needs.