Women of Influence

 Women of Influence

NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR WOMEN OF INFLUENCE 2012!

To nominate someone, CLICK HERE.
Nomination Deadline: May 30, 2012
Event Date: August 28, 2012


Congratulations to the 2011 Honorees:

WOMEN OF INFLUENCE:
• Carol 'Cha Cha' Andersen - Marketing and Outreach Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration
• Miriam Barnett - Executive Director, YWCA
• Madelin White - Owner, Merle Norman Cosmetics, Wigs & Day Spa
• P J Hummel - President, P J Hummel & Company
• Carolyn McDougal - President & CEO, Lindquist Dental Clinic for Children

MILITARY AWARD:
• Quindola Crowley - CEO, Founder, Transitions Wellness Center
 
RISING STARS:
• Linda Danforth - District Director, The Office of Congressman Adam Smith
• Victoria Woodards - City Council Woman - City of Tacoma, Executive Director - Tacoma Urban League


ABOUT THE PROGRAM - Women of Influence recognizes outstanding female leaders in the South Puget Sound. Honorees are selected for their achievement community, business, government, military and nonprofit sectors.

The panel of judges, comprised of previous years' honorees, also named Rising Stars and a Military Award honoree.

More than 300 business and community members gather to celebrate Women of Influence honorees, nominees, and alumni at this annual awards event.


PUBLICATION - A special publication profiling the 2011 Women of Influence honorees will be included in the September 19th, 2011 issue of the Business Examiner. Additional copies will be available by contacting circulation.

Women of Influence
2011 Women of Influence event. Photo by Dane Gregory Meyer - DG Studios

                     To see a list of past honorees, click on the respective year
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SPONSORSHIP - This leadership program and event would not be possible without the dedication and support of our valued sponsors.

Presenting Sponsor:

 Key For Women
Key4Women is a program designed to help women realize their personal and professional aspirations by providing tailored business advice, access to capital, ongoing education, and networking opportunities. In addition to connecting women business owners with each other and the organizations that support women-owned firms, Key4Women helps its members access the right kind of capital at the right time. Since 2005, KeyBank has loaned more than $3 billion to qualified women-owned businesses, and is committed to lending an additional $3 billion by April of 2012. Key4Women membership is valuable and complimentary for all Key clients. Learn more at www.key.com/html/women-business-owners-member-benefits.html


Supporting Sponsors:




PJ Hummel & Company Inc is an award winning event design, décor, and production company based in the Pacific Northwest just outside of Seattle. We are a one-stop shop for event design needs, creating impressive special events for private and corporate clients. In today's world of doing more with less, you need to get maximum return on your event investment. With our impeccable service delivered with style and grace, let us help you party with a purpose!


 TriWest

TriWest Healthcare Alliance partners with the Department of Defense to do "Whatever It Takes" to support the healthcare needs of 2.9 million members of America's military family. A Phoenix-based corporation, TriWest provides access to cost-effective, high-quality health care in the 21-state TRICARE West Region. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook or visit www.triwest.com for more information.



Pierce Military and Business Alliance (PMBA) supports the morale, welfare, readiness, and retention efforts of our service members, through volunteerism, fundraising, and by encouraging community engagement.  




Regence BlueShield has more than one million members in the state of Washington, and a provider network of more than 12,000 participating physicians and 89 hospitals. Regence employs 2,000 people throughout the state of Washington. Regence is committed to improving the health of our members and our communities, and to transforming our health care system. For more information, please visit www.regence.com or www.twitter.com/RegenceWA



Contributing Sponsors:

Wesley Homes

Wesley Homes offers a comprehensive network of housing and services including residential homes and apartments, adult day care, assisted living, home health care, restorative therapies, and skilled nursing care. As a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization, Wesley Homes is committed to providing residents, home health clients, staff and family members with high quality services, individual consideration and personal respect.


 Financial Network

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.


Cornerstone Financial Strategies

Cornerstone Financial Strategies offers values-based, comprehensive financial planning services while being committed to helping you pursue long-term financial success. Our customized programs are designed to protect, grow and conserve your wealth by delivering an unprecedented level of personalized service and expertise. Because we believe there are things in life that are more important than money, we will ensure that every financial decision you make for the rest of your life will be completely aligned with your most important goals and your most deeply held values.


Washington Business Bank helps build strong communities by providing financial services that enable our customers to become more successful. We provide you with the tools needed to successfully manage your business and personal finances. If you are looking for a bank that is dedicated to bringing you professional service at a personal level, you've found it at Washington Business Bank.



Eisenhower & Carlson TVs fictional lawyers do amazing things. Give them 10 minutes in the court room and they'll completely destroy a witness' credibility. Let's be honest: Trials are an expense that few people or businesses can afford. All too often, the only winners are the lawyers. That's why Eisenhower's litigators focus on resolving conflicts as soon as possible. And why we often make extensive use of alternative dispute resolution tools like mediation and arbitration. But if litigation is unavoidable, our attorneys will listen to your concerns, evaluate your position - both advantages and risks - and develop clear options and probable outcomes for you.


Event Partners:


 
Three Chicks Catering is 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.



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.


Savi Day Spa, Murano Hotel is one of Tacoma's priemer day spas providing personal care and cosmetic services since 1988. Highly regarded treatments and impeccable customer care add celebrations at the spa. Express treatements serve the fast paced world especially business clients.



Dane Gregory Meyer  is a West Coast photographer based in the Seattle-Tacoma, WA area. He has been shooting commercially since 1988. In the last decade, his work has focused on interiors, architecture and people. He has served many leading businesses, organizations, architects, designers, developers, contractors, artisans, artists, publications, and ad agencies. His work has often resulted in both regional and national awards for his clients.



Embellish Salon  At Embellish, four dedicated environments empower us to deliver an innovative, carefully-crafted, specialized experience. We offer technical expertise, extraordinary service and personalized product recommendations. This all-encompassing environment allows the Embellish team to customize each visit to reflect our unique style, spirit, and culture. The Multispace concept is the foundation of a unique experience that we are passionate about sharing with each and every one of you.



Coat Check Complete provides your guests a safe and secure location to store their outerwear and belongings, giving them hassle-free peace of mind to enjoy your event.  It also cuts down on trip-and-fall hazards associated with having belongings draped over chairs and left on the floor.  Having our "Guest Comfort Kit"TM  available ensures that no one will miss out on the fun due to a minor accident or unforeseen situation.  Additionally, our signature Guest Concierge Service, which can include assisting with guest book signing, directing guests to designated areas for festivities, distributing party favors and helping guests out of and into their outerwear, adds a special touch of class to your event, setting the tone for what is sure to be a most memorable event!



Black Tie Espresso Catering's fully equipped, professional espresso bar lends a sense of sophistication to any event. We will help create a unique and memorable experience, whether it's an open house, corporate event, or private party.



Sharon McGavick Center  The Conferencing program at the Sharon M. McGavick Student Center is committed to developing a partnership between Clover Park Technical College and the community by providing superior service and event planning for a premier venue. The program is dedicated to working with Clover Park Technical College's students, faculty, and staff to provide opportunities to use our facilities to enhance the relationship between educational programming and the professional community




Adriatic Grill! Tacoma's chef-owned, family run Taste of Italy.




Brown & Haley has been making great tasting confections since 1912.  They continue this tradition today handcrafting ALMOND ROCA® one kettle at a time.  The ROCA® family of products now includes: ALMOND ROCA®, CASHEW ROCA®, MOCHA ROCA® and CANDY CANE ROCA®, and Sugar Free ALMOND ROCA® buttercrunch toffees. For more information or to take care of your Holiday gift needs, visit https://www.brown-haley.com.



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