Greetings from NAWBO Chicago!

Thank you, Deborah!
It was a pleasure to welcome you to the Boston Chocolate Walking Tour, and I am grateful for your belief and enthusiasm.
Having gone to college and law school in the area, I love Boston and just can't stay away! So it's a dream come true to open my new business there, which is a sister business to my company Chicago Chocolate Tours.
Thank you too for connecting me to NAWBO Boston member Amy Mastrobattista for her outstanding assistance with my local legal needs. NAWBO Boston members are first class.
Best wishes to you and the wonderful NAWBO Boston Chapter, and keep eating chocolate!
Onward and upward,Valerie
Valerie BeckNAWBO Chicago President Electwww.bostonchocolatewalkingtours.com

Can it be November already?

Hello Nawbo Boston Members and Guests.

I can't believe that it's already November. This year has been very challenging for all of us. I am happy that the Boston Chapter has continued to grow this year in such a challenging economic time. We have 3 new members since October 1. Please welcome Jocelyn Philbrook, Shelley Weiss and Deborah Grinkley. I personally welcome you all to the Boston Chapter. Please know that one of the wonderful things about being a NAWBO member is that you now have a network of individuals who are there to support you.

I recently went to the Grand Opening of Boston Chocolate Tours, a delectable walking tour of the best chocoloate locations in Boston! Our host, chief executive chocolate lover, Valerie Beck is President Elect of the Chicago Chapter of NAWBO. Valerie and I met at the National Conference in Chicago back in June. We were introduced at a chapter roundtable and shared stories and best practices. She recently called me to tell me that she was expanding her business to the Boston area. I immediately connected her to one of our members, Amy Mastrobattista, an attorney. Amy was able to provide legal counsel for Valerie's new business.

When I went on the Grand Opening Tour this weekend, Valerie was so happy to be in Boston. She commented on how terrific it was to be able to tap into the NAWBO network and find someone who was ready to help her and support her business. NAWBO works on a local level, but also can help you on a national level.

By the way - the chocolate was not only fabulous - it was very educational. My personal favorite: The Cagliola dessert wine I bought at Formaggio Kitchen to go with the chocolate caramel I bought at Aroa Chocolate! Buon appetite!

Thank you to NAWBO Boston Members and Guests!

Thank you to all the attendees of last night's open house. It was a great time to make some new connections and revisit with friends. NAWBO networking really comes from the relationship. It's important for members to learn about other members and their businesses. As I always say, why not buy NAWBO first. Make sure that when you need a product and/or service you look to the NAWBO membership so you can support women business owners.

It was a pleasure to meet some new faces and visit with members who come regularly to events. We are all in this together and have weathered the challenging climate this year.

I wish all you of you continued success and hope to see you again in November.

On another note - please welcome Deborah Grinkley of Send Out Cards as our newest member! Thank you Deborah for joining us in the Boston Chapter.

All the best,
Debbi

Fall Open House

We are really looking forward to the NAWBO Fall Open House on Tuesday, October 27. The location is 201 Jones Road, Waltham - there will be signs at the building to direct you to the event. Please feel free to join us and learn all about what NAWBO has to offer you. We also need you to come with ideas of how you can help fellow NAWBO members with their businesses.

We will have a special promotion going on for new membership and exciting raffles for upcoming events. Hope to see you on Tuesday! If you have any questions, please email us at info@nawboboston.com

Best, Debbi