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NAWBO San Diego members are making news all the time. Check back here often to see their latest accomplishments…and members, fill out the contact form to send us your news. We want to help you spread the word!
November 2011
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 Joanna Wasmuth
Erase Poverty
NAWBO San Diego member Joanna Wasmuth of Erase Poverty was featured in NAWBO National's November member spotlight. Her business debuted as an exhibitor at the annual Women's Business Conference. It offers a cause-marketing program for small business, which directly funds micro loans, helping micro entrepreneurs work their way out of poverty around the world, including underserved communities in the USA. Learn more at www.erasepoverty.org.
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Wanda Allen 
Stay Connected/SendOut Cards
Congratulations to Wanda Allen of Stay Connected/SendOut Cards, who recently published her first book, Follow Up Savvy. Edited by fellow NAWBO member, Adrienne Moch of Adrienne Moch/Writing & Editing, the book shares the follow-up practices Wanda has successfully used for more than 25 years to strengthen relationships, protect clients and prospects from competitors, and make her memorable. Visit followupsavvy.com to learn more and buy your copy. |
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Mindy Bortness
Communication Works
Mindy Bortness of Communication Works have presented "Communicating to Sell: Get Clients to Ask YOU for the Sale" in November 2011, a three-week course under the umbrella of USD’s Corporate and Professional Education as part of the Institute for Sales and Business Development. Visit www.sandiego.edu/success/ to learn more about the course and www.communicationworksinc.com to learn more about Mindy.
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October 2011
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Marily n O'Neill
Nautilus Environmental
Congratulations to Marilyn O'Neill, whose company, Nautilus Environmental, was honored by the San Diego Business Journal as one of the fastest growing private companies in San Diego for the third consecutive year. The environmental testing and consulting firm also appears on the Inc 5000 list of fastest growing companies in America for the third year in a row. Learn more at www.nautilusenvironmental.com.
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May 2011
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Jessica Hanson
Rapid Fire Demolition
Congratulations to Jessica Hanson, whose company, Rapid Fire Demolition, was featured in a San Diego Business Journal article on May 2. Contributing Editor Tom York authored the piece, which focused on the fact that Rapid Fire Demolition is one of the first women-owned businesses to rehab distressed and foreclosed homes on behalf of individual and institutional investors. Two other NAWBO San Diego members, Adrienne Moch of Adrienne Moch/Writing & Editing and Kirsten Osolind of RE:INVENTION, inc., are quoted in the article.
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April 2011
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Jessica Hanson
Rapid Fire Demolition
Jessica Hanson, owner of Rapid Fire Demolition, is one of 250 women who will be competing in the Make Mine a Million $ Business contest in Denver on April 4. She’ll be pitching her business, a home renovation company focused on remodeling outdated or dilapidated homes, for a chance to win an American Express gift card and a fabulous suite of business growth tools.
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February 2011
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 Christine Hoffman-Hicks
StaffSmart, Inc.
Christine Hoffman-Hicks, president/CEO of StaffSmart, has received the Certified Professional and Technical Services Certified designation from the American Staffing Association. She completed an in-depth course and exam covering labor and employment law principles and ethical practices applicable to the staffing industry, to assist in her company’s mission of providing quality IT staffing solutions and services.
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November 2010
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 Tamara Badkerhanian-Ganev
BSE Engineering
Tamara Badkerhanian Ganev of BSE Engineering is part of the launch committee for the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce in San Diego. The group is a new breed economic development organization, free of the outside influence and target marketing of large corporate sponsorships and political parties. Its aim is to focus the financial power of women through the global women’s marketplace; elevate the position of women within regional and national economic development communities; and deliver practical, hands-on training and access to the tools and resources needed to drive business, career, and financial growth.
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Jeannel King
Process Arts & Facilitation
Jeannel King of Process Arts & Facilitation was featured in a More magazine article, "Turn Your Passion Into a Job." Her journey to becoming a visual facilitator and graphic recorder is briefly documented. Check it out at http://www.more.com/6519/26187-turn-your-passion-into-a#1.
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October 2010
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Marilyn O'Neill
Nautilus Environmental
Nautilus Environmental, led by founder and CEO Marilyn O'Neill, jumped nearly 1,500 spots on the Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America list in 2010, moving from #3,909 in 2009 to #2,446. The environmental consulting and testing company ranked #37 in environmental services and #55 in San Diego. Revenues rose 100% from 2006 to 2009, jumping from $1.5 million to $3 million. To learn more, visit nautilusenvironmental.com.
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 Lorin Beller Blake
Big Fish Nation
Lorin Beller Blake of Big Fish Nation authored "7 Steps to Creating Work-Life Balance," an article that appears in the fall issue of Enterprising Women magazine. Check it out at enterprisingwomen.com. In that same issue, you'll find an ad for Adrienne Moch/Writing & Editing; Adrienne won the opportunity at NAWBO's 2010 Women's Business Conference.
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July 2010
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Tamara Badkerhanian-Ganev
BSE Engineering
Adrienne Moch
Writing & Editing
NAWBO San Diego Board members Tamara Badkerhanian-Ganev of BSE Engineering and Adrienne Moch of Adrienne Moch/Writing & Editing, were featured in a report on NBC 7/39 that led the 6 p.m. news on July 20. They were interviewed at their offices by reporter Gene Cubbison about proposed legislation that would allow women to take legal action regarding alleged salary inequities.
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April 2010
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Adrienne Moch
Writing & Editing
Examiner.com, a site offering news and commentary from reporters across the country, has selected Adrienne Moch as the San Diego Women’s Business Examiner. You can check out her page at http://www.examiner.com/x-43198-San-Diego-Womens-Business-Examiner. Please contact Adrienne at
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Melissa Murray
Mosaic Siren
The premier edition of Ygolf Magazine includes an article by Melissa Murray of Mosaic Siren about golf fashion, accompanied by before and after photos. Check it out and subscribe to this free e-magazine at www.ygolfmagazine.com. To learn more about Melissa’s image consulting services, contact her at
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March 2010
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Tamara Badkerhanian-Ganev
BSE Engineering/Alliance Consulting Engineers
Tamara Badkerhanian-Ganev has officially announced that late last year, she acquired managing shares of BSE Engineering, a well-respected, 40-year-old electrical engineering firm. She’s combining this company’s capabilities with those of Alliance Consulting Engineers to create a full-service MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) and energy engineering firm that focuses on integrated and sustainable designs.
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February 2010
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Michelle Weinstein
Optimal Nutrition
Optimal Nutrition was one of the sponsors of the Live Well Project, an event that occurred on March 13 in downtown San Diego. It was a special event committed to educating underprivileged young women with basic knowledge of health and fitness so they can nourish and strengthen their minds and bodies.
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December 2009
Christine McDannell
Cleanology, Inc./Adopt-a-Christmas-Tree
Christine’s seasonal business, Adopt-a-Christmas-Tree, has been getting quite a bit of press. The holiday tree adoption service was mentioned in The Oprah Magazine and Christine was interviewed on Fox 5 News about her efforts to support sustainability by encouraging people not to discard their Christmas trees after the holidays. |
October 2009
Helna Correll
San Diego Site Pros, Inc.
San Diego Site Pros, Inc. was one of the three finalists for Public Agency Consortium (PAC) Consultant of the Year Award. The award was presented at the Paths to Partnerships 11th Annual Regional Forum, an event hosted by the San Diego County Water Authority and State of California. Helna Correll and her team managed and coordinated the event's registration and venue logistics. Please visit www.sandiegositepros.com for future events. |
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Joanna Herr Hanks
Herr Photography
Herr Photography is among 17 companies, four from San Diego alone, that are advancing to the International Torch Awards! The winners will be announced after October 22.
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September 2009
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Christine Hoffman-Hicks
StaffSmart, Inc.
StaffSmart, Inc., which specializes in IT staffing, consulting and recruitment, has received national certification as Women Business Enterprise by the Women's Business Enterprise Council - West, a regional certifying partner of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). This is a great achievement for owner Christine Hoffman-Hicks and her team.
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Michelle Weinstein
Optimal Nutrition
Optimal Nutrition, an organic meal delivery service owned by our own Michelle Weinstein, was featured in the September 2009 issue of Health magazine, receiving the nod as the Best Customized Plan. Reviewers noted, “It’s a balanced combination of good nutrition and great homemade taste.” Learn more at optimalnutritioninc.com.
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August 2009
Judith Seid
Blue Summit Financial Group Inc.
Judith Seid was a guest on George Chamberlin's "Money Matters" show on NBC Channel 7/39 on Saturday, Aug 1 at 5 p.m. She discussed the topic of Socially Responsible Investing. |
Helna Correll
San Diego Site Pros, Inc.
San Diego Site Pros, Inc. was awarded a contract by the Fleet Industrial Supply Center (FISC) Norfolk to assist in hotel lodging and meeting coordination for the Marriage Enrichment Retreat in Portland, Maine in September. This is the second time Helna Correll and her team performed this service for FISC, which provides logistics, business and support services to the fleet, shore and industrial commands for the Navy, Coast Guard and Military Sealift Command, and other joint and allied forces. For future events, please visit www.sandiegositepros.com. |
May 2009
Christine McDannell
Cleanology, Inc
The San Diego District of the Small Business Administration named Christine McDannell of Cleanology, Inc. the Small Business Person of the Year. She received the award at the annual Small Business Week Awards Banquet on May 27. At the same event, Christine also received the Environmental Action Award from the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. |
Judith Seid
Blue Summit Financial Group Inc.
The San Diego District of the Small Business Administration named Judith Seid of Blue Summit Financial Group Inc. the Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year. She received the award at the annual Small Business Week Awards Banquet on May 27. |
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