Asheville Women’s Roundtable Event
Presented by Asheville SCORE

Who: Any Woman Business Owner/Operator who’s interested in having a roundtable discussion on a regular basis with other women to define ideas, discuss opportunities and brainstorm solutions to everyday business issues.

What: This month’s topic
“Networking – Where to be seen in order to be most effective”

Where: Dixon Hughes

http://www.dixon-hughes.com/

When: Thursday, July 22nd 7:30-9:00am
Coffee Available

Why: To develop business relationships that offer sound advice and ideas!

Please RSVP to Ashevilleroundtables@yahoo.com to reserve your spot. Space is limited to the first 20 to register. Hope to see you there!

Tuesday July 27, 2010 Noon to 1:30 PM @ O’Charley’s on Tunnel Road
$12

RSVP to sarah@creative-original.com for confirmation. Limited space available.

Meet other local professionals dedicated to buying local and promoting Asheville based businesses. Learn some skills for effective referral and word of mouth marketing. Expand your network. All in just 90 minutes at the BNI Visitor’s Day and Business Networking Event. Do you want to grow your business? Then get started today, join the Beaucatcher BNI Chapter for a fun, focused and productive networking lunch.

BNI or Business Networking International is an international organization of professionals that form chapters, build strong relationships and pass qualified referrals each week. The system is based on the principle of Givers Gain and was started by Dr. Ivan Misner. Each chapter accepts one company or individual per business category. Membership is based on annual dues.

Asheville is currently home to 2 BNI chapters. The Beaucatcher Chapter meets each Tuesday for lunch from noon to 1:30 at O’Charley’s on Tunnel Road. The Referral Source Chapter meets Wednesday mornings from 8 until 9:30 am at the UNCA Botanical Gardens. Asheville is also in the process of strating a 3rd area BNI chapter and is taking applications from companies that can not currently be placed in an existing chapter. For more information about Asheville BNI chapters visit www.bniconnection.com.

Pace Chiropractic & Wellness Center hosts Open House! Rescheduled again due to the snow, please make note of the date change!

When: Friday March 19th, 2010 5 – 7 PM

Where: Pace Chiropractic & Wellness Center -  438 Montford Avenue, Downtown Asheville, Take Exit 4C from Hwy 240

Don’t miss Pace Chiropractic’s Annual Open House on Friday, January 29, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Learn how chiropractic can help you live a healthier life, enjoy healthy appetizers and beverages, along with free mini-massages and wonderful door prizes. Bring a friend! For more information visit the Pace Chiropractic website. Pace Chiropractic & Wellness Center is owned by chiropractor, cyclist and all around amazing woman Dr. Robin Pace.

Clarity Acupuncture is the combined vision of Sarah E. Thomas MA, LAc, ADS and Matthew Daniel MA, LAc, QP, RYT. Located in the heart of Asheville, NC, Clarity Acupuncture offers appointments for a wide variety of patients and can treat an number of conditions. Clarity Acupuncture also offers FREE Acupuncture days for patients interested in trying acupuncture for the first time or in need of treatment at no cost. Check the Clarity Acupuncture web site for more information. Clarity Acupuncture is an excellent resource for anyone looking for a natural way to be and stay healthy.

I personally have used acupuncture over the years for everything from pain relief for a back injury to stress relief when my work life was very hectic. Sarah has a gentle and powerful spirit. She is highly intuitive, which makes her an exceptional health practitioner. Her attention to detail and ability to connect with patients on physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels adds a richness to her treatments that is rare.

Sarah Thomas specializes in Five Element Acupuncture and is a life long student of Chinese Medicine. She also studied a traditional form of stone and crystal medicine with Jeffrey C. Yuen, an 88th generation Taoist priest and used principles learned in this practice to her patients when appropriate.

Sarah taught Chinese Medicine in a shelter for homeless women in Washington Dc and has treated hundreds of men and women struggling with addiction in Baltimore, MD.  She is one of the few acupuncturists in Asheville certified to perform treatments in Mission Hospital and makes house calls when necessary.

Sarah’s areas of expertise include: women’s health (PMS, menopause, cramps, hot flashes and more), fertility, pregnancy, weight loss, eating disorders, chronic pain, addictions (food, nicotine, alcohol, etc.) and mental halth. She enjoys working with children, the elderly and the differently-abled.

For more information about Clarity Acupuncture or to learn more about their Asheville community acupuncture clinic visit www.ClarityAcupunctureAsheville.com. Community acupuncture clinic appointments can be made quickly and easily right online.

Dr. Robin Pace is a licensed chiropractor and the owner of Pace Chiropractic and Wellness Center on Montford Ave. in downtown Asheville. Dr. Robin is a fun-loving, warm and caring doctor. Her knowledge of the body, experience with different kinds of people and her commitment to taking a “whole person approach” to her patients makes her extremely effective. Regardless of your age, past health history, gender or current heath conditions Dr. Robin can help you achieve your personal health goals. As a long time believer in the power of chiropractic, I personally trust Dr. Robin and refer many of my friends and colleagues to her for help with a variety of health issues or to simply maintain overall health.

Dr. Robin looks for underlying causes of any disturbance or disruption (which may or may not be causing symptoms at the time) and recommends whatever interventions and lifestyle adjustments she thinks can optimize the conditions for normal function. Her unique approach facilitates and accelerates the journey to good health.

For more information about Dr. Robin or to make an appointment visit the Pace Chiropractic & Wellness Center website or call her office at (828) 252-7223.

The simplest statement I can make about Nora Hall is that she is one of my favorite people. Nora is caring, funny, knowledgeable, savvy about marketing and and an excellent communicator. This is what makes her a talented, trustworthy and exceptional REALTOR. Nora takes her time with every client and provides the highest quality customer service at all times. She listens carefully to your individual goals  and attends to your personal needs, there is nothing cookie cutter about Nora. I would personally recommend her to anyone buying or selling a home in Asheville or surrounding areas in Western North Carolina.  I have also recommended her to friends that are relocating anywhere in the country since her relocation specialty gives her access to a variety of resources for homebuyers and home sellers throughout the United States and Canada.

Asheville NC Real Estate Broker

Nora Hall works with Coldwell Banker in Asheville, North Carolina. She is also a recognized:

-Asheville NC REALTOR®

-Marketing & Communications Professional

-Multi-Million Dollar Producer

-Relocation Specialist

Prior to becoming a real estate agent, Nora was employed in the marketing and communications field. Her background helps provide homebuyers and sellers with the real estate knowledge and marketing expertise necessary to produce results.

In the past Nora has served as both a Marketing Specialist and Director of Corporate Communications. This experience taught her the importance of implementing a focused marketing plan and listening her clients. Nora’s organization, attention to detail and personal approach makes buying or selling your home simple and stress-free.

A Real Estate Agent Active in the Asheville Community

Nora is very active in the Western North Carolina community. She participates in a variety of local events and volunteers for local organizations. She currently serves on the leadership team of the Beaucatcher Chapter of Business Networking International (BNI) in downtown Asheville and as a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of WNC.

Your Relocation Specialist!

As a Relocation Specialist Nora has been trained to work with clients in the immediate area and across the United States, Canada and the UK. Are you moving for a new job? Do you want to live closer to family? She can easily assess your personal needs and refer you to a relocation and real estate expert in the appropriate region. Moving your family or changing jobs can be a hectic and stressful experience. Don’t do it alone! There is no obligation,  Nora’s goal is to be there when you are ready and in need of her services.

For more information check out Nora’s Asheville NC Real Estate Blog or to view the local MLS visit her Coldwell Banker website.

Mike Sowinski of CFO Consultants Teaches Class on  Tax Incentives for Buying Green on Dec. 10, 2009 from 6 – 9 PM

Location: AB Tech Enka Candler Campus, Small Business Incubator, Room 2046

Description: Learn more about energy efficiency programs and rebates, as well as how these new tax credits can create significant savings for small business and at home. This seminar will review all of the available tax credits and how to take advantage of them.

Registration: $15

Course #: SEF-7281-700

For more information and to register contact Mike Sowinski at mike@CFOConsultants.net

CFO Consultants-Financial Management Services for Small, Medium and Large Businesses

Have you ever wondered what a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) does? A CFO is an executive responsible for the management and analysis of your company’s finances and decisions. A CFO can review all available financial data and offer advice when it comes to human resources consulting, staffing, cash flow data, cost reduction, price analysis, business model drafting & implementation, venture capital analysis, crisis management service sand much more. Give your company a competitive edge and have a professional CPA at CFO Consultants consult and make your business decisions more powerful, profitable and successful even in difficult situations.

Michael Sowinski: Meet the Principal of CFO Consultants

Mike Sowinski is one of the smartest people I have ever met. His business knowledge and expertise far surpasses that of many of my colleagues. His background includes a diverse list of industries, titles and responsibilities. Mike has managed financial operations for companies of all sizes, from small family-run enterprises with less than $100K in sales to Fortune 500 companies with $12 billion in sales. He is especially skilled at guiding businesses through complex financial scenarios with a distinctive mix of practical advice, on-target, problem-solving abilities, and a deft sense of humor.

He’s spent his entire career in financial management positions, working for business owners in real-world scenarios, skillfully managing a range of internal operations and business models. From simple cost-reduction programs to complex IPO procedures, Mike’s experience ranges from banks to insurance companies, national CPA firms, and smaller regional and local businesses. As a Chief Financial Officer, he effectively executed numerous external projects with audit firms and regulatory agencies.

When I was managing partner of my last business, Mike was invaluable. His advice, kind nature and ability to make difficult decisions appear simple facilitated a very positive change in my professional life and I could not have done it without him. For more information visit CFO Consultants financial management website and contact Mike Sowinski.

Doug Lack of Four Star Insurance Group

Asheville’s Health Insurance Specialist

I am proud to recommend Doug Lack of the Four Star Insurance Group for all group and individual insurance needs. Doug is a wonderful person, with great energy and he takes the stress out of finding the right healthcare policy.  Doug will complete an in depth interview with you about your health insurance needs and then clearly explain your choices, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each plan whether it’s related to Health, Medicare Supplement, Dental, and Life Insurance in Asheville and the state North Carolina.

Doug provides excellent customer service and has a great deal of experience and expertise. You can learn more at the Four Star Insurance Group website or you can contact Doug lack at his office conveniently located on New Leicester Highway, near Patton Ave.

Douglas Lack
 Four Star Insurance Group 
(828) 348-0680