September’s PWN meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 1, at the Golden Corral in Rogers, on Pleasant Grove at exit 81.

Pay for your lunch at the door, and be sure to mention that you are with PWN so you get your drink free! We will start networking promptly at 11:45.

If you would like to offer a door prize, just bring it with you to the meeting–or let us know at least two weeks ahead and we will mention it in our reminder emails.

July’s PWN meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m. on July 7 at the Golden Corral in Rogers, on Pleasant Grove at exit 81.

Pay for your lunch at the door, and be sure to mention that you are with PWN so you get your drink free! We will start networking promptly at 11:45.

Thanks to Nancy Morgan with Doubletree Guest Suites for June’s door prize! It’s not too late to offer a door prize from your own business; just email nwanetworking@gmail.com and let us know what you would like to bring.

Black Stallion Literacy Project Public Event

Our goal is to introduce children to literature and instill a love of reading by combining a live horse experience with the Walter Farley books.

Benton County Fairgrounds

7640 SW Regional Airport Blvd.
Bentonville, AR 72712

Northeast Corner of Highways 12 & 279

Just north of XNA Airport

Date: April 24th, Friday at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 adults   $5 children under 12

Enjoy a One hour live performance

of the traveling troupe of the Arabian Nights

from Kissimmee, Florida

www.bslp.org www.arabian-nights.com

May’s PWN meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m. on May 5 at the Golden Corral in Rogers, on Pleasant Grove at exit 81.

Pay for your lunch at the door, and be sure to mention that you are with PWN so you get your drink free! We will start networking promptly at 11:45.

Nancy Morgan with Doubletree Guest Suites will be providing a door prize!

Please RSVP to make sure we have enough seats. (January’s meeting set a record with 46 attendees!)

From Sue Blumenfeld, The Errand Girl:

9^th Annual International Festival 2009
Saturday, June 6, 2009, 11 A.M. – 5 P.M.
Frisco Station Mall, corner of W. Walnut St. and Dixieland Road

Welcome Vendors and Non-Profit Organizations!

The International Festival Committee of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to be part of the 9th annual International Festival set for Saturday, June 6, at The Frisco Station Mall in Rogers.

The mission of the International Festival is to promote, educate, and serve the diverse cultural interests of Northwest Arkansas. Our purpose is to provide an opportunity for all residents to interact with different cultures, costumes, values, traditions, and languages that are established in the area.

The committee is pleased to welcome vendors and nonprofit organizations whose products and services match the purpose and image of the festival.  You do not need to be representing a specific country.

Booths cost $100 for a 10′x10′ space including one table and two chairs.  $50 for non-profit organizations.

If you have any questions regarding the festival or the application process, please contact Sue Blumenfeld at (479)841-0299 or errandbiz@aol.com

Please no fires or gas of any kind at the Festival.

The International Festival Committee is looking forward to your participation this year. Everybody is welcome! Thank you for your interest.

Sincerely,

Sue Blumenfeld
International Festival Committee

By Paige Humphrey with Mary Kay Cosmetics:

(What?)

Professional Woman’s Networking Portfolio!  “A twist on Women’s Networking!”

I’ll feature your picture in the NWA Professional Woman’s Networking Portfolio after a complementary full skin care and glamor makeover using one of our new career looks. The Portfolio will include your business card,  your business bio where you can promote your business, personal accomplishments, and about the products you tried.

When others look through my portfolio, they will learn about you and the services you have to offer. Or it will just be a great form of recognition from one professional to another. I’ve found that women do want to support other women, and this is a great way!

(When?)

Saturday once a month (time to be announced; contact Paige at pferriss @ marykay.com)

(Where?)

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
317 West Walnut
Inside Baggett/Trammel Conference Room
Rogers, AR  72756
(479)636-1240
www.rogerslowell.com

(Who Can Attend?)

Any woman who does not currently have a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant

(Why?)

To have the opportunity to network with other Northwest Arkansas Women who have a desire to grow in the business world.

Benefits:

• Advertise for Free!
• Try Mary Kay’s Full Skin Care line and Full Glamor
• Network with the Best of the Best Business Women in NWA
• 100% Complementary Service for you to try our products and network
• Will have the opportunity to purchase and set future appointments with Beauty Consultant Paige Humphrey with Mary Kay

From Meredith Milam of Arkansas Federal Credit Union:

Hello friends and family!! I hope this finds you warm and safe!!

I am walking in the 2009 American Cancer Society Relay for Life and I am looking for your help!

In order to find a cure and promote research, we need to raise funds. I would be most appreciative if you would donate to help this wonderful cause. It is so easy to donate and what a wonderful feeling to know you have helped so many people!!

All you have to do is this…go to www.relayforlife.org/fortsmith