September 2010 Women's Edition April 2011 Women's Edition

Table ofContents___________________________________Missouri Women’s CouncilFeatured Board MemberPage 2_________________________________Economic NewsPage 3_____________________________Women’s History MonthPage 4_____________________________UMSL Women’sLeadership Council;MOSourceLink; MWC DirectoryPage 5‐7_____________________________Trainings & Job FairsPage 8‐9_____________________________Upcoming EventsPage 10_____________________________Scholarship OpportunitiesPage 11_____________________________In Every Issue:Business ResourcesWomen ResourcesPage 12‐13April 2011September 2010 Women’s EditionWomen’s EditionMission statement:Mission statement:“The mission of the Missouri Women’s Council is to promote the“The mission of the Missouri Women’s Council is to promote theeconomic success of Missouri women by connecting them toeconomic success of Missouri women by connecting them toinformation and resources”information and resources”

4Women’s History MonthMarch 2011Governor Jay Nixon presents a proclamation to theMissouri Women’s Council for Women’s History MonthMissouri Women’s Council Press Release for Women’s History MonthThe stories of women’s achievements are vital to the foundation of our history and learning about theseaccomplishments provides a tremendous source of strength. Gaining knowledge of women’s history provides significantrole models needed to handle the relentless challenges of the 21 st century.The theme for Women’s History Month 2011, “Our History is Our Strength,” honors the pivotal themes fromprevious years, each a different aspect of women’s achievements – from ecology to art; from sports to politics.Each year, March is designated as National Women’s History Month to ensure that the history of Americanwomen will be recognized and celebrated in schools, workplaces and communities throughout the country. The stories ofwomen's historic achievements present an expanded view of the complexity andcontradiction of living a full and purposeful life.In honor of Women’s History Month, Lisa Althoff, the executive director of the Missouri Women’s Council,encouraged local citizens and organizations to honor women within their own communities and organizations who haveexhibited extraordinary strength in making their communities a better place.4“Women have provided incredible strength and tenacity in the history of our nation. Honoring the stories andachievements of the women in our communities, families and organizations is an admirable way incelebrating women’s history.” Althoff said.

University of Missouri—St. LouisWomen’s Leadership CouncilMission: The goal of the University of Missouri –St. Louis Women’sLeadership Council (WLC) is to raise awareness of and grow the university’swomen‐focused programs. These programs educate women to becomeeffective leaders in the workplace and the community and provide themwith the skills necessary to succeed in the St. Louis region and beyond.How the Initiative Works: WLC is comprised of women professionals, community leaders, faculty and staff who work together toidentify unique opportunities for activities, collaboration and synergies to build an exemplary community of services that assistwomen and men in preparing for their futures and realizing their potential.Key ProgramsSue Shear Institute for Women in Public Lifewww.umsl.edu/~iwpl/index.htmlVivian Eveloff, Founder and DirectorFounded in 1996, the Sue Shear Institute assists women indeveloping the skills necessary to succeed as full participantswithin the public sector, serving in elected and appointedoffice as well as employed policy makers.College of Nursingwww.umsl.edu/divisions/nursing/Dr. Juliann Sebastian, Dean and ProfessorThe College of Nursing, founded in 1983, shapes the futureof the nursing practice through education, researchand service. This is accomplished through innovativebachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs and by workingwith strategic partners to generate and use knowledgeto improve health.Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversitywww.umsl.edu/services/oeoDeborah Burris, Director and Chief Diversity Officer,Office of Equal Opportunity and DiversityWomen in the Arts promotes educational, creative and archivalsupport for the work of women in the arts both inhistorical and contemporary contexts.Institute for Women’s Gender StudiesWww.umsl.edu/~iwgs/index.htmlDr. Kathy Gentile, Director and Associate ProfessorThe Institute for Women’s and Gender Studies (IWGS) isan interdisciplinary academic program that offersundergraduate and graduate certificates, promotesfeminist and gender scholarship, and sponsors eventsrelated to women’s issues. IWGS was founded in 1978.Women’s Networking Series andWomen’s University Mentoring ProjectWww.umsl.edu/divisions/business/execlead/index.htmlDr. Malaika Horne, Director, Executive Leadership ConsortiumThe Women’s Networking Series is an annual event that enhancesthe knowledge and skills of female students who arelearning the importance of networking. The Women’s UniversityMentoring Project (WUMP) empowers students to realize theirtalents and potential. Women professionals volunteer to mentorand meet with a student on a monthly basis.Women in Artswww.umsl.edu/~wia/Dr. Barbara Harbach, Professor of MusicWomen in the Arts promotes educational, creative and archivalsupport for the work of women in the arts both in historical andcontemporary contexts.School of School WorkWww.umsl.edu/~socialwk/Dr. Lois Pierce, Director and ProfessorThe School of Social Work, which became fully accredited in1979, provides accessible, affordable and high quality social workdegree programs at the bachelor’s and master’s levels to a diverseand nontraditional student body.Professorship for Developing Women Leaders andEntrepreneurs in International BusinessDr. Janet Murray, E. Desmond Lee Professor for Developing WomenLeaders and Entrepreneurs in InternationalBusiness and Professor of MarketingThrough research, teaching and service, the holder of this chairedprofessorship identifies and develops best practices to support theadvancement of women leaders and entrepreneurs in internationaland domestic business.5

MOSourceLinkMOSourceLink’s mission is to help small businesses across the state ofMissouri grow and succeed. MOSourceLink provides small businesses withfree, easy to access help.What does MOSourceLink do?MOSourceLink connects aspiring, emerging and established small businessesto a wide network of business‐building resource organizations in Missouri.MOSourceLink acts as a referral source, provides small businesses andentrepreneurs with free, easy links to the right resources at the right time.Is there a fee involved in using MOSourceLink’s services?No, there is no cost for either the entrepreneurs or the nonprofitorganizations that make up our resource network. This ensures yourobjective, unbiased information about the organization that can best meetyour needs.What kind of services do you offer?Missouri offers a wealth of resources to help start a business or to expand anexisting business.These services range from business plan and marketing assistance to website development, small loan programs, how to getcontacts with the government or large corporations or make it through various City Hall regulations and zoning issues.The complete list of services is very long, but the following categories include all the services: Advocacy & Public Policy Selling to the Government & Large Corporations Financial Resources & Assistance Technical Assistance Business Planning Import & Export Assistance Franchising Libraries & Research Organizations Freight & Distribution Manufacturing, High Tech & Life Sciences Development Internship Programs & Services Networking Organizations Legal Services Office, Laboratory & Meeting Space Management Issues & Training Regulatory Compliance Marketing Tax Services Nonprofit Development Training Product DevelopmentConnecting Small Business OwnersMOSourceLink connects small business owners with a network of nonprofit resource organizations that provide business‐buildingservices. We facilitate the linking of these resource organizations to one another and to established, emerging and start‐up smallbusinesses throughout the region.Contact MOSourceLink by phone at 1‐866‐870‐6500.You will speak to an MOSourceLink representative, who gathers information about your business and your needs.MOSourceLink will guide you to the business resources that can best help you.Your MOSourceLink contact follows up with you to assure service and satisfactionOnline Resource Search ToolThe Resource Navigator ® allows you to do your own customized online search for the network resources in your area that canmeet your needs. You can use the Resource Navigator in addition to talking to a real person at MOSourceLink, or you can beginyour search with the Resource Navigator.6

Women’s Resource GuideMissouri Women’s Council Resource Guide:The Missouri Women’s Council is pleased to offer the updated “Women’s Resource Guide.” The Women’s Resource Guide” is adirectory of programs, services and websites related to issues of interest for women. The guide serves as an essential resourcesfor Missouri women, those who are establishing a business, seeking education assistance and opportunities, or those who wishto find more suitable careers. This guide contains various listings to assist the women of Missouri, including businessorganizations, education institutions, women’s organizations, and government agencies serving women in the business arena.Although this is not an exhaustive list of resources, this guide will continue to expand and grow in support of the women inMissouri.To download a copy of the Women’s Resource Guide, please visit http://www.womenscouncil.org/documents/ResourceGuide(April2011).pdf7

8Business Trainings and Job FairsMay 3rd, 2011Understanding Financial StatementsLocation: SpringfieldClick Here for more informationMay 3rd, 2011Business Performance: Measure,Manage, and SucceedLocation: SedaliaClick Here for more informationMay 3rd, 2011Getting Results With Facebook,Twitter and LinkedInLocation: JoplinClick Here for more informationMay 4th, 2011Exploring Entrepreneurship Start UpClassLocation: ColumbiaClick Here for more informationMay 4th, 2011Predicting Future Cash NeedsLocation: Jefferson CityClick Here for more informationMay 5th, 2011Winning Government ContractsLocation: Kansas CityClick Here for more informationMay 6th, 2011Marketing CommunicationsLocation: St. LouisClick Here for more informationMay 6th, 2011JOB FAIR: St. Charles CommunityCollegeLocation: St. CharlesClick Here for more informationMay 10th, 2011SBA Loans: Keys to Your FinancialSuccessLocation: St. LouisClick Here for more informationMay 11th, 2011Successful Social Media MarketingLocation: CarthageClick Here for more informationMay 11th, 2011Promote & Optimize Your WebsiteLocation: JoplinClick Here for more informationMay 11th, 2011Starting a BusinessLocation: Kansas CityClick Here for more informationMay 11th, 2011Pricing for SuccessLocation: Jefferson CityClick Here for more informationMay 12th, 2011Basics of Writing a Business PlanLocation: St. JosephClick Here for more informationMay 12th, 2011Attracting Research andDevelopment Fundingthrough SBIR/STTR GrantsLocation: St. LouisClick Here for more informationMay 13th, 2011Small Business RoundtableLocation: St. LouisClick Here for more informationMay 13th, 2011Starting a Business: The First StepsLocation: St. LouisClick Here for more informationMay 13th, 2011Quickbooks Pro IntroductoryLocation: Kansas CityClick Here for more informationMay 17th, 2011Predicting Future Cash NeedsLocation: SpringfieldClick Here for more informationMay 17th, 2011How to Write a Successful Business PlanLocation: JoplinClick Here for more informationMay 17th, 2011Technology EntrepreneurSpeakers ProgramLocation: Kansas CityClick Here for more informationMay 19th, 2011Winning Government ContractsLocation: Blue SpringsClick Here for more information8

9Business Trainings and Job FairsMay 19th, 2011racking Cash Flow for Business DecisionsLocation: ColumbiaClick Here for more informationMay 19th, 2011The Basics of Writing a Business PlanLocation: PerryvilleClick Here for more informationMay 20th, 2011Starting and Managing a BusinessLocation: WarrensburgClick Here for more informationMay 24th, 2011Marketing Your BusinessLocation: St. JosephClick Here for more informationMay 26th, 2011Attracting Research andDevelopment Funding throughSBIR/STTR GrantsLocation: St. LouisClick Here for more informationMay 31st, 2011Understanding Financial StatementsLocation: St. JosephClick Here for more informationJune 1st, 2011Social Media Marketing for Small BusinessLocation: MexicoClick Here for more informationJune 1st, 2011Winning Government ContractsLocation: Kansas CityClick Here for more informationJune 1st, 2011Winning Government ContractsLocation: St. JosephClick Here for more informationJune 2nd, 2011Basics to Writing a Business PlanLocation: Ft. Leonard WoodClick Here for more informationJune 2nd, 2011How to Write Winning SBIR/STTRGrants fro NIHLocation: Kansas CityClick Here for more informationJune 2nd, 2011Starting a Small BusinessLocation: JoplinClick Here for more informationJune 3rd, 2011Pricing Products or ServicesLocation: St. LouisClick Here for more informationJune 8th, 2011Building the Ultimate Business PlanLocation: SpringfieldClick Here for more informationJune 9th, 2011Business Performance: Measure,Manage, and SucceedLocation: Jefferson CityClick Here for more informationJune 9th, 2011Starting a BusinessLocation: St. JosephClick Here for more informationJune 9th, 2011Building the Ultimate Business PlanLocation: SpringfieldClick Here for more informationJune 10th, 2011Starting and Managing a BusinessLocation: Lees SummitClick Here for more informationJune 13th, 2011How to Write a Successful Business PlanLocation: JoplinClick Here for more information9

10UpcomingEvents and ProgramsBusiness WritingMay 6th, 2011Kansas City, MOToday’s fast paced, technology‐rich business environmentrequires excellent writing skills. For many people, the dayis filled with email messages, reports and letters tocustomers or constituents. Poorly written documentscan produce confusion, conflict, or even losses of productivity.This one‐day workshop is designed to help you become amore precise, skilled business writer. Discover how tocompose clear, accurate, and grammatically correctmessages to improve your ability to communicateeffectively. Presented by: Rae Lee, Business Trainerand Consultant, Missouri Training Institutehttp://mti.missouri.edu/courses/mc‐business‐writing/index.phpCelebrate NAWBO Chapter HonoreesMay 9th, 2011Sponsor: National Association of WomenBusiness OwnersSt. Louis, MOPlease click here for more information12th Annual U.S. Department of Energy SmallBusiness Conference & ExpoMay 10th, 2011—May 12th, 2011Sponsor: U.S. Department of EnergyKansas City, MOhttp://smallbusinessconference.energy.gov/Ewomen Network Accelerated Networking EventMay 13th, 2011Chesterfield8 Steps to Building a Wildly Successful Business Learn insidersecrets from Susan Solovic, a sought‐after keynotespeaker having spoken to approximately half a million smallbusiness owners worldwide. As a small business contributor forABC News, her segment “Minding Your Business with SusanSolovic” airs on the network’s “Good Money” show. Her indepth knowledge and background on building businesses willhelp you learn the 8 steps to building a wildlysuccessful business.https://events.ewomennetwork.com/event/calendar.php?lid=27Deadlock Breaking Negotiations Seminar(Moving from Confrontation to Collaboration, even afterthey’ve said No)May 25th,2011St. Louis, MOSponsor: ISM‐St. LouisThere are two different approaches to negotiating. One holdsthat negotiating is what we do to defend our positions, provewe are right, and win. The other holds that negotiating is whatwe do to meet both mutual and differing needs, and createmutual understanding and acceptance so that both sides walkaway satisfied. Learn 4 typical causes of confrontation and 4ways to move to collaboration. Learn counters to tactics thatare designed to put negotiations at a disadvantage. NegotiationFlow Analysis. Discussions of Deadlock Causes & Breakers.Please click here for more information53rd Annual Governor’s Conference on EconomicDevelopmentSeptember 21‐23, 2011University Plaza Hotel &Convention CenterSpringfield, MOhttp://www.ded.mo.gov/Conference/GovConference.aspx

11ScholarshipsCongressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.has announced that applications for six of its 2011scholarships are available online.Scholarships are offered to students through thevarious CBC members’ district offices and are availableto high school seniors or full‐time undergraduate,graduate or professional school students with aminimum 2.5 grade point average.Application deadlines range from Thursday, April14th through Wednesday, June 1st, 2011, dependingon the scholarship.To apply, interested students should submit theirapplication materials online to http://www.cbcfinc.org/scholarships. All packages shouldinclude: A completed application form Personal statement (500 words or more) that addressesall four of the topics listed on the applicationin one essay Letter of acceptance from intended institution Two letters of recommendation (i.e. one from acommunity or public service leader). Email addresseswill be requested of each recommender. One‐page resume listing extracurricular activities,honors, employment, community service and specialskills. A recent photograph in cap & gown or professionaldress (No group or social photos) Official high school or college transcripts are to bemailed to the following address, with the name ofthe scholarship the student is applying for as theaddressee: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation,Inc., 1720 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington,D.C. 20036Scholarships assist students in a variety of academic concentrations,including environmental studies to health, performingarts and visual arts.Society of Women Engineers ScholarshipThe SWE Scholarship Program provides financial assistanceto women admitted to accredited baccalaureate orgraduate programs, in preparation for careers inengineering, engineering technology and computerscience. In 2010, SWE disbursed 170 new and renewedscholarships valued at almost $500,000.SWE provides one application for sophomores throughgraduate students and one application for freshmen.Applicants complete an application and areconsidered for all scholarships that they are eligiblefor. The application for sophomores through graduatestudents has now closed and the application for freshmenopens March 1st and close May 16th at 5:00 p.m. centraltime.For more information, please visit,https://scholarships.swe.org/applications/login.aspFor more information regarding scholarshipsor grants available for higher education,please visit theMissouri Department of Higher Education athttp://dhe.mo.gov/ppc/grants/

12In Every IssueBusiness ResourcesMissouri Business PortalAn online resource as a single point ofentry for business registration, filings,licenses, and permits for doingbusiness in the State of Missouri.Click here for more information.Missouri Business DevelopmentProgramsThe Missouri Small Business &Technology Development Center (MOSBTDC) successfully assists more than10,000 businesses with business startupand training workshops. Visitwww.missouribusiness.net.Missouri Catalog of State AssistanceProgramsProvides detailed information aboutstate grants, loans and assistanceprograms and how to apply for them.Click here for more information.Missouri Department of EconomicDevelopment Programs for BusinessThe Missouri Department ofEconomic Development offers alisting of programs for businesses.For a full listing, please click here.Missouri Enterprise BusinessAssistance Centers (MEBAC)MEBAC’s mission is to help smallbusinesses enhance productivity,expand production, increase sales andimprove profitability. Visitwww.missourienterprise.org or calltoll free at (800) 956‐2682.Missouri Linked Deposit ProgramThe Big Missouri Linked DepositProgram is administered through thestate treasurer’s office to enablefinancial institutions to make low‐costloans to businesses and farms tocreate jobs and help Missouri’seconomy grow. Visitwww.treasurer.mo.gov/LinkedDeposit.asp.MOSourceLinkMOSourceLink connects smallbusiness owners with a network ofnonprofit resource organizations thatprovide business‐building services.Visit www.mosourcelink.com or calltoll‐free at (866) 870‐6500.Missouri Procurement TechnicalAssistance Centers (MO PTAC)MO PTAC’s mission is to assistbusinesses—including small,disadvantaged and women ownedfirms– in obtaining federal, state andlocal government contracts. Visitwww.missouribusiness.net/PTACMissouri Small Business RegulatoryFairness Board (SBRFB)The SBRFB provides a key interfacebetween state regulatory agenciesand affected small businesses. Formore information, please click here.Missouri Small Business andTechnology Assistance Centers (MOSBTDC)MO SBTDC is focused onstrengthening the technologicalcompetitiveness of Missouri’sbusinesses. Visitwww.missouribusiness.net/fast.Missouri Women’s CouncilProvides information and resourcesregarding business, education andcareer development to Missouri’swomen. Visitwww.womenscouncil.org or call tollfree at (877) 426‐9284.MoFAST: SBIR/STTR ProgramHelp for entrepreneurs and smallbusinesses seeking federal funding fortechnology and life sciencesbusinesses, products, research anddevelopment. Visit www.mofast.net.Office of Administration–Office of Equal OpportunityOEO’s mission works to assist womenand minorities in developingopportunities to contract with thestate, economically empoweringtraditionally underservedcommunities and improving theoverall fiscal vitality of the State ofMissouri. Visit www.oa.mo.gov/oeoor call toll free (877) 259‐2963.SBA– Small Business AdministrationThe SBA links entrepreneurs withresources, services and supportspecifically designed for smallbusiness needs. Visit www.sba.gov orcall toll free at (800) U ASK SBA.12

13In Every Issue-Women’s ResourcesNational Association of WomenBusiness OwnersNAWBO is a dues‐based nationalorganization representing theinterests of all women entrepreneursin all industries. Membership is opento sole proprietors, partners andcorporate owners with day‐to‐daymanagement responsibility.Phone: (800) 556‐2926Website: www.nawbo.orgNational Women’s Business CouncilThe Council’s mission is to promoteinitiatives, policies and programsdesigned to support women’s businessenterprises at all stages ofdevelopment in the public and privatesector marketplaces, from start‐up tosuccess to significance.Website: www.nwbc.goveWomenNetwork, Inc.eWomenNetwork, Inc. is committed tohelping women and their businessesachieve, succeed and thrive in the neweconomy. Their goal is to help femalebusiness owners and professionalsachieve their goals.Website: www.eWomenNetwork.comWomen Impacting Public Policy, Inc.(WIPP)A national nonpartisan public policyorganization that advocates for and onbehalf of women and minorities inbusiness in the legislative process ofour national, creating economicopportunities and building bridges andalliances to other small businessorganizations.Website: www.wipp.orgCareer Education CoordinatorsNetwork of professionals focusing onnontraditional careers as well as providinginformation and expertise in careerawareness, exploration and planning forvarious audiences.Website: www.missouricareereducation.orgWomen’s Business Enterprise NationalCouncil (WBENC)Dedicated to advancing the success ofCorporate Members, certified women’sbusiness enterprises, and governmententities in partnership with its RegionalPartner Organizations (RPOs)Website: www.wbenc.orgMissouri Child Care Resource andReferral NetworkThe Missouri Women’s Council recognizesthat often times women in business andworkforce may encounter barriers accessingquality child care. This organizationcoordinates the activities of the eight childcare resource and referral agencies thatserve all 115 counties in Missouri.Website: www.moccrrn.orgWomen’s Business Development CenterThe largest women’s business assistancecenter in the United States. Nationally andinternationally recognized for responsive,innovative, and effective programs andadvocacy efforts. Delivers business servicesand financial assistance to empower womentowards entrepreneurship and economicself‐sufficiency.Website: www.wbdc.orgWinning WomenWinning Women works to foster economicgrowth and provide leadership in developingand supporting our future workforce. Educationand mentoring opportunities focus ontraditional and non‐traditional occupationsand apprenticeships in the private and publicsectors. Website: www.winningwomen.netCaring CommunitiesA “partnership” that enables community andschool leaders to define priorities andagendas based on each community’s needs,assets and vision. By developing communitybasedsupports and services, the aim is toenhance the well‐being of children, which isinseparable from the well‐being of theirfamilies and the stability and economicviability of the communities where they live.Website: www.mofact.orgWPO Women Presidents’ OrganizationThe WPO is a non‐profit membershiporganization for women presidents ofmultimillion‐dollar companies. Members ofthe WPO take part in professionallyfacilitated peer advisory groups in order tocoax the ‘genius out of the group’ and growtheir businesses to the next level.Website: www.womenpresidentsorg.comMissouri Career CentersLocated in communities across the state andrepresent a unique partnership ofemployment and training organizations thatreflect the specific needs in each localcommunity. These resource areas areequipped with computers, fax machines, andtelephones that operate similarly to a publiclibrary.Website: www.missouricareersource.com13

14Missouri Women’s CouncilThe Missouri Women’s Council wasestablished in 1985 by the State’s 83rdGeneral Assembly to identify and addressissues affecting the economic andemployment status of women in Missouri.The first name of the council was theMissouri Council on Women’s EconomicDevelopment and Training (MCWEDT).The name was changed to the MissouriWomen’s Council in 1994.It is the intent of the Missouri Women’sCouncil to work closely with otheragencies and community‐basedorganizations to build awareness, educate,promote opportunities for, and enhancethe lives and well being of Missouriwomen business owners and women inthe workforce.The Missouri Women’s Council offersinformation and resources on starting yourOwn Business, Women in Business, Findinga Great Job, Upgrading Your Skills, andObtaining State Contracts.The Council is an agency within theDepartment of Economic Development.The bipartisan Council is comprised of 15members: 11 appointed by the Governor,2 Missouri State Senators, and 2 MissouriState Representatives with the chairappointed by the governor. An ExecutiveDirectors is appointed to serve theMissouri Women’s Council and the womenof Missouri.Follow us on Twitter!@MOWomensCouncilMissouri Women’s Council’sWomen Owned Business (WOB)NetworkHelping Women‐OwnedBusinesses Succeed in MissouriBecoming a member of the WOB Networkcan help women‐owned business owners findand interact with each other, as well ashighlight the goods and services theirbusinesses provide. Register for free, onlineat www.wobnetwork.mo.govTo subscribe or unsubscribe to the Women’sEdition, please click here.14