Our Next Luncheon – Wed., March 10, 12:00pm-1:30pm

Preregistration is closed, but you can still attend.

Our next luncheon is Wednesday, March 10 at the country club in Great Falls, VA from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Pre-registration is closed, but you can still attend. On-site registration is $35. You can register with a credit card through PayPal here.

We will sit down to eat at 12:00pm, but please come early for informal networking and to visit our vendors.

This month, our vendors include:
Jenny Phipps – Southern Living at HOME
Brenda Heap – Beauty & Baubles (Mary Kay and Premier Designs)
Seema Sahin – Modern Mary clothing
Amy Strong – The Pampered Chef
Shelley Hess – Private Quarters
Karol Logan – Duffy Organizer
Kristen Lenz – Shelter House – Kristen will be collecting donations for their silent auction. For details visit http://bit.ly/bW2ObU

To register to attend the luncheon, follow this PayPal link:

If you have any questions, email us at info[at]greatfallsbusinesswomen.com.

Great Opportunity to Connect

I thoroughly enjoyed attending my first Great Falls Women’s Business Luncheon! The setting was beautiful and it was a great opportunity to connect, build relationships and support other professional women in business. I also appreciated the organized structure of the meeting.

I’ll be sure to attend again!

Heather Nunley
Carpet Keepers
http://www.carpetkeepersllc.com

wonderful, comfortable and upscale

Although I have only two luncheons so far, this is in my top three favorite networking lunches. The setting is wonderful, comfortable and upscale all in one. I feel like a networking princess. The ladies are all warm, highly professional and willing to share. The food is excellent. I highly recommend this event to all professional ladies I meet.

Tammie Umbel
Shea Terra Organics
sheaterraorganics.com

very classy, professionally done event

I attended the Luncheon yesterday for the first time and it was really great! What an energetic, diverse group of women. I felt completely welcomed and will definitely be back. A very classy, professionally done event. Thanks Laura and Michele!

Jen Scanlon
HenJen Handbags
henjenhandbags.com

Hats off

I have been attending the Luncheon for last 2 years; I have enjoyed socializing with women in difference business fields, eating a delicious lunch prepared by a great chef.
The setting is very enjoyable a perfect way to get away from work and spend the afternoon among your own peers.
Hats off to Michele and Laura

Lata Maheshwari CPA

Third Anniversary Celebration Thanks

I want to extend a huge Thank You to all the businesses below who submitted items for our December luncheon. It was our Third Anniversary Celebration and each attendee left with a gift bag with the contents below.

Thanks, not only to the donors, but also to all the attendees of the luncheon over the past 3 years. We have really grown from the 5 of us sitting at the Tavern in 2005. Our mailing list is over 450 business women. In 2008, 161 different women attended one of our events.

Gift Bag Contents
•    Derrick Hayes   Derricknym encouragementspeaker.com
•    Fodeo   Custom DVD Package www.fodeo.net
•    Yoga Pro   Yoga Toes www.yogapro.com
•    Eileen Carey   Movin On CD/Hearts of Time CD www.eileencarey.com
•    Dr. Dale Isaacson/Dr. Marilyn Berzin   Chemical Peel www.dcdermdocs.com
•    PurrfectPlay   Catnip Bookmark www.purrfectplay.com
•    Janice VanCleave   Red Tote Bag scienceprojectideasforkids.com
•    Debra Snider   Merger of Equals novel www.debrasnider.com
•    Side FX Band   Contradictions CD www.sidefxband.net
•    Mallowdrama   Chocolate Truffles www.mallowdrama.com
•    Blue Star Fitness   No Time Holiday Workout Card www.bluestarfitness.com

Shelter House Raffle Prizes
•    Janice VanCleave   Red Tote Bag with 2 Science Books scienceprojectideasforkids.com
•    Herban Lifestyle   Gift Set www.herbanlifestyle.com
•    The Wine Holder   set of 3 wine holders www.thewineholder.com
•    Swedish Designs   Combination Pot Rack www.swedishdesigns.com
•    cmarchuska clothing   Christine Dress www.marchuska.com
•    Passion Fish Restaurant   $25 gift certificates www.passionfishreston.com

Immediately Impressed

Laura and Michele, thank you to you both for establishing, organizing and running such a great group. I attend many networking events and have only had the pleasure of attending one Great Falls Women’s Business Luncheon but it will be the first of many to come! I was immediately impressed by the structure and size of the group, the way the meeting is run, the opportunity given to showcase our businesses, and the the chance to support other women in business we have worked with in the past.

Thanks again … I’m looking forward to next month.

Valerie Irons
Moss Building and Design
www.mossbuildinganddesign.com

A Wide Variety of Successful Area Business Women

GFWBL attracts a wide variety of successful area business women. Laura’s excellent event planning skills are evidenced by how well organized and executed the luncheon is. She is a first-rate host. There is ample time to network, talk with vendors, and learn about the services and products each attendee has to offer, all in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. The food is delicious; vegetarian alternatives are offered for those who have special dietary needs.

Barbara LaRock
Life & Career Coach
www.barbaralarock.com

Feeling Encouraged and Having Made Many New Contacts

Thank you, Laura, for putting together a wonderful opportunity for women to meet other business women.  I have been coming to the Great Falls Women’s Business Luncheon for several years.  I come away from the luncheons not only having had a wonderful meal prepared by the chef at the Country Club but feeling encouraged and having made many new contacts.

Marcy Kelly
Marcy the Coach
http://www.marcythecoach.com
author of From Sorrow to Dancing

Great place for networking

The Great Falls Business Luncheon provides a great place for networking and building those business relationships. The venue has changed a few times, but the ladies who run it, Laura & Michele, haven’t & they take good care of us! From finding opportunities to give back to the community, mini trade shows, & everything in between. If you’re interested in networking with women who want to do business, you should check us out the 2nd Wednesday of each month

Patrice DeHaven
Carried Away Gift Expressions
www.carriedawaygifts.com