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TOMORROW! What does your new normal look like? Maybe you've moved your business entirely online.... Maybe you're working remotely for now, or have built a home office. Maybe you've learned to sell products or services virtually. Maybe you're thriving... or just surviving! Whatever your story is, SCWBEC is here to promote your business and support your success. We can't wait to network with you at our monthly meeting tomorrow and learn from our presenter about what it really means to "pivot" in this new norm. Drop us an excited gif or emoji about tomorrow's meeting!

Time to Zoom! Join us at 8:15 am for a time of networking and professional development with our presenter, Damali Peterman. Meeting ID:... 879 6671 9857 See more

We are so grateful for our November Monthly Sponsor, Long Island Development Corporation & Long Island Small Business Assistance Corporation. Established in 1980, as a NYS, 501 (c) 3, non-profit-corporation, LIDC is a development finance agency, and a direct lender that serves as Long Island’s premiere resource for low-cost small business loans and economic development services. LISBAC was established in 1998, as a community development micro-lender that promotes economic op...portunity by providing innovative business growth programs with a strong focus on financial literacy, procurement support, business registrations and certifications. If you would like to connect with LIDC & LISBAC, head on over to lidc.org

November's Board Member Spotlight is our fearless Secretary, Marie Cantone. Medicare Made Easy by Marie Cantone can answer all your questions, help you choose the plan that's right for you, and give your family peace of mind with the perfect coverage. Marie is patient, knowledgeable, and excited to work with YOU! Drop Marie some love on her video here!

ROLL CALL! Say hello from this morning's meeting and tag your business page here!ROLL CALL! Say hello from this morning's meeting and tag your business page here!

This is it. Today's the day. Your award application MUST be postmarked by November 10th to qualify.... We are cheering for all of you applying this year! $2,000 can be life-changing money for a small business. Can't wait to celebrate YOU very soon! Winner will be announced at our Holiday Event on December 10th. Best of luck! For the award application, go to scwbec.org

Counting down the days til our award application deadline on November 10th Let's take a look at the Spring 2017 award winner and our current Board Chairwoman, Josephine Geraci of My Mom Knows Best. What made me apply for the award?... I remember calling the Chairwoman of SCWBEC at the time, Lorraine Kimmey, with a question. She asked me if I was at a computer so she could direct me to a website. I told her yes I was sitting at my desktop, but then there was silence. A long, long pause. I profusely apologized for the long wait, I told her my computer was still thinking slowly. A few days later, at our monthly SCWBEC meeting they announced the Linda Jasper & Sally Ann Slacke Award. Wow - $2,000!!! I dreamed about what I would do if I was given that kind of money for my business. It didn't take me long to realize it was probably time to upgrade to a new desktop. So I sat down and quickly filled out the application---I thought to myself, someone has to win--it might as well be me. When the call came from the Treasurer who told me I won, I became speechless. I couldn't believe it! Peg kept saying, "Are you still there?" I wiped my tears and said, "yes". As a woman entrepreneur, sometimes the path to success can be a lonely one. When I got that call, I remember having such a warm feeling in my heart. Wow, an organization that cares about me, my business and my journey. I went on to buy a new Apple Desktop that has truly helped my business grow because I'm able to work so much more efficiently. I'm so proud to be a part of such a great organization. It's like we are one big family out to help each other grow our businesses. To learn more about Josephine's amazing products, check out www.glovies.com The deadline to apply for our $2,000 award is TOMORROW and someone has to win it! It might as well be YOU! Head on over to scwbec.org to fill out the application and make sure it's postmarked by November 10th. We can't wait to celebrate our next winner! What will you do with the money?

Counting down the days til our award application deadline on November 10th Let's take a look at our 2018 award winner, Kimberly Phyfe of Phyfe Photography Tell us a little about you and your business?... Phyfe Photography began completely out of necessity after I was laid off from a job I loved. My son was 10 months old at the time and only two weeks after losing a job I loved, he was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. I realized my new role was going to be as a stay at home mom to a special needs toddler. But there was still something tugging at my heart - a deeper desire to find meaningful & rewarding work, to make connections with other women (especially moms), and to serve a community in need. My son was further diagnosed with Autism and has transitioned from in home therapies to a center based program. I have made it my mission to offer free or discounted photography sessions to families with special needs children just like James. It’s been an exceptional blessing to take my skill set and put it to good use. I love photographing professional head shots for female entrepreneurs, couple’s sessions for engagements and anniversaries, maternity and newborn and first birthday portraits for babies, and celebrating milestones with little ones who are learning to sit up or crawl or walk. But my favorite is capturing a smile or the sweet spirit of a child who otherwise might not have images like everyone else and giving that family a gift to treasure forever. That’s why my tagline is Phyfe Photography: Memories for Life! What made you apply for this award? I applied for the SCWBEC Award so that I could upgrade my camera equipment, continue to host my website, invest in furthering my education, purchase the best editing software, and subsidize sessions for special needs families. How has this award grown your business? That $2,000 was such an incredible boost to my first year in business. I was able to purchase camera equipment I would never have been able to buy for myself at such an early stage. It really expanded my ability to shoot all year long. Outdoor photography is truly weather dependent. Upgrading everything means that I can continue to book clients and earn money even during the slow season. I have blown last year’s goals out of the water and continue to surprise myself by learning new skills and implementing them. I’ve also been doing head shots for several amazing business women in SCWBEC! Helping them grow their brand, have professional pictures to use on their websites and social media, and feel confident in their images has been a tremendous gift! For more about Kimberly, check her out at www.phyfephotography.com or on Facebook & Instagram Phyfe Photos Are you ready to apply for the $2,000 award from SCWBEC? Head on over to scwbec.org What will you do with the money?

Counting down the days till our award application deadline on November 10th Let’s take a look at our 2019 winner, Susan Emory of Clean Mind Clean Soul Professional Organizing. Tell us a little about you:... I love to give, share, help, and believe in others - sometimes even more than they believe in themselves! Doing the next right thing is very important in my life. Organizing is only a part of what I bring to my clients. I bring compassion, understanding, tolerance, acceptance, joy, faith, positivity, and so much more. I bring me. My attention to detail and love for creating functional oases has provided my clients with simpler, higher quality lives. The combinations of organizing and personal growth, when put together, are two components that assist in the creation of less stressed lives. Tell us a little about your business: As a Professional Organizer, my motto is "When one de-clutters the home, one is able to enjoy a higher quality of life. Prior to professional organizing, I worked as a Special Education Teacher and for my family’s business in office operations and bookkeeping. In addition to learning from the work force, I have attended seminars focusing on business skills and personal growth. Why do we need Professional Organizing Solutions? Clean Mind Clean Soul's mission is to assist you in removing the quantity of environmental clutter, resulting in a personal growth journey providing you with in a higher quality of life. Progress, not perfection. It is difficult for an individual to be productive, efficient, self-motivating, successful, and content living a life of quality when the surroundings in which one lives is in chaos. The process is not about throwing everything out, but rather finding purpose. Clean Mind Clean Soul's goal is to assist you in creating a well-organized environment that allows you to continue on life’s journey tuning in to all the beauty it has to offer. Why did you apply for the SCWBEC Award? I applied for this award because I need help. I saw how this award positively impacted past winners and I wanted what they have. Stick with the winners. Surround myself around successful, kind women who are supportive of other women and who are genuinely thrilled when others have success. Find out more about Susan Emory and her company, Clean Mind Clean Soul online at www.cleanmindcleansoul.com or check out her Facebook page Clean Mind Clean Soul Professional Organizing Solutions. Are you ready to apply for the $2,000 award from SCWBEC? Head on over to scwbec.org What will you do with the money?

Someone has to win $2,000 ... it might as well be you! As our deadline to apply quickly closes in, we are cheering for the 2020 applicants of the Linda Jasper & Sally Ann Slacke Memorial Award. Not sure if you qualify for this award?... Head on over to scwbec.org Application is easier than you might think! Drop us your comments, your questions, and your encouragement for all the women-owned businesses who are Going For It! Best of luck to everyone!

Counting down the days til our Award Deadline on November 10th Let’s take a look back on our previous award winners: Summer Stimulus 2020: Zehava Schecter of Schecter Law... W. Zehava Schechter, Esq. concentrates her private law practice in Estate Planning, Administration, and Litigation; Real Estate law; and Contracts and Business formation. She is admitted to the Bar of New York (1989), Massachusetts (1989), and Israel (1993). Zehava graduated with a B.A. in Politics in 1983 from Brandeis University and received her J.D. in 1989 from Suffolk University Law School. Her more than 30 year legal career has included law firm practice as well as sole practitioner status, both in New York and Israel. She began her career as a public defender with the New York Legal Aid Society, Criminal Defense Division. Zehava is an active member of civic and networking groups, including SCWBEC, and is proud to join the SCWBEC Board and work with a wonderful group of dedicated, professional women. Her favorite quote is You Miss 100% of the Shots You Don’t Take (attributed to Wayne Gretzky). In addition to her work as an attorney, Zehava is an author, a New York State court-certified Hebrew interpreter, host of the LI Law Podcast https://lilawpodcast.podbean.com, and the owner of a custom window treatment business, Your Shady Window Lady, LLC. What made me apply for this award: This is the 4th time I applied for the award. The key is persistence! I am proud to be a Bronze level sponsor and member of SCWBEC. How has this award grown my business? I plan to: Purchase up-to-date legal software which would help automate document preparation and provide me with court-approved forms for submission of clients’ petitions. Attend attorney Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses, which are mandatory for attorneys admitted to the Bar in New York State, and which would provide me with updated legal practice information, forms, and caselaw which are important to keep my practice current and competitive in the law which changes constantly. My website and social media links: www.SchechterLawNY.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/w-zehava-schechter-esq-7a334718/ If you are ready to fill out the free application for the $2,000 award from SCWBEC, head on over to scwbec.org There are only 4 days left. What will you do with the money?

November Community Thread Comment here with your: sales events... promotions online experiences networking opportunities Drop us a link in the comments with what's going on in your business so we can support each other in the month of November! #womeninbusiness #womensupportingwomen #womenempoweringwomen #supportsmallbusiness #longislandbusiness #scwbec30

Fall back tonight! Set those clocks back 1 hour - what will you do with that extra time?