Working Women of Tampa Bay events

Brandon Happy Hour (31 Jan 2012)

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:30:00 GMT

Meet us at Grillsmith for our monthly Happy Hour in Brandon. Sample some tasty appetizers while networking with female professionals and women entrepreneurs from East Hillsborough County. See you there!

Pinellas Power Lunch: The Art of Negotiation (01 Feb 2012)

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Join us for lunch and insight into one of the more challenging aspects of being a woman in business; the art of negotiation. The goal of an effective negotiation is not winner take all, but one where everybody wins. We are thrilled to welcome Suzanne Winfield of RedRock Leadership to speak about the secrets that skilled negotiators know:

· How to create win/win/win outcomes
· How to identify your weaknesses
· When to say "yes" and how to say "no"
· How to negotiate with inflexible people

As a hands-on professional with over 18 years of business experience, Suzanne has the ability to sustain profitability through the implementation of successful sales and marketing plans and strategies. She has led national sales teams to outstanding achievements and is a trainer and motivator with expertise in overcoming common obstacles.

South Tampa Happy Hour (01 Feb 2012)

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:30:00 GMT

We've got a special treat for our February Happy Hour in South Tampa. The Lodge is opening their doors and providing complimentary appetizers and drink specials to all of our guests. Come enjoy a relaxed evening with other female entrepreneurs and small business owners and make connections that count!

Carrollwood Coffee Connections (NEW DATE!) (07 Feb 2012)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Milk N Honey Tea Room is our new host for our Carrollwood Coffee Connections. Come enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and some delicious breakfast baked goods while connecting with like-minded professionals in the North Tampa area! Thanks to our sponsors, Cindy MacRitchie with Keeping the Balance, LLC and Sylvia Myers of SAM Virtual Support. Cindy helps small businesses balance their books through complete accounting and bookkeeping services and Sylvia is committed to helping small business owners grow and prosper by saving them time, energy and money.

Go Red Head Shot Party! (08 Feb 2012)

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:30:00 GMT

Do you need a professional photo for your social media? Working Women can help! We've put a special "Go Red" Head Shot Party! Stylists will on hand to do professional hair and makeup touch-ups before your photo session at Enchanted Forest & Brandi Image Photography. Guests will also be treated to appetizers, wine and dessert. Each guest will go home with a photo they can use on Facebook, LinkedIn, etc for FREE. A High-resolution, retouched photo will also be available for purchase. Please keep in mind that this event is first come, first serve. Space is VERY limited, so register now!

National Wear Red Day is Friday, February 3rd and we want to make sure you are ready to raise awareness in a big way! In addition to sporting your favorite red attire that day, you can organize Wear Red Day activities in your community or workplace.

All head shot guests will be entered in the Wear Red Day Challenge! Photos from the event will be posted on the Go Red Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/GoRed) through Feb. 23. “Most spirited” winners will be named in 13 categories!

Girls Night Out: Cupcakes & Champagne (09 Feb 2012)

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:30:00 GMT

Do you need a Girls Night Out? So do we! That's why are planning a fun evening out at Clothes Mentor in Palm Harbor complete with cupcakes & champagne! Plus! You can bring your gently-used business attire that's been hanging out way too long in your closet and turn it into cash! Click here to learn how! Each guest will also go home with a signature WWOTB swag bag filled with goodies. So call all your girlfriends, tell them to mark the date, and show them networking can be not only purposeful but fun!

Sweet on SAKS Beauty Event (13 Feb 2012)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:30:00 GMT

Valentine's day is usually a time when we pamper the people that are closest to us. But, this year, we are encouraging you to spend some time feeling good about YOU.

SAKS Fifth Avenue is hosting a private reception for Working Women of Tampa Bay to help us recharge our batteries and celebrate being a woman!

Makeup artists at Armani, Bobbi Brown, Trish McEvoy, Laura Mercier, Chanel, Lancome & Estee Lauder will be on hand to showcase the hottest spring beauty trends and show you how to add a little sparkle to your makeup routine.

Guests will enjoy savory bites, a glass of wine & of course SWEETS. Each guest will receive a complimentary swag bag and have a chance to win a raffle basket filled with SAKS beauty products. Guests can earn an an extra beauty bag filled with goodies for any $125 dollar beauty (cosmetic or fragrance or combo) purchase.

(This event sold out weeks ahead of time in Nov. - so if you are planning to come, you must register online ASAP)

Hillsborough Power Lunch: Sales Secrets (15 Feb 2012)

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Are you ready to dramatically increase your revenue? Increase performance and productivity? Business consultant, Sherí Taber will share "Sales Secrets of the Highest Performing Professionals, What You Must Know to Increase Your Sales!" during our Hillsborough Power Lunch at the South Tampa Carrabbas.

"Sales Secrets..." is one of the 8 breakthrough coaching sessions in her ever popular "8 Days to More Money Boot Camp" where she teaches you how to make more money, more customers, more opportunities and more time!

Sherí Taber, is CEO of The Peak Performance Group, Inc; a global management consulting, executive development and thought-leadership firm. Sherí works with the world’s most successful organizations to the solo-preneur developing strategies and high-yield execution plans to achieve sustainable growth and profitability. Sherí was a finalist for 2011 Businesswoman of the Year by the Tampa Bay Business Journal.

The event starts at 11am. Speaker begins at 11:30am. Food is served at Noon. You'll have the choice from 3 menu items plus soup or salad. Soda or Iced Tea is also included.

Spaces are limited for this event, so registering online is a must and credits/refunds will not be offered for this limited engagement.

Understanding the Dreaming Mind Workshop (16 Feb 2012)

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:30:00 GMT

Have you ever wondered what your dreams mean? Ever tried to interpret a dream and analyze how it fits in your life? We have! That's why we've asked dream expert and media personality Lauri Quinn Loewenberg to share the mysteries of unlocking your dreams and how to use them to improve every area of your life. In our fun and insightful workshop at New Urban Suites in Ybor, we’ll learn about the five different types of dreams, how to remember them and the FIVE MUST KNOW RULES to understanding them!

Emceed by local radio host Skip Mahaffey, our seminar will serve up wine, savory snacks and a Q&A session. Come prepared with questions and notes about your recent dreams and learn what your subconscious has in mind...

As THE go-to expert on dreams, Lauri Quinn Loewenberg has been inspiring people to wake up to the power of their dreaming minds for almost two decades. Diane Sawyer, Anderson Cooper, Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Dr. Oz are just a few media icons who have relied on Lauri to help unravel the mysteries. A popular radio guest and author of three best-selling books on dreams, her most recent success is called Dream On It: Unlock Your Dreams, Change Your Life.

Brandon Happy Hour (21 Feb 2012)

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:30:00 GMT

We are going Italian for our February Brandon Happy Hour. Meet us at Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza for a fun evening of good food and good connections. Sample some tasty appetizers while networking with female professionals and women entrepreneurs from East Hillsborough County. See you there!

St. Pete Coffee Connections (22 Feb 2012)

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Come join us for a morning of meaningful networking with Working Women of Tampa Bay! Meet like-minded professionals at our St. Pete Coffee Connections hosted by A Corner of England. This monthly event is your opportunity to connect and grow your business in an intimate and relaxed atmosphere. Guests will receive a free cup of coffee or tea. Thanks to Brandi Morris of Brandi Image Photography and Angelique Carter of Life Balance Management for organizing this great event. Spaces are limited and registering online will be a must!

Annual Directory Celebration (22 Feb 2012)

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Working Women was hard at work last month completing our second Annual Directory. The 80-plus page resource guide is at the printers and we are excited to announce that we'll be unveiling it at a special event at Vincenzo's Grill at the St. Pete/Clearwater Marriott. We'll hope you join us for the members-only celebration. Lots of great appetizers will be served and fun drink specials. All advertisers will get in for free! Hope to see you there!

Driven to Succeed: Socially Savvy (23 Feb 2012)

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:30:00 GMT

If you are a small business owner, professional or non-profit in need of social media savviness, then Working Women of Tampa Bay is here to help! We're giving you to the tools for success during a workshop series called Driven to Succeed hosted by Century Buick/GMC in Tampa.

Savvy small business owners are always searching for ways to increase the amount of visibility they have locally and ultimately increase sales. With smaller budgets and smaller resources to generate exposure, one way that’s relatively inexpensive, and often produces a high return, is social media.

Our panel of experts will share their advice on how to create buzz & make connections on Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn!

Elissa Nauful - Ballywho Interactive

Nancy Laine - The Linked Concierge

Pam Moore - ZoomFactor

Rachel Haviland, Ph.D. - The Social Networker

The event starts at 10:30am with coffee & networking. Workshop begins at 11am. Catered Carrabbas lunch is served at Noon. Spaces are limited for this event, so registering online is a must!

Sarasota Happy Hour (23 Feb 2012)

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:30:00 GMT

We are excited to check out the award-winning Hotel Indigo for our February Happy Hour in Sarasota. They are hosting a very special evening at their beautiful bistro & bar wine complete with complimentary appetizers and drink specials. Come connect with female professionals and small business owners, just like you, who want to manifest strategic partnerships and long-term business relationships.

Marketing Mastermind Breakfast (27 Feb 2012)

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:30:00 GMT

Come join us for a morning of masterminding with Working Women of Tampa Bay! Meet like-minded professionals at our Marketing Mastermind Breakfast hosted by Wesley Chapel Toyota! This month we are brainstorming ideas for grassroots marketing campaign. Thanks to Liane Caruso with Limelight Marketing for moderating the discussion and April Saland from A.L. Saland Insurance Solutions and Loran Tripp from Ierna's Heating & Air for facilitating. Breakfast will be provided. Hope to see you there.

Girls Night Out: Relax and Rejuvenate! (28 Mar 2012)

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:30:00 GMT

Since we’re all running around trying to keep those New Year’s resolutions alive while keeping our businesses on track, we think we deserve at least a couple of hours of indulgence!

Spa Nautique at The Bay Club at Westshore Yacht Club is coming to the rescue to immerse us in absolute luxury. They are treating us to blissfully soothing Lemongrass foot treatments along with sugar scrub and mask hand treatments topped by calming head and shoulder massages. The spa is also providing each guest a gift bag and serving up a selection of sweet and savory snacks with a complimentary glass of wine. Don’t you feel the stress starting to melt a little already?

Spa Nautique is a luxury day spa at affordable prices. They use Eminence Handmade Organic Skin Care, made from only the healthiest ingredients, without any harmful chemicals or additives. The spa’s technicians are trained and certified in massage techniques, nail services and skin care to ensure only the best results for its clients. Spa Nautique is the best kept secret in Tampa Bay!