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Family Field Day!

Two local non-profits, Arkansas Support Network and Let's Bring Them Home, have joined together to host this family-friendly FREE event. The purpose of this event is to offer safety-oriented, family fun for children of all abilities.

This unique festival will be on held on Saturday May 2nd, 2009 from 8:00am-3:00pm at the NWA Mall (outdoors in the AMP and east Penney's parking lot). This event will focus on children's safety.

Events include: 5K run at 8:00am; a 1K walk at 9:30am; track style meet events; McGruff the Crime Dog; kid activities and information booths from 10:00-2:00pm; at noon guests can expect live entertainment from Jed Clampit, and music from Trout Fishing in America at 1:30pm.

The Family Fun Festival is working in partnership with the City of Fayetteville and Springfest, so we are expecting a very LARGE crowd! For more information on Arkansas Support Network visit www.supports.org or for information on Let’s Bring Them Home please visit www.lbth.org

Thank you,
Candia Nicholas

Event Coordinator
Arkansas Support Network
6836 Isaac's Orchard Road
Springdale, AR 72762
Ph: 479 927-4100
Cell: 479 601-2923
email

FPL Offers One Week Food-for-Fines Exchange

FAYETTEVILLE – The Fayetteville Public Library will allow patrons to reduce or eliminate their fines by donating non-perishable canned food items between Monday, March 30 and Sunday April 5.

Each canned item equals a $0.50 reduction of their library fees. Food can be brought to the library’s Check Out Desk.

The library cannot accept food in lieu of payment for patrons with current collection agency activity.

The food will be donated to Cooperative Emergency Outreach, an agency that provides emergency services to families and individuals in Washington County who are in need.

Items most needed include peanut butter, jelly, canned fruit, canned vegetables, canned meat, packaged macaroni and cheese, oatmeal, grits, saltines and canned soup.

For more information about this program, visit www.faylib.org or call 856.7000.

Professional Women's Network March 17th, 2009

L-R Amanda Shertzer (http://www.eatsomechocolate.com), Christie Daniels (http://www.chocolatesweetspot.com), Anna Huynh (http://www.dancenhance.com), Dolores Stamps (http://www.stampsinsurance.com), Lisa Norman (http://professionalwomen.blogspot.com/2009/03/resume-for-lisa-norman.html), Brittney Carlton (http://www.FocusedExposure.com) and Holly Shacklett (http://simplyorganizednwa.blogspot.com/)


L-R Jamie Fletcher (http://fuzzylogikdesigns.com) and Brandi Wood (http://www.accio.us)


Linda Concoby with ESC Custom Homes (http://www.esccustomhomes.com/)

Simone Simon with Sunbuddy Sunscreen (http://sunbuddy.com/)


Amanda Shertzer, Christie Daniels and Anna Huynh


Brandi Wood


Nightbird Books (http://www.nightbirdbooks.com)

REGIONAL SCULPTURE INVITATIONAL EXHIBITION AT FAYETTEVILLE UNDERGROUND

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Garry Holstein | email | 479.236.1667

CONTEMPORARY SCULPTURE SOCIETY AND THE ASSOCIATION OF CERAMIC ENTHUSIASTS TO HOST REGIONAL SCULPTURE INVITATIONAL EXHIBITION AT FAYETTEVILLE UNDERGROUND

Fayetteville, Ark., March 17, 2009 - The Contemporary Sculpture Society and the Association of Ceramic Enthusiasts will present an Invitational Sculpture Exhibition Opening at Fayetteville Underground on Wednesday, March 25th, 2009, from 7 to 9 p.m. Fayetteville Underground is located at the basement level of East Square Plaza, 1 E. Center, in Fayetteville Downtown Square.

The exhibition brings together over 20 artists from a four-state area and will showcase works in such diverse media as stone, bronze, ceramic, fabric, plastic and more. Though the exhibition will run from Wednesday, March 25th, 2009, through Saturday, April 4th, 2009, the opening reception will feature unique one-show-only performance pieces.

Admission is free, and the event is open to the public. This Invitational Sculpture Exhibition is a part of the Physical Reminders Symposium, which is hosted by the University of Arkansas and will take place from March 24th-25th, 2009. Visit http://art.uark.edu/sculpture/symposium.php for additional details and to download poster art for the Symposium. Please direct any inquiries to Exhibition Coordinator Garry Holstein at 479.236.1667 or via email.

9th International Festival 2009 - Affordable Booths Available!

Booth &Exhibitor
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9th 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

Booth rentals are ONLY $100 ($50 for non-profit)!

March 15, 2009

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 via email.

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

Have You Registered for the Fayetteville Forward Summit?

FAYETTEVILLE FORWARD: Come dream and design Fayetteville's economic future!

Everyone is invited.

March 31 - April 4, 2009

The Fayetteville Forward Summit is about more than economic development. It is an open, inclusive, participatory event that elicits the best ideas and heartfelt desires for the community, building on existing work, and connecting these efforts to create a compelling vision for the future of our community. The result of this summit will lay the foundation for economic development - moving the City of Fayetteville Forward for a sustainable future.

Register here.

Pre-Order Escape from Cubicle Nation Book by Pam Slim

I am writing from the hustle and bustle which is South by Southwest, an interactive festival in Austin, Texas where I am spending a whirlwind week.

I am delighted to let you know that my Escape from Cubicle Nation book, officially hitting the shelves on April 30, is now available for pre-orders. All of you dear ezine readers, along with my blog readers, have been so tremendously supportive of me while I was writing it that I wanted to do something special for the first big launch.

So starting this very minute, the first 500 people who pre-order the book and send me your confirmed order number will get another, spanking new, personally signed copy of the book as soon as it rolls off the assembly line.

It may still be wet the ink will be so fresh.

OK, I'm exaggerating. But you will most likely be the first in your cube farm to sneak a copy into the lunch room under your arm.

I have been delighted so far with the early response to the book.

The cool cover has quotes from my High Council of Jedi Knights members Seth Godin, Rich Sloan, Bob Sutton, John Jantsch and Martha Beck. Guy Kawasaki wrote the foreword.

Publisher's Weekly said this:

Inspired by her successful blog of the same name, life coach Slim shows readers how to navigate the terrifying yet gratifying transition from corporate drone to entrepreneur. She strikes a perfect balance between emotional encouragement and practical advice: "Hating your job intensely," she writes, "is not a business plan." What's here is: the nitty-gritty of getting a business off the ground, legal considerations, making the best use of social networking sites, the components of a business model, organized creative brainstorming, financial advice, shopping for self-paid insurance and benefits, and helpful anecdotes of real-life entrepreneurship. With her humorous insights into corporate life and an appealing no-nonsense yet empathic tone, Slim deals swiftly and incisively with anxiety, fear and hesitation. Readers will cheer as she teaches the tricks behind finding "what makes you purr"--what people will pay you to do, what you have a great passion for and what you are genetically encoded to do. This is a standout in the start-your-own business genre.

My publisher, Portfolio/Penguin Group, calls it "a classic "sleeper" - a book by a non-famous, first-time author with huge potential.

So here are the rules (please follow them so you don't miss out on the gift!):

This is for U.S. ORDERS ONLY -- I am SO sorry my global friends! I promise to do something special for you too! Stay tuned.

Order from the bookseller of your choice:

Indie Bound (Order through Nightbird Books!)

Send your order confirmation number to a special email: escapefromcubiclenation@gmail.com

If you are one of the first 500 to order, you will be sent a link to a web page where you can submit your address in order to send your special gift.

If I may be so bold, I ask that you please spread the word to your office mates, neighbors, relatives, Twitter buddies, Facebook friends, LinkedIn connections, golfing pals and baristas. Basically, anyone whom you think would benefit from and enjoy the book!

To whet your appetite, here is a link to download the first chapter!
Download Ch 1 escape from cubicle nation
Thank you so much in advance for your support. It is truly a dream come true to have written a book, and I hope you find it encouraging, pragmatic and useful.

All the best,

-Pam

Ganas Consulting, 7744 E. Albany Street, Mesa, AZ 85207, USA

Celebrate Art at the ACO!

The new show beginning Friday, March 6th at the ACO is the 10th Annual Celebrate Art Show. This year, there are 401 entries of artwork by K-8th graders from Benton, Washington, Carroll, and Madison Counties.

The show will run through April 4th.

There will be a Dubble Bubble Open House for Celebrate Art this Saturday, March 7th, from 1-3 p.m. Teachers, students, and community members are all invited. The work will be judged and award ribbons placed for Saturday's event.

Regional Sculpture Invitational at Fayetteville Underground on March 25th

Be sure to support our sculptors and ceramicists at this event at Fayetteville Underground on Wednesday, March 25th, 2009, from 7-9 p.m. Fayetteville Underground is located at East Square Plaza on the downtown Square. There will be one-show-only, one-of-a-kind "living" pieces, too, at the reception.

More info here:
http://art.uark.edu/sculpture/symposium.php

Contact Email For PWN Members

Hey ladies!

I recently cleaned up our Professional Women's Washington County Distribution List, and I came up with a number of emails that are no longer up-to-date. See below for a list of ladies for whom I no longer have correct emails. If you know where they are now and/or have updated emails for these members, please let me know. Your help is greatly appreciated!

Melissa Handley
Susan Franklin psyd
Erin Rongers
Michelle Sifuentes
Claretha Banks
Melissa Kohler
Christy Haggard
Leslie Eoff
Anne Rinaldo
Anne Ramage
Andrea Charles
Chantelle Abbott
Francesca Hahn
Terry Allen
Dana Daniel
Sharon Stancil
Nancy Cooper Maier
Yen Nguyen
Karla Sharpensteen
Darcie Turner
Sonia Pile
Yvonne Stewart
Susan Young
Amanda Roberts
Mary Mann
Jacci Perry
Sharon McCauley
Janie Ward
Angela Oxford
Kelly Laney

Thanks!
Jeannette Balleza, Coordinator
Professional Women's Network Washington County

Carolina Hart

PWN Member Margie C. Hart is a world selling author. Her recent books is called Random Thoughts of Life and Love. Her first book is a romance novel (Midnight In My Dreams), and her second is a book of poetry (Random Thoughts on Life and Love). Her pen name is Carolina Hart because she's originally from North Carolina. Email the author to learn more.

Megan Chapman: Selective Evidence Showing at ddpgallery Through March 21st

http://ddpgallery.com/
These are beautiful paintings, ladies. You have to check it out!

BuildANest.com - Shop. Do Good For Others.

http://buildanest.com/product.asp?productid=1243

Everyone needs beauty as well as bread. (John Muir)

Nest is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the lives of women in developing countries. The mission of Nest is to support women artists and artisans in the developing world by helping them create sustainable entrepreneurial businesses. To do this, Nest provides micro-credit loans to be used for the purchase of the supplies and materials necessary to begin and/or maintain art or craft-based businesses.

The funds for these loans are generated by selling a unique line of clothing, accessories and merchandise for the home produced exclusively for Nest by a group of artists and designers. The Nest line also includes ceramic pottery, women’s clothing and other items with the Nest logo. In addition to these exclusive items created by well-known designers, the recipients of Nest loans in developing countries also make their crafts available to Nest as repayment for the micro-credit loans. These items, too, are incorporated into the Nest line of merchandise. In this way, Nest draws together artists from across the globe into a cooperative network with a shared vision of mutual support.

When you buy from Nest, you have not only have purchased a unique and beautiful item for yourself or your home, you have participated in a proven effort to better the lives of women all across the globe. Through our work, and your participation, women all over the world are able to plant their roots in a refuge filled with warmth, solace, comfort and joy. It is our sincer

News from TheatreSquared

DISCOVERY ARKANSAS: NEW PLAY FESTIVAL
March 27 & 28
$5 per show/ $20 for festival Pass
Walton Arts Center's Nadine Baum Studios

Northwest Arkansas loves new plays, and TheatreSquared is committed to continuing the tradition.

So is the Department of Arkansas Heritage, which recently awarded T2 a generous grant to fund a new play festival highlighting our state's rich culture and history. The festival will present staged readings of six new plays about Arkansas, FIVE by professional playwrights and FOUR by high school students. Visit www.theatresquared.org for schedule updates and tickets.

FULLY COMMITTED
by Becky Mode
April 16-18
$25
Walton Arts Center's Starr Theatre

We are pleased to be partnering with the Walton Arts Center to present this laugh-out-loud comedy as part of the Center's "Night Out" series, It stars Justin Scheuer as Sam, an unemployed actor who works as reservations manager in one of New York City’s top restaurants. Scheuer fields more than 40 roles in this biting and witty send-up of the world of haute cuisine. Click here for tickets!

THE DRAWER BOY
by Michael Healey
May 1-17
$18-22
Walton Arts Center's Nadine Baum Studios

It's 1972. An idealistic young actor plants himself on a farm to research "rural living" for a new
script he's developing. Comedy ensues, but before long he unwittingly turns up decades of
deception in the form of buried memories of love and war. In the end, three lives are forever
altered when the line between truth and fiction is crossed. A touching, funny play about
friendship, heartbreak and redemption. Click here for tickets!

We know that the economic climate has been challenging, and we want to honor everyone who has contributed during this time and made it possible for us to produce professional quality theatre here in our community. Donations at this time are critical for us to accomplish all of our goals for the spring. We would like to encourage everyone who can to make a donation through paypal or by calling us at our business office at 479-445-6333. All donations are tax-deductible and we will be happy to provide for you a tax-donation receipt.

Kiwanis Walk-Run for Children on April 4th

From PWN Member Dolores Stamps:

Each April for 9 years, KIWANIS HAS HELD A FUND RAISER for Arkansas Childrens' Hospital; our goal this year is $50,000 from the five county area! If each KIWANIS MEMBER would get pledges for $88.00, we will meet that goal. So if you will, please watch the 3 minute video; I will walk on the 4th and . . . . if you can, send $8.00 to the PO Box (282 Springdale, 72765). WHEN eleven of my friends do this, I will have met my goal!! THE CHILDREN WILL BE BLESSED, you will likewise be BLESSED and I will be humbled by your response. Make your check to either Springdale KIWANIS or Arkansas Children's Hospital. To receive a KIWANSI WALK-RUN T SHIRT you must pledge $15.00 or more and tell them what size shirt you want. This shirt is great for walking, sleeping, gardening, reading, emailing, texting, gifting, or painting . . . . .I know you will think of something!!
and I thank you and the Children thank you! . . . . . . Dolores A Stamps
NOTE: You are all invited to HAR BER MEADOWS(Bernice Young School front door) for the walk- run 8am -9am on Satruday, April 4

Wealth, Success and Women

A recommendation from PWN Member Anna Huynh with Dancenhance.

http://wealthsuccessandwomen.com/

Historic International Women's Day Celebration

Women for Women International just finished its largest International Women’s Day celebration in the history of the organization. We had an insightful and far reaching conversation during our global teleconference on women’s economic empowerment.

CEO and Founder Zainab Salbi spoke on the power of circles of women to support each other and in turn help rebuild struggling societies. We also heard vivid descriptions of what the women in the field are facing from our Executive Director of Global Programs Karen Sherman and Agribusiness Specialist Grace Fisiy.

But you don't have to take our word for it. You can listen to the call right now. Simply go to our International Women's Day page to listen to the call.

http://tinyurl.com/womenforwomen

Our celebration was moving and inspiring. We hope that you listen to the call and view the photos and see how your support is changing lives. We could not be more grateful for all that you do for women survivors of war.

Warm Regards,
All of us at Women for Women International

P.S. Every International Women’s Day we hope to report back to you on the host of women who are on the road to a new life. But our ability to enroll more women - women who will gain the tools to feed their families and earn an income - is only determined by the number of sponsors available.

11th Annual Washington County Women's History Month

Date: Monday, March 23, 2009
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Clarion Inn in Fayetteville, AR
Tickets are 20.00 each, and tickets deadline is Monday, March 16th.

To purchase tickets, please contact Becky Morehouse.
Phone: 479.601.1443
Email

The 2009 Women's History Month Banquet Honorees
Patsy Brewer
Edith Hawkins
Bettie Lu Lancaster
Gail Segers
Libby Wheeler

Join us in recognizing women who have made a difference in our local community.

From LifePlusKids.com

New Summer Camps!
The Little Gym's Anytime, Summertime Camps offer hours of activity for even the youngest children. The specially developed camp curriculum is designed around themes such as "Cheer-leading" or "Who's Your Hero?" and combines physical fitness, gymnastics and play with arts and crafts and special events.

Learn more about The Little Gym's camps and 4 more sports and recreational camps in this week's update to the Life+Kids 2009 Summer Camp Guide.


Camp Guide FAQ
What if I need to download another copy of the Guide?
Use the link above, or go to the Summer Camp Guide page on lifepluskids.com and re-enter your email. If you are already subscribed to this list, you will be immediately redirected to the download page. If you are a new subscriber, you will be sent a confirmation email. After you confirm that you would like to be added to the list, you will be directed to the download page.

How can I get my camp included in the Guide?
Email your camp information here.

How do I recommend a camp for the Guide?
Email your recommendations here.

Have another question?
Email

Stay in the Know!
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Enjoy!

Terri Chadick

Sweet Beach Things

Ill-fitting towels that bunch up under you in your lounge chair are such a hassle. That's why a couple of ladies from Fayetteville, AR, developed this patent-pending design, the Chaise Hugger™, available exclusively from SweetBeachThings.com.

Support PWN Member Lou Sharp and her sister Kathi, and get ready to go to the beach!

Introducing Chaise Hugger™

The Chaise Hugger™ fits all standard beach chairs ~ But not sold in any discount stores ~

Fit all standard beach chairs (30x70) ~ Protects you from the hot chair seat and sand

Absorbs perspiration & prevents chair imprints ~ Stays in place ~ Easy to take on and off ~ doesn't blow away or hang in the sand ~ No clips or straps ~Everyone wants one!

Monograms are available!

Special right now: Buy 4, Get 1 free!

Find out more at http://www.sweetbeachthings.com.

Jazz at Bordino's Tonight!

http://www.bordinos.com
Tonight, Thursday, March 12th,
9-11pm
Claudia Burson Trio
Join us this evening as we begin our
Thursday Night Jazz series.

a.k.a. Throwback Thursday
Think back in time to the year 2003...
and our infamous & delicious Veal alla Bordinos.
We're cooking it up again tonight! Back by popular demand for one night only....
Sauteed veal medallions with a shiitake mushroom, sun dried tomato marsala sauce, steamed broccoli and sauteed baby spinach. $22.5

We bring you the best!
We get many ingredients from local farmers, including shiitake mushrooms, lamb, and ground beef. We use fresh and natural meats, organic grains for our breads which are baked daily and the freshest produce available. We especially love organic!

Apple Releases New iPod Shuffle

It speaks for itself.

VoiceOver is the remarkable new feature that gives iPod shuffle a voice. It tells you what song is playing and who's performing it. It can even tell you the names of your playlists.

Go to the Apple store for more info.

Designer Margo Chase to Speak Tomorrow at Dickson Street Theater

http://nwaadc.org/

Friday, March 13, 2009

Dickson Street Theater
Doors at 6:30, Show at 7:30
Students: FREE!
Members: $5.00
Non-Members: $15.00
Margo Chase, creative director and founder of Chase Design Group, was named one of the most influential graphic designers by a reader survey in the 500th issue of Graphic Design:usa Magazine. Chase was one of only two women to be mentioned and one of four to be recognized in thetop ten lists for both the "Most Influential Graphic Designer of the Era" and "Most Influential Graphic Designer Today". Chase Design Group also made the top ten "Most Influential Graphic Design Firms."

Chase founded Chase Design Group in 1986, where she earned a reputation designing logos and identities for entertainment clients who soon came to include Madonna, Cher and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer". Today, Chase Design Group solves business problems for companies of all sizes. Recognized worldwide for her skill with custom typography and identity development, Margo Chase has won virtually every important award in print design, broadcast and motion graphics.

"I am honored to be mentioned with designers of such talent and to be one of only two women on the list," said Chase. "I know I join my colleagues in striving to develop design that is both effective and inspirational."

"Margo is nothing short of an icon in the graphic design industry," said James Bradley, president of Chase Design Group. "She is high energy, positive, unpretentious, open minded and always on. Our clients benefit from her creative intelligence every day. She is great to work with."

Good Advice in Down Times

Seth Godin talks about turning slack into portable equity:

http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2009/03/slack.html

Underwood Plaza Now Complete and Ready for Tours!

Free Marketing Tips, Helpful Links and News from Scribe Marketing

On Facebook, anyone? Scribe Marketing now has a business fan page on Facebook. Go to the following web address:

http://tinyurl.com/scribemarketinginc

Free marketing tips, event notices, links and whathaveyou to help you promote your cause or business--from yours truly and Scribe Marketing. When you're logged in, go to http://tinyurl.com/scribemarketinginc and become a fan to get free updates!

See you online,
Jeannette Balleza, Creative-in-Chief
Scribe Marketing

Coordinator, Professional Women's Network Washington County

Join Us for Coffee Connection - Wednesday, March 18

Please join me next Wednesday morning for coffee at Matthews, Campbell, Rhoads, McClure, Thompson and Fryauf , PA.. Spring almost here--let's celebrate!

Due to popular demand, this early-morning business building networking event is now held monthly--you will not want to miss this opportunity to grow your professional network and expand your member market.

Set your alarm a bit earlier on Wednesday and join us for Coffee Connection--the fastest growing morning event in town! Our last month's event had nearly 60 in attendance! You will not want to be left out.

Plan to attend Coffee Connection presented by Names and Numbers on Wednesday, March 18 from 7:30am to 8:30am.

The event is hosted by Matthews, Campbell, Rhoads, McClure, Thompson and Fryauf , PA. Join us at their office location, 119 South Second Street, Historic Downtown Rogers.

Come and enjoy some casual networking, a yummy light breakfast, delicious coffee and some great door prize give-a-ways--including a Microsoft LifeCamNX-3000 for Notebooks, a $79.95 value, generously donated by Microsoft Local Engagement Team. Visit www.mslocalbiz.com.

It is Business After Hours first thing in the morning. Bring your business cards and be ready to make some new connections--think of it as a little business before business! This event is free and no registration is required.

Tell a friend--or two--and bring them with you--let's make this the biggest Coffee Connection this year!

I look forward to seeing you next week!

Most Sincerely,
Stacey Calhoun
Director of Special Events
Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
479-619-3195 Phone
479-636-5485 Fax
email
Visit our website at www.RogersLowell.com

Save the Date: Heart to Heart

Hosted by Corazón and Soul Restaurant
The event will be in May and benefit the American Heart Association

Concept: Participants buy a ticket for a cocktail party at Corazon in downtown Fayetteville. At the party, dinners with local/regional celebrities are auctioned. Winners will have dinner with celebrity that same night at Soul.

Fayetteville Foward Summit

Make sure you register on the event website.

Host:
City of Fayetteville
Start Time:
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 6:00pm
End Time:
Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 5:00pm
Location:
Town Center and UA Global Campus
Downtown Square
Fayetteville, AR
Phone:
4795758253
Email

Description
www.fayettevilleforward.accessfayetteville.org

The Fayetteville Forward summit is about more than economic development. It is an open, inclusive, participatory event that elicits the best ideas and heartfelt desires for the community, building on existing work, and connecting these efforts to create a compelling vision for the future of our community. The result of this summit will lay the foundation for economic development - moving the City of Fayetteville Forward for a sustainable future.

Participants should plan on attending BOTH Day 1 and Day 2 of the summit. There are 3 choices for participation in Day 1 of the summit. Choose one that works with your schedule.
Day 1 Discover and Dream
Session 1 - Tuesday - March 31 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Town Center
Session 2 - Thursday - April 2 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Town Center
Session 3 - Friday - April 3 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. UA Global Campus

Day 2 Design and Deploy
ALL SESSIONS - Saturday - April 4 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. UA Global Campus

Summit Social
Friday, April 3 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Fayetteville Public Library

For more info go to:
www.fayettevilleforward.accessfayetteville.org

Safety Matters Youth Run & Festival

Host:
Arkansas Support Network, Let's Bring Them Home, NWA Mall & The AMP
Date:
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Time:
7:00am - 3:00pm
Location:
NWA Mall/Arkansas Music Pavilion
Phone:
4799274100
Email

Description
Please plan to attend the 2nd Annual Family Fun Festival-Safety Matters Youth Run. Enjoy a family-friendly event that includes a 1k, 5k, Track Meet Style event, games, fun and great entertainment -- Jed Clampit and Trout Fishing in America! Come out to enjoy family-friendly events all day long at the NWA Mall! Watch for more details! But sign up today to attend, host a booth, or volunteer!

Community Media Summit Is Almost Here!

Host:
CAT TV

Start Time:
Friday, March 27, 2009 at 12:00pm
End Time:
Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 9:00pm
Location:
Cosmopolitan
70 NE Ave
Fayetteville, AR
Phone:
4794443433
Email

Description
http://summit.catfayetteville.org/
Bringing together community media makers, stakeholders, activists, and advocates.

FAT CAT Awards Ceremony

Saturday, March 28, 2009
Time:
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:
CAT
101 W. Rock Street
Fayetteville, AR
Phone:
4794443433
Email

Description
One of the greatest things about being involved with CAT is getting to see all the fruits of our producers labor. Everyone works very hard to get their vision seen and their voices heard.
Which is exactly why every year we have our upcoming FAT CAT Awards!

The event itself is going to be March 28th at 6pm, right here at CAT. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us here at (479)444-3433 or email. See you there!

Fayetteville Independent Business Alliance News!

FIBA News March 2009
New Members
Visit FIBA online

The Fayetteville Independent Business Alliance is proud to welcome our newest members:

Businesses:
Robert James Salon
Dark Star Visuals
Local 540 Market Place
Fayetteville Flyer
Scribe Marketing, Inc.

Citizens:
Geoff & Leslie Oelsner
Jennifer & Isaac Ogle
Gareth Hollis
Recruitment Progress

We now have 33 businesses, 2 community groups, 3 farmers, and 6 citizens signed up (and paid up) as official FIBA members. Several other businesses have requested literature and indicated that they would be joining us soon.

We still need new members. Keep in mind that anyone can become a member of FIBA, not just businesses. If you have customers interested in shopping locally, encourage them to join as citizen members. Individual memberships start at just $25. Our recruitment brochures are available now and are beautiful. Thanks to DOXA for the design work and Amjad Faur for the photography. Email us about arrangements to pick some up. Liz usually has some in her car trunk and Nightbird Books has them as well.

Designer Call for Fashion Exhibit

Start Time:	Monday, March 2, 2009 at 1:00pm
End Time:	Friday, April 10, 2009 at 12:00pm
Location:	Anne Kittrell Art Gallery
Street:	Union 4th Floor

Phone:	4795755255

Description

RULES!!!

• The Exhibit will be held in the Anne Kittrell Art Gallery and displayed by the Apparel Merchandising Department on the University of Arkansas campus.
• This is an OPEN call to all designers in the North West Arkansas area. No experience required.
•You do not need to register, simply drop off garments in the Union, office A683(University Programs) before the deadline
• Any questions?? Please contact the Gallery Coordinator: Sarah Busch at 479-575-5255 or email

Garments:
• All entries must have labels permanently sewn into each piece. Label must include name, with contact information so that items can be returned to the correct designer.
• Garments must be complete. Incomplete garments or garments that come in unfinished, improperly constructed, or coming apart in any way may not be used in the exhibit.
• All entries must be hung neatly and on hangers. Do not pin garment to hanger. (Use clip hanger for pants and skirts. Use hang-loops for strapless gowns.)
• All garments and accessories chosen for the final exhibition will be held until September 14, 2009. The Apparel Exhibit will run from April 20-September 11, 2009.
• All entries will be notified by April 20, 2009 as to which garments are chosen and those that need to be picked up.

CATEGORIES:
Choose one of the following categories in which you believe your garment best fits the description and guidelines. There is not a limit on the amount of garments and accessories entered. However, not all garments and accessories will be chosen for the exhibit.
1 Casual: includes casual sportswear, weekend-wear, casual Friday office clothing, active and sports outfits or yoga clothing. Can be fun, playful, relaxed and informal.
2 Career: includes suiting and coats, dresses for the office and outwear; designer sportswear, professional looks, a little more serious, career type outfits and coats.
3 Cocktail/Evening: includes traditional evening gowns, cocktail dresses, evening suits, special occasion and bridal wear.
4 Theatre/Costume/Wearable Art Apparel and Accessories- costumes, period dressing, theatrical, artistic; unusual or innovative materials and findings; imaginative but must be wearable with an intended end-use!

* If your garments are not chosen for the exhibit:
There will be a ‘Runway Show’, September 2009 in the Union Connections Lounge. A designer call for the runway show will be posted soon. Garments in the Exhibit will not be shown in the Runway Show.

5th Annual Women in IT Conference: Paving the Way - Leading the Next Generation of Women in IT

Conference Is Tomorrow! Walk-Ins Welcome.

ITRI, Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas Phone: 4795753604 Email Whether you are in an executive, manager, or entry level position – someone looks up to you. Who did you follow? How will you lead? Find out here! Paving the Way This year's keynote and panel discussion will focus on mentoring and leadership in the 21st Century and how the next generation of Women in IT depend on you to pave the way! Top 10 Technology Challenges Relevant break-out sessions have been created addressing the ITRI’s Top Ten Technology challenges identified by national companies: Strategic Planning, Business Intelligence, Project Management and more. We will address current events with “Impact of the Economy” and include personal sessions to energize and inspire. The day is designed to expand industry knowledge and skills by addressing issues that face Women in IT. When: Friday, March 13th, 2009 University of Arkansas The Donald W. Reynolds Center for Enterprise Development Please park in the Harmon Parking Deck ONLY 145 N. Buchanan Fayetteville, AR 72701 PH: 479-575-3163 FX: 479-575-6999 Limited Space Our conference is growing each year! Please go to our website for more information and to register today! http://itri.uark.edu/719.asp We look forward to seeing you! Please forward this information to friends, colleagues and employers to spread the word about this wonderful day of learning to lead in the 21st century.

Resumé for Lisa Norman

Lisa A. Norman
2208 S. Clover Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72701

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EDUCATION
University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR
B.A. in Communication 1995

EXPERIENCE
FirstStaff Staffing Fayetteville, AR
Staffing Specialist 10/2006-1/2009
• Review applications, interview & evaluate potential employees-ultimately make hiring decisions
• Create & maintain good relationships with both internal customers (employees) as well as external customers (clients with jobs available)
• Create & maintain various customer reports using MS Excel
• Obtain detailed information on open jobs from clients & work to find the best matches possible
• Arrange & follow up on candidate interviews
• Communicate with clients regularly to ensure customer satisfaction with employees placed on their jobs
• Enter employee, customer and job information in industry-specific software (SkilMatch)
• Well trained in I-9 document examination & use of e-Verify (Department of Homeland Security website) to verify legal working status of employees
• Worked in fast-paced environment with multiple contingencies on a daily basis

P.A.M. Transport Services, Inc. Tontitown, AR
Permit & Licensing Manager (2002-2006) 9/2000-10/2006
• Responsible for correctly licensing & registering approximately 2,000 tractors & 8,000 trailers
• Worked closely with state agencies, internal operations staff and drivers
• Reported directly to the Director of Operations and VP of Operations-performed many administrative assistant duties for both individuals
• Compiled data, created & maintained numerous reports on equipment usage, permit & licensing requirements (both federal & state), and identified potential cost savings
• On call 24/7 for emergency permit issuing
Customer Service Representative (2000-2002)
• Coordinated General Motors freight with available power units to ensure on time delivery
• Build & maintain customer relationships to grow the business via phone and email
• Created multiple reports for customers & upper internal management
• Promoted to Permit & Licensing Manager 2002

MBM Corporation Salisbury, NC
Transportation Manager 1999-2000
• Interviewed, hired and coordinated benefits for drivers based in Salisbury distribution center
• Direct supervisor for 42 drivers
• Maintain equipment reports on leased tractors/trailers & reconciled equipment invoices before payment
• Organized weekly truck routes for on time delivery & most efficient use of equipment and resources

OTHER
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• MS Office Suite (including Word, Excel & Outlook)

*Professional & personal references available upon request