Join Completely Organized, Inc at at their "Ugly Sweater Party" to raise acceptance awareness.

Join to stand by our promise of "Improvement without Judgment" by wearing an Ugly Sweater to promote acceptance of differences in others!

January 15, 2012

Immediately following the 4:00 pm Syracuse Silver Knights games
Woody's Jerkwater Pub & Grub, 2803 Brewerton Rd in Mattydale

What: food, tunes, and non-judgmental fun! Meet the Syracuse Silver Knight Players! Bring the family!

Who: You and your friends in your ugliest sweaters

Why: Raising money and awareness for acceptance. All funds will be donated to the Please Stand Up! Anti-Bullying Program at Porter Elementary School in the Syracuse City School District
To purchase tickets to the Syracuse Silver Knights, call Allen Laventure at 315-303-7261 or email allenlaventure@syracusesilverknights.com. Mention the event for special pricing: $15 for adults; $13 for children. $2 from every adult and $1 from every youth ticket will be donated to the Please Stand Up! Anti-Bullying Program.

For more information call Lisa DeVeau, 315-559-9165, or Allison Zales, 315-263-6776.

Congratulations to WBOC member Theresa Cangemi, owner of Medicare Made Simple. She  won the SOHO Small Business Award in the minority/women-owned businesses category. The winning companies are recognized for their uniqueness of making it as a small business. Check out a picture from the SOHO Awards here - Congratulations Theresa! 
http://www.sohosyracuse.com/sohoawards.html

The 2012 WISE Symposium is on Tuesday, April 3rd! This year, the Symposium will celebrate its 10th annual event. Over the past decade, WISE has been synonymous with entrepreneurial excellence and has grown to become the premier event not only for up-and-coming entrepreneurs, but for anyone active in the business community --- from corporate to aspiring entrepreneurs, and those with a current business at any stage of growth! Join us for the event of the year.

Register TODAY through WBOC as a Business Exhibitor, and be placed in a specific WBOC section of the Business Expo. http://wboconnection.org/meetinginfo.php?id=141&ts=1326419780

Not planning on exhibiting? Reconsider - how about sharing a table with a fellow WBOC member?
Still no? Then be sure to get your Early-Bird Registration in, only $60 until January 31st!
And, new this year - Afternoon Expo Registration for $30.

Visit the WISE Symposium website for details: http://www.wisecenter.org/Symposium/event.asp

The WBOC will offer a number of WISE Symposium scholarships, to provide financial support for WBOC members who may not otherwise be able to attend WISE. Fill out our scholarship form, available to download on our website here: http://wboconnection.org/downloads/wise_grant_2012.doc

Check out the Syracuse Woman Magazine One-Year Anniversary Edition - with WBOC Leading Woman Lisa DeVeau.

There are a number of other WBOC members in Syracuse Woman Magazine this month -  Teri Nichols leading us through a Very Mary Kay makeover, and a "New Year, New You" makeover featuring 3 WBOC members - and the spouse of a WBOC member (WBOC member-in-law?) - Kelly Bailey, Chris Allen, Christina Sauve, and Jeremy Davidheiser! Be sure to check out the special feature on Jamie Virkler's Turtle Landing, and the story on Linda Erb's OhGoodyGoody.com as well. http://issuu.com/syracusewomanmag/docs/swm_jan-feb2012?ode=window&backgroundColor=%23222222

WBOC February Program

Learning to Communicate, Sell or Manage the 4 Personality Types
with Dr. Mary Starr Carter

Wednesday, February 01, 2012 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
The Genesee Grande, 1060 E Genesee St, Syracuse, NY 13210

Do you notice that certain clients, team members or employees you just click with and others you repel?

Have you ever had a client that takes months or even years to make up their mind?

Do you struggle to motivate your team?

Do you want to help more people but just can't figure out how?

Has your job or business lost its FUN?


If you work with clients, are in sales, manage teams, or work solely on line you can benefit from this training:
Learning to Communicate, Sell or Manage the 4 Personality Types

Register at www.wboconnection.org.

$10 WBOC Members
$25 Nonmembers
WBOC members can bring a first-time guest at the $10 rate!

Dr. Mary Starr Carter is a Chiropractor and Business Leader who manages over twenty staff and team associates who serve over 2000 clients. Known as the Total Wellness Doc and Mom she is passionate in helping others achieve Total Wellness in their Health and Life. With over 15 years experience in Business she has been an interim Manager of the Oswego County American Red Cross, Health and Safety Director, College Teaching Assistant and Adult Education Teacher. She also has created over three Chiropractic Wellness Centers. Today she enjoys working part time in her business, full time as a mom and wife, and a little time trying to perfect the healthy oatmeal cookie. Learn more about Dr. Starr at www.thetotalwellnessdoc.com