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NLOWE I e-Newsletter I August 2013

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NLOWE offers services to women in business thanks to the financial support of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

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Regional Profile: Eastern

Spotlight: Sue Crocker

“Buy Local” Business Crawls

Upcoming Events

Making Connections: Business ConnectionsBusiness Connections is NLOWE’s

training program dedicated to helping women business owners grow their businesses. The program provides information on business growth methods including business-to-business selling, exporting, selling to mega projects and supplier diversity. The program curriculum includes ten modules of information on growing your business and growing as a business owner, and is free of charge for interested participants that meet the criteria.

NLOWE has two staffers dedicated to

the delivery of this program, Melissa and Lisa, and they often deliver the program in-person to small groups of women entrepreneurs who are all aiming to grow their businesses. For more information about the program, you can contact Melissa Wheeler at 709.754.5555 ext. 233 or Lisa Birmingham at 709.639.1244. To further pique your interest, here are some testimonials from former Business Connections participants that will give you a first-hand look at what it’s like to take part in this great program.

“There was a real camaraderie in the group and it felt like a safe place to explore ideas and ask questions” -Theresa James, RV Designs Inc.

“Hearing about other people’s goals and seeing that they were able to achieve them gave me more incentive to know I can achieve my goals.” -Deanne Dawe, Tidy Solutions

“The material is comprehensive, covering everything you need to grow your business and the links to access needed resources.” -Lisa Payne, Connections for Success Inc.

“I would recommend this program to one and all, as there is always something to learn and always something to share” -Angie Parsons, Royal K9 Spa & Resort

Regional Profile: Eastern

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The Marystown Shipyard - Cow Head Fabrication Facility, North Atlantic Refinery, Hebron Project at Bull Arm, Vale’s construction of the hydromet plant at Long Harbour and fabrication and transport opportunities at Argentia are all contributing to the economic, residential and business growth that is occuring in the eastern region of the province.

These projects are creating exciting and rewarding spin off opportunities. They are creating new businesses, attracting business investment and helping businesses avail of supplier development opportunities.

In Placentia, NLOWE member Jane Hynes, owner of The Three Sisters Pub and Restaurant, is taking advantage of the influx of business in Argentia.

Projects Promote Growth in Eastern Region

Eastern contactsColette Crosbie

Business Advisor (Start-up)Phone: 709.786.6408

Toll-free: 1.866.786.6408E-mail: ccrosbie@nlowe.org

Paula FloodBusiness Advisor (Growth)

Phone: 709759.3777Toll-free: 1.866.759.3777

E-mail: pflood@nlowe.org

Melissa WheelerRegional Coordinator, Business

ConnectionsPhone: 709.754.5555 ext. 233

Toll-free: 1.888.NLOWE.11E-mail: mwheeler@nlowe.org

Did You Know?Hebron

Hebron, estimated to contain the second largest reserves in the province’s history behind Hibernia, is the next offshore project to come on stream, with first oil expected before the end of 2017. The Hebron drilling support module (one of the topsides modules) contract was awarded to the Marystown shipyard and was officially under construction in May 2013. Construction of the Hebron gravity based structure is fully utilizing the Bull Arm site, which is close to the communities of Sunnyside, Arnold’s Cove and Come by Chance. These phases of the project are providing employment and economic spin off benefits through the purchase of goods and services.

North Atlantic RefineryNorth Atlantic Refinery in Come by Chance is a major employer in the area.

According to their website, they employ over 500 employees and contribute $160 million a year directly to the provincial economy. Employee wages and benefits account for $60 million of this contribution and $100 million can be attributed to local business procurement.

Vale – Long HarbourPhase I of the state of the art processing facility that Vale is building in Long

Harbour, Placentia Bay, is about 90% complete. According to an article in the Thompson Citizen on June 31, 2013, approximately 4800 people are employed at Long Harbour with about 3600 people on site daily. The Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development state in an April 2013 news release that since work began at the Long Harbour plant, 80% of the employment has occurred in Newfoundland, with over 17 million person hours of employment generated. The positive impact of the project affects companies in the region that provide goods and services during the construction phase and as they move into operation in 2013/2014. Businesses that provide accommodations, food, clothing, piping and all points in between are benefiting from the project.

Large steel components are being assembled by a company in Argentia for the construction of the facility in Long Harbour, Placentia Bay. Jane is using YouTube as a marketing tool to promote catering service opportunities for training sessions, meetings and to feed work crews. The Argentia business park is just an eight minute drive and Long Harbour is just a 25 minute drive. Jane and her staff can even cater to gluten free and casein free requests!

According to the national census, Newfoundland and Labrador has seen an increase in population of 1.8 % from 2006 to 2011. Much of this growth may be attributed to the increase in major projects in the province. Many communities are also experiencing growth, including the town of Whiteway.

According to Census Profiles from Statistics Canada, Whiteway has seen a significant growth in population of 33.2%., from 220 in 2006 to 293 in 2011. NLOWE member, Laurelyn Berry, owner of Ocean Delight Cottages, Shag it Cafe in Whiteway and the Doctors House Inn and Spa in Green’s Harbour, moved to Whiteway a year and a half ago. The Doctor’s House Inn and Spa had its grand opening on May 30, 2013 and part of their marketing strategy is promoting the Inn and Spa as a great place for corporate getaways and agritourism. Future plans include a banquet hall and mini-convention centre. The Doctor’s House Inn and Spa will be hosting a NLOWE Information and Networking session on September 30, 2013.

The Eastern region is a great place to do business!

NLOWE members and staff visit The Three Sisters Pub and Restaurant during a recent “Buy Local” Business Crawl.

BOARD OF DIRECTORSPaulette Fudge, President

Bernice Walker, Vice-President

Renee Attwood, At Large Director

Hilda Broomfield-Letemplier, Labrador Director

Eddi Kenny, Avalon Director

Cathy Martin, At Large Director

Pauline Pennell, At Large Director

Andrea Sharpe, Eastern Director

Alison Stoodley, At Large Director

Mandy Woodland, Appointed Director

Members

Sue Crocker speaks her clients’ language. Since 2006, her business, iTranslation, has been providing written translation, spoken interpretation, and other language services in French and English to local, national, and international clients.

Sue has immersed herself in the French language and Francophone culture. Not only does she have an impressive academic background, with undergraduate and post-graduate degrees in French studies and a certificate in simultaneous interpreting from New York University, she also spent four years in Quebec and two years in France. She has in-depth knowledge of French-speaking cultures, which she parlays into providing services that are accurate and culturally appropriate. Sue has fifteen years of experience as a professional linguist and spent seven years teaching English and French at universities in Canada and France.

St. John’s is now Sue’s home base, but that does not limit her clientele. Clients of iTranslation hail from Newfoundland & Labrador, other Canadian provinces, the United States, and Europe. She also specializes in document translation in a number of areas, including Arts, Business, Environment and Energy, International

Spotlight

Sue CrockeriTranslation

St. John’s

Development, Information Technology, Legal, and Marketing.

iTranslation is able to service both small and large-scale projects on tight deadlines through the collaboration of a small network of professional linguists. This also allows Sue to provide quality-assurance to her clients, by ensuring that all translations are edited by a second professional translator.

The quality service provided by professional certified linguists cannot be matched by machine translation or a bilingual individual. Machine translation

Member Mentions...Welcome to our new members!

Debbie Adams, PeopleCan Training and Development, Dartmouth, NS

Jessica Chapman, ethree consulting, Torbay

Charmaine Davidge, Coastline Consultants, St. John’s

M. Wanda Dawe, BFS, CBSBrenda Dyson, Dyson’s Enterprise,

Black TickleNadine Harding, The Ivory Suite, St.

John’sHeather Keough, St. John’sBarbara-Ann Mercer, Hair F/X, Rocky

HarbourHeather O’Keefe, O’Keefe Consulting,

St. John’sTina Olivero, Transform with Tina,

Holyrood

Congratulations on achievements!Indigena, owned by Lisa Walsh,

recently had its skincare products included as a part of the gift bags at a Hollywood luxury gift lounge honouring nominees and presenters of the 2013 Teen Choice Awards, which took place on August 11, 2013.

Ultramarine Fine Art Studio, owned by June Walker-Wilson, is celebrating its first anniversary with an exhibit, “Trees & Reflections”. Exhibition on until 31st August, 2013.

Jennifer Trask of Jennifer Trask International was recently featured in Bell Aliant’s Atlantic Journal with her client, and fellow NLOWE member, Lisa Payne of Connections for Success Inc.

Susan Day owner of The Office Yogi has just launched her new website! www.theofficeyogi.com.

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is suitable when a “rough idea” of what the text is about is required; these services are not capable of generating an accurate, consistent and professional-quality translation. In addition, machine translation cannot ensure confidentiality of information as is the case with language professionals. In the case of a bilingual friend, there is no guarantee of written fluency or skill in translation or interpretation; this can result in inaccuracies and often produces results that are less than professional. When it comes to professional communications, a bad translation or inappropriate interpretation can radically alter the message. For these reasons, a professional and certified translator is the best option for delivering a professional message.

Sue also has a message of her own for women who are interested in going into business for themselves: “Relevez les défis, sinon, être en affaires à votre compte ne vous satisfera jamais”, or in English, “Embrace challenge, otherwise, being in business for yourself will never be satisfying.”

For more information about iTranslation, contact Sue at 709.727.2609 or sue@i-translation.ca or visit the website at www.i-translation.ca.

Molly Made, Woody PointOwned by Molly White

Seaside Suites, Woody PointOwned by Darlene & Ken Thomas

Neddies Harbour Inn, Norris Point

Owned by Bettina Lori & Herbert

Schuhmacher (not pictured)

Jackie’s Restaurant & Take-out,

Rocky Harbour

Owned by Jackie Butt

Heritage Crafts, Rocky HarbourOwned by Joyce Payne

(not pictured)

Gros Morne Wildlife Museum,

Rocky Harbour

Owned by Jen Shears

Sunset Crafts, Rocky Harbour

Owned by Sheila Shears (not pictured)

The Treasure Box, Rocky HarbourOwned by Joyce Payne (l)

Java Jack’s Restaurant, Rocky HarbourOwned by Jackie Hunter

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Our western regional staff were busy during the week of July 29th. NLOWE presented a “Buy Local” Business Crawl on Tuesday, July 30th with participating businesses located in Rocky’s Harbour, Norris Point and Woody Point and hosted another business crawl on Thursday, August 1st in Stephenville, Stephenville Crossing, St. George’s and Felix Cove. Here are a few snapshots from the road!

“Buy Local” Business Crawls in Western Region

Hair F/X, Rocky HarbourOwned by Barbara Ann Mercer

Fisherman’s Landing, Rocky Harbour

Owned by Karen & Walter Nicolle

Rocky Harbour, Norris Point and Woody Point

Earle’s Convenience, Rocky Harbour

Owned by Ruby Earle (r)

The Palace Inn, St. George’s Owned by Loretta & Ivan Foss

(not pictured)

K’Taqmkuk Mi’kmaw Cultural Historic Museum, St. George’s

with Vice Chief, Marlene Farrell (l)

Chubb’s Convenience, St. George’s Owned by Theresa Chubbs (not pictured)

Central Service Station Ltd. ,

St. George’s

Owned by Claudette Callihan

Beavercraft, StephenvilleOwned by Paula Cornect

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Stephenville, Stephenville Crossing, St. George’s and Felix Cove

Golden D Dairy Bar and Golden Gifts Plus, Stephenville

Owned by Faith Gallant

Smart Kuts, Stephenville

Owned by Beatrice Gallant (r)

The Paint Shop, StephenvilleOwned by Susan Lane(not pictured)

Hometown Furniture, StephenvilleOwned by Marion & Rick Hann

Donna’s Hairstyles, Stephenville CrossingOwned by Donna Pittman

Alpacas of NL, Felix CoveOwned by Cathy Whitehead

(not pictured)

The deadline for submissions for the next issue of NewsLink is Wednesday, September 4th. Member news and business-related events may be submitted to members@nlowe.org. NLOWE reserves the right to edit and/or decline submissions.

Events & Opportunities

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HEAD OFFICEPaula Sheppard, Executive Director

Kristy Hoddinott, Assistant Director

Terilyn Anthony, Business Advisor (Start-up), Avalon

Melissa Field, Industry Liaison

Ashton Lane, Business Advisor (Growth), Avalon

Judy Raske, Office Manager

Julieanne Reddy, Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Melissa Wheeler, Regional Coordinator (Avalon), Business Connections

Deborah Youden, Export Consultant

REGIONAL STAFFKatherine Baikie-Pottle, Business Advisor (Start-up), Labrador

Lisa Birmingham, Regional Coordinator (Western), Business Connections

Colette Crosbie, Business Advisor (Start-up), Eastern

Paula Flood, Business Advisor (Growth), Eastern

Joanne Gillis Business Advisor (Start-up), Western

Lindsay Mercer, Business Advisor (Start-up), Central

Betsy Saunders, Business Advisor (Growth), Central

Marvella Wells, Business Advisor (Growth), Western & Labrador

NLOWE Head Office2nd Floor, Regatta Plaza II84-86 Elizabeth AvenueSt. John’s, NL A1A 1W7 TEL: (709) 754.5555 FAX: (709) 754.0079TOLL-FREE: 1.888.NLOWE.11E-MAIL: info@nlowe.org

Aug. 29: Business Connections Information Session

Business Connections is a 10-module training program aimed at women busi-ness owners who are considering expan-sion or growth through methods such as business-to-business selling, supplier di-versity initiatives and entering the global supply chain.

If you are a women business owner and are considering growing your cur-rent business, the Business Connections program may offer you the training, knowledge and opportunities you need to more forward.

Register for this session by visiting www.nlowe.org.

Upcoming Networking ReceptionsNLOWE will hold networking receptions

at various locations throughout Newfoundland and Labrador in September. The Receptions are designed for women currently in business or interested in starting a business as well as business development organizations. NLOWE business advisors and program coordinators will be on site to answer questions about starting or growing a business as well as about our free programs and services. Check the list below to find a NLOWE Networking Reception in your area:• Sept. 17 - Garrick Theatre Annex, 20

Church Street., Bonavista - 7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.

• Sept. 18 - Anchor Inn Hotel & Suites, 3 Path End, Twillingate - 7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.

• Sept. 30 - The Doctor’s House Inn & Spa, 21 Old Hopedale Road., Green’s Harbour, Route 80 - 7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.

For more information or to register for these events, visit our website at www.nlowe.org. WEConnect Canada Conference

NLOWE is currently seeking women business owners to participate in a delegation to WEConnect Canada’s 2013 Annual Conference called “Opening

Doors” being held Nov. 4-5 in Toronto. “Opening Doors” is a national event that brings together women business owners, corporations and government representatives to network and do business.

Among the many benefits of attending, participants will have the opportunity to meet with corporations that are diversifying their supply chains, learn about the requirements to become a supplier to big corporations and governments, and discover mentors, networks, peers and contacts.

Eligible companies will have access to pre-conference training and may qualify for a travel stipend.

Expressions of Interest to participate in this delegation are due by Friday, Oct. 4 and can be faxed to Deborah Youden, Export Consultant, at 709.754.0079.

For more information please contact:

Deborah YoudenExport ConsultantPhone: 709.754.5555 ext. 230Toll-free: 1.888.NLOWE.11E-mail: dyouden@nlowe.org

2013 Entrepreneur of the Year Award Sponosorship Opportunities

NLOWE is pleased to offer its supporters opportunities to be involved with the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Gala. Available sponsorship levels include:

• Gold ($2,500)• Silver ($2,000)• Bronze ($1000)• Corporate Table ($900 + HST)

Gala sponsors will connect with a strategic group of experienced businesswomen from every region of the province. The best and brightest of the province’s women entrepreneurs will be recognized at this event, and many business professionals, industry representatives and government delegates will attend to show their support.

For more information about becoming a sponsor or to obtain a sponsorship package, contact Julieanne Reddy, Marketing & Communications Coordinator, at 709.754.5555 ext. 232 (toll-free 1.888.NLOWE.11) or jreddy@nlowe.org.