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June-July 2015 Volume 8 – Issue 4

DISNEYLAND RESORT CELEBRATES 60TH ANNIVERSARY BY AWARDING MORE THAN $60,000 TO DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS

Disneyland Resort helps Orange County students pursue higher education

In commemoration of the 60th Anniversary Diamond Celebration, Disneyland Resort awarded more than $60,000 in scholarship funds to 11 nonprofit organizations in Orange County. NHBWA was among the scholarship fund recipients. On May 28, 2015 NHBWA Board members attended a special ceremony held at the Lincoln Theatre in Disneyland Park, where NHBWA was recognized for their commitment to serving diverse students and presented with a check in support of their scholarship funds. The ceremony culminated with a commemorative viewing of the new “Paint the Night” parade, one of the new entertainment offerings during the 60th Anniversary Diamond Celebration. NHBWA Board members with: Jill Bolton (2nd from right),

Director of Corporate Citizenship, Disneyland Resort Elva Rubalcava, Manager of Corporate Citizenship,

Disneyland Resort

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Event Location Date/Time

QuickBooks for Beginners Register Here

Moreno Valley Conference Center 14075 Frederick Street, Alessandro Room A

Moreno Valley, CA 92553

July 22, 2015 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Employee or Independent Contractor Seminar

Register Here

Rancho Santiago Community College District 2323 N. Broadway, Room 107

Santa Ana, CA 92706

July 23, 2015 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Starting a Home-Based Business Register Here

Rancho Santiago Community College District 2323 N. Broadway, Room 107

Santa Ana, CA 92706

August 5, 2015 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Export Essentials for Businesses Register Here

Rancho Santiago Community College District 2323 N. Broadway, Room 107

Santa Ana, CA 92706

August 12, 2015 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Measure Success with Website Analytics Register Here

Riverside SBDC 3780 Market Street Riverside, CA 92501

August 18, 2015 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Federal/State Basic Payroll Tax Seminar Register Here

Rancho Santiago Community College District 2323 N. Broadway, Room 107

Santa Ana, CA 92706

August 19, 2015 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

SAC Birthday Celebration of the Century Register Here

Santa Ana College Campus 1530 W. 17th Street Santa Ana, CA 92706

September 19, 2015 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Upcoming Events and Seminars

Our Valued Sponsors and Supporters!

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Did You Know?

The Orange County Board of Supervisors Commends NHBWA’s 2014-2016 President The OC Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a Resolution dated May 26, 2015 commending and thanking NHBWA President Elizabeth Arteaga for her outstanding contribution in the positive impact she has had in the lives of women business owners and in the entire Orange County community. The Board also recognized in its resolution her active participation and work in various other community associations and development programs such as: Rancho Santiago Community College District, OC Small Business Development Center, Association of Latino Professional Finance and Accounting, and the OC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The resolution also speaks to her commitment and dedication to these organizations and how she has built impressive networks with the business community. Elizabeth Arteaga said she is blessed to have the love, encouragement, and support of her husband and two children, who have generously shared her with their fellow citizens. Congratulations Elizabeth!

“Determine to live life with flair and laughter.” – Maya Angelou

EXECUTIVE BOARD BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADVISORY BOARD DIANE MEDINA ELIZABETH ARTEAGA KARLA HERNANDEZ PAT DANEL SOFIA NEGRON-LINN CECILIA NOVELLA MAVEL RAMOS BELINDA DE LA LIBERTAD OLGA NIEBLA ERIKA DE LA TEJA GEORGINA WELCH MARIA DE LOURDES SOBRINO EMMA RAMIREZ-HIGHTOWER MONICA ESTRADA NUÑEZ ROSSINA GALLEGOS TERESA SALDIVAR TERESA MERCADO-COTA HONORARY BOARD FRANCISCA GONZALES-BAXA ADRIANA SPITZER

MARIE MORENO SYLVIA LOPEZ-NAVARRO

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Scholarship Spotlight

Member Corner

The NHBWA Executive Board invites you to become a member. Please visit our website nationalhbwa.org

Member Activities and Programs Include

• Quarterly business presentations and networking luncheons • Business-to-business referrals • Mentoring through Orange County Small Business Development Center • Educational Scholarship Program • Annual Business Women of the Year and Scholarship Awards • Special business seminars, programs or sponsored affiliate conferences • Business and technical assistance seminars and workshops • Special discounts with NHBWA sponsors and affiliate organizations • Marketing through the NHBWA website • Monthly News Brief and Community Calendar • Annual Holiday Toy Drive

Congratulations to the 2015 NHBWA Educational Scholarship Recipients

Photo: Nancy Ramos