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WBOA member and community events - https://mailchi.mp/afebc4826010/august-events

WBOA calendar is filling - join us in August to create new connections and more
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Congratulations Mary-Anne Schelb of Intentional Calm. It was a great reveal party last week at The Boathouse South Hadley, Ma. Thanks for sharing your passion project!

WBOA members, and Zesta Style's honor the Circle of Angels (Continued Care Support Group) with an inspiring evening of Connection, Confidence and Community.
Girlfriend in your Closet presents Unlocking Confidence with Style(TM)
August 6th 6 PM at the Springfield Jewish Community Center

WBOA is back — and this week is packed! 🎉
Member-hosted events are happening now, including a Book Cover Reveal and WFTF Intro Sessions.
Mary-Anne Schelb, founder of Intentional Calm and creator of The Intentional Calm Method™, will unveil the cover of her forthcoming book, Calming the Chaos.
TUESDAY JULY 21st
6:00 PM
THE BOATHOUSE RESTAURANT
SOUTH HADLEY
Workforce Training Fund Express (WFTF) info sessions.
Two more are coming up next week.
Since January, Meghan Morin has delivered marketing and fundraising strategy trainings to seven businesses and nonprofits across Massachusetts. Many have seen immediate impact from having the skills, knowledge, and tools to strengthen their work, and all were fully reimbursed through the Workforce Training Fund Express Program. This funding is often overlooked because organizations either don't know it exists or don't realize how easy it is to access. This session will help clear that up.
Join Jessi Kirley, A***n Roefs, and me for a free info session covering:
• How the program works
• Who's eligible
• Grant-approved training examples, including how Fresh Crayons helps organizations strengthen marketing, communications, branding, and fundraising
Sessions:
Tuesday, July 21 | 9:00 AM
Wednesday, July 22 | 12:00 PM
Mark your calendars for Good Morning WBOA on August 13th (Zoom) and the Annual Summer Soiree on August 27th.
Website updates are coming by end of month with full event details. Until then, check the link in our bio to stay in the loop.

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸 Celebrating the independence, resilience, and vision of all the women business owners who are building the future.

As we celebrate Independence Day, we recognize the freedom to innovate, build, and lead. For women in business, true independence is not just a historical milestone—it is something being built every single day. Today, women own over 40% of all businesses in America. You are not just participating in the economy; you are redefining it, creating jobs, and forging paths to lasting financial autonomy. Your vision and resilience are the modern embodiment of the American entrepreneurial spirit.

Being a woman business owner requires immense dedication, but stepping into the role of a mother—in all its countless forms—demands a unique kind of strength and resilience. Today is for the moms.
Whether you are a mother by birth, by relationship, or by the vital role of guidance and support you play, we recognize the incredible value you bring to both your family and your community. We also honor women business owners who may not be mothers by birth but who demonstrate the same nurturing, mentoring, and unwavering commitment through the leadership and care they provide every day.
While others may only see the seamless ex*****on of your professional goals, we see the boundless energy it takes to nurture a growing enterprise alongside those you love. You are:
The moms who help with all the firsts.
The moms cheering the loudest.
The moms who support every dream, big or small.
The moms balancing work, family, and everything in between.
Your ability to solve complex challenges in business while providing steady, unwavering care at home is nothing short of exceptional. We see the late nights, the early mornings, and the constant pivoting required to make it all work.
Today, we celebrate you. Happy Mother’s Day! 💐
Take a well-deserved moment to step back and acknowledge your own hard work today. Tag a fellow mom and business leader in the comments below to share the appreciation and celebrate their impact!