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Tell us what you think. E-mail your letter to [email protected]. 28 CITYVIEW OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 4, 2015 WOMEN IN BUSINESS ADVERTISING SECTION WOMEN IN BUSINESS CELEBRATE Women’s entrepreneurship is on the rise, according to preliminary data from U.S. Census Bureau, which shows that women are increasingly becoming small business owners. U.S. business ownership rose 27.5 percent for women, and overall, America added one million net, new businesses from 2007 to 2012, a period in which U.S. employment fell by 3.8 million. As we celebrate National Women’s Small Business Month, it is important to not only recognize the contributions of women-owned businesses, but to help more women get started. Women still face many challenges when it comes to business ownership, and the SBA has the resources and assistance to help Woman-Owned Small Businesses over the hurdles to start-up. The SBA broke some really significant records last year: small loans under the SBA’s Community Advantage loan program went from $56.5 million to $200 million — that’ an 80 percent jump. More importantly, we were able to get more capital for those who need it the most. Women’s lending was up 19 percent, and Minority lending was up 26.5 percent. We also broke the record for contracts to women-owned businesses, nearing our 5 percent goal for government contracting. Starting next month, for the first time, eligible women-owned business can bid for sole- source contracts. This is a great victory for women because now women- owned firms will have the same access as other underserved businesses in federal contracting. We’re now pushing forward on our process to get more third party certifiers so more women entrepreneurs can benefit from the Women-Owned Small Business Contracting Program. We are also excited about the SBA’s second round of our InnovateHER Business Challenge, building on the success of our 2015 challenge, where more than 100 organizations took part, reaching 1,000 entrepreneurs across the country. The SBA is looking to unearth products or services that have a measurable impact on women and their families, fill a need in the marketplace, and have the potential for commercialization. The semi-final competition winners will be invited to the National InnovateHER Summit in March 2016 in Washington, D.C., during Women’s History Month. The finalists will pitch their products and ideas to a panel of expert judges and compete for $70,000 in prize money provided by Microsoft. Woman-Owned Small Businesses: how to get started Designating your business as an official Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) can potentially open your business to additional opportunities. For those of you thinking of registering as a WOSB, here are some steps to consider: The first step is to make sure that you are running a legal business. Business registration includes everything from obtaining a tax ID to naming your business, registering with local government, and applying for local business licenses. The next step is asking yourself if you need a woman-owned designation. Is it a must-have? Not necessarily — but there are certainly benefits to the designation. For example, some government contracts are set aside for businesses with specific designations including women, minority, veteran and disabled-veteran-owned businesses. You must obtain a certification to designate your business as one of these business types if you want to be considered for set-aside contracts. To bid on state contracts, you have to register with your state procurement office, which can also provide you with useful tips on doing business with your state as well as a list of current opportunities. Similar to the Federal government, state governments set aside business opportunities through government contracts for specific business types. These contracts and their requirements differ from state to state, but typically, you need to be certified as a specific business type to take advantage of these programs. In addition to Federal and state designations, you can register your business with non- government organizations and certification agencies. Each certification body offers different benefits for businesses that qualify, including business fairs, networking opportunities, training programs, financing options, and more. Designations such as WOSB help to level the playing for women who own small businesses. Although there has been an increase in female business ownership, we still have work to do! SBA services and resources are there to help you lead the charge in supporting woman’s equality, especially as it pertains to small business ownership. Q As the U.S. Small Business Administration’s assistant administrator for women’s business ownership, Erin Andrew is the director of the SBA’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership. For more information, visit www. sba.gov. Facts about women-owned business in the United States 10.1 million firms are owned by women (50 percent or more), employing more than 13 million people, and generating $1.9 trillion in sales as of 2008. Three quarters of all women-owned businesses are majority owned by women (51 percent or more), for a total of 7.2 million firms, employing 7.3 million people, and generating $1.1 trillion in sales. Women-owned firms (50 percent or more) account for 40 percent of all privately held firms. Nearly 30 percent of women are single when starting their business. The average age of a woman starting a business is 40. Women business owners are more likely to employ a gender-balanced workforce. (Source: U.S. Census) Women business owners and 50/50-owned firms employ nearly 15.9 million people. (Source: U.S. Census) The start rate of firms by women greatly outpaces that of men. (1.5 times the national average.) (Source: U.S. Census) Women business owners employ 15.9 Americans. (Source: U.S. Census) Q National Women’s Small Business Month By Erin Andrew, SBA Official
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WOMENIN BUSINESS
CELEBRATEWomen’s entrepreneurship is on the rise, according to preliminary data from U.S. Census Bureau, which shows that women are increasingly becoming small business owners. U.S. business ownership rose 27.5 percent for women, and overall, America added one million net, new businesses from 2007 to 2012, a period in which U.S. employment fell by 3.8 million.
As we celebrate National Women’s Small Business Month, it is important to not only recognize the contributions of women-owned businesses, but to help more women get started. Women still face many challenges when it comes to business ownership, and the SBA has the resources and assistance to help Woman-Owned Small Businesses over the hurdles to start-up.
The SBA broke some really significant records last year: small loans under the SBA’s Community Advantage loan program went from $56.5 million to $200 million — that’ an 80 percent jump. More importantly, we were able to get more capital for those who need it the most.
Women’s lending was up 19 percent, andMinority lending was up 26.5 percent.
We also broke the record for contracts to women-owned businesses, nearing our 5 percent goal for government contracting. Starting next month, for the first time, eligible women-owned business can bid for sole-source contracts. This is a great victory for women because now women-owned firms will have the same access as other underserved businesses in federal contracting. We’re now pushing forward on our process to get more third party certifiers so more women entrepreneurs can benefit from the Women-Owned Small Business Contracting Program.
We are also excited about the SBA’s second round of our InnovateHER Business Challenge, building on the success of our 2015 challenge, where more than 100 organizations took part, reaching 1,000 entrepreneurs across the country. The SBA is looking to unearth products or services that have a measurable impact on women and their families, fill a need in the marketplace, and have the potential for commercialization. The semi-final competition winners will be invited to the National InnovateHER Summit in March 2016 in Washington, D.C., during Women’s History Month. The finalists will pitch their products and ideas to a panel of expert judges and compete for $70,000 in prize money provided by Microsoft.
Woman-Owned Small Businesses: how to get startedDesignating your business as an official Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) can potentially open your business to additional opportunities. For those of you thinking of registering as a WOSB, here are some steps to consider:
The first step is to make sure that you are running a legal business. Business registration includes everything from obtaining a tax ID to naming your business, registering with local government, and applying for local business licenses.
The next step is asking yourself if you need a woman-owned designation. Is it a must-have? Not necessarily — but there are certainly benefits to the designation. For example, some government contracts are set aside for businesses with specific designations including women, minority, veteran and disabled-veteran-owned businesses. You must obtain a certification to designate your business as one of these business types if you want to be considered for set-aside contracts.
To bid on state contracts, you have to register with your state procurement office, which can also provide you with useful tips on doing business with your state as well as a list of current opportunities. Similar to the Federal government, state governments set aside business
opportunities through government contracts for specific business types. These contracts and their requirements differ from state to state, but typically, you need to be certified as a specific business type to take advantage of these programs.
In addition to Federal and state designations, you can register your business with non-government organizations and certification agencies. Each certification body offers different benefits for businesses that qualify, including business fairs, networking opportunities, training programs, financing options, and more.
Designations such as WOSB help to level the playing for women who own small businesses.
Although there has been an increase in female business ownership, we still have work to do! SBA services and resources are there to help you lead the charge in supporting woman’s equality, especially as it pertains to small business ownership.
As the U.S. Small Business Administration’s assistant administrator for women’s business ownership, Erin Andrew is the director of the SBA’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership. For more information, visit www.sba.gov.
Facts about women-owned business in the United States10.1 million firms are owned by women (50 percent or more), employing more than 13 million people, and generating $1.9 trillion in sales as of 2008.Three quarters of all women-owned businesses are majority owned by women (51 percent or more), for a total of 7.2 million firms, employing 7.3 million people, and generating $1.1 trillion in sales.Women-owned firms (50 percent or more) account for 40 percent of all privately held firms.Nearly 30 percent of women are single when starting their business. The average age of a woman starting a business is 40. Women business owners are more likely to employ a gender-balanced workforce. (Source: U.S. Census)Women business owners and 50/50-owned firms employ nearly 15.9 million people. (Source: U.S. Census)The start rate of firms by women greatly outpaces that of men. (1.5 times the national average.) (Source: U.S. Census)Women business owners employ 15.9 Americans. (Source: U.S. Census)
National Women’s Small Business MonthBy Erin Andrew, SBA Official
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Website: www.khisolutions.comHours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
KHI has been around since 1965 — initially named Simpson Insurance, it later became Kingsgate Health Insurance. On Jan. 1, 2009, Brenda Eckard, Andy Hejlik and Lynn Schreder bought the company and transformed it into KHI Solutions. They focused on expanding KHI’s capabilities to successfully make the health care reform transition. They lead the employees in Fort Dodge, Webster City and Des Moines and are the point of contact supporting a team of 400-plus agents. To stay connected with the day –to-day issues and experiences faced by agents and consumers, they continue to provide health insurance solutions to individuals, families and small businesses throughout Iowa.
With the expansion, KHI Solutions has become one of the state’s largest general agencies, representing all major carriers in Iowa. From employer group plans and individual/family plans to Medicare products, they have you covered.
Because of Schreder’s support for women business owners, her company was the 2013 Corporate Partner of the Year for the National Association of Women Business Owners–Iowa chapter (NAWBOIOWA.org).
Whether they are helping someone find the right health insurance plan, helping agents grow their businesses, supporting staff members as they develop their skills, educating small-business employers or mentoring fellow board members, they are doing what they were made to do: lead, encourage, train, support.
KHI believes in strong core valuesTeamwork: The character of any team is reflected in the standards it
sets for itself. We pledge to trust and support each other and compromise for the common good. We will work together within departments, between departments and with leadership to serve our clients.
Communication: Communication is both the glue that holds us together and the grease that makes things work smoothly. We will be open, direct and sharing with information, keep good records of conversation and “close the loop” so each can do the job well.
Accountability: We will say what we mean, and mean what we say. We will resolve client issues by behaving professionally with clients and with each other. We will be responsible, plainspoken, dependable and trustworthy.
Respect: We give others the respect we want for ourselves. We will respect our leaders, co-workers, clients and shared spaces. We will listen without interrupting, be respectful of each other’s time and value our personal and professional diversity.
Client-focused: We always strive to exceed our client’s expectations. We sincerely care about our clients. We respect and empathize with them. We will continuously look for new ideas and ways to improve. We will provide service that solves problems and meets our clients’ needs.
Citizenship: We believe in serving others. Our desire to serve moves us to be involved in our community and to represent our company with pride.
Servant leadership is the key to my leadership philosophy. When we focus on serving our employees and our employees focus on servicing our clients, we do the right things for the right reasons. We are present, listening, caring — and we are offering solutions that meet your needs.
KHI Solutions
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Lefty’s Live Music
Address: 2307 University Ave.Phone: 274-7442Website: www.leftyslivemusic.com
When Anne Mathey and Erik Brown opened Lefty’s Live Music last spring, they saw a need for a new kind of music venue. “We love Des Moines,” Mathey said. “But when it came to the music scene, we thought, ‘Des Moines can do better. And Des Moines deserves better.’ ” Lefty’s has been bringing music to the masses since April. Though equipped with a full-service bar, Lefty’s prides itself on being a concert venue first and a tavern second. Previous to opening Lefty’s, Mathey was the bar manager at the now-closed House of Bricks. A Drake University graduate, Mathey became immersed in the music scene during her stint as an entertainment reporter for Cityview. Combine that experience with business partner Brown’s skill as a musician, and Lefty’s is a place Mathey hopes will become the premier destination for travelling bands in Des Moines. Lefty’s Live Music can accommodate just under 350 patrons. In any given week, music lovers can find blues, hard rock, Americana, hip-hop and more. “We wanted a space that anyone can feel comfortable in,” Mathey said. “We’ve got a little something for everyone.” For the upcoming schedule of events, check out www.leftyslivemusic.com’s events page.
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Jokes all night! Stand-up Comedy
LEFTY’S GOT
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THURSDAY, Oct. 29Leftover Crack’s Cracktoberfest
Days N Daze All Torn Up Tong PO
All ages show
Friday, Oct.30superchief, handlebar, no good deed
SATURDAY, OCT. 31Halloween Bash 2015
Holywhite Hounds Red Daughters
The Other Brothers The Fuss
sunday, Nov. 1SELWYN BIRCHWOOD BAND
Wednesday, nov. 4Brother Trucker
friday, Nov. 6RICHARD JOHNSTON CEDAR COUNTY
COBRAS BLUES FOR AUTISM - All ages show
friday, Nov. 6STRANGE FOR HIRE: SIDESHOW,
VARIETY & BURLESQUE - 21 +Monday, nov. 9
Overlake Men in Lead Masks
wednesday, nov. 11of course not tba
friDAY, nov. 13MONDAY MOURNERS CLARENCE TILTON
ABBIE & THE SAWYERS
saturDAY, nov. 14Awake At Last Streetlight Fight
No Coast Criminals Joe Mediorite
All ages show
saturDAY, nov. 14Streetlight Fight Awake At Last - 21 +
monday, nov. 23Yuth Forever Left Behind 2X4 Varials
Sheevvaa Wicked World - All ages show
TUESDAYS8:30pm
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Address: Windsor HeightsWebsite: Find me on Facebook or email [email protected]: (515) 327-9348
When was the last time you had the chance to simply sit and talk to someone who was focused on listening to you, helping you understand your health and wellbeing, and making plans for what you can do to improve?
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Address: 3839 Merle Hay Road Phone: (515) 278-9797Owners: Jean Davidson and Steve Palmer
Jeannie Davidson is the proud grandmother of three boys and a girl. She loves riding horses and Harleys.
“One day I said to my husband, ‘Let’s buy a bar,’ and we bought the old Connie’s Lounge on Merle Hay Road. We took our time and have made Jeannie’s Bottle a very successful business. That’s why we are proud to say that Nov. 14 we will celebrate our 10-year anniversary. My goal is to provide a place where people can come to be entertained and enjoy a nice relaxing atmosphere,” said Davidson.
“I’ve been blessed with a wonderful staff that enjoys their job, which makes it easy for them to serve you. I wouldn’t be where I am today without the support of my great regular customers who have become like family to me. Customer service
is what we are all about. Jeannie’s Bottle has everything you want in a bar: neighborhood feeling, daily drink specials and karaoke six nights a week. Check out our Facebook page for specials and karaoke start times. If you’re hungry, we serve homemade pizza and sausage sandwiches till 1 a.m. “Come over and see us — I guarantee you will have the time of your life.”
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Mary Anne Kennedy started in sales for Primary Source in 1991 and purchased the business from the retiring owner in 1996, after working as a sales representative for six years. Since then, the business has grown with additional clients and increased sales. Starting with only two part-time employees when she took over the business, Kennedy has more than doubled her staff to five full-time employees since 1997. In 1999, she moved Primary Source to its current location in Clive. Primary Source specializes in tastefully displaying your logo on gifts and promotional products such as:
Executive gifts, leather business accessories, etched crystal and electronicsPromotional products Recognition awards Invitations and incentive giftsEmbroidered business apparel
Community and business involvement include:
Former president of Clive Chamber of CommerceFounder of the Clive Chamber Ambassador ProgramCurrently serving on the Board of directors and as a Clive Chamber Ambassador Former president and current program chairperson of West Des Moines Chapter of American Business Women’s AssociationActive member in the West Des Moines and Urbandale Chambers of CommerceActive member of the Greater Des Moines PartnershipMember of NAWBO (Central Iowa’s National Association of Women Business Owners); chosen to speak on the panel of Successful Business Owners at the NAWBO Summit 2010Supporter and volunteer for ChildServe Girl Scouts Troop Leader and
fundraising volunteer Recipient of the Girl Scouts Board of Directors Award for outstanding partnerVolunteer for the Clive Festival Former organizer of the Clive Festival ParadeMember of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran churchMember of Summit Group – Women Executives
“I feel much more a part of my community when I am involved in various events and activities,” said Kennedy. “I enjoy making new chamber members feel welcome and am sincerely interested in helping their businesses succeed any way I can. I love the networking that our chamber provides and am always happy to connect individuals with someone else they should know.”
Notable Achievements:Awarded “2008 Business of the Year” by the Clive Chamber of CommerceRecently expanded our showroom and updated our business moving to 10441 Hickman RoadFeatured in The Business Record numerous times for such articles as “Buy into the Circle Campaign” and The Des Moines Register’s “Better Business Bureau” feature.
Primary Source Inc. IS YOUR MARKETING PROMOTIONLACKING PURPOSE?
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10441 Hickman RoadUrbandale515.727.8774www.PrimarySourcePromotion.com
Promotional Products with a Purpose!
Primary Source Inc. has been in business since 1985; owned by Mary Anne Kennedy since 1997. We’ve been at our current location since 1999 and our clients say we have the best showroom display of promotional products, executive gifts and awards in the Des Moines area! There you can see and try out many samples and receive assistance from someone knowledgeable about the choices. And many choices there are…hundreds of thousands…which is why Primary Source clients appreciate being asked the right questions to narrow down what will work best for their particular company and the market they’re trying to reach.
The showroom is filled with shirts and tote bags, tumblers and mugs, pens and padfolios, flashlights and flash drives, just to brush the surface! New products and seasonal special offers are added monthly to the displays.
The value of promotional products is primarily the message they bring and how long that message lasts. So to get the most return – whether you need more donations, more applicants or more sales – it’s important to choose the right product for that message.
Mary Anne says, “We help our customers choose promotional products for their marketing or special events that will get them the results they’re looking for.” Every promotional effort has a purpose, which gets you to the results. You see those results listed on a banner in the showroom: Increase Sales, Motivate Employees, Thank Customers, Recognize Volunteers, Boost Attendance, Improve Brand Awareness.
You’ll be reminded of it in our tagline, Primary Source, Promotional Products with a Purpose!”
