BPW Connection
October 2024
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Hey there -- Have you met Ted?
I actually don't know anyone named Ted. But that's my favorite catch-phrase from the epic TV series "How I met your Mother". If you haven't seen it (and I'm so behind I'm just watching the final season now), it's about a group of friends in New York. Barney is always trying to help his friend Ted meet women, and instead of using an elaborate pick up line, he simply taps on a shoulder and says "Have you met Ted?" In recognition of National Women's Small Business Month, every October we work to raise the profile of women leaders and women-led business in the Upper Keys. So without further ado: have you met Bonnie? and Megan and Bernice and Vivian and Mary Beth and Victoria and Barbara?
They are the amazing individual Members who received nominations for our Upper Keys BPW Woman of the Year! |
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Each of these individuals and the member-run businesses nominated for Business of the Year are truly inspiring. They embody what our Business & Professional Women organization is all about and have had some incredibly positive impacts on our community over the past 12 months. |
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Read the nominations to learn how they embody strength, creativity and warmth to empower others.
Then help us make sure everyone in the Upper Keys knows their names. It's easy. Just ask : have you met Cirque Salon? And First State Bank and Houston Insurance Agency and Jellyfish Daydreams?
And it can be as fun as bringing a friend to Our Celebration of Working Women program on the evening of Oct. 16 at the Pilot House Restaurant in Key Largo. We'll be announcing the BPW Woman and Business of the Year, as well as recipients of our fall Women's Scholarship Program awards. See details and links to register below. All are welcome!
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Warm regards,
Jill
Jill Kuehnert
Upper Keys BPW President
(305) 767-3928
PS As I send this out, Hurricane Milton is nearing landfall on the west coast of Florida. Our thoughts are with all those with loved ones and homes in affected areas, especially our BPW sister chapters in St. Pete/Pinellas, North Sarasota and Englewood/Venice.
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TOMORROW! Thurs, October 10 - Upper Keys Candidate Forum 5:30-8:30 pm @ Murray Nelson Government Center
Be an informed voter! Join Upper Keys BPW, Island of Key Largo Federation of Homeowner Associations, League of Women Voters of the Upper Keys, and Tavernier Community Association as together we host the 2024 Upper Keys Candidate Forum. In preparation for the November 5 election, local candidates will answer candidate-specific questions prepared by the event committee.
Learn more here
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8 a.m. @ Crane Point Hammock, Marathon (MM 80.5) Join the Upper Keys BPW Team to take a stand against cancer! Whether you're a survivor, a supporter, or someone who wants to make a positive impact, we invite you to be a part of this inspiring event.
Get all the details here ~~~~~~~
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6-8 p.m. @ College of the Florida Keys, Key Largo
"Focus on Your Life Purpose and
Create More Meaning in Your Career" In this hands-on workshop, renowned career coach Maggie Mistal, who CNN called one of the nation's best-known career coaches, shares her highly effective "Soul Search, Research and Job Search" process that has helped thousands of dissatisfied individuals transition into jobs that are better aligned with their individual purpose.
Learn more and register here
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In case you missed it...
On September 18, almost 50 BPW members and guests gathered at the Reefhouse Resort Conference Center for an high-energy session of 'speed networking.' This year, participants enjoyed seven rounds of 1:1 conversations with other attendees! Thanks to First State Bank for their support of this event. |
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Click here to see more photos. |
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Upcoming BPW Florida Events |
Save the Dates for
the BPW Florida Virtual Lounge
October 22nd at 12:30 p.m.
November 14th at 6:00 p.m.
December 10th at 8:00 a.m.
Here's your chance to connect with BPW members from around the state! No agenda, just a casual chat between BPW friends on Zoom. Watch for details to come in the BPW Florida email newsletter (always on the 19th of the month).~~~~~~~ Did you miss the September 11 virtual session on "Lessons Learned: Starting a New Business"? No worries... you can watch the recording here, along with recordings of other recent virtual presentations from BPW Florida.
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We're getting closer to our goal...
September was a great month for our "Give Hope a Home" campaign! The purpose of the campaign is to raise $10,000 for a new domestic abuse shelter to serve the Middle and Upper Keys. This much-needed emergency shelter will replace the one destroyed by Hurricane Irma in 2017. The funds raised by BPW will sponsor a Business Center at the shelter equipped with computers, internet access and supplies to help survivors find jobs, housing and more.
Just in the past month, we've received almost $800 in new contributions, bringing the total raised to date to $7,715 - more than 75% of goal! Let's keep the momentum going... can you help us get past $8,000 this month?
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Seeking BPW members to help
plan the 2025 Business Expo!
Planning is about to begin for the next BPW Business Expo, to be held in February 2025. The expo provides BPW members with an ideal opportunity to showcase their businesses, organizations and causes to other members and the general public. If you're a BPW member with a business or cause to promote, we would love your input on how to make the 2025 expo bigger and better than any that has come before! If you would like to help brainstorm and explore ideas for making it a super-successful expo, please let us know by send an email to bpwupperkeys@gmail.com. And speaking of getting involved... Joining a BPW committee is the perfect way to connect with fellow members while contributing to the organization and to the community at large. Click here to learn more about BPW committees, including responsibilities and time commitments.
And if you would like to learn more about what we do before jumping in, consider attending a Board meeting. For upcoming meeting dates, send us an email at bpwupperkeys@gmail.com.
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Send an email blast to 450+ local residents
Got a business or product to promote? An event you want to get the word out about? Reach our active mailing list of over 450 BPW members and supporters in the Upper Keys.
E-blast prices are as follows:
$20 - Members
$35 - Non-members
Purchase your ad in our online store to get the process started.
$100 - Political candidates (limited dates available, contact BPWUpperKeys@gmail.com for more information) |
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Atta Girls!
Congratulations to Elizabeth Brown, who has been officially selected as the new President and CEO of the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys after serving as interim CEO for the past few weeks. Atta girl, Elizabeth!
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Renewing Members in September 2024
Glad you're still with us!
- Valerie Barth, member since 2023
- Bernice Dionne, member since 2023
- Barbara Hann, member since 2023
- Henry Menendez, member since 2022
- Lourdes Montagne, member since 2019
- Alissa Reckard, member since 2022
- Holly Redding, member since 2021
New & Returning Members in August 2024
Welcome, we can't wait to get to know you!
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Danielle Jones, Leeward Wealth Management
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Megan Scallan, PhD, Mossfire Skincare/First Horizon
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