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2012 Women in Business
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Laura Curnan
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High Point Village1777 High Street, Enumclaw360-825-7780laurac@villageconcepts.comwww.villageconcepts.com
As the Executive Director of High Point Village, it is my pleasure to offer our elders a personal touch in housing and care that focuses on independence, security and well being. The dedicated staff and I are committed to delivering a warm and home-like atmosphere with traditional, old-fashioned hospitality to the people who choose to live in our community. We consider ourselves a neighborhood. Our residents contribute wisdom, years of experience and strong values to the larger community. I am happy to say I have been a part of the High Point tradition since 1987.
Aimee Herrell
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Dance it [email protected]
My name is Aimee Herrell and I have 28-years of dance experience, which includes coaching High School dance teams across Washington, teaching for United Spirit Association, coaching dance/gymnastics perfor-mance teams, a CBA dance team and teams at the Mercer Island Boys and Girls Club. In addition, I was a member of the Seattle SuperSonics Dance Team for six years, serving as captain my � nal year. I have been working with school age children for the past nine years and I’m very excited to offer this dance program for preschool to middle school students in Enumclaw. For more information please visit my website at www.danceitupenumclaw.com Now enrolling for fall!
Nancy A. Becker, D.O.
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Ear, Nose, Throat, Facial Plastic Surgery & Allergy of Western Washington, Inc., P.S.
1427 Jefferson Ave., Ste #101, [email protected] • www.drnancybecker.com
Doctor Becker strives to excel in providing quality health care in a warm compassionate office setting. Her practice treats ears, nose and throat, offers allergy therapy and facial plastic surgery, and is home to the Becker Hearing Center. She uses the most advanced modern technology, including the latest technology in laser wrinkle reduction and hair removal.
Doctor Becker prides herself in her great nursing staff and likes to think of her practice as “our family treating your family”.
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High Point Village1777 High Street, Enumclaw360-825-7780laurac@villageconcepts.comwww.villageconcepts.com
As the Executive Director of High Point Village, it is my pleasure to offer our elders a personal touch in housing and care that focuses on independence, security and well being. The dedicated staff and I are committed to delivering a warm and home-like atmosphere with traditional, old-fashioned hospitality to the people who choose to live in our community. We consider ourselves a neighborhood. Our residents contribute wisdom, years of experience and strong values to the larger community. I am happy to say I have been a part of the High Point tradition since 1987.
By Dennis BoxEditor
The Courier-Herald’s “Women in Busi-ness” presentation is
a special section for a rea-son. Inside these pages the reader will find personal stories about why the many women in our community have worked and succeeded in the world of business.
This is a little different from this newspaper’s usual focus sections. Inside you will read and hear the voic-es of many women – their continued commitment to
their family, commu-nity and career.
Martha Boston, one of the Courier-Herald’s advertising representative, said she believes the “Women in Business” section is about providing con-nections to each other.
“If you deal with someone you know something about, you are more have under-standing and empathy,” Martha said. “Knowing a little about a person makes our community stronger.”
Dottie Bergstresser, also an advertising representa-tive for the newspaper, said,
“It is nice to put a face to a business. It makes people more approach-able.”
The National Women’s Business Council, which advises the president, U.S. Congress and the Small Business Administration, listed a number of facts and figures on its web-
site, www.nwbc.gov/facts/women-owned-businesses, concerning women in the business world.
Numbers and Characteristics
• There are 7.8 million women-owned businesses in the United States. This ref lects a 20.1 percent increase from 2002 to 2007.
• Women-owned firms make up 28.7 percent of all nonfarm businesses across the country and gen-erate $1.2 trillion in total receipts.
• A full 88.3 percent of these firms are non-employer firms.
• The remaining 11.7 percent of the firms have paid employees, employ-ing a total of 7.6 million people across the country with a payroll of $217.6 bil-lion. These employer firms
have average receipts of $1.1 million.
Geography• The states with the
largest percentage of wom-en-owned businesses are: District of Columbia (34.5 percent), Maryland (32.6 percent), New Mexico (31.7 percent), Hawaii (31 per-cent), and Georgia (30.9 percent).
• The counties with the largest percentage of wom-en-owned businesses are: Bronx County, NY (40.5 percent), Wayne County, Mich. (36.7 percent), Kings County, NY (33.6 percent), Milwaukee County, Wis. (33.0 percent).
• The cities2 with the largest percentage of wom-en-owned businesses are: Detroit, Mich. (49.7 per-cent), Baltimore, Md. (36.9 percent), Milwaukee, Wis.
(36.3 percent), Chicago, Ill. (36 percent).
Industry• Women-owned busi-
nesses make up more than half (52 percent) of all busi-nesses in health care and social assistance.
• The other top indus-tries for women include: educational services (45.9 percent of all businesses are women-owned), admin-istration and support and waste management and remediation services (37 percent), retail trade (34.4 percent), and arts, enter-tainment, and recreation (30.4 percent).
• Industries with the lowest percent of women-owned businesses include mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction (15 per-cent), transportation and
a community of women in business
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Dottie BergstresserMartha Boston
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Carol Nelson, Real Estate Broker
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Person Real Estate2867 Griffin Ave., [email protected]
I have lived in the Enumclaw area since 1973 and chose to live and raise my family here. I have been listing and selling homes since 1986. I love living here and my longtime residency provides buyers and sellers with a historial perspective. My goal is to make buying and selling real estate as least stressful as possible. I have seen the changes the real estate market has taken over the years and I am ready to handle whatever comes our way! Person Real Estate Group has been a part of the Enumclaw/Buckley area since 1949. Our tradition of personalized service along with today’s technological tools work to your advantage. We are local, dedicated professionals who live here and love it here! Call me for help in your next move!
Kim Ode
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Jubilee Naturals909 Main St. #1, [email protected] • www.jubileenaturals.com
It’s been over 20 years since I answered an advertisement in the newspaper that said : “Do you like health and nutrition?” From there it was history! I received my Herbalist Certi� cation from Tacoma Community College in 2000 and just completed and received a Holistic Health Practitioner Certi� cation. I am really a health detective. I love helping people � nd out what might work best to achieve their health goals. Every person has a unique set of circumstances - so every interaction with clients is customized around them. That is what keeps my job fun! For anyone who wants to help themselves through proper diet, gentle � tness, real food, some tweaks to lifestyle, stop by - our entire staff loves to help!
Expanding into Enumclaw in Nov. 2012!
Roberta Sallustio
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Mary Kay Cosmetics21107 83rd St Ct E, Bonney [email protected] www.marykay.com/rsallustio
Roberta Sallustio has been serving the community for 26 years. “I started my business in Mary Kay when I tried the products for five years and saw results. I love making women look better, no matter what age, and helping them to become financially independent.” Being passionate about my business has helped me to become one of top Mary Kay representatives in the state. I was very honored to be recognized “Best In Home Business in Bonney Lake”, 2009 by the Chamber of Commerce. One of the most exciting parts of my job is supporting the Mary Kay Foundation www.marykayfoundation.org. The Mary Kay Foundation is dedicated to ending women’s cancers and domestic abuse. Throughout her life, Mary Kay Ash showed others how to live and how to give. She gave hope to women who lacked opportunity, self-esteem and financial support. Mary Kay Foundation’s mission is to eliminate cancer, and to end the epidemic of violence against women. Another rewarding part of my job is participating in the local cancer fundraisers, such as the Come Walk With Me breast cancer walk/run in Sumner. This year is Mary Kay’s 50th Anniversary, and the Race for the Gold is on! Our new incentive trip is to Universal Studios!If you are interested in becoming a Mary Kay representative, or would like to try our products, please give me a call. Specializing in superior customer service and of-fering fast and free shipping, senior, military and birthday discounts.
Lindsay Peterson,PA-C
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Ear, Nose, Throat, Facial Plastic Surgery & Allergy of Western Washington, Inc., P.S.
1427 Jefferson Ave., Ste #101, [email protected] • www.drnancybecker.com
Lindsay is currently a Physician Assistant at Dr. Nancy Becker’s office in Enumclaw. A Summa Cum Laude graduate of Northern Arizona University, Lindsay received her BS in Exercise Science. In 2007 she received her Mas-ters degree in Physician Assistant Studies from A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona and joined Dr. Nancy Becker’s practice in 2009. Though a transplant from the desert, Lindsay has acclimated to the Pacific Northwest, becoming an avid snowboarder, hiker, wakeboarder, camper and runner. Ever on the move, with new things to see and do, she brings her enthusiasm into the practice. She says. “The best part about practicing medicine is that it never gets bor-ing.” Lindsay loves working with Dr. Becker and appreciates the positive environment.
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Trina’s Cup-of-Joe42810 264th Ave. SE (Hwy. 169), Enumclaw360-825-4566
Trina Genge with Trina’s Cup of Joe has taken the coffee industry in Enumclaw to a whole new level of excellence by perfecting the craft and art of espresso! Trina truly believes in continuous training to stay cutting edge in the coffee industry. With a 10 1/2 year track record of success, she again, expanded her ambitions & became an Independent Distributor for Advocare! The most exciting thing she has done in the coffee shop in the past year is incorporate Advocare Health and Wellness to her menu! It has and is taking her business to a new level of success in helping others enhance their personal wellness! The most rewarding part of her journey in business is having the privelage to still be a full time wife and mother!
Deb Roberts
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Go Driving School, LLC10221 214th Ave. E., Bonney Lake(253) 862-0663www.go-driving.net
Deb Roberts graduated with Auburn Riverside’s class of 2000. She attended Brigham Young University where she met and married Chip Roberts, co-owner and instructor at Go Driving School. She moved back to Washington to raise a family and settled in Enumclaw. Go Driving is the second school Deb opened and has been in business since May of 2007. Go Driving offers the best possible driver education experience at the best possible price. Go has kept its promise to keep driver education costs low, even with gas price hikes and a troubled economy. Deb is committed to improving teen driver education by encouraging parent involvement, improving and adapting the school’s curriculum with changing legisla-tion, working closely with the DOL’s Driver Training Schools team and professional orga-nizations in the industry, and ensuring Go’s instructors are thoroughly trained and receive continuing professional development and training. She has a vested interest in ensuring the teens she and her family share the road with are prepared to drive safely and responsibly. Deb invites you to attend one of Go Driving School’s class sessions and experience the quality of service her school can offer your family.
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Teresa Marshall, ARNP
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Hope Family Medicine120 Washington Ave. N., Rm 2, Orting360-872-0243www.hopefamilymedicine.org
“Empowering you to control your health”. Do you feel like health providers do not listen to you? Do you want someone to actually listen to your complaints? We pride ourselves on listening to our patients and giving them hope that there may be an answer to their healthcare issues. Board certifications: American Acad-emy of Nurse Practitioners in Family Practice. ARNPS can practice under the rules and regulations of the State of Washington. They are recognized as an expert healthcare provider. They can provide high-quality, cost-effective, personalized healthcare. They can provide specialty care in many areas. Insurance accepted; Premera, Regence, Cigna, Aetna, First Choice, Uniform Medical, United Healthcare, Medicare, Tricare, Molina, DSHS and most other health plans. We now offer a medical membership plan. It gives you access to primary health care for less than the price of a daily latté. See our website for more information.
Debbie Hake, Hearing Specilist
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Becker Hearing Center1427 Jefferson Ave., Ste #101, [email protected] • www.drnancybecker.com
Debbie is currently a Hearing Instrument Specialist at Dr. Beck-er’s office in Enumclaw. Debbie attended Bates Technical College and has been a Washington State licensed Hearing Aid Specialist since 2001. Her extensive training, knowledge and experience with the latest hearing aid technology allows her to provide pa-tients with the the best devices the industry has to offer. Debbie builds long term relationships with patients based on honesty, integrity and respect and is committed to giving excellent service and care. Debbie administers hearing tests, consults on hearing aids, fits, adjusts and repairs hearing de-vices and creates custom ear molds and hearing protection.
Cindy Lou Wright
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CL Western Apparel22929 SE 436th, [email protected]
I began my working career as a secretary on Fort Lewis with an Associates Degree. After mov-ing to Georgia, I continued my education by becoming a Certi� ed Paralegal while working at a law � rm. Eventually, I returned to Washington and found my way to Enumclaw. I became a part owner in a western bar. During that time, I thought the Plateau needed a place to buy western cloth-ing, boots and accessories. With that in mind, CL Western Apparel was born to partner with my husband’s business, Mike’s Western Suppliers. What I really enjoy about my work, is that I can be creative in my displays. I get to meet new and old friends; some who live on the Plateau and others just passing through. Watching little children walk in boots for the � rst time, is always a delight. Plus, open-ing new arriving merchandise, ordered months in advance, is almost like Christmas...each box a surprise! My business dream-come-true has become a reality as we celebrate CL Western Apparel’s 18th year and Mike’s Western Suppliers’ 28th year of success. I appreciate your support and look forward to more years in helping you. Thank you.
Dr. Mythili Ramachandran68
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Bonney Lake Medical Center21509 SR 410 E, Ste. 1, Bonney Lake253-891-2160blmc@qwestof� ce.net
I have been a doctor for nineteen years. My philosophy toward medicine is basically to help people everyday. I want to take that bookish knowledge given to me in medical school, translate it into a working diagnosis for my patients, and then effectively communicate the treatment to the patient, so they can execute it. I think my social skills help a lot in this regard. No matter how much knowledge you have, unless you can pass on that knowledge of the disease and treatment to the patient, it is wasted. I love this area and the people here. I live in Bon-ney Lake and take a lot of pride and ownership in taking care of patients in my community! Thank you for this opportunity!
New patients welcome! Hours: M., Tues., Thur., Fri. 8am - 5:30pm, Weds. 8am - noon
warehousing (11.4 per-cent), agriculture, forest-ry, fishing, and hunting (10.3 percent), construc-tion (7.9 percent), and management of com-panies and enterprises (6.7percent).
Martha summed up the Courier-Herald’s “Women in Business” special sec-tion stating, “With the stress of the economy and speed of life today, you can feel like you are in it alone. But if you know who you are work-ing with it can help us feel less isolated.”
Dottie said, “More women are in competitive roles today, roles tradition-ally held by men. Knowing something about each other helps us trust and enjoy each other.”
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Four easy technology tips small-business owners can start using today
Women who own small-business say that managing their business creates twice as much stress as maintaining a healthy relationship with a spouse or partner, accord-ing to a recent Bank of America Small Business Owner Report. And it is nearly three times more stressful than raising children.
While technology can enhance productivity and sales, provide access to wider audiences, and, ulti-mately, increase profits, it also can be a major source of stress for the small-business owner. There is so much change out there, small-busi-ness owners often experience fear
and frustration as they try to keep up.
When it comes to implement-ing new technology, the two main challenges for anyone operating a small business are: money and time. However, it’s impossible to be a com-petitive business owner without tak-ing advantage of today’s technology. The trick is investing in technology that will make your life easier not harder. While there may be a learn-ing curve, there are a variety of ways to afford the technology you need as well as the technical support to help you learn how to use it.;
Here are three turnkey technology strategies that just about any small-business owner can start using today.
Technology tips to make the job easier
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en in businesSee Tips, Page 17
Source of Capital used to start or acquire business• More than half (55.5 percent ) of women-owned businesses used personal or family savings to start or acquire their business, compared to 60.3 percent of all businesses.• Only 6percent used personal or family assets other than savings (7.7 percent of all firms) and just 4per-cent used a personal or family home equity loan (5.6 percent of all firms.)• One in ten (10.9 percent) of women-owned busi-nesses used a personal or business credit card, com-pared to 10.4 percent of all businesses.• Just a tiny fraction (.4 percent) used a business loan from the federal, state, or local government (.7 per-cent of all firms) or a government guaranteed busi-ness loan from a bank (.5 percent of women-owned firms, .7 percent of all firms.)
Employer and Non-employer Firms• Nearly two-thirds (65.3 percent) of women-owned businesses that have full-time paid employees
(“employer firms”) used personal or family savings to start or acquire their business, compared to just over half (53.4 percent) of women-owned businesses that do not have any full-time paid employees (“non-employer firms.)• Employer firms are also more likely to have used personal or family assets other than savings (10.3percent) than are non-employer firms (5.2 percent) or personal or family home equity loans (9.9percent of employer firms and 2.8 percent of non-employer firms.)• Additionally, a higher 13.7 percent of employer firms used a personal or business credit card, com-pared to 10.3 percent of non-employer.• Just a small fraction (1.4percent) of employer firms used a business loan from the federal, state, or local government, but even fewer (.2percent) of non-employer firms used this source. This is very similar to the difference between employer firms (1.7 per-cent) and non-employer firms (.2 percent) that used a government guaranteed business loan from a bank or financial institution.• A little less than 1 in 20 (16.8 percent) of employer firms used a business loan from a bank or institu-tion (just 3.1percent of non-employer firms) and 5.1percent of employer firms and 1.2percent of non-employer firms used a business loan or investment from family or friends.
See FACTS, Page 18
Facts and figures for women to know
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Debra Schweter
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Rainier Bar & Grill1623 Cole St., Enumclaw360-825-6363
Debra Schweter and her husband Jeff Schweter are the owners of Rainier Bar and Grill in downtown Enumclaw. After purchasing the restaurant in 2005, they have spent the past seven years growing an establishment that offers exceptional fare in a family-friendly atmosphere. In September of 2012, the Rainier Bar and Grill was chosen by local voters as the “The Best of the Plateau” in � ve categories: Best BBQ, Best Burger, Best Family Restaurant, Best Lunch Spot and Best Steak. Debra enjoys being able to provide a place where Enumclaw locals, and those just passing by, can come to have a great meal and relax in Enumclaw’s small town charm. Debra also takes pride in the great staff that keep The Rainier Enumclaw’s favorite family restaurant. “I am very fortunate to live in a town as wonderful as Enumclaw and I consider myself extremely lucky to have such a wonderful staff and great customers.”to have such a wonderful staff and great customers.”
Julie Iunker
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Edward JonesFinancial Advisor1343 Garrett St. Ste. C, Enumclaw360-825-2924julie.iunker@edwardjones.comwww.edwardjones.com
Julie Iunker, a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, has been helping her clients meet their financial needs for the past 8 years. Julie is designated AAMS (Accredited Asset Management Spe-cialist) from the College for Financial Planning in Denver, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from Washington State Uni-versity. Previously she worked for Washington Energy Company, as well as the travel industry. Julie enjoys working with clients who find themselves confused and insecure in today’s financial markets, and helping them navigate towards their secure financial future.
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Natural Simplicity700 Main St., [email protected] • naturalsimplicityllc.weebly.com
After graduating from Gene Juarez Academy of Beauty, I attended Gene Juarez Advanced Training Salon to further my education and fine tune my skills. I went on to work for the company and they helped shape who I am today as a professional. I was there for two years, and then worked at other salons/spas part time. I took time off to be a full time mom, and now with over 17 years of experience, I have the opportunity to open Natural Simplicity LLC. I have always had a passion for helping people care for their hands and feet, as well as accentuating the beauty of their own nails. At Natural Simplicity I specialize in natural nail care, including manicure and pedicure services using only high quality products. From the shape you prefer your nails to tender areas that need special attention, your experience should be relaxing from start to finishing touches. Sched-ule your appointment today to pamper yourself in comfortable surroundings, great customer service and quality nail care.
Natural Simplicity LLC
Isabelle Dalton, PhD, LMP
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CranioSacral TherapyRainier Natural Health Clinic700 Main St., [email protected] www.iahp.com/IsabelleDalton
Serving our Plateau Community for more than eight years, thank you!Education: Northwest Academy of Healing Arts, Upledger Institute, and Barral Institute. My service goal is to facilitate your natural healing by resolving the root causes of your illness or pains. Clinical results show how ef� cient CranioSacral Therapy is to resolve all kind of Injuries and Chronic Pain, Pediatric Issues (including newborns), Migraines/Headaches, TMJ-D, PTSD, Learning Disabilities, and all Emotional Is-sues. Please call and � nd out how CST can help you! Auto Injury, work injury, and preferred provider for most medical insurances. I look forward to helping you get back to better health!
1 Re-think your cash register - Until recently, millions of small businesses have long been at a technol-
ogy disadvantage. By using antiquated, time-consuming methods of tak ing pay-ments, they have missed out on the ability to cap-ture useful sa les data for inventory and sales tracking. Today, more affordable cloud-based point-of-sale software such as NCR Si lver is made specif ica l ly for small businesses. More than a simple credit card swipe system, NCR Silver provides inven-tory support, profitability analytics, accounting integration, and live cus-tomer service and support to help the technology-shy small-business owner. Plus, with tablet capabilit ies, even mobile businesses can enjoy technol-ogies that were previously only avail-able to their larger competitors.
2 Make sure your website is up to speed – customer impatience is at an all-time high. Customers won’t
wait around if your site is slow to load or if transactions are too time-consuming. Make sure your site can handle the traffic peaks 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Also, make sure that visitors can see and navigate your site
no matter what device they’re using to view it. Test your user experience
on smartphones, tablets and various email services.
3 Protect your computer system – every day, virus-es infect approximately
1 million computers around the world. Viruses can travel in any-
thing from a flash drive to an email message, and can completely halt the
productivity of a business. To minimize your company’s exposure to viruses, worms and hackers, be sure you use the latest patches, system updates and firewalls for your soft-ware and computer systems. You can usu-ally find patches and program updates on the software manufacturers’ websites.
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• Almost no (.3 percent) employer firms used investment by venture capitalist(s), but it’s still more than the .1percent used by nonemployer firms. A similar .2 percent of employer firms and .3 percent of non-employer firms used grants. • Finally, just 1 in 10 (10.8 percent) employer firms report that they did not need any capital to start or acquire their business, compared to a full 34.3percent of non-employer firms.
Hispanic Women-Owned BusinessesNumbers and Characteristics • There are 787,914 Hispanic women-owned businesses in the United States. This reflects a tremendous 45.7 percent increase in number since 2002 and a 133.3 percent increase since 1997. In comparison, Hispanic men-owned businesses grew 84.1 percent from 1997 to 2007. • Hispanic women-owned firms across the country have total receipts of $55.7 billion. The total receipts of Hispanic women-owned firms grew 57.8 percent since 2002. • Women-owned firms make up 34.9 percent of all Hispanic nonfarm businesses across the country. • A full 93.3 percent of these firms are non-employer firms, with average receipts of $21,904. • The remaining 6.7 percent of the firms have paid employees, employing a total of 363,430 people across the country with a payroll of $9.3 billion. These employer firms have average receipts of $745,729.
Geography • One in 10 (10.2 percent) of all women-owned firms across the country are owned by Hispanic women. • The West has the highest representation (14.7 percent) followed by the South (11.6 percent), the Northeast (9.0 percent) and the Midwest (2.7 percent).
• The states with the largest number of Hispanic women-owned businesses are: California (205,309), Florida (138,984), and Texas (137,541).
Industry • The top industries for Hispanic women include: health care and social assistance (20.1 percent of all Hispanic WOBs are in this sector), other services (18.1 percent), and administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (17.1 percent). • Industries least represented by Hispanic WOBs include management of companies and enterprises (less than .01 percent), mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (.06 percent), utilities (.07 percent), and agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting (.15 percent).
The National Women’s Business Council • The National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) is a non-partisan federal advisory council created to serve as an indepen-dent source of advice and counsel to the president, Congress, and the U.S. Small Business Administration on economic issues of importance to women business owners. • The Council is the government’s only independent voice for women entrepreneurs. Members are prominent women business owners and leaders of women’s business organizations. The NWBC is composed of 15 members who are appointed to three-year terms: • A presidentially-appointed chair; • Eight women business owners or chief executives, half in the political party of the U.S. president and half who are not; • Six representatives of national women’s business organizations. • The Council is committed to: • Conducting research on issues important to women business owners and their organizations; • Communicating these findings widely; • Providing a platform for change to expand and improve opportunities for women business owners and their enterprises.
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Kory Keath
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Edward JonesFinancial Advisor2820 Griffin Ave. Enumclaw360-825-1667kory.keath@edwardjones.comwww.edwardjones.com
Kory Keath, a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, has worked in the financial services field for 29 years. Kory is designated AAMS (Accredited Asset Management Special-ist) from the College for Financial Planning in Denver; holds a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education from CWU; and a Master’s degree in Ad-ministration from Seattle University. She worked in public schools for 10 years as a teacher and administrator. A large part of Kory’s time is spent educating adults about the myriad choices available to consumers in today’s complex and often times turbulent financial world. Kory knows that with knowledge, people are able to make informed choices about the financial future they create for themselves.
Sheryl A. Vanderwalker
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Rules of the Road Driving School2993 Grif� n Ave., EnumclawDriving School: 253-880-6758 • Licensing Offi ce: 253-329-6577
Sheryl retired in 2008 after spending 25 years as a King County Sheriff’s Deputy. As a Deputy Sheriff, Sheryl received extensive training in all areas of law enforcement. Sheryl’s main “pet peeve”, as a Deputy Sheriff was “bad drivers” and her passion was to work with teens. So upon retirement she attended Western Oregon University to receive her Traffi c Safety Instructor Cer-tifi cate and opened Rules of the Road Driving School. September 2008 she opened with the help of her husband and three daughters. Sheryl’s husband has continued to work full time at the Sheriff’s Department and instruct at the school. Sheryl also became an Adjunct Instructor (Trainer of Trainers). Over the next two years, she became a Trainer of Trainers in Oregon and Washington and the Washington Department of Licensing Advisory Committee representative for Driver Training School Owners. She thrives on seeing her students grow from new drivers to competent drivers in just 8 ½ weeks. July 2011, Sheryl was selected to participate on the Transition Team to move the written and drive test out to commercial driving schools. Starting October 1, 2012, Rules of the Road Driving School now administers the state written and drives test at their Enumclaw location. Sheryl and her team at Rules of the Road Driving School are looking forward to this new business adventure and continuing to instill low risk driving habits in our local teens.
Cynthia Layer
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Enumclaw Health and Rehabilitation Center
2323 Jensen St., [email protected]
All of my children graduated right here in Enumclaw and now I have a grandchild going to Kibler. I love this community as much now as I did back then. For the past five years I have been privileged enough to work for Enumclaw Health and Rehabilitation Center (right across from St. Elizabeth’s’ Hospital) as Admissions and Marketing Director. I did not fully appreciate this valuable rehabilitation center until I was here for awhile. Our short term rehab helps so many people to be able to stay right here in town and get the therapy and nursing care they need after a hospital stay. So they can get back to their priori living situa-tion. Our long term care keeps our loved ones right here close to us so we can visit often and participate in decision about their care needs. The people I get to work with every day put the needs of our residents first with caring, love and respect. I know many of you already from all of my years living and working Enumclaw and for those of you I do not know if I can be of any help with your senior family needs please call or come by and I can show you our facility.
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Expressions at Enumclaw & Living Court Assisted Living
As a long time resident and graduate of Enumclaw I feel privileged to do what I love in the community of which I live and was raised. As the Community Rela-tions Director at Expressions at Enumclaw memory care and Living Court Assisted Living I enjoy working with families as they make the transition from home to as-sisted living. We are able to give families a peace of mind that their loved one is cared for while they are able to enjoy the time together. I am proud to work for an organization that specializes in Dementia care as well as traditional Assisted Living. I enjoy volunteering in the community including Enumclaw Chamber Board of Directors, Relay for Life Committee, Enumclaw Regional Healthcare Foundation and Alzheimer’s Walk Committee. Please call if I can be a resource to you and your family at 360-556-9430.
2454 Cole Street, Enumclaw360-825-4565mapodaca@prestigecare.comwww.prestigecare.com
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Peggy Lusk, CPA, PMP
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Abundance by [email protected] www.abundance-by-design.com/enumclawwww.facebook.com/AbundancebyDesign
Are you confused by the various investment options and concerned that you don’t seem to be getting ahead? Do you feel like you’re spending so much time working to just “maintain” that you’re not enjoying life? I’ve been there, and I can teach you how to change that. I am a Business Consultant, Financial Coach and Instructor who broke away from Corporate American to create my own Life of Abundance. At Abundance by Design, I give people the step-by-step processes to de-sign the life they really want to live. By creating a customized strategy to take control of your time, money, and health in a way that supports your passions and goals, you really can live the life you always knew you de-served.
Tracey Prociw
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Rainier View Construction1174 Myrtle Ave. Ste. 105., Enumclaw360-625-8780www.rainier-view.com
Tracey Prociw is the Managing Member of Rainier View Construction & Roo� ng, an award winning residential general contractor, with company of� ces located in the Courier Herald building in Enumclaw and servicing Washington and Alaska. Since returning to the construction business after ground breaking heart surgery in 2009, Rainier View Construction & Roo� ng has shown explosive growth and has recently added being a Green Certi� ed Contractor, to its list of many achievements and certi� cations. Born in Portland, Tracey has spent her entire life in the Paci� c NW. She is a 1981 graduate of Portland Christian H.S. and achieved a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Admin. in 1987 and is a Certi� ed Medical Transcriptionist. Tracey loves her home in Enumclaw and the community in which she lives as both a wife to Don, and as a mother to a blended family of 7 kids ranging from 12 to 23. She is active with the Chamber of Commerce, treasurer for Stars and Stripes and Enumclaw’s upcoming Centennial Celebration, as well as supporting her communities through many other charities. Tracey is a member of Christian Faith Center in Federal Way.
Kaylee McDonald, ND
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Rainier Natural Health Clinic700 Main St., Buckley360-829-1838drkayleem@aol.comwww.rainiernaturalhealthclinic.com
Bastyr University; American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Washington Association of Natruopathic Physicians, Board Certi� ed Naturopathic Doctor. After graduating from Bastyr University and completing a residency in Seattle, I started my private practice on the plateau in 1997. I am a primary care physician and a general family practitioner, seeing patients of all ages. As a Naturopathic Physician, I enjoy educating and em-powering people in their health and helping them achieve wellness. In addition to well child exams, sports physicals and annual exams, my practice specializes in many areas of health. My focus has been on allergies, ADD/ADHD and the autistic spectrum, digestive complaints, thyroid concerns, � bromyal-gia and fatigue. The clinic also offers a variety of weight loss options, including the HCG diet and lifestyle education courses. Recently, I have taken many courses in holistic neurol-ogy to be able to focus and help deal with complaints like Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Although Naturopathy does not generally offer quick solutions through prescription medications, by focusing on wellness, rather than disease, it enables patients to feel more in control of their health. Most insurance accepted! Call today to start your path to wellness!
Donna Russell-Cook
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St. Elizabeth Hospital, President1455 Battersby Ave., Enumclaw360-802-8555www.fhshealth.org
Over 25 years ago I began my career in healthcare to ful� ll my personal mission of making a difference in people’s lives. In preparation for this I earned Bachelor and Masters Degrees and also a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives. The fact that I can truly make a difference in people’s lives each and every day continues to inspire me. Now that I’ve joined Franciscan as St. Elizabeth Hospital’s president I � nd working for an organization whose mission so closely matches my own personal mission is truly a business dream-come-true. I’ve had an adventurous past year beginning with moving across the country to the beautiful Northwest, taking my oldest out of state college, starting a new and exciting job, my youngest starting high school and renovating our house! Now settled in to job and home I’m looking forward to becoming an integral part of our community both profes-sionally and personally as is St. Elizabeth. Profession-ally by reaching each and every individual who needs our help and services and personally by meeting and making new friends and colleagues.
Lori Gosney68
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Studio Pilates1533 Cole St., Enumclaw 253-569-2292
Lori Gosney is proud to be celebrating her 8th year with Studio Pilates in Enumclaw. The Pilates method of physical conditioning is geared towards strengthening the entire body, lengthening mus-cles, correcting alignment and enhancing � exibility. Offering private sessions with authentic Pilate’s equipment as well as group mat classes, Lori will help you learn to strengthen and control movements from your “core”. Please visit her at her studio located in the JJ Smith building. Call 253-569-2292 to schedule an appointment.
Jan Dwyer Bang, MBA, CSP
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Boundless ResultsSpeaker - Trainer - CoachPO Box 1914, [email protected] • www.JanDwyerBang.com
Jan Dwyer Bang helps people experience boundless results in service culture and personal leadership through her high-impact keynotes, train-ing workshops, coaching and consulting. She has an MBA from the University of Chicago and is one of 250 women who hold the Certi� ed Speaking Pro-fessional designation. Jan is a featured author of two books: Real World Ca-reer Development Strategies that Work! and Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul II. She is also distributor of numerous behavioral assessments, includ-ing the DiSC communication style assessment. Her clients include Starbucks, Boeing, and Weyerhaeuser Company. Kangaroos don’t go backwards and neither will you if you decide to work with Jan. Jan operates her business from Sum-ner, Washington and invites you to go to her Boundless Results Blog. Mention this bio and you’ll receive a 10% discount on your next contract!
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