Business Leads Group

• Looking for tangible ideas on how to grow your business and cut cost?
• Interested in learning more about the latest business trends and effective strategies to win the battle in today’s economy?
• Would you like specific ideas on how to more effectively market your business, increase awareness, and increase customer count?
• Then as a small business owner, this workshop is for you!

Sponsored by WCMY, there is no cost or obligation to attend. The length of the program is approximately 45-­60 minutes. As an extra incentive, the first 50 businesses to sign up at each location will receive a free gift the day of the seminar.

For more details, see the event PDF, or contact Christine Hite.

As we bring this year 2012 to an end, I would like to thank all of our members for a very prosperous year.

This year we have seen our economy starting to turn around; however there are many industries still struggling to get back on their feet. That is why it is so important to network with fellow business owners.

Ottawa Business Builders Too membership grew this year by adding four new members:

• WCMY represented by Christine Hite, Account Executive
• Farrell Chiropractic represented by Crystal Lomeli, Marketing Manager
• Mike’s Outdoor Power Equipment Repair represented by Ivy Cuchiara, owner
• Robert Kuhn Photography Studio represented by Robert Kuhn, owner.

I look forward to a new year full of business growth for not only our members but for all of our local businesses.
Sincerely,
Katherine Corcoran, President
Ottawa Business Builders Too

Thank you to all who donated to Coats for a Cause. Because of the generosity of everyone in Ottawa, 350 coats, boots, gloves and hats were distributed to local area schools and the Youth Service Bureau.

Heritage Woods of Ottawa is now accepting wreath donations for their 2nd Annual Festival of Wreaths Silent Auction, which will be held on December 9th. More details will be posted as they come. For more information please contact Debbie Pusateri at 815-431-1400.

If you’re a crafter, contact Debbie Pusateri from Heritage Woods of Ottawa to setup a booth at the 5th Annual Craft and Bake Sale. This event is Saturday October 27, from 10:00am – 3:00pm. Call Debbie at 815-431-1400.

If you have any extra coats, boots, gloves and hats, please consider donating to Coats for a Cause. This annual coat drive helps those in need right in the Ottawa area. Drop off locations include:

Brian Carnes Country Financial
Centrue Bank
Jeremiah Joe
Fairfield Inn
Holiday Inn
Hampton Inn
OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center
Ottawa Pavilion, Ltd Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
Heritage Woods of Ottawa Assisted Living Community
Farrell Chiropractic
Ottawa Travel & Cruise
Sunfield Restaurant
YMCA
The Book Mouse
1st United Methodist Church

As a VITAS volunteer, you will make a difference in another person’s life.

You will discover a significant sense of accomplishment from improving the quality of life for someone at the end of life.

You will establish meaningful friendships with patients, their families and our hospice team.

For more information please contact Rosana Madrigal for the next orientation at 815-220-0021.

Ottawa Business Builders Too was the sponsor for the March 2012 Business Before Hours event held at Festivities Unlimited. We all enjoyed a good turnout, breakfast and the networking opportunities that these events provide. See you at the next event!

On January 30, 2012, the Ottawa Business Builders Too business leads group launched their new website at http://www.obb2.com. This complete informational website offers information about the group and its members as well as a means of contact if you are interested in joining the group.