What WiBN is about, and the various programs they offer to women.

2. Philosophy
Women in Business Networking
(WiBN) is a Miami Valley based
organization in which women in
business encourage one
another’s professional growth
and business success.

3. Focus on Women
 Demographics
 Average age 45
 Diversity
 Lines of Business
 Finance, politics, law, the arts,
education, medical, government,
military, fire, police, job seekers,
entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and
community volunteers

4. Focus on Community
 Core focus on community’s central
business district: Downtown Dayton
 Extended outreach to Miami Valley
Region

5. Mission
To provide women with forums
for networking to achieve career
and personal success through
education, resources, and
relationships.

6. Vision Statement
Within the next five years, to increase the value of
WiBN to be the preferred and most trusted
resource for education, resources and recognition
for both women and girls.

7. Values
Diversity ~ We welcome all women interested in
personal and business growth.
Respect ~ We strive to create an environment
which values respect and encourages open
communication.
Education ~ We offer resources and tools for you
to develop your business success and grow
professionally.
Support ~ We strive to form mutually beneficial and
lasting business alliances.
Friendship ~ We provide an eclectic atmosphere of
fun through inspiring speakers and exciting social
events.

8. WiBN Leadership Team

9. WiBN Advisory Board

10. WiBN Ambassadors

11. Message from WiBN’s Founder
Women tend to make business decisions based primarily on
the relationships they have built. Whether it's seeking
collaboration, learning something new, finding a mentor or
making a major purchase, we seek out someone we know or a
trusted referral.
Networking is the best way for prospective clients and referrals to
get a sense of who we are and what we can offer. Whether
you are an entrepreneur, sole proprietor, part of a larger
organization, work remotely from your home office, getting
Jeanne Porter ready to make a career change or launch a business,
networking will provide you with the connections, ideas, and
inspiration needed to move forward or to the next level.
Women in Business Networking is about YOU.
In serving you, I am grateful for this opportunity to apply my creative energy and natural
tendency to create meaningful connections for our members and guests. My intention with
Women in Business Networking is to provide a interactive venue where you leave each
event excited about an idea, connection or the next step you'll take. Leaving feeling good
about you and what you do in life.
I encourage you to share your interests with me so that the benefits and opportunities
provided through Women in Business Networking can flourish. I'm happy to be on this
journey with you and sharing our accomplishments and networking success with each
other!”
Jeanne Porter
Founder of Women in Business Networking

12. WiBN Goals
 Women’s Business Center
 Senior Executive Mentorship Program
 Professional Development
Scholarships
 Annual Conference – Professional Development
 Mentoring Program
 Entrepreneur Groups
 Lunch N Learns
 Winstitute - Professional Development
Girls Leadership Program (Grades 7–12)

13. Focus on Causes
 Hannah’s Treasure Chest
 Clothes that Work
 YWCA
 Artemis Center
 Ronald McDonald House
 The Food Bank

14. Focus on Causes & Careers
 WPAFB Family Advocacy Center
 Miami Valley Women’s Center
 Terpenning Family Extreme
Home Makeover

15. Focus on Causes
 American Heart Association Go Red
Campaign
 American Cancer Association Breast
Cancer Campaign
 Operation Show Our Love

16. Focus on Causes
 American Red Cross
 Fairhaven Job Seekers Group
 Crayons to Classrooms
 The Mustard Seed Foundation

17. Diverse & Beneficial Programs

18. Learn. Lunch. Network.
Monthly - 4th Tuesday
11:15 am—1:15 pm
Dayton Racquet Club
Build relationships and network with
the most influential women in the
Miami Valley. The very best speakers
and panelists are recruited for these
motivational, informational, resourceful,
and educational sessions for women in
all types of businesses.
Topics available at
www.womeninbusinessnetworking.com

19. Winstitute
Leadership Development Program
February, May, August, November
Neil’s Heritage House
The Leadership Series Program
is offered as a tool to provide members
an opportunity to connect, learn, and
grow. Each series is designed with the
growth of the individual attendee and
their organization in mind. A wide variety
of topics and presenters is the goal to
meet the needs of the multitude of
industries represented through WiBN.
Topics available at
www.womeninbusinessnetworking.com

20. Top 25 Women to Watch
Annually—February 10th
WiBN’s watchable women are making
a difference in our community.
Candidates are considered from all
professions: finance, government,
politics, law, the arts, education,
science, entrepreneurs, nonprofits,
and community volunteers.
More information at
www.womeninbusinessnetworking.com

21. Lindsay Ackley Lisa Barhorst Melodie Bennett Robin Brun Chris Cartwright Kim Cope Dr. Pamela Ellis
Gabrielle Enright Danielle Fritz Beth Kernan Carmen Gooden Jane Krebs Channon Lemon Angela Lewis
Melissa McGhee Erin Murdock Shannon Perlow Cris Peterson Joann Ringer Jennifer Seaman Daria Dillard Stone
25 Women to
Debbie Teeters Laurie Trick Yvonne Wathen Carla Wieis Hale
Watch 2012

22. Debbie Agnew Shondale Atkinson Gina Bier Molly Bordonaro Sarah Craft Melissa Cutcher Shana Douglas
Amy Gantt Lyn Hogrefe Barbara Johnson Iris Juergens Michelle Kay Yvette Kelly Fields Katrina Kittle
Elizabeth Van Dine Jennifer Andrade April Mescher Cheryl Oliver Beth Redden Marta Rey Jennifer Reitz
25 Women to
Susan Sparks Sasha Van De Grift Marcia Venus Teresa Zumwald
Watch 2011

23. Beth Brenda Cheryl Christine Deb Deborah Donna
Gully Weber Malone Quijote-Oakes Vichiarelli Fitzwater Childs
Janette Joanie Jodee Joy Judy Judy Karen
Dywasuk Spain Ball Brush Elder Powell Rubenstein
Karen Karyn Leah Lisa Maha Mary Peggy
Townsend Gavzer Hawthorn Grigsby Kashani Bajus Lehner
25 Women to
Ruth Ann Shanon Tracie Nicole
Watch 2010
Penrick Potts Hall Amsler

24. Kathryn Amelia Amy Barb Tina Belinda Cheryl
Burcham Rodriquez Schrimpf Warner Marker Kenley Bucholtz
Patricia Laura Debra Julie Karen Kim Kim
Tallman DeRamus Ghysels Gaudette Kelly-Brown Snow Faris
Linda Lisa Lori Malia Ria Carm Natalie
Jones Adkinson Firsdon Mumma Davidson Crawford King-Albert
25 Women to
Nora
Paul
Robin
Gentry
Colleen
Ryan
Senator Shannon
Jones
Watch 2009

25. Hot Topics – Koffee Talks
Business Round Table
Facilitated/Topic
Monthly - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Friday
Springboro – Centerville – North Dayton
8:00 - 9:30 am
No Charge!
Provides an unprecedented networking
environment where members connect
with like minded professionals to
exchange ideas, increase their circle of
influence, generate referrals, and
advance their career through business
roundtable discussions.
Topics available at
www.womeninbusinessnetworking

26. Entrepreneur’s Groups
.
Management development for
entrepreneurs. It supplements
entrepreneurial vision with
entrepreneurial competence.
The program
 enables entrepreneurs to develop
essential management skills
 strengthen their ability to build
 manage effective and profitable
organizations
More information available at
www.womeninbusinessnetworking

27. Entrepreneur Group Facilitators
Group 1 Group 3
Karyn Gavzer Tina Marker, President/CEO
KG Marketing & Training, Inc. Windward Design Group, LLC
Entrepreneur Group
Facilitator
Caitlin
Bortolotto-Krebs
Group 2
Donna Childs, MA, CA, CPM
Donna Childs Consulting, LLC

28. Downtown Morning Toasters
Division of Toastmasters
International
Weekly - Wednesday
7:30 am – 8:30 am
Nominal fees!
Sinclair Community College’s
Ponitz Center
Downtown Morning Toasters can
help control and tame those public
speaking butterflies . . . all in a fun
and friendly environment!
Topics available at
www.womeninbusinessnetworking

29. Monday Morning Moments
Weekly E-Newsletter
Features, highlights, promotions,
resources, announcements,
business tips and pointers all
delivered in time to start the new
business week.
More information available at
www.womeninbusinessnetworking

30. Status Plus
Membership Program
Discounts and exclusive
member benefits.
More information available at
www.womeninbusinessnetworking

31. Professional Development
Conference
 Captive audience of business women
 Key involvement with Miami Valley’s
best networking and business
development avenue for women

32. Sponsorship Opportunity
Professional Development Conference
• Conference Sponsors
• Business Exhibit Space
• Market Place Space

33. Conference Highlights