All over this area people are having to give up their pets because they can’t afford to feed them. Shakespeare Animal Fund (SAF), a Chamber member and local nonprofit, is working hard to make sure free pet food is available to anyone who needs it. Help SAF help the community by telling anyone who needs pet food to contact Shakespeare at 342-7040 or visit the website at www.shakespeareanimalfund.org. And help make a difference in the community and support this organization by becoming a sponsor.

Shakespeare Animal Fund also pays emergency veterinarian bills for elderly, disabled and any other low income individuals.  For more information please email Jennifer Webb at theshakefund@aol.com.

Wells Fargo Pledges Additional $250,000 to Support Florida’s Haitian Relief and Rescue Efforts

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) said today it will commit an additional $250,000 to support nonprofit agencies in Florida that are mobilizing relief efforts for the victims of Haiti’s earthquake. This is in addition to the $100,000 donation the company made last week to the American Red Cross disaster relief fund.

“Florida and our neighboring states are quickly mobilizing efforts to receive victims of the Haiti earthquake with food, shelter and medical care, and we want to support these efforts,” said Shelley Freeman, Florida Regional President. “As the magnitude of the tragedy continues to unfold, we are committed to helping those that have been impacted and may be coming to our shores. We’ve also taken steps to help our team members who have been directly affected by the earthquake.”

The additional commitment will include a contribution to Florida’s “Neighbors to the Rescue” program that was activated by Governor Charlie Crist and is administered by the Volunteer Florida Foundation. Contributions to this organization will be directed to local nonprofits across Florida serving Haitian communities. Contributions will also be made to area hospitals that will care for evacuees, including the University of Miami Hospital and Miami Children’s Hospital.

In addition, Wells Fargo credit and check cardholders can redeem their Wells Fargo Rewards® program points to help those impacted by the earthquake in Haiti. More information can be found at www.wellsfargorewards.com. Customers can make donations to the American Red Cross by visiting http://www.redcross.org.

Lead Yourself to the Top!

In an economic downturn, only the best survive. What are you doing to be sure you have the competitive edge? Stop doing what everyone else is doing and discover the secret strategies used by the most successful business leaders to access your full potential, maximize your talents and skills, and exceed even your own expectations. Join us to design a powerful, customized strategy for achieving your vision and goals by learning to lead yourself!

At this powerful event you'll learn:
• Take full advantage of every opportunity!
• Design a custom strategy for success
• Leverage your natural talents and skills
• Find the most effective and efficient path to business results
• Access more of your potential to get more done with less effort

Joelle Jay, Joelle K. Jay, Ph.D., is an executive coach, author and speaker who strategizes with business leaders to enhance performance and maximize business results. She specializes in helping senior leaders leverage their greatest talents and design the ideal strategy for achieving their vision and goals. Her clients include presidents, vice presidents, and C-level executives in Fortune 500 companies in the U.S. and around the world. Joelle is also the senior managing partner of the leadership development practice, Pillar Consulting and the author of The Inner Edge: The 10 Practices of Personal Leadership.

Date Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Time 5:00 PM - 7:45 PM (Doors open and informal networking begins at 4:30 PM)
Location Hidden Valley Country Club
3575 East Hidden Valley Dr.
Reno, Nevada 89502

Cost $60.00

Register by phone by calling (775) 853-2120.
Email contact: kymberleesimantel@eWomenNetwork.com

Breakfast with Fran Business Networking event will be held February 18 from 7 to 9 AM.

Via live Conference call Fran will be interviewing his guest speaker, Bob Burg, author of Endless Referrals:  Network Your Everyday Contacts Into Sales. 

We have had an overwhelming response to this month's Breakfast with Fran Tarkenton.  The venue is the same C4CUBE (in the parking garage across from the Reno Aces at 300 E 2nd St) but instead of being held in their 14th floor conference room it will be down stairs on the 12th floor.  The same location as the December 2nd Annual Nevada Black Chamber Of Commerce Expo. 

Our Co-Host for the Breakfast W/Fran Vickie Dimambro W/Pyramid Business Services is this month's guest speaker on the international SageAdvisors Tele-seminar Wednesday, February 17th from 12pm - 1pm (PST).  To listen in for the FREE call: 775-335-3180 code: 913584. These tele-seminars are put on monthly by none other than Wealth Protection Diva ... Cheri Hill W/Sage International Inc.

Professional Saleswoman of Nevada
Professional Saleswoman of Nevada annually presents the prestigious, “Saleswoman of the Year” award to the woman in our Nevada Community that excels in her profession of sales and marketing.

Each year we seek nominations for this award from the Business Community at large. The nominees do not need to be a member of PSN and can be self-nominated or nominated by an employer, co-worker, friend, etc.

PSN seeks nominations throughout Nevada of those woman who:
· Exhibit the highest level of professional dedication
· Demonstrate outstanding client service
· Are actively involved in community programs and organizations
· Strive for professional self improvement

A PSN committee selects five finalists from the nominations submitted. An honoree is then determined following an oral interview with a panel of judges comprised if community and business leaders.

PSN is proud to sponsor this event, affectionately known as S.W.O.T.Y. (Saleswomen of the Year). It is an opportunity for us to publicly recognize not only the nominees, but also woman in sales and marketing, everywhere for their professional accomplishments, achievements and advancements.

Professional Saleswomen of Nevada
Saturday, May 1, 2010
6:00pm - 11:00pm
Peppermill Hotel Spa & Casino

Saleswoman of the Year nomination forms are available at
http://psn-nevada.com/Default.aspx?pageId=484076

If you would like to become a sponsor, give raffle donation, donation or volunteer for the event, please call 1-866-532-0765.

2010 SWOTY Awards net proceeds will benefit the Northern Nevada Hopes and SPCA of Northern Nevada.

Tickets $50 / person