NEW Corporate Sponsor: BC Clark Jewelers

The Central Oklahoma NAWBO Chapter welcomes BC Clark Jewelers as one of our newest Corporate Sponsors in supporting the Central Oklahoma NAWBO fundraising program and our local Women Business Owners.

BC Clark Jewelers, well known for it’s holiday jingle and Pray for Rain program, opened its first jewelry store in the corner of a five and dime store in 1892 by then owner B.C. Clark.

Today, BC Clark Jewelers is Oklahoma’s oldest jewelry store and the oldest retail store in Oklahoma under the same name and ownership. The traditions of quality merchandise, and personal service have continued through the years under the leadership of B.C. Clark’s son, B.C. Clark, Jr., grandson Jim Clark, and great grandsons Coleman Clark and Mitchell Clark. Now with three Oklahoma City stores, the Clark family continually introduces new and exciting designer jewelry lines and other luxury brand products.

As a full-service jeweler, BC Clark offers a full line of merchandise and services including:

Diamond jewelry and loose diamonds

Diamond engagement rings and wedding bands

High fashion jewelry from today’s hottest designers from around the world

Luxury watches and timepieces

Fine china, silver, porcelain and crystal

Giftware and home décor

Bridal registry

Gift wrapping

Complete jewelry manufacturing and repair facilities

Founded in 1975, the National Association of Women Business Owners® (NAWBO®) propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide by: strengthening the wealth creating capacity of our members and promoting economic development within the entrepreneurial community; creating innovative and effective change in the business culture; building strategic alliances, coalitions and affiliations; and transforming public policy and influencing opinion makers. Learn more at www.nawbo.org.

For more information on how your company can support local Women Business Owners and become a corporate sponsor visit: Corporate Sponsor for more information.

NAWBO and the Riata Center announce the winners of the Legacy and Pat Tull Memorial Scholarship Awards

NAWBO Chapter Central Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY: April 4, 2012 – Dr. Terry Neese was awarded the Legacy Award and Julie Coffee received the Pat Tull Memorial Scholarship Award by the Central Oklahoma Chapter of NAWBO in conjunction with the Riata Center for Entrepreneurship in Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business during the Awards Luncheon at the Women Entrepreneurs (WE Inspire) Conference on April 4, 2012.

NAWBO, the WE Inspire Conference, and the Riata Center partnered to honor outstanding women small business owners. Dr. Terry Neese received the highest honor – the Legacy Award – which recognizes contribution and support for women entrepreneurs by an individual in the Oklahoma community.

Julie Coffee, High Impact Management, received the Emerging Business Award the Pat Tull Memorial Scholarship – which recognizes the contribution of a woman entrepreneur in business for less than two years who has demonstrated a commitment to growing her business.

The Legacy Award honors a woman trailblazer, who paved the way for women entrepreneurs in our state and nationally, while active in the community. Dr. Neese is the first recipient of the Legacy Award. “I couldn’t think of anyone who epitomizes this award and what it stands for more than Terry Neese – as we pay tribute to her lifetime of outstanding contributions in mentoring women entrepreneurs in starting and growing their business and empowering themselves.”

The Emerging Business Award (Pat Tull Memorial Scholarship) is to recognize a woman entrepreneur just building a business. It provides her with a $1,000 scholarship to use toward the growth of her business, a membership in NAWBO and mentorship for a year. Julie Coffee is the second recipient of the Pat Tull Memorial Scholarship . Julie Coffee is an established professional with a well organized business plan and track record for success. She is actively involved in her community volunteering her time and talent.

NAWBO

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) was proud to partner with WE Inspire and theRiataCenterto recognize women entrepreneurs. NAWBO presented the Legacy and Emerging Business Awards and the Riata Center presented the Small and Growth Business Awards.

NAWBO is the premier organization in theUnited States representing the interests of all women business owners. NAWBO, the only organization lobbying for women business owners nationally and locally, offers a wealth of opportunities ranging from contacts and networking to learning, advocacy and growth.

NAWBO membership offers women-owned businesses a national and local platform to tap into the power of an already established community of women entrepreneurs. We are a network of women business owners helping each other empower ourselves and our businesses.

Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of an organization that helps you build your connections, grow your relationships and form mentoring bonds that lead to life long business friendships? Join us on the first Tuesday of each month for the Central Oklahoma NAWBO Business Dinner and learn how you can become part of the 7000+ business women from around the world helping one another grow!