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Blog: Eight Reasons Every Business Needs A Blog
Most people can probably agree that a blog isn’t a bad thing for a business to have. But who has time to write content for a blog, especially if you’re running a small business? While it’s easy to put the...
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Tricia Sticca of Tricia Sticca Professional Coaching
Our next Spotlight features Tricia Sticca, of Tricia Sticca Professional Coaching. Tricia joined the Mohawk Valley Business Women’s Network (MVBWN) in 2022 to grow her network and connect with other women in business. Q: Why did you decide to join...
Read MoreDaughter for Hire Celebrates 10 Years of Serving Local Seniors and Their Families
Daughter for Hire is proud to announce that they have reached another milestone in the history of their company. This December, Daughter for Hire is celebrating 10 years of helping thousands of seniors safely remain independent and living in their...
Read MoreThree Network Members Receive Grant Through The Genesis Group
Three Mohawk Valley Business Women’s Network members recently received a grant from The Genesis Group. Christine Spiak of Compass Financial Wellness, Tricia Sticca, Career & Leadership Coach, and Leigh Ann Dillon of Hilltop Marketing all received grants through The Genesis...
Read MoreTwo Network Members Receive Grant Through The Women’s Fund
Mohawk Valley Business Women’s Network members Leigh Ann Dillon of Hilltop Marketing and Catherine Dare of TRM Environmental were recently awarded a grant through the Women’s Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties. The Women’s Fund, a volunteer driven agency committed...
Read MoreClearly Connected Wellness Center opens second location: Clearly Connected Wellness in Motion!
Local Founder, Owner and Life Coach of Clearly Connected Life Coaching & Wellness Center, Candice Sturtevant, is expanding and opening a second location at 337 Oriskany Boulevard, Whitesboro in November called “Clearly Connected Wellness in Motion.” The vision for Clearly...
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Lara Nash of Aesthete Collaborative
Our next Spotlight features Lara Nash, passionate photographer and founder of Aesthete Collaborative. Lara joined the Mohawk Valley Business Women’s Network (MVBWN) in January of 2022 because she wanted to raise business awareness. Q: Why did you decide to join...
Read MoreNetwork Announces 2022 Expo
The 2022 Women in Business Expo is happening Wednesday November 16th! Registration for table vendors is OPEN and sponsorship opportunities are AVAILABLE. Grab your sponsorship before they are sold out! Click here for details. UTICA, NY, September21, 2022 – The...
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Kelly Myszkowski of Inner Light Transformational Coaching & Craniosacral Therapy
This Member Spotlight features Kelly Myszkowski, founder of Inner Light Transformational Coaching & Craniosacral Therapy. She joined the Mohawk Valley Business Women’s Network (MVBWN) in 2018 to connect with and support other women in business, and to promote her own...
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Candice Sturtevant of Clearly Connected
Our next Spotlight features Candice Sturtevant, Founder, Owner and Integrative Holistic Life Coach of Clearly Connected Life Coaching and Wellness Center. Candice recently joined the Mohawk Valley Business Women’s Network (MVBWN) after receiving a meeting invitation from one of our...
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Leigh Ann Dillon of Hilltop Marketing
Our next Member Spotlight features Leigh Ann Dillon, owner of Hilltop. Leigh Ann joined the Mohawk Valley Business Women’s Network (MVBWN) in 2021. Since then, she has provided marketing services to the Network and is in the process of redesigning...
Read MoreBlog: Student Membership
The Mohawk Valley Business Women’s Network (MVBWN) is happy to offer a Student Membership to local high school or college students. A Student Membership can benefit students looking to pursue any career field, and at any stage in their career...
Read MoreWomen Investing in Women Grant Opportunity
For more than 25 years, The Women’s Fund has created economic, educational, and personalgrowth opportunities for women and girls and encouraged their advancement and fullparticipation in the community. In honor of their 25th Anniversary in 2022, The Women’s Fundis focusing...
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Cheri Citro of Liberty Mutual
This Member Spotlight features Cheri Citro, a retired sales manager at Liberty Mutual and board member of the Mohawk Valley Business Women’s Network (MVBWN). Cheri joined the Network in 2018 and has been sharing her knowledge and skills with the...
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Maria Maier of Step Up & Thrive
Our third spotlight features Maria Maier, business consultant and founder of Step Up & Thrive. She started Step Up & Thrive after realizing she was ready to do something new with her life. She joined the Mohawk Valley Business Women’s...
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Christine Spiak of Compass Financial Wellness
Our second Member Spotlight Features Christine Spiak, owner of Compass Financial Wellness. She founded Compass Financial Wellness in 2019 after realizing her passion for helping people understand and pursue financial health. Christine joined the Mohawk Valley Business Women’s Network (MVBWN)...
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Gina Trzepacz-Timpano of Yorkville Memorials, MVBWN President
Our first Member Spotlight features Gina Trzepacz-Timpano, owner of Yorkville Memorials, and President of the Mohawk Valley Business Women’s Network (MVBWN). As President, Gina has been passionately leading the Network to become what it is today. She lives to help...
Read MoreNetwork News: Member Spotlight Series, Intern Spotlight
The Mohawk Valley Business Women’s Network (MVBWN) is excited to announce a series of Member Spotlights. Each Spotlight will introduce one of the Network’s members, telling you who they are, why they joined, and how they’re navigating the ever-changing road...
Read MoreNetwork Member Receives WBE Certification
Hilltop Marketing has been recognized and certified as a New York State Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE). This certification was granted to Hilltop Marketing by Empire State Development’s Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development (DMWBD) on June 23, 2022. The...
Read MoreA Word of Thanks…
…from Network President, Gina Trzepacz TimpanoI would wholeheartedly like to thank everyone who supported the MVBWN’s 1ST ANNUAL (inaugural) EXPO! I could not have done any of it without all the help of my team. Thank you for all you...
Read MorePublic Invited to Women in Business EXPO 2020
UTICA, NY, January 15, 2020 – The Mohawk Valley Business Women’s Network (MVBWN) is hosting its first annual Women in Business EXPO on January 29th, 2020 and the public is invited to attend. The EXPO will showcase woman-owned and woman-managed...
Read MoreNew Website Directions
We have successfully moved our membership database to a new platform that will provide great benefits to each and every member! The biggest benefit is the much-improved member profile page. Every member has their own page on our website and...
Read MoreCall for EXPO Sponsors!
The First Annual Women in Business EXPO is coming up on Wednesday, January 29th at the Delta Hotel by Marriott Utica and the Network is seeking members who wish to sponsor the event. The presenting sponsors are First Source Federal...
Read MoreStars for Strides against Breast Cancer
A fabulous night of “stars” to benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Join Network Member Carol Buczek and the Penguin Platoon, for a fun-filled evening. From 5:30-7pm there will be hors doerves, cash bar, and a large basket raffle. Then...
Read MoreRaw ADK now open in Barneveld, NY
by Network Member, Regan Johnson I want to share some exciting news! My family and I have opened a shop in Barneveld, NY. We specialize in CBD and Hemp products along with other raw, natural products. Our focus is on providing...
Read MoreModel Sexual Harassment Policy
from the NYS Website: https://www.ny.gov/combating-sexual-harassment-workplace/employers Every employer in the New York State is required to adopt a sexual harassment prevention policy. An employer that does not adopt the model policy must ensure that the policy that they adopt meets or exceeds...
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