Change Makers

American Association of University Women (AAUW) http://www.aauw.org
Mission: AAUW promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change. Since 1881 the American Association of University Women has been the nation's leading voice promoting education and equity for women and girls.

National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) http://www.nawbo.org
The National Association of Women Business Owners propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social, and political spheres of power worldwide. NAWBO is an organization which works to:
  Strengthen the wealth creating capacity of our members
   and promote economic development
  Create innovative and effective changes in the business culture
  Build strategic alliances, coalitions, and affiliations
  Transform public policy and influence opinion




Community Builders

Business Network International http://www.bni.com
BNI is now the world's largest referral organization with Chapters in many countries around the globe. It was started in 1985 by Dr. Ivan Misner, one of the world's leading experts in networking and word-of-mouth marketing.

eWomenNetwork.com http://www.ewomennetwork.com
At eWomenNetwork.com our vision is a vast network of female business owners and professionals all connected to each other. At eWomenNetwork.com our purpose is to support, promote and showcase our members' products and services and help them achieve their professional objectives. At eWomenNetwork.com our philosophy is that you must first and foremost give to others "first." At eWomenNetwork.com our goal is to help female business owners and professionals achieve their goals. Nika Quirk and Leah Antignas are East Bay Managing Directors for eWomenNetwork.com.

UPAYA Canter for Wellbeing http://www.upayacenter.org
Upaya Center for Wellbeing is a charitable, nonprofit holistic health and community center based in Oakland, California. Our goal is to provide optimal comprehensive health care through doctors and other holistic practitioners working collaboratively with each other and the patient to achieve the best possible outcome. Look for Sterling’s workshops on Authentic Happiness.




Innovative Business Practices

Applied Improvisation Network http://www.appliedimprov.org
The Applied Improvisation Network is a community of practitioners and clients who value the use of improvisation skills in organizations.

Authentic Happiness Coaching http://www.authentichappinesscoaching.com
“This program prepares coaches, counselors, therapists, educators, and other professionals to apply the cutting edge principles of Positive Psychology in their work with their clients. We include happiness tests, the latest research, and new interventions and exercises.” Sterling Newberry is a graduate of the Authentic Happiness coaching program, and a member of the vanguard class.

Gate 3 Work Club and Gate 3 Learning Community http://www.gate-3.com
Gate 3 Work Club is now closed.  As founder Neil Goldberg says: "It was such a great idea" is what we hear all the time. And it is; but it also required a shift in thinking and working - and to put it plainly, we ran out of time and money. We closed with an active and growing base of loyal members; just not growing fast enough to cover our overhead and leave room for the marketing campaign we needed.

We learned a huge amount, met some wonderful people and, for a brief time, we saw the future."  We encourage you to visit the above link to join in a discussion of what we can learn from the experience and to participate in a dialogue on continuing this wonderful vision.

Media

Bay Area Businesswoman News http://www.babwnews.com
Bay Area BusinessWoman News is a free, independently-owned and -operated publication serving seven local Bay Area counties. Founded in October 1993 by businesswoman Anna Marks, our goal is to build and bridge an economically viable women's community through our print publication, website and face-to-face networking. BABW News believes in commerce with a conscience and promotes an educational, social and political agenda to advance the status of women and girls.

Clarity of Vision Writing and Design http://www.clarityofvision.com
Marilyn Schwader, Writing Coach, Publisher, Owner & Founder. As a Writing and Life Coach, Marilyn uses humor, compassion, and a strong sense of a writer’s abilities to support and motivate her clients to become published authors. She has found that her purpose in life is to give a voice to subjects that benefit others. Her mission is to provide truthful, clear, and motivating information to those who passionately desire more in their lives. Her vision is to use her two passions—coaching and storytelling—to convey this information to as many people as possible. Marilyn gave Nika her first publishing break – inviting her to write a chapter in A Guide to Getting It: Powerful Leadership Skills. (see Products – Books)




New Philosophies

InterPlay®/Body Wisdom, Inc. http://www.interplay.org
InterPlay is a set of practical tools and ideas to help individuals and communities thrive. It was developed by Cynthia Winton-Henry and Phil Porter over the last twenty years and has spread around the world. They believe that life can be easier, less stressful, fuller, more satisfying and more fun.

Ellison, Sharon, author of Taking the War Out of Our Words, The Art of Powerful Non-Defensive Communication, http://www.pndc.com
Sharon, founder of Ellison Communication Consultants, of Oakland, California, is an award-winning speaker and internationally recognized consultant. During her 35-year career, Sharon Ellison has developed and refined the Powerful Non-Defensive Communication process used as the foundation in Sterling Newberry’s Non-Defensive Communication workshops.





Professional Evolution

Association for Conflict Resolution http://www.acrnet.org
The Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) is a professional organization dedicated to enhancing the practice and public understanding of conflict resolution. ACR represents and serves a diverse national and international audience that includes more than 6,000 mediators, arbitrators, facilitators, educators, and others involved in the field of conflict resolution and collaborative decision-making. Anyone interested in the field of conflict resolution is welcome to join.

Association for Dispute Resolution of Northern California http://www.mediate.com/adrnc/
The Association for Dispute Resolution of Northern California is an organization of professional and volunteer mediators and conflict resolution professionals, established in response to the rapidly growing interest in non-adversarial methods of dispute resolution. ADRNC offers educational programs and networking opportunities for anyone interested in mediation and other conflict resolution practices. ADRNC is the Northern California chapter of the national Association for Conflict Resolution and an organizational sponsor of the California Dispute Resolution Council.

Bay Area Organization Development Network (BAODN) http://www.baodn.org
Our mission is to be an evolving open community of professionals dedicated to sharing and expanding knowledge, skills and experience in the field of organization development. Members of Bay Area Organization Development Network share opportunities for networking, professional development, learning events, communication and promotional channels. They also have access to resources for news and events throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.




Sustainability and Social Responsibility

Coop America http://www.coopamerica.org
Co-op America, a national nonprofit organization founded in 1982, provides the economic strategies, organizing power and practical tools for businesses and individuals to address today's social and environmental problems. While many environmental organizations choose to fight important political and legal battles, Co-op America is the leading force in educating and empowering our nation's people and businesses to make significant improvements through the economic system.

Sustainable Business Alliance http://www.sustainablebiz.org
The Sustainable Business Alliance is a membership organization for companies who are committed to greater sustainability in their business policies and practices. Our goals are to:
  Help our members to become more environmentally and socially-responsible
  Strengthen their businesses through networking, education, technical
   services, and partnership opportunities
  Build a community of sustainable businesses in the East Bay.




Unique Tools

One Page Business Plan® Company http://www.onepagebusinessplan.com
The One Page Business Plan Company is an international consulting firm specializing in planning and performance management systems based upon innovative and proven One Page Business Plan methodology. The company provides consulting, training, enterprise software, e-learning systems and workshops with over 200 licensed consultants. The company was established in 1990 and is located in Berkeley, California.




Our Much-Appreciated Vendors

Ellen Looyen Communications--Branding/Marketing (Brochures/Websites) Ellen Looyen, 925/944.1403, www.ellen4marketing.com

Biz Vision – Quickbooks Support
Lee Sheaffer, (510) 384-1046, www.bizvision.us

Diane Tyler & Associates – Tax Preparation
Diane Tyler, (510) 444-1355, www.dltylerandassociates.com

Hanson Law Firm – Business Attorney
Christopher Hanson, 510-521-9181, www.hansonlawfirm.com

Inkworks – Green Printer
(510) 845-7111, www.inkworkspress.org

The Pixel Rangers – Graphic Design
Bob Van deWalle, (510) 865-6640, www.pixelrangers.com

Trademark Express – Trademark research and application processing
www.tmexpress.com

Yellowbelly Web Design – Website Design
Pat Smith, www.yellowbellywebdesign.com

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