Spring Extravaganza

Invitation to Bliss
May flowers flourish all season, join us as we celebrate the beautiful flower in you at the 3rd Annual Spring Extravaganza. Bring your BFF, sister, and circle of friends as we salute moms and extraordinary women. Break from your every day routine as we provide the perfect scenery for relaxation, shopping, and sweet music.

The Spring Extravaganza brings fashion and beauty experts from across the East Coast to pamper and host our guests.

Spa Stations, Spring Fashion Shows, Decadent Appetizers, and Boutique Shopping awaits you.

Vendors are still being accepted for this event.

The Venue
The Westin Washington DC located in the heart of our nation’s capitol. Just minutes from the cities main attractions, National Art Gallery, Smithsonian Museum, and the Lincoln Memorial. You will be surrounded by warm colors, art deco furniture, sky scrapper ceilings, and beautiful garden plants.

Contact
Registration Services
ring: (800) 871-3980chat: info@mothersdayextravaganza.com
2465 Centreville Road
Herndon, VA 20171
http://mothersdayextravaganza.com/default.aspx

National Small Business Week 2009

National Small Business Week 2009
May 17-19, 2009

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is hosting events to help promote, support and acknowledge small businesses. The event will take place at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Currently you can only register for the forums but that alone will be wonderful information.

For more details visit: www.nationalsmallbusinessweek.com

Shop For Shelter (Join us May 9th)

A special Mother’s Day shopping event

Date: Saturday, MAY 9th, 2009

Time: 11am-3pm

Location: The Westin Alexandria
400 Courthouse Square
Alexandria, VA 22314-5700

Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift?

Once again, you’re invited to join
tu-anh Accessories and the area’s most talented artists and designers for a fabulous spring shopping event benefiting the Carpenter’s Shelter for the homeless.

On May 9th, friends and families of Old Town Alexandria will flock The Westin Alexandria for some bargain shopping, social, and fun. This is the not-to-miss event of the season! Fathers, bring your children and drop them off at the KIDZ CREATIVE CORNER while you shop for that special Mother’s Day gift at HUGE savings (up to 60% off).

Complimentary goodies include: refreshments, chocolates, cash bar, door prizes-and plenty of street parking or in the garage for only $8. A large portion (50%) of proceeds will benefit Carpenter's Shelter.

This event is FREE if you RSVP by May 7th

At the door: $5

Please Call 703 888 3696 or email yahaira@tu-anh.com

This event is brought to you by:
polished by tu-anh

In partnership with:
The Westin Alexandria & Carpenter’s Shelter

Carpenter's Shelter,
Northern Virginia's largest homeless program located in Old Town, aims to end homelessness through services, education and advocacy. The
shelter's programs include a day shelter, a hypothermia shelter, an 80 bed long-term residential shelter, a community outreach program to formerly homeless families and an Education Fund.

"NOKIO" HOSTS MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT HAPPY HOUR AT THE PARK

If your dream is to be in the music industry come join MIH tonight.

Come out and network as Nokio hosts happy hour at THE PARK
http://www.park14.com

So you've been trying to break into the Music and Entertainment Industry...now is your chance to brush shoulders with top professionals in the game.Nokio has produced for Mya, Trey Songz, Foxy Brown, Capone-N-Noreaga, and Dru Hill.

With a new Dru Hill album scheduled to hit stores in June, and his A&R track record, Nokio is looking for new talent and ready to share hisconnections. Join us as we drink and celebrate the launch of "The New MusicBiz & You Movement". Bring your demo's and come prepared!!

Thursday, April 30, 2009 6-8pm
THE PARK 920 Fourteenth St. NW, WDC
INFO: 202.271.2553
dress: swag no sneakers please

"Speed Mixer" - Postponed

Make It Happen Consulting Host
"Speed Mixer"


Location: Eyebar
1716 I St NW # 1
Washington, DC 20006
http://www.eyebardc.com/
Near Farragut West Metro

Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Cost: $10.00 before May 1, 2009
$15.00 after May 1, 2009
Paypay to cthorpemakeithappen@gmail.com or mail payment to PO Box 575 Alexandria,VA 22313

Contact: makeithappenc@gmail.com
Website http://www.makeithappenc.com/

With so many different networking opportunities in the area it is very difficult for a business owner to leave a event and not know at least ten new people. The reality is that some people attend events and do not get the opportunity to meet anyone new. This event will change all of that.

Come and find out what "Speed Mixer" is all about.

Selecting Your Home Office

So you have a wonderful idea and want to start looking toward your own business. The #1 place you want to start to get creative or plan is your home. You are trying to select an area that will give you the space that will accommodate all your needs.

Here are some quick questions to review before you select your home office:
What are your needs?
What area of your home has space for an office to be created?
Do you have sufficient connections?
Is the space limited to distractions by family?
Can the office work be separate from everyday life?
Will the space make you happy?

Think of these things when you are determining where your home office will be setup at.

It will save you time and money.

Creative Entrepreneurs Bootcamp- May 16th, 2009

Fiscally Fit Fashionista
Creative Entrepreneurs Bootcamp
May 16th, 2009

Online Event Registration - Powered by www.eventbrite.com

Date(s): Saturday, May 16th, 2009
Time: 12-7pm
Location: Emergence Community Arts Collective- 733 Euclid St. NW, Washington, DC 20001 www.ecacollective.org
Cost: $205.00

Description: As a creative entrepreneur, you need to write a business plan, but perhaps the traditional business planning process is not relevant or even practical for your business. Here comes the perfect solution! To support the unique needs of creative entrepreneurs, EAB Creative Planning Services, LLC, is pleased to announce its first Creative Entrepreneurs Bootcamp.

The purpose of this workshop is to teach creative entrepreneurs how to successfully integrate and balance the concepts of creativity and business into one solid plan. In this workshop, not only will we focus on the business of your creativity, we will focus on the creativity that makes your business. As a participant, you will learn how to:

Create a mindset that supports success as a creative entrepreneur;

Redefine the business planning process, learn about the “Cosmic Business Plan” and how to write one that is relevant to your creative business;

Demystify financial planning, and create an initial financial plan that focuses on both your personal and business finances;

Create systems and process that work for you as a creative entrepreneur;

Strategize ways that will help you generate wealth from your creativity.

Register soon as space is limited at the introductory price of $200. The fee includes all workshop materials, workbook, and small snacks throughout the day. A 30 minute lunch break will be provided.

Special Note: Discount code is available. Please sign up for the EAB newsletter to obtain the code. Service Coupons: Participants will be allowed to redeem up to 4 ECAC service coupons for this workshop.