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November 9, 2023 - Program Meeting

November 16, 2023 - Success Circle

December 14, 2023 - Holiday Networking Event

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Upcoming events

    • October 12, 2023
    • 5:30 PM - 7:45 PM
    • Rogue Valley Country Club, 2660 Hillcrest Rd, Medford, OR 97504
    Register

    Preparing Your Business for the Rise of AI 

    With Cheri Lasota

    Is your business ready for what’s coming? Do you have an AI (Artificial Intelligence) policy in place? Discover the hidden pitfalls and surprising truths of AI and its potential impact on your business. You'll learn how to protect your business reputation, copyrights, data, and your privacy should you choose to use AI in your business. We’ll also cover the major players in the AI world and touch on the ongoing lawsuits against AI companies. You’ll come away from this talk with a wealth of knowledge and a game plan for managing the effects of AI on your business now and into the future.

    About Cheri Lasota

    With over 3000 images in her stock art shop and over 300 covers designed and book interiors formatted, Cheri Lasota's experience and expertise in the publishing industry is vast.

    In addition to being a USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author herself, Cheri has worked with indie authors, traditionally-published authors, and business owners.

    More recently, Cheri has expanded into coaching her clients on technology and professionally organizing their digital lives. She is currently developing an online course on productivity. You can learn more about Cheri at AuthorsAssembler.com and SeekerStockArt.com.

    PROGRAM SCHEDULE

    5:30 - Registration, Networking, Hearty Appetizers, Wine, and Dessert
    6:00 (approx.) - Announcements
    6:30 - Member Spotlight - Jenai May, Silver Rockets Web Design
    6:40 - Sweet Spot Sponsor - Bridget Cline Photography
    6:45 - Start Program - Cheri Lasota

    7:45 - End Program and Announce Door PRIZES

    PRICING

    • Member - $20.00
    • Non-member - $35.00 (JOIN WESO now and save!)

    You must register on the website to attend the meeting.

    Registration Deadline : October 9, 2023

    Contact Maria Chunn at connect@mariachunn.com, if you have questions about registration or if you have registered and need to cancel. To cancel with refund, notify Maria by the Monday before the meeting.

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    WESO supports the Community Works - Dunn House Shelter and we collect monetary contributions for Dunn House Shelter when you register online.
    • October 19, 2023
    • 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Jacksonville Library, 340 W C St, Jacksonville, OR 97530
    Register


    Success Circle Workshop:
    Conquering Your Google Calendar

    When? Thursday, October 19, 12:30-2:00PM

    Where? Jacksonville Library, 340 W C St, Jacksonville
    This meeting is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Library.

    WESO's Success Circle is a FREE Resource available to members and non-members!

    Earlier this summer, we had a lively discussion about the best use of digital calendars so this time we'll dive deep into the "how to."  Bring your laptop or tablet and join us for an interactive workshop where we learn how to take advantage of the features of Google Calendar. This time, we'll discuss habits and routines in our schedules that increase our time management, organization and productivity.

    Already have it mastered? Great, join us and help others! 

    This peer mentoring group is led by Mary Fitzsimmons. We'll have open discussion about your business as it currently stands and where it's headed. WESO is always here for you, offering mutual support, education, and networking.

    Lunch or Coffee Break? You're welcome to bring something to nibble or sip on while we discuss.

    While this meeting is FREE, we do ask that you register online so we know how many people to expect and in case we need to notify you of scheduling/venue changes. 

    Questions? Contact Mary Fitzsimmons, WESO Success Circle Leader

    • November 09, 2023
    • 5:30 PM - 7:45 PM
    • Rogue Valley Country Club, 2660 Hillcrest Rd, Medford, OR 97504
    Register

    Your 2023 Taxes:
    What to do Before the Year's End 

    With Jackie Truax, CPA

    Jackie Truax will offer practical suggestions geared toward actions that small business owners may take to maximize benefits and limit liabilities. The tax year drawing to a close, and there is still time to take these actions! These include changes to itemized deductions, withholding, tax planning, investments, and more.

    About Jackie Truax

    Jackie Truax, CPA, is a partner in Winkelman-Bruce & Truax, LLP, in Medford, Oregon. She specializes in small business consulting, including tax preparation, bookkeeping, and Quickbooks consulting. Jackie has a Master’s degree in Business Education from Southern Oregon State College and a Bachelor of Science in Business Education from Oregon State University.

    Jackie has taught at the high school, community college, and vocational college levels, and continues to enjoy conducting seminars for her clients. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Southern Oregon Estate Planning Council, WESO, and is a past president of the Kiwanis Club of Medford. Jackie and her husband, Vince, enjoy camping with their four-legged kids Frankie and Kai.

    PROGRAM SCHEDULE

    5:30 - Registration, Networking, Hearty Appetizers, Wine, and Dessert
    6:00 (approx.) - Announcements
    6:30 - Member Spotlight - TBA
    6:40 - Sweet Spot Sponsor - TBA
    6:45 - Start Program - Jackie Truax, CPA

    7:45 - End Program and Announce Door PRIZES

    PRICING

    • Member - $20.00
    • Non-member - $35.00 (JOIN WESO now and save!)

    You must register on the website to attend the meeting.

    Registration Deadline : November 6, 2023

    Contact Maria Chunn at connect@mariachunn.com, if you have questions about registration or if you have registered and need to cancel. To cancel with refund, notify Maria by the Monday before the meeting.

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    WESO supports the Community Works - Dunn House Shelter and we collect monetary contributions for Dunn House Shelter when you register online.

    • November 16, 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Central Point Library, 116 S 3rd St, Central Point, OR 97502
    Register


    Success Circle Mini-Program:
    Embracing Gratitude

    Join us as we discuss the importance of gratitude and gratefulness. We'll explore the benefits and roadblocks of appreciating what we have and what we've accomplished. We'll take this lesson one step further and create a hands-on simple art project to take home.

    When? Thursday, November 16, 1:00-2:30PM

    Where? Central Point Library, 116 S 3rd St, Central Point
    This meeting is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Library.

    WESO's Success Circle is a FREE Resource available to members and non-members!

    This peer mentoring group is led by Business Coach, Mary Fitzsimmons. We'll have open discussion about your business as it currently stands and where it's headed. WESO is always here for you, offering mutual support, education, and networking.

    Lunch or Coffee Break? You're welcome to bring something to nibble or sip on while we discuss.

    While this meeting is FREE, we do ask that you register online so we know how many people to expect and in case we need to notify you of scheduling/venue changes. 

    Questions? Contact Mary Fitzsimmons, WESO Success Circle Leader

Past events

September 21, 2023 WESO's Fall Networking Soirée
September 07, 2023 Free Success Circle - Mini-Program - Overcoming Fear of Failure
August 08, 2023 Free Success Circle - Mini-Program - Conquer Your Calendar!
July 13, 2023 Free Success Circle - Mini-Program: Saying the Magic Word - No!
June 22, 2023 Free Success Circle - Mini-Program: Supporting Each Other on Social Media
June 01, 2023 WESO's Annual FREE Networking Picnic
May 16, 2023 Free Success Circle - Mini-program: Goals - From Fear to Achievement
May 11, 2023 Panel : Seizing Opportunities & Overcoming Challenges
April 13, 2023 Program : Charging What You’re Worth
April 06, 2023 Free Success Circle : Authentic Customer Service
March 17, 2023 March 17 - Success Circle - Mini-Program: Work-Life Balance - Myth or Reality?
March 09, 2023 March 9th - WESO Speed Networking Event
February 16, 2023 February 16 - Success Circle - Mini-Program: Maximizing Networking Opportunities
February 09, 2023 February 9 Workshop - DIY Content Creation for Busy Entrepreneurs
January 17, 2023 January 17 - Success Circle Mini-Program: Influences - the Good and the Bad?
January 12, 2023 January 12 Program - Motivate Yourself for 2023!
December 15, 2022 Holiday Networking Event - Dec. 15
November 29, 2022 Success Circle Mini-Program: Get the Most from the End of 2022
November 05, 2022 2022 Entrepreneur Fest - ATTENDEE INFO and Raffle Prizes
November 05, 2022 2022 Entrepreneur Fest - VENDOR SIGN-UP
October 05, 2022 October 5 Program - Getting the Most from a Vendor Event
September 27, 2022 Ribbon Cutting - SilverTree Wealth Partners - Snacks and Office Tours!
September 08, 2022 WESO Goes Rogue: Networking Event - Sep. 8
August 17, 2022 August 17 - Success Circle - Mini-Program: Motivation & Inspiration
July 20, 2022 July 20 - Success Circle - Mini-Program: Back in Business and Face-to-Face!
June 15, 2022 June 15 - Success Circle - Mini-Program: I Don't Have Time
June 09, 2022 FREE Summer Networking Picnic
May 19, 2022 May 19 Program - Covering Your A$$ets: Protecting Your Goodwill and Preventing Trademark Theft
May 04, 2022 May 4 - Success Circle - Mini-Program: Use The Force - The Power of Self-Belief
April 14, 2022 April 14 Program - Women & Finance: Create Financial Independence - Virtual meeting
April 04, 2022 Ribbon Cutting, Treats, Tours and More!
March 15, 2022 Morning Success Circle - Mini-Program: Eat That Frog! - How to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done - March 15 - Free Virtual Meeting
February 22, 2022 February 22 - Evening Success Circle - Mini-Program: Social Media Success - Free virtual meeting
February 10, 2022 February 10 Program - Simple Ways to Get Your Website Visitors to Take Action - Virtual meeting
January 18, 2022 Morning Success Circle - Mini-Program: Looking Back and Planning for Your New Year - January 18 - Free Virtual Meeting
January 13, 2022 January 13 Program - Starting the Year Stress Free - Virtual meeting
December 14, 2021 December 14 - Evening Success Circle - Mini-Program: Organizing Your Organization: Strategies for Your Small Business - Virtual meeting
December 09, 2021 December 9 Program - DISC Your Way to More Clients - Virtual meeting
November 16, 2021 Morning Success Circle - Mini-Program: Emotional Triggers Power Your Marketing Campaigns - November 16 - Free Virtual Meeting
November 11, 2021 November 11 Program: Your Visionboard 2.0 - Create a digital vision board to actualize your dreams
October 14, 2021 October Virtual Program
October 05, 2021 Evening Success Circle - Mini-Program: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Business - October 5 - Free Virtual Meeting
September 23, 2021 September Virtual Program
September 14, 2021 Evening Success Circle - Mini-Program: Changing These 10 Habits Can Make You Happier - September 14 - Free Virtual Meeting
July 20, 2021 Evening Success Circle - Mini-Program: Key Methods for Getting High-Quality Business Referrals - July 20 - Free Virtual Meeting
June 29, 2021 Success Circle: Mornings with Mary - June 29, 9:30 - Free Event at Holmes Park, Medford
May 25, 2021 Evening Success Circle - Mini-Program: Finding and Working with a Mentor - Free Virtual Meeting
May 13, 2021 May Virtual Program
April 13, 2021 Success Circle: Mornings with Mary - April 13, 9:30 - Free Virtual Meeting
April 08, 2021 April Virtual Program
March 16, 2021 Evening Success Circle - Roundtable: "I've Got an App for That! - Tools for Your Business" - Free Virtual Meeting - March 16
March 11, 2021 March - Free Virtual Networking Event
February 16, 2021 Success Circle: Mornings with Mary - February 16, 9:30 - Free Virtual Meeting
February 11, 2021 February Virtual Program
January 19, 2021 Success Circle: Evenings with Cathie - January 19, 5:15 - Free Virtual Meeting
January 14, 2021 January Virtual Program
December 15, 2020 Success Circle: Mornings with Mary - December 15, 9:30 - Free Virtual Meeting
December 10, 2020 December Virtual Program
November 17, 2020 Success Circle: Evenings with Cathie - November 17, 5:15 - Free Virtual Meeting
November 12, 2020 November Virtual Program
October 20, 2020 Success Circle: Mornings with Mary - October 20, 9:30 - Free Virtual Meeting
October 08, 2020 October Virtual Program
September 22, 2020 Success Circle Virtual Meeting - Q&A with SOREDI - NEW Grant Program for Small Businesses
September 10, 2020 September Free Virtual Networking Meeting!
August 18, 2020 Success Circle: Mornings with Mary - August 18, 9:30 - Free Virtual Meeting
July 21, 2020 Success Circle - Free Virtual Meeting
June 11, 2020 June 11 FREE Virtual Networking Meeting!
May 19, 2020 Success Circle - Free Virtual Meeting
May 14, 2020 May 14 Virtual Meeting! FREE
May 14, 2020 Raffle Tickets to Benefit Community Works - Dunn House Shelter
April 09, 2020 April 9 Virtual Meeting! FREE
March 24, 2020 Success Circle - Our First Virtual Meeting!
March 12, 2020 WESO Goes Rogue: Networking and Social Event - Mar. 12
February 13, 2020 February Program
February 06, 2020 Ribbon Cuttings for 2 Member Businesses - NEW
January 21, 2020 Success Circle - Mini-Program: Looking Back and Planning for Your New Year
January 16, 2020 January Program
December 12, 2019 December Program
November 19, 2019 Success Circle - Roundtable: Learning from Our Successes and Failures
November 14, 2019 November Program
October 26, 2019 Rogue Valley Business Resource Forum
October 10, 2019 October Program
September 19, 2019 Kick-off Networking Event
September 10, 2019 Success Circle - Roundtable: Brainstorming Ideas for Digital Marketing Campaigns
July 16, 2019 Success Circle - Roundtable: Recommended YouTube Videos for Entrepreneurs
July 11, 2019 Summer Networking Event and Picnic
June 13, 2019 June Program
May 14, 2019 Success Circle - Mini-Program: Finding a Great Mentor
May 09, 2019 May Program
April 11, 2019 April Program
March 19, 2019 Success Circle - Roundtable: I've Got an App for That! - Tools for Your Business
March 09, 2019 2019 Entrepreneur Expo - VENDOR SIGN-UP
March 09, 2019 2019 Entrepreneur Expo - ATTENDEE INFO
February 07, 2019 February Program
January 15, 2019 Success Circle - Mini-Program: Looking Back and then Planning for Your New Year
January 10, 2019 January Program
December 13, 2018 December Program
November 13, 2018 Success Circle - Mini-Program: Roundtable: Ideas for Increasing Sales in the Holiday Season
November 08, 2018 November Program
October 26, 2018 Rogue Valley Business Resource Forum
October 11, 2018 October Program
September 25, 2018 Success Circle - Mini-Program: When to Fire a Client and How to Do It Right
September 20, 2018 Kick-off Networking Event
July 17, 2018 Success Circle - Mini-Program: When to Trust Your Gut and When to Seek Advice
July 12, 2018 CANCELLED - Summer Networking Event and Picnic
June 14, 2018 June 14th Program
May 15, 2018 Success Circle - Mini-Program: How to Use Samples and Free Services to Get Customers
May 10, 2018 May 10th Program
April 12, 2018 April 12th Program
March 20, 2018 Success Circle - Mini-Program: Leverage Referral Leads with Testimonials, Case Studies and Client Videos
March 08, 2018 2018 Entrepreneur Expo - VENDOR SIGN-UP
March 08, 2018 2018 Entrepreneur Expo - ATTENDEE INFO
February 08, 2018 February 8th Program
January 16, 2018 Success Circle - Mini-Program: How to Make Contests an Effective Marketing Tool
January 11, 2018 January 11th Program
December 14, 2017 December 14th Program
November 14, 2017 Success Circle - Roundtable: What Is Your Biggest Business Frustration?
November 09, 2017 November 9th Program
October 20, 2017 Rogue Valley Business Resource Forum
October 12, 2017 October 12th Program
September 19, 2017 Success Circle - Mini-Program: Managing E-mail Overload
September 14, 2017 Kick-off Networking Event
July 18, 2017 Success Circle - Mini-Program: Creed for Optimists - 11 Ways to Build Resilience
July 13, 2017 Summer Networking Event and Picnic
June 08, 2017 June 8th Program
May 16, 2017 Success Circle - Mini-Program: First Impressions Count Just as Much Online
May 11, 2017 May 11th Program
April 13, 2017 April 13th Program
March 21, 2017 Success Circle - Mini-Program: Self Affirmations - Do They Work?
March 09, 2017 2017 Entrepreneur Expo - VENDOR SIGN-UP
March 09, 2017 2017 Entrepreneur Expo - ATTENDEE INFO
February 09, 2017 February 9th Program
January 17, 2017 Success Circle - Mini-Program: Tips for Building Self Control
January 12, 2017 January 12th Program
December 08, 2016 December 8th Program
November 15, 2016 Success Circle - Mini-Program: How to Ask for a Favor
November 10, 2016 November 10th Program
October 22, 2016 Rogue Valley Business Resource Forum
October 13, 2016 October 13th Program
September 20, 2016 Success Circle - Mini-Program: 10 Powerfully Persuasive Words Your Customers Want to Hear
September 08, 2016 Kick-off Networking Event
July 19, 2016 Success Circle - Mini-Program: 3 Clever Ways to Get More Customers in the Next 3 Weeks
July 14, 2016 Summer Networking Event and Picnic
June 09, 2016 June 9th Program
May 12, 2016 May 12th Program
May 03, 2016 Success Circle - Mini-Program: Managing Procrastination
April 14, 2016 April 14th Program
March 10, 2016 2016 Women Entrepreneurs Showcase
March 10, 2016 2016 Women Entrepreneurs Showcase - VENDOR REGISTRATION
March 01, 2016 Success Circle - Mini-Program: Remembering Names
February 11, 2016 February 11th Program
January 14, 2016 January 14th Program
January 05, 2016 Success Circle - Mini-Program: Create Your Perfect Year
December 10, 2015 December 10th Program
November 12, 2015 November 12th Program
November 03, 2015 Success Circle - Mini-Program: Three Powerful Ways to Stop Wasting Time
October 17, 2015 Rogue Valley Business Resource Forum
October 08, 2015 October 8th Program
September 15, 2015 Success Circle - Mini-Program: Sell Financial Return or Value, Not Products
September 10, 2015 Kick-off Networking Event
July 21, 2015 Success Circle - Mini-Program: Turn Networking into Real Connections
July 09, 2015 Community Works and WESO Summer Networking Picnic
June 25, 2015 Social Media Workshop
June 11, 2015 June Program
May 19, 2015 WESO Success Circle - Mini-Program: Words and Phrases that Undermine Your Credibility
May 14, 2015 May Program
April 09, 2015 April Program
March 17, 2015 WESO Success Circle - Mini-Program: E-mail Marketing Strategies
March 12, 2015 2015 Women Entrepreneurs Showcase - VENDOR REGISTRATION
March 12, 2015 2015 Women Entrepreneurs Showcase
February 12, 2015 February Program
January 08, 2015 Winter Warm-Up Networking Event
December 11, 2014 December Program
November 18, 2014 WESO Success Circle - Mini-Program: Improving Your 30 sec. Commercial
November 13, 2014 November Program
October 18, 2014 Rogue Valley Business Resource Fair
October 09, 2014 October Program
September 16, 2014 WESO Success Circle - Mini-Program: Selling Is Job 1
September 11, 2014 Kick-off Networking Event
July 15, 2014 WESO Success Circle - Mini-Program: 6 Words that Are Holding You Back
July 10, 2014 Summer Networking Event and Picnic
June 12, 2014 June Program
May 20, 2014 WESO Success Circle - Mini-Program: 10 Secrets of Successful Entrepreneurship
May 08, 2014 May Program
April 10, 2014 April Program
March 18, 2014 WESO Success Circle - Mini-Program: Tips for Quitting Bad Habits
March 06, 2014 2014 WESO Networking Share Fair
March 06, 2014 2014 WESO Networking Share Fair - VENDOR REGISTRATION
February 13, 2014 February Program
January 13, 2014 WESO Success Circle - Mini-Program: Using Recommendations to Grow Your Business
January 09, 2014 Winter Warm-up Networking Event
December 12, 2013 December Program
November 19, 2013 WESO Success Circle - Mini-Program: Power Networking
November 14, 2013 November Program
October 26, 2013 Rogue Valley Business Resource Fair
October 10, 2013 October Program
September 17, 2013 WESO Success Circle - Mini-Program: Analyzing Sales Objections
September 12, 2013 Kick-off Networking Event
July 16, 2013 WESO Success Circle - Mini-Program: Sales Call Reluctance
July 11, 2013 Summer Networking Event and Picnic
June 13, 2013 June Program
May 21, 2013 WESO Success Circle - Mini-Program: Value-added Pricing
May 09, 2013 May Program
April 11, 2013 April Program
March 19, 2013 WESO Success Circle - Mini-Program: Who Is Your Market?
March 14, 2013 2013 WESO Networking Share Fair - VENDOR REGISTRATION
March 14, 2013 2013 WESO Networking Share Fair
February 07, 2013 February Program
January 15, 2013 WESO Success Circle - Mini-Program: Dealing with the "I Can't Afford It" Sales Objection
January 10, 2013 January 2013 Program
December 13, 2012 December Program
November 20, 2012 CANCELLED - WESO Success Circle - Mini-Program: Dealing with the "I Can't Afford It" Sales Objection
November 08, 2012 November Program
October 27, 2012 Rogue Valley Business Resource Fair
October 25, 2012 Primetime Networking Reception
October 11, 2012 October Program
September 18, 2012 WESO Success Circle - Mini-Program: Guerrilla Marketing: Cheap and Creative
September 13, 2012 September Program
July 17, 2012 WESO Success Circle - Mini-Program: Sales Writing - Get to the Point Fast
July 12, 2012 Summer Networking Event and Picnic
June 14, 2012 June Program
May 15, 2012 WESO Success Circle - Mini-Program: Business Cards - Make Them Work for You
May 10, 2012 May Program
April 12, 2012 April Program
March 20, 2012 WESO Success Circle - Mini-Program: Referrals Build Your Business
March 08, 2012 2012 WESO Networking Share Fair
March 08, 2012 2012 WESO Networking Share Fair - VENDOR REGISTRATION
February 09, 2012 February Program
January 17, 2012 NEW WESO Success Circle! Program this Month: Networking at Meetings and Events
January 12, 2012 January Program
December 08, 2011 December Program
November 15, 2011 WESO Success Circle
November 10, 2011 November Program
October 22, 2011 Rogue Valley Business Resource Fair
October 18, 2011 WESO Success Circle
October 13, 2011 October Program
September 20, 2011 WESO Success Circle
September 08, 2011 September Program
July 19, 2011 WESO Success Circle - CANCELLED
July 14, 2011 Summer Networking Event and Picnic
June 21, 2011 WESO Success Circle
June 09, 2011 June Program
May 17, 2011 WESO Success Circle
May 12, 2011 May Program
April 14, 2011 April Program
March 15, 2011 WESO Success Circle
March 10, 2011 2011 WESO Networking Share Fair - ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
March 10, 2011 2011 VENDOR REGISTRATION - WESO Networking Share Fair
February 10, 2011 February Program
January 13, 2011 January Program
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