Screening of Peaceable Kingdom

Mindful Metropolis is hosting a screening of Peaceable Kingdom. The screening will last from approximately 7pm-8:15pm.

"A riveting story of transformation and healing, PEACEABLE KINGDOM: THE JOURNEY HOME explores the awakening conscience of several people who grew up in traditional farming culture and who have now come to question the basic premises of their inherited way of life."

A Q & A with the film’s producer, James LaVeck, with audience questions will immediately follow the screening (8:15-9pm).

After the Q & A, there will be another hour (9-10pm) of mingling with sponsors, James LaVeck, etc.

Visit www.mindfulmetropolis/peaceablekingdom for more information.

10 REASONS TO ATTEND
GREEN FESTIVAL CHICAGO

1. Reduce, reuse and repurpose.
Get the best methods and tools for reducing your home and business waste, conserve resources, source reusable products and repurpose all that stuff you’ve stored away.

2. Learn what new green careers await you.
Keep you and your family secure by finding your career in the green economy.

3. Get fueled with healthy food for body and mind!
Discover the health benefits for you and your family by making the right food choices without sacrificing great taste and your budget.

4. Live lighter with a smaller and greener footprint.
Find sustainable woods, organic cottons and repurposed and recycled materials that are perfect for your home, wardrobe or backyard. Hear from experts on how living lighter helps protect, conserve and preserve our communities and the planet.

5. Find out how to make your home toxin-free!
Your next spring-cleaning can be just the time to create a healthier and safer home. Learn how to eliminate those chemicals that make the air inside your home toxic—from furnishings and carpets to paints and cleaners.

6. Bring the family and inspire the kids.
Delightful surprises await families at the Green Kids' Zone. Around every corner, cool products, green schools and fun workshops will inspire your family.

7. Learn to leverage social media to create social good!
Social networking, blogs, twitter, video… Learn how to leverage the power of social media for social good.

8. Make your home energy efficient.
Put money back in the bank with the latest information on home and commercial energy efficiency and conservation techniques.

9. Beautify yourself without harmful toxins.
Green Festival has vendors that only use certified organic ingredients in their body care products. From moisturizers to shampoos to makeup, you will find personal care products that provide beauty and good health, both inside and out.

10. Become conscientious about your consumption.
Do good by supporting sustainable companies passionate about people- and planet-friendly products and services. Green Festival's marketplace is the place to find responsible businesses and organization located right in your community.

May 22-23, 2010

Saturday – 10am – 7pm
Sunday – 11am – 6pm

Navy Pier
600 E Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

http://www.greenfestivals.org/chicago/

NAWBO Hosts Annual Celebration of Achievement Luncheon Gala

I am looking forward to participating in NAWBO's Annual Celebration of Achievement Luncheon Gala on Monday, May 3rd.

The theme of this year's luncheon is "ONE WOMAN: One Dream, One Voice, One Business to Change the World". Business women will be recognized according to their work ethic and passion to keep going in whatever circumstances they find themselves in these three categories: Woman Business Owner of the Year, Member of the Year, and Corporate Women of Achievement Awards.


Congratulations to the 2010 selected winners:

Business Owner of the Year:

Francine Manilow, Manilow Suites, Inc.

Member of the Year:

Susanne Moncrieff, Corporate Motivation, Inc.

Corporate Woman of Achievement:

Gloria Berndl, CDW LLC

Deirdre Drake, Harris N.A.

JoAnne Zielke, American Family Insurance

Michele S. Katz, Husch Blackwell Sanders LLP Welsh & Katz

Jayne McCraren, Viti Financial

Kathy Duckworth, Citibank

Julie E. Vander Weele, Mesirow Financial

Emily Lawrence, National City Bank

Shaun McParland Baldwin, Tressler LLP

About the National Association of Women Business Owners--Chicago Area Chapter:

Founded in 1978, the National Association of Women Business Owners--Chicago Area Chapter is dedicated to propelling women entrepreneurs into economic, social, and political spheres of power. With more than 600 members, the chapter is one of the largest National Association of Women Business Owners groups in the country.

Charity Partnership with Local Domestic Women's Shelter

Giving Back to Chicago's Apna Ghar

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.Apna Ghar is a domestic violence shelter serving primarily Asian women, and was the first Asian shelter of its kind in the Mid-Western United States. The partnership with five ACCESSORIES allows them to move forward towards economic success and feel good about creating something that others deem fashionable.

New Leather Bags from Apna Ghar five ACCESSORIES is supporting Apna Ghar's SEW (Sewing Empowers Women) group to hand sew customized designs for Five Accessories. By utilizing leather remnants donated from The Furniture Store, a local furniture maker, that otherwise would have been discarded in the trash dumps, the Apna Ghar ladies are using the leather to create unique, hand-sewn business card holders, change purses, and small over the shoulder purses and handbags, with more ideas and design to come.