SWWAN winner announced at last!

Beth accepts her SWWAN Week prize at Radiance Fine Jewelry where the event was held this August. Beth is on the left, and Rebecca, owner of the store and one of the original SWWAN vendors (25% off jewelry repair services for all SWWAN members!).

We're excited to say that we were finally able to award Beth Bradfish, winner of the drawing at this year's Single Working Women's Week celebration, with the beautiful, bountiful basket of beauty products and other goodies from Nails by Michelle in Villa Park, Illinois (call for an apointment at 630.834.0004).

We're also glad to say Beth plans to join our SWWAN vendor program for her unique coaching programs. Welcome, Beth. And tremendous thanks to Nails by Michelle for their generous and imaginative gift.

Fun at Single Working Women's Week holiday kickoff event in Chicago

Perfect time to remind single working women that the Single Working Women's Week holiday is an official annual occasion for you to buy yourself that piece of special jewelry you've been dreaming about all year!

During the holiday kickoff celebration in Chicago this year (the holiday is on ALL THIS WEEK, ladies--you've still got plenty of time!), Rebecca Gutermuth, owner of Radiance Fine Jewelry and designer of the beautiful solid silver SWWAN pendant, talked with single working woman Tara about buying jewelry that compliments your style.

• Stop by and visit Rebecca soon. Her store offers 25% off fine jewelry repairs all year long to SWWAN members.
• Want to use a mechanic you can trust? Go and see Luis Avila at SWWAN vendor Andre's Automotive Service. He offers SWWAN members a FREE 30-point inspection to help you keep your car in good shape.
• Hate taking time to get to the cleaners? Use SWWAN vendor Drive Cleaning's free home pickup and delivery service. SWWAN members get 20% off their first order.

We're looking for nominations of your favorite vendors. Places that treat women customers well--even when they come in alone! Send us your favorite restaurants, mechanics, hair salons, coffee shops, whatever. We'll talk with them and negotiate a discount or other offer exclusively for SWWAN members.

Happy Single Working Women's Week! Do something wonderful for a single friend.

Single women: reach out and give without asking back

Give with your whole heart. Don't ask for a return. Connect with each other--for business, for all the things we need in life.

That's what celebrants at last night's opening event heard from keynote speaker Sharan Tash, owner of The ProNetworker, Inc., NAWBO Chicago director, NSA speaker, and creator of the "pay-it-forward, boomerang networking" concept. Sharan told of how giving from the heart without thought of return always comes back to you tenfold.

As a shining example of practice-what-you-preach, Sharan, SWWAN thanks you for inspiring attendees at this celebration of the first annual Single Working Women's Week holiday.

Hostess Monica Davis praised single women and single mothers for all they contribute. Thanks to all those who shared in this delightful evening, including sponsors Lynfred Winery and National City Bank. Special thanks to Rebecca Gutermuth, designer of the beautiful SWWAN jewelry line, who hosted the party at her lovely store, Radiance Fine Jewelry.

And special thanks to columnist and authoress Jacquee Thomas whose contributions made the event extra special. Passionate speaking, wine, food, violins, and sharing. It was a beautiful event. For a copy of the event's program, click here. Photos will be posted as soon as we can get them up!

If you live in Cleveland, please join us for our Cleveland SWWAN party TOMORROW!