Smart Business Magazine, April 2018

s16 Smart Business Cleveland April 2018 SmartWomenNEO 2018 SPONSOR NOTES www bmwofwestlake com www redcross org neo At the American Red Cross our clients volunteers employees donors and suppliers represent a wide array of cultures ethnic backgrounds ages lifestyles beliefs and philosophies We embrace the rich diversity around us More than 130 years ago Clara Barton established the American Red Cross by engaging talented committed and compassionate women dedicated to saving lives In 2006 her legacy continued when the Tiffany Circle was formed to unite and engage a group of generous and highly involved women to continue to ensure that the Red Cross has the ability to help people prevent prepare for and respond to lifes emergencies Under current leadership of President and CEO Gail McGovern and national Board Chair Bonnie McElveen Hunter the Tiffany Circle continues to engage women locally nationally and internationally as a community of women leaders who advance the American Red Cross mission through a focused investment of time talent and treasure Tiffany Circle members from across the country each donate 10000 or more annually to support the American Red Cross www womens journal com The Cleveland Womens Journal published its first print issue in February 2004 An interactive digital version is on our website We believe that content marketing is the best way to connect with your target audience Our unique combination of editorial and ads results in superior levels of receptivity online search purchase intent and engagement We have redefined success many times over the past 14 years and know it isnt about profit Its the loyalty and commitment of our advertisers and readers that defines success for us CWJs mission to Empower Women Through Knowledge focuses on issues affecting women and families including health and wellness business and finance home and garden art and leisure and community The publication reaches a diversified audience throughout Cleveland and Cuyahoga County with more than 120000 readers CWJ has consistently supported local womens organizations and charitable nonprofits Our free magazine is available for all events BMW of Westlake is proud to continue our sponsorship of Smart Business Events in 2018 BMW of Westlake has been serving Northeast Ohio since 1986 We recently celebrated our third anniversary at our new location on Sperry Drive in Westlake a state of the art facility and are proud to be an automotive leader in our community Since opening our doors BMW of Westlake has maintained a solid commitment to you our clients offering the widest selection of new and used BMW vehicles with ease of purchase as well as all your BMW service and parts needs Find us at any Smart Business event this year and ask about the BMW Corporate Fleet pricing for savings of up to 10000 for your organizations employees and their families We are conveniently located just off Interstate 90 on Sperry Drive in Westlake and we take great pride in serving our local community as well as all out of state clients For the past five years we have been named Ohios No 1 BMW Dealership by DealerRater and we will strive to deliver the ultimate buying experience for years to come Congratulations to all of this years Smart Women honorees www lacentre com LaCentre Conference Banquet Facility opened its doors with one goal to bring event visions to life We define success through our constant evolution in the latest technological amenities the finest cuisine and exceptional service We create success through building long lasting relationships with clients hospitality professionals and our local community members By providing extraordinary experiences for our guests and supporting our staff to achieve their goals our vision is brought to life At LaCentre our staff is supported by a team of significant leaders in the workplace that influence and support members to success With 85 percent of our employees being women they have positioned themselves in leadership roles essential to the success of LaCentre We proudly support the growth of women in all roles they take on in the world whether they are business owners managers or other professionals Throughout the course of a year LaCentre hosts many different events exclusively for women as well as building relationships with companies owned and operated by women As part of those relationships we encourage all individuals to find the leader inside and strive for success in our rapidly changing world By providing our clients with the essentials they need our visions are fulfilled to bring events to life www hughies com Hughies Event Production Services has been the choice for live event design and production resource since 1953 Hughies is a full service event production company specializing in audio video lighting décor staging and rigging We are a worldwide supplier of high definition video projection equipment concert quality audio systems intelligent moving lights staging systems decor and more to satisfy all your presentation and special event needs www komenneohio org Susan G Komen is the worlds largest breast cancer organization funding more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit while providing real time help to those facing the disease in Northeast Ohio Komen has set a bold goal to reduce the current number of breast cancer deaths by 50 percent in the U S by 2026 This is extremely important for women in Northeast Ohio as the state is 32nd in breast cancer incidence but is a shocking fourth in overall deaths from the disease Komen Northeast Ohio is working to better the lives of those facing breast cancer in the local community Through events like the Komen Cleveland and Akron Race for the Cure Komen Northeast Ohio has invested more than 15 million in community breast health programs in 22 counties and has helped contribute more than 5 million to the more than 920 million invested globally in research To date more than 50000 women have been served by Komen Northeast Ohio funds