Business-savvy moms launch local

Northwest Baby 

November, 2007

   Northwest Enterprising Moms is an organization created by and for moms to mentor and network mom-owned businesses. NWEMs founders have created an organization where mother-owned businesses can increase awareness and profitability for their company through events, a community website, business forums, and continuing education opportunities. NWEM will offer a dynamic, unique, and constantly evolving program for members—all mothers who own at least 51percent of a business.

    “Northwest Enterprising Moms is tapping into what is becoming a national trend among the mothers across the United States who are looking to achieve personal business success all while balancing a healthy family life. We have already received a tremendous response from both local mother owned businesses and outside the northwest,” said Kelly Sharples, co-founder and President of NWEM.

    “I believe we all have knowledge that, in some way, can help another mom in business and by doing so help ourselves. Building the best environment to share that knowledge is the next important step,” said Heather Correa.

    “Having a family in today’s fast-paced society is hard. Building your own business while maintaining a balanced family life is even harder. But NWEM’s goal is to share resources within the growing community of mom-owned business owners and to support each other in these exciting and difficult endeavors. I am so excited to be a part of it and look forward to seeing it grow both locally and nationally,” said Colleen Butler.

    In addition to supporting current mother-owned and operated businesses, NWEM plans to offer an annual scholarship program for mothers who need assistance growing their business idea into a reality.