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BEVERLY ARMSTRONG -- THE BESSIE COLEMAN FOUNDATION

Beverly Armstrong is president of The Bessie Coleman Foundation. Named for the first African American Aviatrix, the Foundation is dedicated to increasing the number of women of color in flight. In Chicago in 2006, the Foundation has planned a "Fly In" where women pilots from around the world will demonstrate their importance in aviation. Learn More

DESIREE JESSIMY -- THE PALATE PLEASERS

The Palate Pleasers is a personal chef service operated by BPW Member Desiree Jessimy. This service is ideal for anyone who wants to eat healthy, custom made, home cooked meals for prices comparable to take out meals. All you have to do is heat and eat. Catering services also available Learn More

MIRIAM BAMBERGER -- THE FLOURISHING COMPANY

The Flourishing Company provides personal coaching services for career and business women who are seeking to enhance their careers and create balance in their personal lives. The Flourishing Company contributed three coaching programs to our 2005 Business Week Award Winners. Learn More

NANCY BRAZEROL-- NANCY'S FANCY

Antiques and Collectibles. Specializing in Vintage Linen and Depression Era Glass. Want to sell glass, china, silver, etc Located in Booth #17 in The Market Place Mall, St. Leonard, MD just off US 4 (Pennsylvania Ave.) South. You will receive a 12% discount if you show your BPW membership card. Contact Us.

LYNNELL PEACE -- MARY KAY COSMETICS INDEPENDENT BEAUTY CONSULTANT

Lynnell Peace provides expert beauty consulting for a variety of clients. It's all here -- color consulting, skin care, fragrance selection, even virtual makeovers backed by the quality Mary Kay cosmetics line. There is also information on sponsoring parties. Learn More

LAURA NICHOLS SAMMS -- PASSION FRUIT CHEFS

How better to spend your vacation in the Virgin Islands than by having Passion Fruit Chefs handle all food preparation. A personal chef service, Passion Fruit Chefs will purchase provisions, prepare meals, and deliver them to your villa during your stay. They can also provide catering for special occasions. Weddings are a specialty. Learn More

ELLIOTT SMALL -- LABSHELF.COM

It's all here from anti-aging health regimens to electric car conversion kits -- all the information you need right off the laboratory shelf. Let Elliott Small bring you into the 21st Century with the most up to date research available. 10% Rebate on all supplements to BPW members.    Discount Information     Learn More about LABSHELF.COM

THE NATIONAL WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTER

The National Women's Business Center helps women entrepreneurs to start and to manage their businesses to success. The Center offers a variety of courses, programs to help women gain access to capital, and individual counseling. The National Women's Business Center contributed a scholarship to their 12 Week "Up and Running Class' for women entrepreneurs to one of our Business Women's Week prize winners. Learn More

PAULA EDWARDS -- ELECTION MACHINE

Election Machine is a company that aids Political Committes organized under Section 527 to fulfill their accounting requirements and their local, state, and federal disclosure requirements. Begun by BPW Member Paula Edwards, CPA, MST, Election Machine specializes in consulting services and software to fulfill FEC and IRS disclosure requirements for 527s, PACs, National Committees, and Candidate Committees as well as disclosure for select states. The company will consider offering certain services gratis to BPW Members who are candidates for federal offices. Contact: paula.edwards@electionmachine.com