Success in the City and the University of Houston present the
2005-2006 Chrysalis Awards

You started your business because you wanted to be your own boss. To have a bigger piece of the pie. To fulfill your own vision of the American dream. Like most business owners, you probably thought, "I should be running the show." You imagined doing what you love and reaping the rewards.

But now you're realizing that running a business is much more than just working for yourself. There are challenges you never imagined; roles you've never had to play. There is never enough time and always so much more to do. You could work 24/7 and still feel like you haven't quite caught up.

Wouldn't it be great to have someone help you navigate these new waters? What if you had someone experienced, objective, and completely committed to helping you succeed on your side?; someone who'd keep you focused and accountable; help you problem solve; someone who won’t just tell you like it is, but show you how?

The Chrysalis Award was designed for precisely this purpose. We know what it's like to be struggling solo. We've been there ourselves. Our goal is to help you succeed - professionally - personally, because we know the two must go hand in hand in order to create success strategies that work.
The 2005 Chrysalis Award is an incredible opportunity for a woman is passionate about her business and who wants to accelerate her success. Will we be hearing your name announced on September 15th?

This award gives a woman a full spectrum of services and skills for her business and personal growth.

For your business:

• Legal consultation • Financial strategies • Quickbooks™ training and accounting • computer training • business and life coaching • networking skills • presentation skills • advertising • sales and marketing strategies • web design • logo • branding and identity • promotional products • project management • office organization • business plan consult • 2 YEAR Personal board of directors provided through Bauer College of Business.

For your personal success:

Personal Trainer and nutritional assessment • one year membership to eDiets.com •shopping spree • image consultation • teeth whitening • complete spa package • Language course • hair cut and color, • skin treatment • make-up application • corporate photography, • personal interview with Houston Woman magazine • Chrysalis Award Open House Reception in your honor.

Congratulations to the women who submitted their applications for this year’s Chrysalis Award

Each woman who applied for the Chrysalis Award has already exemplified a tremendous amount of determination and passion for what she does. I thank each woman who applied and took the time to share her vision and goals with the selection committee. The Selection Committee went over the deadline because it was a difficult decision to make with so many extremely talented women.

On behalf of this year’s selection committee, I am honored to name this year’s Mile One Chrysalis Award nominees.

They are:

Chrysalis Award Winner Announced!

September 15th should be remembered as a pinnacle date for entrepreneurial women of Houston. Success in the City announced FRANKA BALY as the 2005-2006 Chrysalis Award winner! The award was presented to Franka, while 200 guests and well-wishers applauded her in the beautiful Prague Ballroom of the Czech Cultural Center.

The evening started with the Proclamation for Entrepreneurial Women’s Day in Houston given by Council Member Carol Alvarado, Mayor Pro-Tem. This Proclamation sets a precedent, as we acknowledge women-owned businesses taking the forefront of self-employed business owners.

Anita Kruse, composer and songwriter shared her tremendous talents when she played, The Path of a Woman for our guests. This song was a compilation of the top thirty women chosen for this award. It was a beautiful testimony of the diversity of businesses represented by these tremendous women. Anita was also amongst the top thirty finalists for her work with chronically ill children. Read more about Anita.

Ellen Susman, producer of the Superwoman Show on PBS started our evening sharing the importance of balance a woman must consider when contemplating business ownership.

Julia Havey, national speaker and author, shared her entrepreneurial triumphs through her touching story of how she attained 5 goals in her life, each of which she has made a reality. She lost 130 pounds, became Mrs. Missouri, wrote a book which later become the #2 best-seller, and has re-married a man that has made her incredibly happy and now helps thousands of people attain whole-life success in their lives too!

Christine Stilwell then announced the ten top finalists for this years award.

Chrysalis Award Recipient FRANKA BALY Chief Executive Officer, ReEmergence www.reemergence.com

Keri Aschoff – Founder of the SOS Foundation
Jennifer Borcherding – President - Stainless Connection
Crystal Brown – President – Crystal Clear Communications
Tracey Ferguson – Editor – Jones Magazine
Gabriella Gerhart – Founder – Motherhood Centers
Sheila Harrison – President – The Business Guide
Niki Henson – President – Cornerstone Dental Academy
Melody Morton – President – The Good Space Pilates Studio
Kristi Saldana – President – BeGrafic Design

Congratulations to each of these women who represent themselves and their companies with passion, direction, leadership, and a desire to move her business in a forward direction.

Each of these women will receive the following: