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	<title>Whatcom Womens Network ~ Bellingham, Whatcom County</title>
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		<title>Introducting: Thrive Business Group (aka Siobhan Murphy, CPA)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Thrive Business Group is an elite team of financial support professionals committed to helping our clients’ thrive &#8211; in business and in life. Our team members truly understand the challenges and rewards of living an entrepreneurial lifestyle &#8211; we have personal experience running businesses in the accounting, financial services, online marketing, real estate, home-based [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Assistance League of Bellingham &#8211; local community service</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Assistance League of Bellingham is an all volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to community enrichment through community service.  All volunteer means that every penny supports their five local service programs. This gem of a local philanthropy provides new clothes to disadvantaged children, clothing &#38; personal care items to women &#38; children affected by domestic violence, sweats to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.whatcomwomensnetwork.com/assistance-league-of-bellingham-local-community-service</link>
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		<title>Medical Insurance Woes? Help from Carolyn Gill, Rice Insurance</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Pop Quiz!  Test your knowledge of medical insurance in Washington State. With a myriad of medical insurance options &#8211; from coverage, policy type, providers, carriers, group size, and more &#8211; it can be dizzying to attempt to find the right fit for you or your group.  Carolyn Gill of Rice Insurance is a knowledgeable and experienced [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.whatcomwomensnetwork.com/medical-insurance-woes-help-from-carolyn-gill-rice-insurance</link>
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		<title>Julie Carpenter, ReMax Realtor &#8211; The Power of Networking</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Ever wonder how to boost your business to the next level? Never doubt the power of in-person business networking! Come hear how connections through Whatcom Women&#8217;s Network helped Realtor Julie Carpenter exceed the national average for closed transactions in 2011. Is the market getting better? Is it time to buy or sell? See featured [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Northwest Youth Services &#8211; Keeping Our Youth Safe</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Since 1976, Northwest Youth Services has been the doorway to safety and the pathway to progress for thousands of young lives. Much has changed in our communities during those years. What has not changed is the commitment of NW Youth Services to supporting the uniqueness of each youth served. For runaway, homeless, “throw-away”, abused, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Holiday Giving</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What better way to feel abundance &#38; gratitude this holiday season, than to participate in giving back to our community. The Third Annual Whatcom Give-a-thon will be held Friday, December 2 from 1-7pm at 3990 Meridian (that&#8217;s the former Value Village building).  This event is hosting nearly 50 local non-profits, including our member The Assistance [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.whatcomwomensnetwork.com/holiday-giving</link>
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		<title>Stress-Busting Tips for The Holidays</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160; With the media bombarding us with &#8220;Black Friday&#8221; &#8220;Cyber Monday&#8221; &#8220;Dow soars on holiday sales&#8221; and &#8220;Great Gifts for under $200,&#8221; it&#8217;s easy to lose sight of what is truly important this holiday season.  Add a dose of family dynamics, large groups in small spaces, and enough holiday parties to make your head spin, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.whatcomwomensnetwork.com/stress-busting-tips-for-the-holidays</link>
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		<title>Save Money &amp; Save The Earth &#8211; Community Energy Challenge</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160; &#8220;The Community Energy Challenge makes achieving energy efficiency as easy as possible from start to finish. We provide each participating household and business with quality information, a full energy assessment, a customized energy action plan detailing cost-effective measures, assistance with utility and tax rebates, attractive and accessible financing opportunities, reliable contractors, and quality assurance.&#8221; [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.whatcomwomensnetwork.com/save-money-save-the-earth-community-energy-challenge</link>
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		<title>True Service in the Insurance Industry &#8211; Christina Abundis, Farmer&#8217;s Insurance</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160; In a marketplace where everyone promises the lowest rates, a voice of reason stands out. Sure, you can get a low rate many places, but do you truly have the protection you want, need, and deserve. Understanding your insurance protection and having stellar service to back it up is worth much more than the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.whatcomwomensnetwork.com/true-service-in-the-insurance-industry-christina-abundis-farmers-insurance</link>
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		<title>Beauty &amp; Pampering Gift Ideas for Under $20</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The season is upon us!  With children dressed in Halloween costumes and frost on the early morning lawn, it is undeniably time to start thinking about holiday traditions.  One favorite holiday tradition is gift giving &#8211; be it to family, friends, co-workers, party hosts, or charitable organizations. These being times of watching our budgets, Mary [...]]]></description>
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