Mission...
To enable local business women and their communities to thrive.
Why I started Made in the Valley...
Gail Lara
There were so many times I thought to myself; "Today is it, I'm going to start my own business" only to allow the fear of failure to set in and alter my plans for another day, month or year. The thought of starting my own business was frightening. It would mean I would have to examine my strengths and weaknesses, my personal goals. Growing up I was taught that it was best to settle for a job with benefits and stick with it for better or worse. However, after working for corporate companies over the years, it was clear to me that I had hit the glass ceiling.
Then one day it came to me. What I wanted to do was to help other women start their own businesses. My preparation was really the culmination of my many professional experiences as a buyer, sales and purchasing manager, and the success I'd had implementing programs to create better efficiencies. When I recognized my talents for creating unique new products, I thought, "why not create a way for other women to sell... and give a portion of the proceeds to a worthy cause?"
Forcing myself to overcome my fears and embrace my experiences as lessons that prepared me for this challenge, helped me to implement what I knew would work. I also suddenly realized how strong I really am; what substance I'm made of.
"Success comes when you believe in yourself first, so that others may follow"
You know you've grown-up when......
...you Discover your gifts and start sharing them with others
...you Conquer your fear and embrace your confidence
... you stop Caring about what others think and recognize that it's what YOU think that matters
... you Step outside of your box and make the things you want in your life happen
... you can Say 'no' to others and 'yes' to yourself
... you Recognize that today and right now is your precious time to be enjoyed
... you Give yourself time to think (TTT)
... you Care, Share and Give to benefit others
Give us your favorite 'ah ha' moment when you realized you had finally grown up...
If we publish your phrase we will send you a $50.00 gift certificate to use in our shop.
Goals and Objectives
- Create sales and marketing vehicles for local women's products and services.
- Build and nurture a community where local business women support each other.
- Promote local communities of women that care, share and give to benefit others.
- Promote meaningful goods that support families and bring back the art of gift giving.
- Provide community charities the opportunity to create income for local crafters.
- Donate 10% of product sales to community charities.
How get your business products into the Made in the Valley Catalog?
The first step is to fill out a Business Plan Submission Form. Find out how.
How to start a Made in the Valley program in your area?
Find out how.
A special thank you to my amazing family for your love and support...
I love you more than words can say
Thank you for your support of
Local Women's Businesses and Charities
