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Thursday, November 17, 2016

Fall Expo 2016: Final Day of Sneak Peeks!



The Iwakuni Home-based Business Organization (IHBO) is excited about the Home Business Expo this Saturday, April 23rd! Plan to stop by the Club Iwakuni ballroom between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. and visit 28 different home-based businesses.

There will also be door prizes every hour on the hour so be sure to stop by the IHBO table to get your free raffle ticket!


Ready to see what you can expect from some of the vendors at the expo? Here is a sampling of the vendors and what they plan to have:

Rodan + Fields


Scentsy



Explore Translation


Purr-roofic Treats





Here is the complete list of vendors... see you tomorrow at the Expo!

Pastime Passion by Stef Miller
Scentsy - Amanda Shreve
Karco Services
Yourigami
Border Co Designs
Pampered Chef
By Allyson Photography
Nerium
TEF
Rodan & Fields - Jenn Curry
Japanese  Antiques and Textiles
Explore Translation
Bows and More by Chev
Purr-roofic Treats
In A Stitch Embroidery
Michael Erhart Jewelry
Erica is a Book Lady - Usborne Books
Lemongrass Spa
O.C.D. Solutions
Lauren Weeks Photography
Legally Bronzed Cosmetology Services by Tasha
Chloe and Isabel
It Works Global
Julita's Face & Body Art / Canvas Classes
Lovely Stitches
Scentsy - Janessa Spieker 
Awdorable Camera
Zija Intl

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Fall Expo 2016: Sneak Peeks Day 4

The Iwakuni Home-based Business Organization (IHBO) is excited about the Home Business Expo this Saturday, November 19th! Plan to stop by the Club Iwakuni ballroom between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. and visit 28 different home-based businesses. Ready to see what you can expect to see at the expo? Here is a sampling of the vendors and what they plan to have... be sure to stop by each day this week to see more sneak peeks!


Chloe & Isabel

By Allyson Photography
Explore Translation



Purr-roofic Treats






Here is the complete list of vendors... hope to see you at the Expo!

Pastime Passion by Stef Miller
Scentsy - Amanda Shreve
Karco Services
Yourigami
Border Co Designs
Pampered Chef
By Allyson Photography
Nerium
TEF
Rodan & Fields - Jenn Curry
Japanese  Antiques and Textiles
Explore Translation
Bows and More by Chev
Purr-roofic Treats
In A Stitch Embroidery
Michael Erhart Jewelry
Erica is a Book Lady - Usborne Books
Lemongrass Spa
O.C.D. Solutions
Lauren Weeks Photography
Legally Bronzed Cosmetology Services by Tasha
Chloe and Isabel
It Works Global
Julita's Face & Body Art / Canvas Classes
Lovely Stitches
Scentsy - Janessa Spieker 
Awdorable Camera
Zija Intl

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Fall Expo 2016: Sneak Peeks Day 3



The Iwakuni Home-based Business Organization (IHBO) is excited about the Home Business Expo this Saturday, November 19th! Plan to stop by the Club Iwakuni ballroom between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. and visit 28 different home-based businesses. Ready to see what you can expect to see at the expo? Here is a sampling of the vendors and what they plan to have... be sure to stop by each day this week to see more sneak peeks!


Yourigami



Zija

Lovely Stitches

Julita's Face & Body Art / Canvas Classes


Pastime Passion




Here is the complete list of vendors... hope to see you at the Expo!

Pastime Passion by Stef Miller
Scentsy - Amanda Shreve
Karco Services
Yourigami
Border Co Designs
Pampered Chef
By Allyson Photography
Nerium
TEF
Rodan & Fields - Jenn Curry
Japanese  Antiques and Textiles
Explore Translation
Bows and More by Chev
Purr-roofic Treats
In A Stitch Embroidery
Michael Erhart Jewelry
Erica is a Book Lady - Usborne Books
Lemongrass Spa
O.C.D. Solutions
Lauren Weeks Photography
Legally Bronzed Cosmetology Services by Tasha
Chloe and Isabel
It Works Global
Julita's Face & Body Art / Canvas Classes
Lovely Stitches
Scentsy - Janessa Spieker 
Awdorable Camera
Zija Intl

Fall Expo 2016: Sneak Peeks Day 2

The Iwakuni Home-based Business Organization (IHBO) is excited about the Home Business Expo this Saturday, November 19th! Plan to stop by the Club Iwakuni ballroom between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. and visit 28 different home-based businesses. Ready to see what you can expect to see at the expo? Here is a sampling of the vendors and what they plan to have... be sure to stop by each day this week to see more sneak peeks!

Rodan + Fields

Chloe & Isabel

By Allyson Photography


Lemongrass Spa





Here is the complete list of vendors... hope to see you at the Expo!

Pastime Passion by Stef Miller
Scentsy - Amanda Shreve
Karco Services
Yourigami
Border Co Designs
Pampered Chef
By Allyson Photography
Nerium
TEF
Rodan & Fields - Jenn Curry
Japanese  Antiques and Textiles
Explore Translation
Bows and More by Chev
Purr-roofic Treats
In A Stitch Embroidery
Michael Erhart Jewelry
Erica is a Book Lady - Usborne Books
Lemongrass Spa
O.C.D. Solutions
Lauren Weeks Photography
Legally Bronzed Cosmetology Services by Tasha
Chloe and Isabel
It Works Global
Julita's Face & Body Art / Canvas Classes
Lovely Stitches
Scentsy - Janessa Spieker 
Awdorable Camera
Zija Intl

Sunday, November 13, 2016

Fall Expo 2016: Sneak Peeks Day 1


Iwakuni Home-based Business Organization (IHBO) is excited about the Home Business Expo this Saturday, November 19th! Plan to stop by the Club Iwakuni ballroom between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. and visit 28 different home-based businesses. Ready to see what you can expect to see at the expo? Here is a sampling of the vendors and what they plan to have... be sure to stop by each day this week to see more sneak peeks!

Lemongrass Spa
Scentsy

Lovely Stitches

It Works



Pastime Passion



Here is the complete list of vendors... hope to see you at the Expo!

Pastime Passion by Stef Miller
Scentsy - Amanda Shreve
Karco Services
Yourigami
Border Co Designs
Pampered Chef
By Allyson Photography
Nerium
TEF
Rodan & Fields - Jenn Curry
Japanese  Antiques and Textiles
Explore Translation
Bows and More by Chev
Purr-roofic Treats
In A Stitch Embroidery
Michael Erhart Jewelry
Erica is a Book Lady - Usborne Books
Lemongrass Spa
O.C.D. Solutions
Lovely Stitches
Lauren Weeks Photography
Legally Bronzed Cosmetology Services by Tasha
Chloe and Isabel
It Works Global
Julita's Face & Body Art / Canvas Classes
Scentsy - Janessa Spieker 
Awdorable Camera
Zija Intl





Sunday, October 30, 2016

Welcome Usborne Books and More!

Iwakuni Home-based Business Organization would like to welcome new business Usborne Books and More!


Meet our newest Usborne Books and More business by Sarah Price. Her business is here to help inspire your little ones into avid readers and open new worlds to them through these beautiful publications. To learn more about Sarah and her business visit our Babies & Kids section of our directory.

Sunday, October 23, 2016

Welcome Lemongrass Spa

Iwakuni Home-based Business Organization would like to welcome new business Lemongrass Spa!


Lemongrass Spa is run by Susie Thompson. Her mission is to connect people with the products that will make a difference in their life while at the same time making them feel completely pampered! To learn more about Susie and her business in the Health/Beauty section of our directory.

Thursday, September 22, 2016

September 2016

As September is coming to a close, the count down to Fall Expo is ready to begin!


This past Monday we had a great turn out at our table sign up meeting. Many tables have been claimed, but we still have some openings left before we open the floor for the interested to purchase a second table.

As in previous fashion, we allow up to three representatives from a company, whether sharing or requesting separate tables. Unless it goes against the company policy, in which case we have no authority to override their policy and procedures.

Once again, we will have light morning refreshments for the vendors during setup, followed by 30 minutes shopping time before the doors open to the public for the Event.

October 17 will be the next and final mandatory meeting for all participating vendors. On that night we will review the Event's procedure list and all vendors are to bring a donation for the Raffle baskets. Carla Bates has been kind enough to volunteer to organize the baskets once again and we all appreciate her effort. Don't forget to have a business card along with your item so whomever the winner may be, they know from where these sweet prizes came.

I will be available to claim your table form/fee before the October meeting or you may hand in your form/fee that night. Please contact me through FB page or message me directly to schedule a meet up.

 If however, you miss this final mandatory meeting, any available tables will then have a $40 fee and must arrange to meet to personally deliver form, fee and view your SJA approval letter.

My goal is to fill the room. The more of us there, the more that will come in to see us. Let's pack it out! This event has all the makings to be great, so let's all come together and make it happen! There is room for all of us to thrive!


P.S. It is to the benefit of us all that everyone knows in order to run a business while stationed aboard MCAS Iwakuni they need to gain SJA approval. There has been a lot of turnover from PSC season and I feel the need to restate this. Being able to operate our businesses here is considered a privilege and can be revoked by anyone's wrong doing. Help keep other's informed and keep it legal, otherwise we may all suffer the consequences.

Monday, September 19, 2016

Welcome Lauren Weeks Photography

Iwakuni Home-based Business Organization would like to welcome new business Lauren Weeks Photography!
Run by Lauren Arrington Weeks, Lauren Weeks Photography offers wedding and on-location portrait photography in Iwakuni, Japan & surrounding areas. Learn more about Lauren and her business in the Photography section of the Directory.

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Welcome Semper Medals

Iwakuni Home-based Business Organization would like to welcome new business Semper Medals!


Semper Medals is the work of Stefanie Hansen.  Her services include both small and large medal mounting according to MCO P1020.34G.  Her services are also available for Navy, Air Force, and Army medals.  Learn more about Stefanie and her business in the Professional Services section of our directory.

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Welcome Legally Bronzed!

Iwakuni Home-based Business Organization would like to welcome new business Legally Bronzed Master Cosmetology Services by Tasha!

Tasha offers Master Level Cosmetology skills and services to the women of Iwakuni. With 9 years of experience under her belt, Tasha strives to honor women by serving them through Hair, Waxing, Manicures, Makeup and Custom Spray Tanning services. Learn more about Tasha and her business in Health & Beauty section of our directory.

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Welcome, Rodan + Fields!

The Iwakuni Home-based Business Organization would like to welcome Rodan + Fields Independent Consultant, Jenny Curry to the Iwakuni Business Directory!  Jenny offers uniquely effective skincare products. You can learn more about Jenny and her Rodan + Fields business when you visit the Health & Beauty section of the directory.

Monday, August 1, 2016

August 2016: News

As we approach the end of Summer, we are still working to secure the venue for the Fall Expo. Amanda and I will be meeting this week to work on all the details. There has also been interest in gathering for a meeting this month as an opportunity for new members coming in and sharing ideas for moving forward. A date has not been chosen, but I will post it on the Facebook page as an event and will try to do so at least a week out to give everyone a chance to make it.

If you hadn't noticed, I also tried something new with the last addition to the Directory. I would like to go back to posting separately for each new business listing. This works on two levels: better exposure for each business as they go into the directory and also, because I'm no writer, it helps to keep the blog active. So please send in your listing applications, give me something to blog about! This is free and makes your services searchable. You can find the application in the files section on the Facebook page and remember a photo for your listing. Photos can be logos, a product sample shot, or your own smiling face; whichever best represents your business.


As we move forward, my mission is to see this organization grow and build into its full potential. Help me help you grow your home business here in Iwakuni.

Sunday, July 24, 2016

Welcome Southern Ohana Photography!

The Iwakuni Home-based Business Organization's Iwakuni Business Directory would like to welcome the following business:

Southern Ohana Photography is our newest photography business run by Kelly Butler, who started photography as hobby and since built it into her own business. Specializing in natural light photography for couples, families, and pets. Find out more about Kelly & her business visit the Photography page of the directory.

Monday, June 20, 2016

June 2016: News & New Businesses

The Iwakuni Home-based Business Organization's Iwakuni Business Directory would like to welcome the following businesses:




Brushwood Crafts by Amanda McClure, sells personalized coasters which include a variety of designs along with personalized monogrammed coasters.  Find out more about Amanda and her business visit the Arts & Crafts section of the directory.


Brittney Norman is with Rodan + Fields,  as close as you can get to visiting a dermatologist…without an appointment. Changing skin and changing lives. Find out more about Brittney and her business visit the Health & Beauty section of the directory.



 Pastime Passion is a home based craft shop brought to Iwakuni with Stef Miller. Mostly consisting of essential oil accessories and jewelry, and also sewn and crocheted gifts. Find out more about Stef Miller and her craft business by visiting the Arts & Crafts section of the directory.



News:
Currently we are not meeting during the summer break, but we are on the look out for more members as it is PSC season and many of our seasoned businesses are on their way out. Make sure to pass the word along to new comers in your communities. We had mentioned setting up a table at Welcome Aboard at our last meeting, otherwise it is all word of mouth and link sharing.

Leadership will also be doing another do-si-do. Due to unforeseen events, Jannell Atkins will be stepping down from leadership before the Fall Expo as their family moves on to their next adventure. However, Amanda Shreve has stepped forward into the leadership role to make sure we move forward seamlessly into the next event. Thank you ladies for all your help.

My mission is unchanged. As we move forward, I would like to see this organization grow and build into its full potential. Businesses that have left Iwakuni have been cleared from the directory. If you have yet to add your listing, please send in your application to get it added to the directory. This is free and makes your services searchable. You can find the application in the files section on the Facebook page and remember a photo for your listing. The more we have to offer, the greater the resource we will become.

Thursday, June 2, 2016

June 2016 News



Maybe you're launching a new business endeavor, or you've just arrived in Iwakuni and are planning to restart your business here. Whatever your business plans and goals are, the Iwakuni Home-based Business Organization is here to help. With dozens of fellow business owners to bounce ideas off of, ask questions of and network with, the IHBO offers Iwakuni-specific information and resources not found anywhere else.

If you haven't already done so, join our Iwakuni Business Owners Facebook Group. A lot of information is shared there. Also, be sure to browse this site... especially the About and Events sections. There is a lot of good information there, too. If you want to see what other businesses are available, check out the directory as well, clicking on the tabs found at the top of this site's home page.


We are currently on Summer break. Our next meeting is tentative date September 19 @ 6 p.m. You can find out more about that by visiting the Events page or our Facebook page. Hope to see you there!

Monday, May 2, 2016

May 2016 News




There will be a follow-up meeting for the IHBO's Spring Iwakuni Home Business Expo, which will be at 6 p.m. Monday, May 16th in Building 1209's community room. We will discuss the past expo and make plans for the next one, scheduled tentatively for November. For more information about the expo or upcoming meetings, visit the IHBO Events page.

The Iwakuni Business Directory can now be found at www.IwakuniBusinessDirectory.com. Before, it was a BlogSpot website address. We hope this will streamline the URL and make it easier for the community to remember.

Business owners new to Iwakuni are invited and encouraged to join the Iwakuni Business Oweners Facebook page, which can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/IwakuniHBO/

Saturday, April 23, 2016

Thank you, Iwakuni!

A huge thank you to the MCAS Iwakuni community for coming out and supporting the home-based businesses here! Here is the list of vendors and their booth photos, just in case you want to get in touch with them again:


Jessica Guthrie Photography


Zija International - Stef Miller


Karco Services


Yourigami


Border Co Designs


Kujo's Collars


Scentsy


Rodan & Fields


Nelli Forras


Japanese  Antiques and Textiles


Ashley Wills Photography


Nizar Wogan Photography


Explore Translation


Bows and More by Chev


Natural Beauty Craft


Purr-roofic Treats


Sweet Southern Moments


Burke & Co


Younique


In A Stitch Embroidery


Michael Erhart Jewelry


Erica is a Book Lady - Usborne Books


Megan's Creations


Capturing Life's Precious Moments


Pampered Chef


Karla's Signing Academy