For Immediate Release Contact: Tanna Hanger Phone: (317) 652-­‐6323 E-­‐mail: thanger@collectivealternative.com Executive Presence Expert Starla West Joins NAWBO-­INDY Board of Directors [INDIANAPOLIS, IN] (JUNE 2014)—Starla West International (SWI), a professional image management and executive presence coaching firm, recently announced that Founder and President, Starla West, has been named to serve as a member of the 2014-­‐15 Board of Directors for the Indianapolis chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO-­‐INDY). “It is truly an honor to serve as a member of the Board of Directors and be part of such a growing and influential organization,” said Starla West, Image Strategist and Executive Presence Expert. “Today, women entrepreneurs and business owners play such an important role as one of the fastest growing segments in our ever-­‐
changing economy. This responsibility comes with challenges, as well. Therefore, I look forward to working side-­‐by-­‐side with the innovative women of NAWBO-­‐INDY, helping overcome obstacles and seizing opportunities that help women in business continue to move forward and achieve success.” West brings years of experience to the board, working in the corporate sector for 15 years in various marketing and image management roles before founding SWI in 2009. Today, she continues to assist business professionals with Image Management and Executive Presence coaching that ultimately positions them for greater success. A member of NAWBO since 2010, she was named 2012 Avatar of the Year, an award that honors an up-­‐and-­‐coming NAWBO-­‐INDY member who has demonstrated creativity and innovation with inspiring and positive results. She has been honored as one of Indy’s top 50 Business Connectors in 2012 and as a featured entrepreneur for Indianapolis’ Lemonade Day. She also serves as Advice Consultant for The Indianapolis Star and WIBC 93.1. NAWBO represents the unified voice of America’s more than 10-­‐million women-­‐
owned businesses. As members of NAWBO, women business owners receive a unique opportunity to impact, influence and propel Indiana to be a leading state for Indiana women-­‐owned businesses. To learn more about NAWBO-­‐INDY and how to become a member, go to www.nawboindy.org. For more information about Starla West International, visit www.starlawest.com or contact the company directly at 317.615.0758 or email info@starlawest.com. # # #