E4E News & Events

	Micro-Business Showcase Thu, Dec 6, 2007 New Masonic Center 455 North Street Tumwater [map] (Just down the street from "Artistry in Flowers")
	Orientations -- Nov 5, Nov 13, Dec 10 & Dec 11 These one-hour sessions are free and provide background information about E4E's training program and entrepreneurial support services. People interested in attending can register online.
	Business Readiness Workshops -- Nov 13 & Dec 18 This 6-hour class is an essential next step after our Orientation.

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Contact:
Lady Frog Designs
(360) 570-0923
Email Jenna

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Entrepreneur of the Month

Creative expression moves through everything Jenna Shaputis touches. She almost can't help herself. After graduating from the Harrington Institute of Interior Design in Chicago she experimented with creative performance for several years, then moved into acting and puppetry and most recently she has delved into textile art.

Jenna can make just about anything out of anything and with her eye toward fashion she has carved out several beautiful lines of children and women's clothing. Jenna's skill with textiles, passion for color and her love for the earth (most all of her clothing is used or recycled materials) make for beautiful designs! These one of a kind quality pieces thrill the parents and friends of the children who wear her clothing.

When she completed Enterprise for Equity's business training program in 2007 Jenna was able to focus her energy on setting solid goals for her business, pricing her products and services at competitive levels and fine tuning her product lines.

Jenna has been a single mom for many years and has loved inviting her 6 year old son Zadi to model her clothing - she has not needed to convince her friends to show off her wares!

Jenna specializes in colorful clothing made from recycled materials.

Several of her pieces are on display at an eco-minded gift shop, Whirligig, in downtown Olympia and in other venues - she is available for commissioned work. Even better, give her your favorite clothing and a few dimensions and she will design a lovely jacket, dress or sweater for you or your loved one.

“The business classes really helped me to appreciate my talent. I loved the group process of working together with everyone in my class - each part of the planning process helped me to get clear about my goals. I especially loved exploring the best ways to increase my income at a very manageable pace over time.”

-- Jenna

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