The American Business Women's Association (ABWA) will meet on Thursday, May 10th from 11:15 - 1:00PM at Baily's Restaurant located at 28699 Old Town Front Street in Temecula.

Featured presenter will be Dr. Tina Gottleib, D.C. discussing physical stresses you might not even recognize impact your health and your life. Dr. Gottleib is uniquely qualified to discuss the effects of physical stress because she sees it every day. To learn how you can minimize and prevent common causes of physical stress, don't miss this presentation.

Lunch is $15 for members and first time guests, $25 for returning not-yet-members – RSVP not required but appreciated. For more information please see our website www.temeculaabwa.org or call Rachel Mason at 909.838.8071.

The mission of ABWA is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership; education, networking support and national recognition.

Steve Amante

Executive Profile

In 1990 Steve Amante moved his family from the San Fernando Valley to Hemet where he began his career in the insurance industry. Hemet was a temporary stop as his ultimate goal was to live in either Murrieta or Temecula. That goal became a reality in 1993 when he moved to Murrieta. He still lives in Murrieta with his wife and daughter. Steve also has a son who attends college at the University of Reno.

Steve is the President & CEO of Amante & Associates Insurance Solutions, Inc. which he founded in 2007. Prior to Amante & Associates, Steve was a Vice President for WellPoint / Anthem and the President & CEO of one of their subsidiary companies.

Steve loves working and living in our valley and believes that the Temecula / Murrieta area is one of the finest places in Southern California to raise a family.    

BMW Management would like to take this opportunity to announce staff changes that will be occurring within the BMW Management Office.

It is with great sadness that we announce the resignation of our current Director of Marketing, Diana Madriz. She has been with us for five years and will be officially departed from the company on March 30^th. We wish her the best of success and happiness in all of her future endeavors and thank her immensely for her dedication to BMW Management, Sizzler Restaurants, and Richie’s Real American Diner.  BMW is grateful to the gifts and talents that Diana brought to BMW Management and we know she will continue to be a great friend for years to come. 

The American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) will meet next on Thursday, April 12^th from 11:15 - 1:00PM at Baily’s Restaurant located at 28699 Old Town Front Street in Temecula.

Featured presenter will be  Addie Thompson-Hankins from the San Diego area to discuss "Living A Happy Life".   Addie specializes in developing programs and workshops related to laughter, humor, and play.

Lunch is $15 for members and first time guests, $25 for returning not-yet-members – RSVP not required but appreciated.  For more information please see our website www.temeculaabwa.org or call Rachel Mason at 909.838.8071.

The mission of ABWA is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership; education, networking support and national recognition.

First Time Guests

For the past 8-years, Judy has organized an event called “Support our Troops” where Family Readiness Officer’s (FROs) from active duty Marine Corps units are contacted and a selection of special circumstances beside active duty families are selected to participate with this moving event. Thirty families were “gifted in 2011”, and no child was left behind in receiving gifts from Santa Claus and many prestigious sponsors throughout Southwest Riverside County.

Judy also launched a program called “Wheels for Warriors”. To date, Judy and her Foundation “All From The Heart” has gifted 92 power chairs to wounded warriors. Her most recent project (initiated by Judy) is her “Devine Equine” horse therapy project assisting veterans who suffer from traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Judy says the horses sense the stress and bonds with vets. One story involves a 64 old Vietnam vet who slept in his car for the past 8-years. Three weeks into horse therapy, he is now able to sleep in his own home. Congratulations 3rd District Woman of the Year, Judy Harter.