Member Benefits» Online Application» Member Spotlight» Contact Us» " My roundtable colleagues were a joy to meet with: fun, inspiring, and challenging; we met steadily for many, many years (was it really six?) We supported one another's ventures and spoke the truth when we needed to....which was simply invaluable as I figured out how to become a businesswoman after being in the classroom for 30 years." - Valerie Sutter

Our Members With a richly diverse membership, NEWBO serves women business owners in many industries from startups to large corporations. Members are successful business owners in a range of industries including: Professional Services Manufacturing Product Design and Development Personal Services Financial Health Care Telecommunications Construction Businesses range from start-up to greater than $3M in revenue, from one month old to 81 years old.  Several members are now running their 2nd business, and a few are on their third or fourth. Members get to know one another through the diverse programs and activities that take place throughout the year, and many enhance their experience by serving on one of several committees. Members have many opportunities to get their business noticed by advertising in Contact, listing on the web site directory, the published paper directory, or by networking personally at events with other women business owners. See prices in this PDF file Below are just a few of our members who have made significant contributions to the local business community.  To learn more about our members, see this month's Member Spotlight. Dolly DiPesa, CPA, DiPesa and Company, NEWBO Member since 1986 NEWBO President 1990-1992 DiPesa and Company is a 75 year old CPA firm started by Dolly’s grandfather.  Mr. DiPesa was the first Italian American in Massachusetts to receive his CPA license.  Dolly’s father took over the business and Dolly spent summers working in various ground floor positions in the firm.  Deciding to pursue a different path, Dolly was a special needs teacher for several years prior to going back to school for her Masters in accounting.  She joined the business full time in her late 20’s and became the firms Managing Partner around 1994.  Her outgoing nature and substantial networking has firmly placed DiPesa and Company into one of the Boston area’s top accounting firms.  Dolly won Woman of the Year Award and has been featured in numerous publications including Women’s Business Boston, The Patriot Ledger, and Boston Herald.  Dolly is a NEWBO past president and is currently president of The Alliance, an organization bringing together local women’s business groups. Phyllis Godwin, Granite City Electric, NEWBO Member since 1986 Founded in 1923 in the Granite City of Quincy, Massachusetts, Granite City Electric serves electrical contractors and home owners with the finest electrical products backed by knowledgeable professionals with many years of experience in electrical and lighting products, design, and contracting. Phyllis graduated from Radcliff learning that she needed to wear white gloves, marry, and have children.  When her father passed away, she stepped in to take over the business turning it from one small location to a business that has expanded into 3 other New England states, serving thousands of electrical contractors and the general public from 18 convenient locations and distribution centers.  In her 70’s Phyllis is still going strong and actively involved in the business.   Phyllis was the first woman to head the South Shore Chamber of Commerce. In 2004, Granite City Electric entered into a long term contract with the Boston Red Sox organization to supply lighting and electrical products to Fenway Park. Holly Cratsley, Nashawtuc Architects, Inc., NEWBO Member since 1991 Nashawtuc Architects Inc. is a full-service, woman-owned architectural firm based in Concord founded in 1988. Although their experience includes commercial and educational structures, their reputation is built on residential additions, which have helped families and individuals of all ages adapt their homes to better suit their needs. The firm has also designed duplexes and assisted with multifamily projects. Holly is a registered architect with 25 years of experience in architectural design and planning. She earned her architectural degree from the Boston Architectural Center, where she received the AIA Gold Medal of Excellence Award in 1984. Holly employs a staff of seven, with broad-based experience in residential, commercial, and institutional projects. Her work has won numerous awards and has been featured in several high profile magazines and television shows.  Recently Holly’s work transforming a barn into a cottage was featured on PBS’ This Old House.  She has also had work shown on Designing With Chris Madden and HGTV’s Curb Appeal.  Her work has been covered in Old House Journal, Fine Home Building, Design Times and Kitchen and Bath Business. Kathy Walsh, P.K. Walsh,  NEWBO Member since 1988 Kathy was a single mother on welfare when she hit upon the idea of hair replacement for women.  As someone who has dealt with hair loss since she was 16 years old, Kathy wanted to create an environment where women could feel comfortable and find hair pieces that were truly suited for them.  She founded P.K. Walsh in 1983 and today they continue to be the only hair replacement company for women in the Boston area.  Kathy is working on transitioning her business to her daughter Nikki. Kathy is a strong supporter of women starting businesses and has donated time and money to the Center for Women in Enterprise (CWE) and New England Women Business Owners.  P.K. Walsh has been featured in Day Spa and Salon Today. Loretta DeGrazia, East Coast Petroleum, NEWBO Member since 1997 East Coat Petroleum is a SOWMBA certified business established in 1985 when Loretta was 29 years old.  East Coast Petroleum provides the best in oil, air conditioning and refrigeration, along with timely delivery and flexible payment plans. Besides products and services, they are also involved in supporting local community groups and organizations. Through cooperative programs such as the Dorchester Oil Cooperative (DOC) and the Quincy Oil Cooperative (QOC) they are able to offer products and services at a substantial discount. In, what would be considered by some, a “non-traditional” industry for a woman, Loretta has forged great success for East Coast Petroleum.  In 2003, she was named one of the Top 100 Businesses in Massachusetts, in 2004 she was a National Finalist for a Steve Award, she won a State Award for Outstanding Customer Satisfaction in 2004, and she has been featured in Business Week.  Loretta brought the company from near bankruptcy and today sells more than 4M gallons of heating oil employing 17 people.  In 1999, she was one of six honorees in the United States to Earn the MassMutual Blue Chip Enterprise Initiative.  Also in 1999, then Massachusetts Governor Paul Cellucci claimed October 4th to be Loretta DeGrazia Day.