AHB Board
 ERIC NORBERG -- 2008 AHB President
Eric Norberg has been a member of AHB for years. After decades as an
employee, he has been operating home businesses since 1981, and has
done so fulltime since 1990. Eric wanted the support of others doing
the same thing, and the opportunity to network regularly with others
building their own businesses while working from home. He says he finds
AHB a congenial and educational experience which he looks forward to
each month. “It really fills a need,” he says.
 DAVE MONNIE -- 2008 Vice President
I started working at my spouse's home business full time after having
spent 19 years working for corporations. I went to my first AHB meeting
early in 2006, where I immediately recognized the value of the organization.
When you're creating a business on your own, it's great to be able
to connect with others doing the same thing. The members of AHB represent
a variety of different kinds of home businesses, but we face some of
the same challenges. So once a month I come enjoy a casual dinner,
figure out how my latest problem has been solved by others before me,
listen to an interesting presentation, and then write it off as a business
expense!
 JOHN McANULTY -- 2008 AHB Secretary
I have been a member of AHB for a little over five years. I was invited
to my first meeting by a member and friend. I was impressed with the
members I met and the presenter that evening, so I joined. I not only
enjoy the professional presentations and camaraderie and opportunities
for networking within the organization, but the social contacts as
well. I am a commercial photographer. I do work on location, for clients,
as well as my own self-assigned landscape and stock photography. I
am often working by myself. AHB provides the professional and social
contacts that my business does not often provide.
 RON MILLER -- 2008 AHB Treasurer
When I first started out, I assumed there was an organization like AHB,
but it took some searching to find it. The idea of learning from others’ mistakes
before I make my own, and gathering as much knowledge as possible about
the small business world, were foremost reasons for membership. I enjoy
the formal presentations as well as the one-on-one networking. And
while not seeking referrals and revenue actively, that word of mouth
thing does yield results. AHB is more broad-based geographically than
other business organizations, and offers the most value per dollar
invested.
 LYNN MILLER
Anytime there is a self-employed member of a household, everyone is part
of that business. I joined AHB by default as a spousal member. Learning
about small business operations is critical to giving real support
to a home-based business. AHB gives me a chance to interact with other
people in similar situations. And, the skills and knowledge passed
on by the various speakers apply to more than just the home business.
I now have perspective on the owner's point of view, the manager's
point of view, the salesman's point of view, etc. To me, it's all about
relationships—up, down, side-to-side—and there is something
to be gained from each one.
DEB MINKLER
 BOB GALLO
The Association of Home Businesses is a nonprofit organization,
based in Portland, Oregon, composed of and dedicated to the success of
those who choose to work at home. AHB is governed by bylaws and headed
by an annually-elected Board of Directors.
Association of Home Businesses, Portland, Oregon 503.232.2326
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