Zein Ahmed selected as a finalist for the Make Mine a Million dollar business competition!

Zein Ahmed, Managing Partner of Guru, has been selected as a finalist in the Make Mine a Million $ Business® Competition, joining a group of other highly motivated women entrepreneurs from across the country.

Zein is a member of Count Me In, a featured partner in the American Express OPEN Women’s Business Summit where the Make Mine a Million $ Business Competition will be held, Wednesday, February 17 and Thursday, February 18, 2010.

“Just participating in this competition and working through the application process has been an amazing experience.  I am grateful for the love and support of the Guru community and for those involved who make Guru all that it is.  I am inspired by the Count Me In network and this opportunity to grow our business.”

- Zein Ahmed, Guru

About Count Me In

Count Me In’s mission is to promote economic independence and the growth of women owned businesses. Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence is the leading national not-for-profit provider of resources, business education and community support for women entrepreneurs seeking to grow micro businesses to million dollar enterprises.

Through Count Me In, Nell Merlino, Founder, President and CEO of Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence, is now inspiring women entrepreneurs to dream big and achieve even more. She is leading a global movement to empower women entrepreneurs to grow their businesses to a million dollars and beyond by providing tools, resources, and a supportive community of their peers.  Count Me In’s Make Mine a Million $ Business program reaches women entrepreneurs in communities around the country through events and on-line community. This movement will not only add millions of jobs and billions of dollars of economic activity, but take women to new levels of independence, empowering them to act as economic leaders.

Follow Nell Merlino’s blog on Readers Digest

About the M3 Competition

The Make Mine a Million $ Business RACE (M3 RACE) is a year-long business growth marathon to inspire women entrepreneurs …to hit their revenue goals and receive a personalized business assessment and revenue tracking tools; quick and easy networking; sales, marketing and promotional opportunities; and the chance to win a Grand Prize of $100,000 cash for their business.

About the American Express OPEN Women’s Business Summit

“Through the New Rules Summit, women entrepreneurs can learn what it’s going to take to thrive in the new economy by receiving real advice, business coaching and networking opportunities.”
-Michelle Thompson-Dolberry, Director, Women’s Advocacy,
American Express OPEN

Wednesday, February 17 – Thursday, February 18, 2010, JW Marriott,  Houston Texax Register Today

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Thank you to the Guru community for supporting us, visiting us at our market locations, encouraging your friends to shop with us, hosting private trunk shows and of course sharing your experiences with us and our products.  Please feel free to leave a comment or email us with your wishes, guidance or advice for Zein…we would love to hear from you!  services@guru-nyc.com

Guru is available this weekend at the Brooklyn Flea at One Hanson and at the Young Designers Market in Soho.

Stay tuned for information on where to find us in January.

Shop online for Guru merchandise and enjoy a 25% off our entire selection of tunics, sandals and fine jewelry; sale price shown on shopping cart page; sale ends Jan 7, 2010.

Live in New York City*? Your gift from Guru will be wrapped and hand delivered at no additional cost when you shop with us.

Outside of New York City? Your gift from Guru will be wrapped ready to be placed under the tree so you can choose second day and overnight when you shop with us online or over the phone by Monday at 10pm.  Express shipping may be at an addition charge. Please contact us for details.

Junior League of New York: Golden Tree Holiday Gift Fair

The New York Junior League is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

38th Annual Golden Tree Holiday Shopping Fair

Guru will be participating all three days.  A percentage of all sales will be donated to the New York Junior League.

The New York Junior League will host the 38th Annual Golden Tree Holiday Shopping Fair. This year’s event will be held Thursday, December 3rd through Saturday, December 5th at the historic New York Junior League Headquarters for Training and Leadership. Volunteers and guests are invited to kick off the season with three days of fine shopping coupled with delicious food, drink and plenty of holiday cheer. Favorite vendors from years past will be returning along with a host of exciting new vendors. With options for all budgets and to suit everyone on your shopping list, family, friends and colleagues alike, shopping at Golden Tree is a fun and simple way to prepare for the holiday season. There are also wonderful evening events, entertainment and silent auctions designed to enjoy alongside family and friends.

This year marks the second annual Festival of Trees at Golden Tree. During the event, festive designer trees and wreaths of all sizes will be on view at Headquarters. Each tree is decorated by a celebrated designer and is available for bid. Last year’s festival included a tree designed and decorated by Martha Stewart.

When: December 3-5, 2009

Where: New York Junior League Headquarters

The 38th Annual Golden Tree Holiday Shopping Fair of shopping, delicious foods, and endless holiday cheer.

Please click here for more details and to purchase tickets.

1. Sustainability: Bamboo is said to be the most sustainable textile since bamboo grows quickly and can thrive without the use of pesticides or herbicides.

2. Naturally Anti-Bacterial: By killing almost all bacteria, bamboo stays fresh and odor-free for a long period of time, resulting in better hygiene.

3. Thermo-Control: This highly breathable fabric, that absorbs moisture three to four times faster than cotton, keeps bodies cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.

4. Softness: Bamboo is so silky to the touch that it is said to be softer than Pima Cotton, the softest and most superior blend of cotton.

5. Natural UV Protection: Studies show that bamboo blocks over 98% of harmful UV radiation.

Enjoy these benefits with the Mumbai Beaded Bamboo Tunic. Now available online.

Guru Mumbai Black Beaded Bamboo Tunic

This sophisticated pendant will add a touch of the exotic to her professional look. The inspiration comes from a turban pin worn by a Mughal emperor from India, featuring twin enamel parrots around a white kundan lotus. The sparkling, intricate setting makes it a great detail piece for a tailored suit or an evening ensemble.

This beautiful kundan piece is the perfect gift for the working girl in your life! Please click here to see the Parrot Necklace featured online at MarieClaire.com.

The pendant is available with a variety of other chains, such as a prayer bead chain or a pearl and black crystal chain. Shop online or at The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park.

Guru, the eco-friendly fashion line, just introduced a new line of organic bamboo tunics. The beadwork of glass and metal beads is all done by hand.

Bamboo is said to be more sustainable than many other textiles. The bamboo plant grows quickly and does not require pesticides or herbicides to thrive.

Because of bamboo’s ability to absorb moisture quickly, the fabric can reduce the accumulation of bacteria, as well as the bacterial odor common on clothes.

Its texture and tightness is similar to cotton: strong, yet soft and light. Bamboo is typical for everyday yet it can be versatile enough for a more formal occasion. With Guru’s finely detailed beadwork, the Mumbai Tunic can be dressed up with a nice pair of black pants as well as dressed down with a pair of denim jeans. The Mumbai Tunic is available in sizes XS-XL and in 6 colors.

Get in touch with the fabric of tomorrow: the Mumbai Tunic ($175) is available at Guru’s booth (D09) in the Holiday Shops at Bryant Park, which is adjacent to the fountain.

The holiday season will soon be upon us, which is exactly the time to sparkle up your cocktail dress! Guru can help you get your bling for your buck. Check out these Guru earrings all under $200 for your next holiday cocktail party:

The bow detail on these Cubic Zirconia Deborah Earrings, $135, give the perfect pretty detail to any holiday outfit this season. The earrings are also available in a smaller version for $115.

White Topaz Lily Earrings, $165, can be your go-to earrings for the holidays. The white topaz can add sophistication to your little black dress or even a jewel-toned cocktail dress.

Golconda was an ancient city of India that had the reputation of having abundant diamond mines. During the Renaissance, the name Golconda became synonymous with vast wealth. Refine your holiday dress with these Chrystal Quartz Golconda Earrings, $145.

All of these earrings are available online or at Guru’s booth at the Holiday Shops at Bryant Park.