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Amber DePrez, founder of Dutchgirl Enterprises, is an internationally recognized serial entrepreneur, speaker, facilitator, coach and author. Although born and raised in Northern Kentucky with small business roots, this “Dutchgirl” has lived abroad and is a passionate world traveler with an adventuresome heart.

Dubbed the Entrepreneur Extraordinaire as a monthly columnist in Cincinnati Woman Magazine, Amber applies her twenty-five years of business experience and street-smart philosophy to every aspect of her personal and professional life.

As an entrepreneur, Amber has owned many different successful businesses including a wedding and party planning service, a romance service, and women’s business referral network company. Currently, as the head of Dutchgirl Enterprises, Amber oversees a consortium of three different service businesses. This thriving, multi-business (ad) venture, includes Tulip Cleaning Company, LLC, Lil’ Dutchgirl Cabin rental in Pigeon Forge, TN and DePrez & Associates International Coaching Firm.

Whether mentoring at Northern Kentucky University Entrepreneurial Institute and Miami University, volunteering in her community or being an advocate for the environment, Amber is the consummate servant. She has served on numerous boards and is a member of more than fourteen local, national and international associations. A visionary and warrior for women, she empowers business owners to live their intent and create their own success.

Professional Associations

Founder/Facilitator – Coffee Cluck Network

SBOA (Small Business Owners Association of Northern Kentucky):
Director at Large, 2010 – 2012
Board Member – 5 years
President – 2 years
Strategic Planning Committee

FTBA (Ft. Thomas Business Association)
Vice President, 2010 - 2012
Board Member – 5 years
4th at the Fort, Amphitheater Enhancement Fund Raiser Project – 4 years

NAPW (National Association of Professional Women)

NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners)

eWomen Network - Cincinnati Leadership Team

Newport Business Association – Business Wellness Panel of Experts

NAFE (National Association of Female Executives)

Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky

ACI (Allied Construction Industries) - Cincinnati Construction Technical Support Center Graduate, 2007

WIN (Women in Networking)

PWN (Professional Woman Network) - Certified Professional Coach - Certified Diversity Consultant

One Hundred Wise Women
85 Broads Cincinnati – Leadership Team
Bizwomen – Cabinet Member

 

Community Service

4th at the Fort, Amphitheater Enhancement Fund Raiser Project – 4 years
Love for Linda Home Makeover Project
Riversweep 2007 – Volunteered for Ohio River Bank Clean Up
Mentoring - Fifth Third Bank Entrepreneurship Institute at Northern Kentucky University
                     - Northern Kentucky University Women Leaders of Tomorrow Conference – Presenter
                     - Miami University
Go Green; Environmental Initiative – Earth Day Fair
Hospice of the Bluegrass – Gala Fundraiser Committee, 2009
Honorable KY Colonel
ABWA (American Business Women’s Association) – Leadership Team

 

Publications

Learning to Love Yourself: Self-Esteem for Women, Co-Author
Cincinnati Woman Magazine, Monthly Columnist (Entrepreneur Extraordinaire)
Fort Thomas Living
Business Courier

 

Media

ICN6
Fifth Third Business Beat - Featured as Natural Cleaning Company, 2008
                                                - Featured as Facilitator of New Coffee Cluck Series, 2009