WLE E-Newsletter Calendar of Events
WLE E-Newsletter Calendar of Events
WLE E-Newsletter Calendar of EventsFEBRUARY 2005
DALLAS
NAWBO Dallas/Ft. Worth
What: Marketing Committee Meeting
When: Thursday February10, 2005 - 11:30 am
Where: The Location will fluctuate
For Information Contact: Suzi Berman @ 972-747-9070 ext.1 or sberman@media-inc.com
What: NAWBO D/FW Monthly Luncheon
When: Monday February 14, 2005 - 11:00 am
Where: City Place, 2711 N. Haskell, Dallas (N, Central Expressway Haskell), 42nd. Fl.
What: Membership Committee meeting
When: Wednesday February16, 2005 - 9:00 am
Where: The location fluctuate
For more Information contact Veronica Perez-Thomison@ 972-396-5111 ext. 111 or vthomison@mprsource.com
WBC-Southwest
What: Global Growth Strategies- The Marketing, Operations & Financial Perspective.
When: Thursday, February17, 2005-Saturday, February 19, 2005 - 12:00pm
Where: Texas Instruments Headquarters, Dallas, TX
An executive development seminar hosted by the Women?s Business Council ? Southwest. This two and one-half day workshop, taught by professors from the highly ranked University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business, focuses on financial analysis and forecasting, raising capital for growth, marketing strategies in a global arena, supply chain management, outsourcing and successful bidding on contracts - essential skills to propel your business forward.
Contact Information: Emile Menthe at ementhe@wbcsouthwest.org
What: Board of Directors meeting
When: Wednesday February 23, 2005 - 11:30 am
Where: LOPEZGARICA GROUP, 1825 Market center Blvd., Suite 150 Dallas 75207
What: Breakfast Brunch Networking
When: Thursday February 24, 2005 ?7:30 pm
Where: La Madeline at Preston& Forest-private dining room
RSVP 214-662-6887 or lbellow01@yahoo.com
eWomenNetwork
What: Accelerated Networking Dinner
When: February 22, 2005 - 4:00-6:30pm
Where: Glen Eagles Country Club 5401 Park Blvd. Plano, Texas 75093
Experience the excitement and power of Accelerated Networking, a unique eWomenNetwork process that assures you have an opportunity to
BNI/D/FW
What: AD Meeting
When: February 7, 2005 ?4:00 to 6:00pm
Where: Acuity Training Center- 2665 Villa Creek Suite 104, Dallas, 75234
For more information contact: BOB MOSES: 972-596-1056 or bob@bnidfw.com
Chicago
Women?s Business Development Center
What: 3rd Thursday Networking
When: February 17, 2005 - 12:00-2:00pm
Where: 8 South Michigan Ave. 4th Floor, Chicago
Every month, networking sessions are held for WBDC clients who have completed the JumpStart series, or NxLevel Business Program, or the 12 week Child Care Business series. You may be still trying to complete a business plan, or you consider yourself still in the start up stage (may take as long as 3 years) and want a place to go where you can share your successes and your "growing pains," meet to discuss issues and challenges and to use the group as a resource and peer-support group. Each monthly session will also cover an agreed upon topic of interest to be facilitated by a group member and/or a professional. It is recommended that you bring your own brown bag lunch. Fee: $10.00 donation Contact: Heather Parish at hparish404@aol.com or call 312-853-3477
NAWBO-CHICAGO
What: Affiliates Reception Sponsored by Unicare
When: February 23, 2005: 5:30 ? 8:00 pm
Where: Maggiano?s Little Italy, 516 N. Clark Street, Chicago
Mark your calendar for February 23 for the Chapter?s Annual Affiliate Networking Extravaganza. This event brings together the Chicagoland area?s most prominent professional organizations. Don?t miss this cocktail reception that features an expanded networking circle and exhibit tables with information on the events and activities of various business associations in the Chicago area. To register go to www.nawbochicago.org/events.htm
$40 members of participating organizations, $55 general public
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
What: Business After Business Networking Event
When: Thursday, February 24, 2005 - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Le Passage, 037 North Rush St., Chicago. IL (Btwn. Oak & Walton)
Experience a venue that was labeled "a mecca for visiting VIP's" by Metromix. Use your own star qualities to network and build relationships with a few of the area's most well-connected professionals in this posh setting. Register by Feb. 23 at noon: $25 Members (Each additional member who registers at the same time: $10); $35 Non-Members/$150 Table-Top (includes 2 free passes); Registration received after noon on Feb. 23: $30 Members/$40 Non-Members Contact: Event Hotline, 312-494-6709
Southern California
WomenCEO Network
What: 1st Annual Women & Entrepreneurship Conference
When: Saturday, February 26, 2005, 7am - 7pm
Where: Town & Country Resort & Bella Tosca Spa, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA
It's time to reach higher and take your business to the next level. Expand your understanding of business operation from experts in the field of entrepreneurship. Our evening mini spa-pampering session will be sure to take you right into paradise. This will be your opportunity to get pampered while Power Networking. We have a special treat planned that will literally guarantee that you leave the spa with not only a few connections but the RIGHT connections to help you grow your business to new heights. SPECIAL FOR WLE ENEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBERS: As an Alliance Partner with WomenCEO Network, the founder Felicia Davis has generously offered an ADDED BONUS for the subscribers to our eList: When you register, you will receive a complimentary registration to WomenCEO Network's next Women & Entrepreneurship Conference to be held in the Fall ?05. That's like getting two 'grow your business' events for the price of one -- Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity.
http://www.women-ceo.com/beta/login/conference.php
Atlanta
WITI
What: What?s New for 2005 - Technology and Opportunities
When: Saturday, February 19, 2005 -9-11 AM
Where: Atlanta, Georgia TBA
For More Information: regarding on-site registration or event details, contact Priya Sarathy (psarathy@comcast.net). Regarding pre-registration, contact support@corp.witi.com.
National
NAFE (National Association of Female Executives)
What: Supervisory Skills Development 6-Week Certificate Program
When: February 01-March 8, 2005 (Tuesdays)
Where: College of Extended Learning at the California State University, San Bernardino | 5500 University Parkway | San Bernardino, CA 92407
Boost your CAREER ADVANTAGE in just six (6) weeks! Recently moved from general employee to supervisor? Need some blueprints to increase your success? Interested in establishing authority and credibility?
Contact: Nancy Pimentel 909.880.5975 or cel@csusb.edu
What: Our Human Potential: From Personal, Organizational to Societal Transformation
When: February 22, 2005 ?7:00- 9:30 pm
Where: Golden Gate Club, The Presidio, 135 Fisher Loop, San Francisco, CA
How do we learn from the human potential movement and transform our organizations and our society? How do we expand the principles that enhance personal lives and create workplaces and communities that support evolving consciousness?
Contact: Yvonne Burgess, 415/550-1211 ext. 2 register@thepresdiiodailogues.org
What: Leadership and Team Development 5-Week Course (Can Apply to the Management and Leadership Practices Certificate Program)
When: February 28, 2005 - March 28, 2005 (Mondays) - 6 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Where: College of Extended Learning at the California State University, San Bernardino | 5500 University Parkway | San Bernardino, CA 92407
Maximize your LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL. Develop a solid foundation for effective leadership and high performance team development
For more information contact: Nancy Pimentel 909.880.5975 or cel@csusb.edu
International
What: Towards Competitive Organizations- Diversity as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) ?Empowering Women Empowering Society?
When: February 23, 2005 - 1:30-5:00 pm
Where: Nissan Motor CO., Ltd. New building auditorium (Tokyo, Japan)
Keynote Address: ?Creating more value through diversity? Mr. Carlos Ghosn- Nissan Motor CO., Ltd., President and CEO
In Japan, women are definitely making progress in the social and business arenas. In 1999, the government began enforcing the revised Equal Employment Opportunity Law, which calls for more equal treatment of men and women in the workplace, and the basic law for a Gender-Equal Society, which urges the creation of a society in which all citizens are able to fully exercise their individuality and abilities regardless of gender. For more information contact: Hiroko Tatebe htatebe2001@netzero.net
March 2005
Dallas
BNI-DFW/San Antonio/ Austin
What: Member Success Program 2005
When: March 10, 2005 ? 5:30 to 8:00pm
Where: Holiday Inn Select- North Dallas - 2645 LBJ Freeway
For more information contact: JULIE EASTERDAY @ 972-801-9039 or info@bnidfw.com
Women in Executive Leadership (WEL)
What: Monthly Meeting
When: March 3, 2005 - 11:15 am -1:00 pm
Where: TBA
Trudy Bourgeois - "The Opportunity Called Change: Experiencing Success in the Midst of Life's Chaos"
WEL is a group designed for successful women in ownership and management positions to form a power alliance to share ideas, experiences and goals and to be role models and mentors for other women in business and to be of service to each other and the community.
Contact info: Mary Boggs at mary@benfitsplusservices.com
What: Executive Board Meeting
When: March 7, 2005 - 11:30 am- 1:00 pm
Where: Hilton Lincoln Center, 635 and the Dallas North Toll way.
All members are welcome to attend; please RSVP to Mary Boggs at mary@benfitsplusservices.com
eWomenNetwork
What: "Accelerated Networking" Dinner
When: March 29, 2005 -4:00 PM informal networking; 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Glen Eagles Country Club
5401 Park Blvd. Plano, Texas 75093
Experience the excitement and power of Accelerated Networking, a unique eWomenNetwork process that assures you have an opportunity to:
1. Promote who you are and what you do;
2. Ask for what you specifically need from others;
3. Develop new business alliances and friends; and
4. Learn new ideas and strategies for promoting your business and generating more revenue.
Dallas FT. Worth Society
What: Sherman?s Dinner for Two @ Brookhaven Country Club
When: Every Sunday March 6, 13, 20 & 27 & Wednesday 2,9,16, & 23, 30 2005 ? 5:00-9:00pm
Where: Sherman?s Dinner for Two at Brookhaven Country Club
For more information contact: angie.waddill@ourclub.com
What: Walnut Creek November Golf Special
When: Friday March 4, 11, 18, & 25 ?Saturday 5, 12, 19, & 26- Sunday 6, 13, 20, & 27 2005 - 12:00 noon
For more information contact: angie.waddill@ourclub.com
NAWBO- Dallas/ Ft. Worth
What: NAWBO D/FW Monthly Luncheon
When: Mon March 14, 2005 -Time: 11:00 am
Where: Omni Park Dallas West Hotel, 1590 LBJ Freeway, Dallas 75234, for more information contact: 214.442.2115 (southwest corner of LBJ Freeway and Luna Road), www.omniparkwest.com
What: Membership Committee meeting
When: Wed March 16, 2005 -Time: 9:00 am
Where: The location will fluctuate, so please contact VP of Membership Veronica Perez-Thomison for details, 972.396.5111 ext 111, vthomison@mprsource.com.
What: Marketing Committee meeting
When: Thu March 17, 2005 -Time: 11:30 am
Where: The location will fluctuate, so please contact VP of Marketing Suzi Berman for details, 972.747.9070 ext 1, sberman@dmedia-inc.com.
What: Board of Directors meeting
When: Wed March 30, 2005 -Time: 11:30 am
Where: LOPEZGARCIA GROUP, 1825 Market Center Blvd., Suite 150, Dallas 75207
What: Breakfast Bunch Networking
When: Thu March 31, 2005 -Time: 7:30 am
Where: La Madeline at Preston & Forest - private dining room.
Would you like to meet other women business-owners over breakfast? RSVP to L Bellows, lbellows01@yahoo.com or 214.662.6887.
Chicago
WVON/N?DIGO Business Series
What: ?Pretty in Pinstripes? Women On Top of Their Games: Breakfast for Champions
When: Friday March 4, 2005: 7:30 am-10:00 am
Where: Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, 301 E.North Water Street- Sheraton Chicago Ballroom
A forum for African American entrepreneurs, executives and professionals to discuss business issues. Featured speakers include: Cathy Hughes, Founder and Chairman, Radio/TVOne, Valerie Jarrett, Chairman, Chicago Stock Exchange, Mellody Hobson, President, Ariel Capital Management, LLC and many more! Event hosted by: Melody Spann Cooper, President, WVON Radio and Hermene Hartman, Publisher, N?DIGO Magapaper & SAVOY Magazine. For tickets please call 312-321-2800. Tickets are $125, Tables of Ten: $1250
CHIC-WIT
What: International Women?s Day Conference Passport 2005. Travel Smart: The Journey to Success
When: Friday March 4, 2005, 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Where: Holiday Inn Hillside, 4400 Frontage Rd, Hillside, IL, 60162
www.worldwit.org to register
Women know it's no longer about the destination - it's about how you get there. Passport 2005 will inspire, motivate, educate, and enlighten you on ways to get where you want to go - all while enjoying the scenery along the way. You will learn how to define your own version of success, balance the demands on your time, help others on your path to success, and have a life that encompasses work, play, family, fun and everything along the way!
Southern California
NAWBO-LA
What: 19th Annual Leadership & Legacy Awards Luncheon
When: Friday, March 18, 2005 - 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Where: Bevelry Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, Ca 90210
The NAWBO-LA Annual Awards Luncheon is one of the largest and most anticipated business events in Los Angeles. With more than 1,300 business leaders, media, dignitaries and celebrities in attendance, the Awards Luncheon gives tribute to top achievers among women entrepreneurs and community leaders who have established a legacy of entrepreneurial excellence and contributed significantly to the community. http://www.nawbola.org/images/HOF05/FinalRegForm.pdf
New York
NAWBO-NYC
What: 2005 Signature Awards
When: Tuesday March 15, 2005: 6:00 pm- 9:30 pm
Where: Tavern on the Green, Central Park, New York, NY
Signature Award winners are remarkable women business pioneers who have left their unique mark - their "signature" - on their business and on the New York business community. For more information about the Awards or to place an ad please call 212-400-1170.
FGI
What: FRONTLINERS SERIES: "Can You Be In Several Channels of Distribution At Once?"
When: March 16, 2005
Where: Frontliners are intimate sessions and interactive panel discussions with people and topics that move the industry forward. Held at FGI New York headquarters, some past topics have included Means Trends, Extreme Sports, Mass Customization, Fine Jewelry, Music...Movies...Media for Teen Market. Panel: TBD - but will include Accessories Brand speaker, Apparel Brand speaker and a Beauty Brand speaker.
For further information, please contact Beth at (212) 302-5511.
NJAWBO
What: Salute to Women Leaders & Women's History Month Celebration
When: March 30th, 2005
Where: Crystal Plaza, Livingston, NJ
The Plaza is described as a 19th Century Renaissance styled estate home, a ?Turn of the Century" mansion. The keynote speaker will be Mary Hartman, Director of the Institute for Women's Leadership, former Dean of Douglass College, and creator of the first Women's Studies program. Visit www.njawbo.org for more information and registration.
April 2005
Dallas
Women?s Leadership Exchange Dallas Conference
What: 3rd Annual WLE Conference
When: Tuesday April 5, 2005- 7:30 am-7:30 pm
Where: Wyndham Anatole, 2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX
WLE?s all-day conference for established women business owners? offers exposure to highly successful women who provide strategies and lessons learned through inspiring keynotes, interactive seminars, and peer-to-peer coaching sessions. Past attendees report lasting strategic alliances and major business growth. Speakers include Carolyn Kepcher of ?The Apprentice,? Marlo Thomas, Court-TV?s Catherine Crier, and many other notables. Presenting sponsor is OPEN: The Small Business Network from American Express Registration fee includes breakfast, luncheon, cocktail reception, raffle and a complimentary listing in the WLE National New Woman?s Network Directory. For full program and registration details, please visit www.womensleadershipexchange.com or call 1-888-937-5800.
Southern California
NAWBO-CA
What: 2005 Legislative Action Days-Sacramento
When: April 18, 2005 ? April 19, 2005
Where: Sheraton Grand Hotel, Sacramento
Legislative Action -- formal invitation, program information and costs to follow in early January. Please visit: www.nawbo-ca.org for more information and registration for this event.
May 2005
Chicago
Women?s Leadership Exchange Chicago Conference
What: 3rd Annual WLE Conference
When: Tuesday May 10, 2005- 7:30 am-7:30 pm
Where: McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
WLE?s all-day conference for established women business owners? offers exposure to highly successful women who provide strategies and lessons learned through inspiring keynotes, interactive seminars, and peer-to-peer coaching sessions. Past attendees report lasting strategic alliances and major business growth. Speakers include Carolyn Kepcher of ?The Apprentice,? Gloria Steinem, and many other notables. Presenting sponsor is OPEN: The Small Business Network from American Express Registration fee includes breakfast, luncheon, cocktail reception, raffle and a complimentary listing in the WLE National New Woman?s Network Directory. For full program and registration details, please visit www.womensleadershipexchange.com or call 1-888-937-5800.
Southern California
Springboard Enterprises
What: Springboard Growth Capital Workshop
When: May 5, 2005 - 9:00 am- 5:00pm
Where: University Club at UC Irvine
Educational workshop providing information on the various types of equity capital and successful strategies employed to use equity to start or expand a growth business. The Workshop features keynotes and case studies from successful women entrepreneurs, as well as panels of experts and investors providing tips and tools for positioning and attracting the right investment sources. A select group of attendees will present their ?elevator? pitches to a panel of investors. Registration: Early Bird- $75 per person, General Rate - $100 per person www.springboardenterprises.org
