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EVENTS
Tell us about the events happening in your area. Email us: events@ceowomanmagazine.com
NCSU Women’s Center Chocolate Festival- Raleigh, NC- October
5th
How sweet it is to support good causes! This festival benefits
N.C. Stat Women’s Center and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation. For more info visit, www.ncsu.edu/womens_center.
Rex Domestic Violence Symposium- Raleigh, NC- October 12th
This much needed workshop offers information on domestic violence
and abuse, harassment, stalking, and threats in the workplace. www.rexhealth.com
2006 Asian Women in Business Leadership Awards Dinner and 11th
Anniversary Gala- Manhattan, New York, October 17th
Asian Women in Business (AWIB) and hundreds of members and supporters
will toast the accomplishments of Asian women as entrepreneurs and
corporate leaders. The event will include a reception, a sit-down
dinner, an extensive silent auction, and entertainment. For more
information, visit www.awib.org.
North Carolina Conference for Women- Charlotte, NC- October
19th
Women across the global are building stronger social and economic
futures for themselves, their families and our world. This high
impact day offers an opportunity to network with peers and become
informed on issues that are of value to today’s women. Key
note speakers include Elizabeth Dole, Dr Johnetta Cole, and Mia
Hamm. Visit www.ncwomensconference.com
A Shopping Spree- Raleigh, NC- October 19-22nd
This four-day shopping expo benefits the programs and projects
of the Junior League of Raleigh. Over 100 exhibitors are expected
to pack this event. www.jlraleigh.org
Works of Heart- Raleigh, NC- October 21st
This art auction benefits the programs of The Alliance of AIDS
Services- Carolina. www.worksofheart.org.
Womanaire Extraordinaire Interactive Workshop- Long Beach, CA-
October 23-27th
Hosted by InThink marketing/consulting group. Master Coaches, speakers,
and representatives of various ethnic groups will teach women entrepreneurs
how to break through personal and business barriers to build better
businesses. Topics include negotiation skills, marketing, creative
financing, and developing the right entrepreneurial mindset. Visit www.inthinkwomen.com.
Diversity and Women Leadership Summit & Gala- Washington,
DC- October 25-26th
Hosted by Diversity Best Practices. This annual event brings individuals
and corporate leaders from an array of industries together for professional
development, networking, and discussion of crucial issues in diversity. www.diversitybestpractices.com
2006 Women’s Leadership Exchange New York Conference-
Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers, New York City, NY- November
6th
Get ready for a full day of educational seminars, keynote presentations,
the Compass Awards ceremony, and networking opportunities. This
event is specifically designed for women who want to dramatically
grow their businesses, women who are leading established businesses
generating revenues of $500,000 to $25 million, and women who are
starting a second or third business.
Carly Fiorina, former CEO and chairman of Hewlett Packard will
give the opening keynote; Geraldine Laybourne, founder and CEO of
Oxygen Media, and Lisa Gersh, president and co-founder of Oxygen,
will give closing keynotes. Visit www.womensleadershipexchange.com
Triangle WISE Event- Durham, NC- November 8th
This is presented by the North Carolina Technology Association
(NCTA). This session is a panel discussion on Globalization and
how it is affecting the US economy; what it takes to set up global
operations; maximizing individual success in international business.
Visit www.nc-tech.org/news/events.asp
Women President’s Organization (WPO) East Coast Regional
Seminar: “Building Bridges to Financial Freedom.” Union
League, PA-
November 16th
Expect this all-day seminar to teach women business owners simple
strategies for enhancing the value of their business; key factors
business buyers look for; what to do if you are unsure of how to
take your company to the next level; how to use tax planning to
secure their wealth, and more.
Visit www.womenpresidents.org
A Day for Women of Purpose, Passion, and Power- Benefit for
the Women’s Alliance and Women in Need- Biscayne Bay, Miami,
FL- November 21st
The Women’s Alliance helps more than 50,000 women in transition
from welfare and poverty to overcome significant employment barriers.
The goal of this fundraiser is to bring 200 women in transition
to the event and inspire them with a day of passion, hope, and unlimited
possibilities. Visit www.womensalliance.org
Women of Power Summit- Phoenix, AZ- February 7-10th
Hosted by Black Enterprise and State Farm. This four-day professional
leadership conference is designed for executive women of color.
You will learn how to enhance your business operations, and overcome
barriers in diversity, capital and expansion.
National Latina Business Expo- Atlanta City Center, Atlanta,
GA- February 15-18th
This Expo attracts more than 15,000 attendees and over 350 exhibitors,
making it the premier business development exposition for U.S. Latina
entrepreneurs. For more info, contact expo organizers at 646.213.7213.
NAWBO Public Policy Days- Washington, DC- February 25-27th
Hosted by National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO).
Participants will learn from leading political experts about the
key issues impacting women entrepreneurs, receive training on how
to advocate for small businesses, and participate in a forum through
which they can address Congress. Visit www.nawbo.org or
call 1.800.55.NAWBO.
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