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T. Boone Pickens Foundation Spotlights IEEW in August!

The Pickens Foundation has supported the Institute since the first PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS program launched in 2007. Pickens fervent belief in the power of entrepreneurship is at the heart of his support for the Institutes work. “I believe that you build stability in developing economies by helping entrepreneurs get a stable foothold, which is why we support [...]

Best-Selling Author of “It’s Your Biz” Book to Donate Proceeds to the Institute!

It’s Your Biz, by Susan Wilson Solovic Dear friend of the Insitute and best-selling author, Susan Wilson Solovic is donating $2 from the sale of every book to support our mission! We thank her for this gracious gift and urge you check out Susan’s website to place your order today. Buy The Book Here! (Use Referral Code [...]

IWES: July 25-26th, 2011

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Insight: A Celebration of Culture and Style: July 19, 2011

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IEEW CEO & Founder Wins 2011 Association for Women in Communication Matrix Foundation Award!

IEEW Founder, Dr. Terry Neese just learned she received the 2011 Association for Women in Commuications Matrix Foundation Award for her contributions to the advancement of women through education, entreprenurialism, empowerment, and mentorship around the world. Congratulations, Dr. Neese!

Eden Salon & Spa’s, Jan Hill Gives New “Insight” About the Benefit Fashion Show on KFOR, KAUT, and KSBI!

Jan Hill Interview on KFOR

AT&T Women Executives Visit PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS Students at Northwood University for Leadership Development Luncheon

KXAS - AT&T Women Executives Visit PEACE THROUGH Business

Dr. Terry Neese and former PTB Student, Taj Sirat, Visit the White House for US Afghan Women’s Council Meeting

The 2011 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS Graduates are Committed to Paying It Forward!

  The 2011 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS International Women’s Conference and Graduation was a huge success. The women entrepreneurs from Afghanistan and Rwanda have returned to their home countries with a renewed commitment to pay forward the knowledge and sense of empowerment they received from the program. We congratulate the Class of 2011!

Paying it Forward: PTB Alumnae to Serve as Parliament Lawmakers in Rwanda!

2010 Alumna, Marie Josée Kankera and 2011 Alumna, Teddy Gacinya were sworn in yesterday to Rwanda’s Parliamentary House. Teddy, a newly appointed Senator and Marie Josée, one of the newly appointed members of Parliament, took their oath of office Wednesday and then were welcomed to the House by President Paul Kagame. President Kagame noted that while there [...]

AT&T Video Features PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS

One of the Institutes’s Presidential Level Sponsors and long-time partners, AT&T, featured PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS on the corporate website this month. Charlene Lake, AT&T’s Sr. Vice President of Public Affairs explains more here: AT&T: \”PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS-Afghanistan & Rwandan Women Business Program\”

IEEW Sponsor, Lifetime for Women, Features PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS

One of our great sponsors, Lifetime Television for Women, Featured PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS on their Community Blog. Thank you Lifetime and Natalie Byrne for your support and for spreading the word about our mission! Read the Article Here: Lifetime Community Blog, by Natalie Byrne

PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS Featured on MSNBC!

Former Laura Bush Chief of Staff and APCO International Advisory Council member, Anita McBride speaks at the 2011 IWES Summit We thank former Laura Bush White House Chief of Staff, Anita McBride for her kind words and for taking our mission to the public nationally! Watch Anita’s Interview with MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell here: MSNBC - Andrea Mitchell

The Arizona Republic Features Article on PTB Student, Allen Joy Mbabazi and Her Mentor, Laurie Johnson

2011 PTB Graduate, Allen Joy Mbabazi with her mentor, Laurie Johnson after graduation. 2011 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS graduate, Allen Joy Mbabazi and her mentor, Arizona business leader, Laurie Johnson are featured in The Arizona Republic. Read More Here The Arizona Republic