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“Dialogue with Women Entrepreneurs” in Anaheim, CA
August 25th, 2010 Posted by admin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: August 20, 2010
Contact: Becca Colbaugh
Office: 405-943-4474
E-mail: [email protected]

“Dialogue with Women Entrepreneurs” in Anaheim, CA

Women business owners come together to discuss economic issues related to small business.

Women business owners from Arkansas will meet to discuss economic factors that are affecting small business. The meeting is led by the nonprofit, the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women (IEEW) in collaboration with DonorsTrust, another 501(c)3 organization. The mission is to gain critical knowledge and input on economic subjects important to women-owned businesses and what educational tools they need to help them grow their businesses.

WHAT: “Dialogue with Women Entrepreneurs” will bring together a cross section of Arkansas women business owners to discuss economic issues and what business tools they need to sustain their businesses.

WHO: Terry Neese, founder & CEO of IEEW
Susan Stewart, CEO of Charter Financial Group, Inc
Sandy Abalos, CEO of Abalos & Associates CPA

WHERE: Sheraton Park Hotel
1855 S. Harbor Boulevard
Anaheim, CA 92802

WHEN:

Aug. 21, 2010

9:30: Opening of Dialogue and Introduction of Speakers
9:40 – 10:15 a.m.: Speakers- Terry Neese, Sandy Abalos, Susan Stewart
10:15 – 11:00 a.m.: Input and Discussion with Women Business Owners

About the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women:
The Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women is a 501(c)3 non-profit empowering women to grow their businesses, pursue greater entrepreneurial ventures and become more active public policy advocates. The Institute accomplishes this mission by focusing on education, mentorship and coaching women in the United States and abroad who are seeking to acquire entrepreneurial skills to help start and grow a business. Learn more at www.ieew.org.

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