MEDIA ADVISORY, September 8, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) --
WHAT: The Association for Women in Technology, Southern
California (AWT), in conjunction with the Forum for Women
Entrepreneurs of Orange County (FWE), and the Orange County
Chapter of the National Association of Women Business
Owners (NAWBO-OC), will host the third session of E101 on
Thursday, September 11, 2003. Session Three of E101 is
titled "Marketing and Sales Essentials: Is my idea a
product or service that I can sell and how?" The workshop
will feature guest speaker Cara Good, President of
WunderMarx, Inc.
E101 is a series of monthly luncheon classes designed to
prepare promising entrepreneurs to launch and build new
companies in the high-growth technology and life sciences
sectors. The program offers a structured educational
process for completing a business plan and obtaining
venture capital through two-hour workshops that provide an
overview of issues relevant to building a solid and
successful business.
Luncheon classes are held on the second Thursday of every
month through April of 2004 at the UCI University Club in
Irvine. Attendance costs $30 for members of AWT, FWE and
NAWBO. Guests pay $40.00 and students pay $20. The
attendance fee includes lunch and materials. Free parking
is available. Details for this session are posted at
http://www.awtsocal.org/E101-071003.htm. Register online at
www.fwe.org/socal. For additional information, contact
Jnana Anderson at (949) 439-1943 or jnana@fwe.org.
WHO: About the Association for Women in Technology
As a dynamic forum for networking and learning
opportunities, AWT bridges the gap between industry,
education and community institutions and continues to
strengthen the fabric of our Southern California technology
region. AWT holds meetings and events every month,
attracting women in every area of technology, from those
just entering the field to senior level management and
technology innovators. To learn more about AWT, please
call (949) 496-1200 and visit our website at
www.awtsocal.org.
About the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs
The Forum for Women Entrepreneurs (FWE) is the premier
entrepreneurial organization for women and men who build
and lead high-growth technology and life science companies.
FWE's mission is to accelerate women's opportunities to
start, build, manage and invest in market-leading
companies. FWE was founded in 1993 and is a national non
profit organization focused on technology and life science
industries. To learn more about the Orange County chapter
of FWE, please call (949) 439-1943 or visit the group's Web
site at www.fwe.org/socal.
About the National Association of Women Business Owners,
Orange County
With more than 165 active members, NAWBO-OC positions women
business owners for profits, power and the passionate
pursuit of excellence. The organization provides
encouragement and support, networking opportunities,
educational programs, and professional development. There
are nearly 90 NAWBO chapters in the U.S., and the
organization is represented in 35 countries worldwide. For
information, call (714) 832-5333, or visit the Web site at
www.nawbo-oc.org.
WHEN: Thursday, September 11, 2003
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: UCI University Club
University of California, Irvine
801 University Club
Irvine, Calif. 92697