MEDIA ADVISORY. Oct. 20, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Association for Women in Technology:
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 fourth session of E101 on Thursday, October 23,
2003. Session Four is titled "Legal Basics You Should Know."
The workshop will feature guest speakers Craig V. Butler,
Partner at The Lebrecht Group, APLC and Ned Evans, an
entrepreneur and attorney for Z-Point Strategies, 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 once a 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.shtml. 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, October 23, 2003
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: UCI University Club
University of California, Irvine
801 University Club
Irvine, Calif. 92697