UNCASVILLE, Conn., April 16, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- From valuable financial advice by women business leaders to laughter and entertainment with a female laughologist, the 2007 Women's Business Conference and Expo, "Business & You," promises to be the Northeast's most innovative program of its kind, June 11-13, at the Mohegan Sun Convention Center in Uncasville, Connecticut, one of the world's largest and most spectacular entertainment destinations. Early registration is recommended, www.twbc-ct.com, for three days of creative events designed to nurture the business and personal growth of women of all ages and backgrounds. There will be 19 diverse workshops interspersed with specially-structured "Get Connected" networking receptions to insure that all attendees make substantial contacts.
The Conference will feature leading female achievers such as Susan Bysiewicz, Connecticut's Secretary of the State, Dr. Betty Spence, President of the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE), Marilyn Johnson, Vice President IBM Market Development, and Marilynn Malerba, Vice Chairwoman of the Mohegan Tribal Council. Workshops will include: "Venture Capital and How to Find Angel Investors," "Technology -- Your Partner for Success," and a panel of men sharing insights on "What Men Want Every Business Woman to Know." "Breakfast With a Purpose" will provide attendees with a one-on-one critique of their business proposal. Aetna will present information on its $50 million initiative for women- and minority-owned businesses.
On the lighter side, there will be sessions on getting the right fit when it comes to bras, conducting business on the golf course, putting your best smile forward with regard to teeth and unleashing the real you, makeovers. Along with a wine tasting, spa event and business fashion show will be a Pajama Party -- "Girl Talk" with chocolatinis and a laughologist, promising some after dark comedy.
Tuesday, June 12, the Women's Business Conference will officially open the Expo, which will feature a variety of businesses and is open to the public (Mohegan Sun hosts approximately 35,000 visitors a day.) The conference will conclude with a Gala, June 13, with Master of Ceremonies Keith Kountz, anchor at WTNH8 of Connecticut.
A conference package of $695.00 is available that includes meals for three days, Breakfast With a Purpose, 19 workshops, Expo, business fashion show, three panel discussions, wine tasting, Pajama Party -- Girl Talk, Gala Reception and Dinner and three Networking Get Connected Receptions. Hotel reservations for a special rate of $169 per room per night at Mohegan Sun must be made by May 25 by calling 1-888-226-7711.
For corporations, there are a variety of sponsorship opportunities available.
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