MEDIA ADVISORY, April 5, 2004 (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 ninth session of E101 on Thursday,
April 8, 2004 -- "How to move forward with launching
and running a business." The workshop will feature
guest speaker Frank M. Singer, president and
co-founder of the Orange County Chapter of Tech
Coast Angels.
Speaker topics include:
-- Setting check-points and metrics for success
-- On-going business planning tools
-- When to do it yourself and when to outsource it
-- How to use legal and accounting advice without
running up the costs
-- How to keep costs down and survive in lean times
-- When to expand and the problems of too rapid
growth
-- Watching for and coping with outside factors that
can affect your success (e.g. new technology,
changes in the economy, emerging competitors)
-- Knowing when the organization has outgrown you
-- Defining and preparing for your exit strategy
-- Common mistakes that will kill your business
-- Mentors to keep you on track and on target
-- Resources who can help
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, as well as networking opportunities.
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 fee includes lunch and materials. Free parking
is available. Details for this session are posted
at http://www.awtsocal.org/E101-071003-details.
shtml. Register online at
http://www.fwe.org/p/p.asp
?mlid=864&m=4&y=2004&oid=8&eid=1274.
For additional information, contact
Jnana Anderson at (949) 439-1943 or jnana@fwe.org.
WHEN: Thursday, April 8, 2004
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: UCI University Club
University of California, Irvine
801 University Club
Irvine, Calif. 92697
WHO: About Frank Singer
Frank M. Singer has held executive positions at a
Number of Fortune 100 companies including Honeywell,
General Dynamics, Becton Dickinson, and Microdot
prior to acquiring several aviation related
businesses. In 1986 he was awarded the first
Entrepreneur of the Year in Orange County for
pioneering a joint venture in Mainland China.
Currently Singer sits on several boards, is one of
the founders of Tech Coast Angels and current
president of the Orange County Chapter, Chairs
the American Electronics Association's Government
Affairs committee, past president of the Orange Coast
Venture Group, on Concordia College Dean's Advisory
Board, and recently authored a book on business
valuation.
About the Association for Women in Technology
The Association for Women in Technology is a
nonprofit organization dedicated to the
advancement of women and girls in all fields of
technology. As a dynamic forum for learning,
entrepreneurship and mentorship opportunities,
AWT bridges the gap between industry,
education and community institutions and continues to
strengthen the fabric of the Southern California
technology region. AWT hosts a variety
of activities and events including its Quarterly
Women's Technology Leadership Forum, Mentorship
Program, Entrepreneurs Luncheon Series, Girl Scouts
Program and Education Initiative. To learn more about
AWT, please visit the group's 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.
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.