MEDIA ADVISORY, Aug. 12, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Local Women's Non-Profits to Host Second Entrepreneurial Workshop
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 second session of E101 on Thursday, August 14, 2003.
Session Two of E101 is titled "Can My Idea Become a Business?
Setting Your Company Direction." The workshop will feature
guest speaker and CEO's Strategy Coach Frumi Barr.
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, August 14, 2003
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: UCI University Club University of California, Irvine 801
University Club Irvine, Calif. 92697