Long-time Women's Leadership Advocate Announced as Keynoter for E-Magnify's 2011 Women's Entrepreneurial Symposium -
Impacting Commerce and Community

Long-time women's leadership advocate Marie C. Wilson, president and founder of The White House Project, has been announced as keynoter for Seton Hill University E-Magnify's Women's Entrepreneurial Symposium on March 8. Wilson, creator of Take Our Daughters to Work ® Day and author of Closing the Leadership Gap: Why Women Can and Must Help Run the World (Viking 2004) will present "Add Women, Change Everything" at the annual event being heldat the University's Performing Arts Center in downtown Greensburg. E-Magnify has teamed up with Program Partner, The Status of Women in Westmoreland County, for this year's event - Impacting Commerce and Community. 

In the context of the current economic climate, this country needs the vision, talent and leadership that women offer. Research has shown when women are present in significant numbers, the bottom line increases as well as the quality and scope of decision making. In addition, it has been documented that women operating higher grossing businesses contribute significantly to economic growth. Further, when women participate more fully in the public sphere, policy discussions and actions more broadly achieve the common good.

What are the strategies and solutions that can be developed to increase the growth of women owned businesses, to achieve full representation in leadership in both the private and public sectors and to ensure long-term impact for commerce and communities? Mark your calendar to be a part of this important discussion on March 8^th from 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Online registration will open soon! Watch the Extra and e-magnify.com for additional details. 

Read more about Symposium Keynoter Marie Wilson.

'Tis the Season to Support Small Business

Saturday, November 27th marked the first ever Small Business Saturday to help small business owners in our local communities. While "Black Friday" and "Cyber Monday" drive sales to national chains and online realtors, this day was initiated to support our small businesses. Did you know...For every $100 spent in locally-owned independent stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures? As you continue your holiday shopping over the course of the coming month, carry out the spirit of Small Business Saturday and support local merchants - especially women-owned! -- in your own communities!

Entrepreneur's Corner: Local e-retailer Gives New Meaning to "Extreme Makeover" for "Cancer Wear"
E-Magnify's featured entrepreneurs this month are Lisa Lurie and Ellen Weiss Kander, Co-Founders of Cancer Be Glammed.Cancer definitely isn't pretty, but recovery can be, according to Pittsburgh residents Lisa Lurie and Ellen Weiss Kander, co-founders of the newly launched online service CancerBeGlammed.com. Born from their own illnesses and recovery, they believe cancer can be survived in comfort and style, and that a little "glam" on the outside goes a long way towards helping women feel better on the inside. Read more. 

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