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ENTERPRISING WOMEN MATCHMAKER
FOR WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES
The Enterprising Women of the Year Awards recognizes the finest women entrepreneurs in North America and abroad. This two-day event will include a Matchmaker Event in Boca Raton, FL as well as an Awards Gala Dinner in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on March 12-13, 2012. The deadline to register for the Matchmaker Event is February 13, 2012. For more information and to register, please click here.
WBDC TECHNOLOGY MAKEOVER COMPETITION WINNER
Jennifer Bias, president of Ficek Electric & Communication Systems, was named the winner of the WBDC's Third Annual Small Business Technology Makeover Competition, presented by the WBDC in a collaborative partnership with sponsors CDW, Constant Contact, COSi, Directions Training Center, Falkor, MarketM, Microsoft and The Microsoft Store. Click here to read the full article in the Chicago Sun-Times to learn more about the prize package and how Jennifer plans to use the materials.
SPEED NETWORKING FOR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS
Learn about crafting your elevator pitch, building your personal brand and negotiating office politics. These networking sessions are designed to help you make high-impact connections. WBDC Co-President Hedy Ratner will be the evening's keynote speaker. Please click here for more information and to register today. This event is part of the 2012 Leadership Series, presented by the Goldie B. Wolfe Miller Women Leaders in Real Estate Initiative.
24TH ANNUAL TURNER SCHOOL OF
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
This seven-week training course dedicated to instructing minority and women business owners in the disciplines practiced in the construction industry will start accepting applicants on March 1st, 2012. The program is free and will be limited to 25 participants. Please click here to learn more.
CARTIER WOMEN'S INITIATIVE AWARDS
The Cartier Women's Initiative Awards is an international business plan competition for women entrepreneurs. Women entrepreneurs with projects in the initial stages of development are welcome to submit their application. Applications are due March 13, 2012. Please click here for more information.
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