National
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Region 1
Cancer Chemotherapy: An Unfolding Story
Date: 11/17/2008
Time: 4:15 pm
Description: Luke Whitesell, Senior Research Scientist, Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research will address new chemotherapeutic strategies aimed not at cancer-causing genes per se, but rather at the cellular context in which they operate. He will also discuss how this paradigm has begun to impact the outlook for cancer patients.
Location: Sherman Fairchild Biochemistry Bldg., Room 102, 7 Divinity Ave., Cambridge, MA
Sponsor: Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study Harvard University
Contact: Call: 617-495-8600 or visit their website at www.radcliffe.edu/events
Women Building Community Luncheon: Taking Action with Our Time, Talent, and Treasure
Date: 11/21/2008
Time: 11:30am to 2:00pm
Description: Keynote speaker: Linda Wertheimer, Senior National Correspondent for National Public Radio
Location: Radisson Hotel, Manchester NH
Sponsor: Women's Fund of NH, The United Ways of NH and the New Hampshire Charitable Fund
Contact: Call 603-226-3355 to reserve your ticket
Region 2
Fall ‘08 Women For Hire Career Expo
Date: 11/11/2008
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Description: Free Admission. Register On-Site. Resumes Required for Admittance. Business Attire Required for All events
Location: Manhattan Center: 311 West 34th Street NY, NY
Sponsor: Women For Hire
Contact: 212-290-2600
Neighborhood Leadership Award Dinner
Date: 11/13/2008
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Description: The recipients of the 2009 Neighborhood Leadership Award are Josephine Infante, CEO of the Hunts Point Economic Development Corporation and Nurah Amat’ullah, Executive Director of the Muslim Women’s Institute for Research and Development. In their respective fields, Nurah and Josephine have commended praise from their colleagues, supporters, and communities for their strong and transformational leadership building and improving the lives of women, families and their communities. Celebrate our 2008 Neighborhood Leadership Awardees: Nurah Amat’ullah Executive Director Muslim Women’s Institute for Research and Development & Josephine Infante Founder & CEO Hunts Point Economic Development Corporation. Join us on the historic Bronx Trolley and witness how women are changing the face of Bronx.
Location: The Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY
Sponsor: New York Women's Foundation
Contact: (212) 414-4342
Women’s Leadership Exchange East Coast Summit
Date: 11/13/2008
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Description: The WLE Summit brings businesswomen of diverse backgrounds and industries together to address critical issues impacting women and their businesses.
Location: 811 7 th Avenue (Sheraton Hotel & Towers)
Sponsor: Women’s Leadership Exchange
Contact: (212) 209-1567 or (888) 937-5800
MANA de NYC’s Wi$eUp Event
Date: 11/15/2008
Time: 11am
Description: A free financial literacy workshop for generation X and Y women. Contact MANA to find out more. Location: Harlem Children's Zone, Inc. 157 West 122nd Street Manhattan, NY
Sponsor: Women's Bureau, Region 2
Contact: Grace Protos or Gillian Gutierrez on 646-264-3789
Buy It & Keep It -- 1st Time Home Buyers & Home Owners in Default Seminar
Date: 11/20/2008
Time: 10am to 1pm
Description: This seminar is designed for employees contemplating the purchase of their first home and for home owners that are in pre-foreclosure. Presentations include: HUD-FHA-Home Buyers Insurance Program; S. Brooklyn Legal Services-Foreclosure Prevention & Alternatives; New York City-Housing Preservation & Development; HomeFirst Down Payment Assistance; Neighborhood Housing Service-Housing counseling agency for 1st time home buyers and those in foreclosure; and Tyreta Elizabeth Foster-Foster & Lynch LLC-Foreclosure Prevention
Location: 26 Federal Plaza, 6th floor Conference Center, Room "A"
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-Federal Housing Administration (HUD-FHA) and the Federal Executive Board
Contact: Grace Protos or Gillian Gutierrez on 646-264-3789
Region 3
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Region 4
“Communication & Leadership—Are You Being Heard?”
Date: 11/11/2008
Time: 5:30pm to 8pm
Description: Join us for an evening of dynamic leadership best practices offered by seasoned pros that have learned the ropes. Results driven project leadership is at stake to deliver effective communication strategies with stakeholders, cross functional department heads, vendors, and highly technical virtual global teams in multiple time zones and cultural environments. This is an opportunity to learn powerful principles of change and discipline with the PMI South Florida Chapter and Women InTechnology International (WITI) South Florida as your co-hosts. $15.00 for WITI members. $30.00 for Non-WITI members
Location: Signature Grand, 6900 State Road 84, Davie, Florida 33317
Sponsor: Women InTechnology International South Florida
Contact: 818-788-9484
18th Annual Georgia Women's Assembly
Date: 11/12/2008
Time: 8am to 3pm
Description: Join 200 new and experienced advocates as we come together to learn what the “Hot Button” issues for Women and Girls are in the upcoming General Assembly, how to make our voices heard, and how to join together to have the most impact.
Location: State Bar of Georgia, 104 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Sponsor: Women's Policy Group
Contact: 404.245.8176
Women's Leadership Exchange Atlanta Conference
Date: 11/18/2008
Time: 8am to 4pm
Description: Women's Leadership Exchange® (WLE) is a social entrepreneurship organization founded by and for successful businesswomen. Recognizing the unique challenges facing women in business – whether they are leading their own companies or are leaders in the corporate, government or not-for-profit sectors, WLE offers a program that helps them fill the information gap and provides a venue for building connections that will facilitate their success in business and in life.
Location: IKEA 441 16th Street, NW, Atlanta, GA
Sponsor: IKEA
Contact: 888-937-5800
2008 Tennessee Valley Corridor Southeast Partnership Event
Date: 11/24/2008
Time: 8am to 3:30pm
Description: Join us in this unique opportunity to raise our region's business profile and create a new partnership for future growth with Congressional and industry leaders from Alabama, Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee! We all know that "regionalism" is a proven concept for economic growth and sustainability. We believe now is the time for like-minded regions of the United States to collaborate, innovate and cooperate in charting a strategic course and taking our place in the world economy. The day will focus on climate and energy solutions, and opportunities for the green economy.
Location: Grove Park Inn Asheville, NC
Sponsor: Advantage West Economic Development Group
Contact: Marsha Branch at 865-483-8850 ext. 3106.
Region 5
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Region
6
2008 Women in Business Expo
Date: 11/8/2008
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Description: This event celebrates and supports women in business and will feature products and services offered by women-owned businesses. Dynamic speakers will address topics on key areas for business success, healthy living, financial independence, and spiritual wellness.
Location: Killeen Civic & Conference Center, Texas
Sponsor: Trace Him Women's Center (a faith-based organization)
Contact: Aleta C. Eversley 254-563-2749
Region 7
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Region 8
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Region 9
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Region 10
Wi$eup Workshop Olympic College
Date: 11/5/2008
Description: Wiseup financial Ed workshop
Location: Bremerton, WA
Sponsor: Women’s Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor
Contact: Pam Felton 206 553 1534
Wi$eup Workshop: Idaho Department of Labor and Bullock and Company Realtors
Date: 12/5/2008
Description: Wi$eup financial education workshop
Sponsor:Idaho Department of Labor and Bullock and Company Realtors
Contact: Pam Felton 206 553 1534
2009 WA State Women Veterans Symposium: Celebrating Women Veterans Legacy of Service
Date: 5/30/2009
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Description: One day symposium for women veterans in WA State. Five workshops will be available that will focus on benefits, career, networking, retirement planning and wellness. The Women’s Bureau will present a financial education workshop entitled “Wi$eup. There will also be opportunity to meet with counselors one-on-one.
Location: Tacoma, WA Convention Center
Sponsor: State Dept. of Veterans' Affairs
Contact: Alfie Alvarado-Ramos 360-725-2155 or Liza Narcisco 360-725-2157 lisan@dva.wa.gov
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