Events
April 30, 2010
New Beginnings Conference/Business Expo
Crown Plaza Hotel, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Vendor/Business check-in/setup 7:30 8:30 a.m.
Attendee check-in/networking 8:30 9:30 a.m.
Welcome 9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Business Expo 8:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Workshops:
- Concurrent Workshops (3) 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Networking Lunch 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (included)
Workshops:
- Concurrent Workshops (3) 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
- Concurrent Workshops (4) 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
"Unhappy” Hour/Networking:
The latest news about women and their paychecks 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Light hors d’oeuvres & cash bar
Gala Dinner/Keynote 6:30 - 8:30 p.m
Workshop Details:
Business/Career Development
- Staying Connected: When Social Networking Is Not Enough
- Teresa Thomas-Carroll, Women In Networking
- Business Ownership: The Mistakes You Can’t Afford
- Jane Morrison, LIfe and Business Coach
- The Art of Self Promotion: How to Toot Your Own Horn Without Getting Run Over™
- Regina Barr: CEO, Redladder, Inc, Founder, Women At the Top Network™
Empowering
- Brave New Workshop: Leaving Your Creative Footprint - Heels and All
- Margi Simmons, Brave New Workshop
- It Takes A Woman: Celebrating The Unique Qualities Women Bring to the Table
- Sue Liden, Portage Presentations
- What a mess! Mess management
- Kimberly Giles, Outreach and Communications Manager, Childcare Choices
- Encore Careers: Are the Perfect “New Beginning”
- Ruth Hiaring-Wreisner, Transformation, LLC
Advocating
- Women in the New Green Economy
- Amy Brenengen, Director, Office on the Economic Status of Women
- Healthcare Reform -- The Buzz about Minnesotas Single Payer Proposal
- Dr. Lisa Nilles, Amy Lange, RN, MS, Minnesota Universal Healthcare Coalition
- Running a Volunteer Organization: 27 Ways to Recruit Members and Keep Them Coming Back
- Linda Laitala, Owner, Inner Circle of Central Minnesota
Friday Night’s Keynote Speaker
Dr. Verna Price - New Beginnings and the Power of People
This motivational and informative keynote will inspire and challenge you to think critically about your power to influence, to lead and to change your life and world. Based on her book, The Power of People: Four Kinds of People Who Can Change Your Life, Dr. Verna Cornelia Price will help you understand the power of people in your life while giving you strategies to effectively sustain your passion in work and life!
Detailed conference agenda
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May 1, 2010
Minnesota Business Women Members Only Convention 2010
Crown Plaza Hotel, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Hotel Reservations:
Room rate is $84.00. Call 800-481-3556 ask for the Minnesota Business Women block. The code is MWW.
click here to register online.
Tentative Agenda
- Breakfast 7:00 a.m. 8: 00 a.m.
- Check-in 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m
- Pre-convention board of directors meeting 8:00 9:30 a.m.
- Convention 10:00 12:00
- Business & Reports
- Nominations & Candidate Speeches
- Elections
- Legislative Platform adoption
- Member/Local Awards Lunch 12:00 1:30
- Convention 1:30 3:00
- Business & Reports
- Budget
- Bylaws
- Convention 3:30 5:00
- Business & Reports
- Bylaws
- Memorial Service
- Installation of Officers
- Meet and greet of new leadership team 5:00 6:00 p.m
Register for Minnesota Business Women Convention 2010
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