August 24, 2008, Houston, Texas: Women Business Owners (WBO) announces Office Max, Inc. as their Title Sponsor for their first annual “Free to be Me” National Business Convention October 10-12, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Office Max is the premier office store for everything from office supplies to office furniture and more.
Categories
Archives
Blogroll
Felicia Slattery with Communication Transformation has been accepted as one of our convention speakers at the upcoming WBO National Business Convention sponsored by Office Max, Inc. in
Slattery will speak about “Credibility, Confidence, Communication, and Cash Flow” on Saturday morning.   Her motivational speech for Friday evening is titled, “Creating connections during the convention”.
A popular national and international speaker, Felicia J. Slattery, M.A., M.Ad.Ed. trains home-based business professionals to get more cash flow through effective communication with their clients and target audiences. Â She teaches teleseminars, leads workshops, publishes written and audio materials, and offers private coaching to individual clients on improving their communication skills.
Having taught communication skills for more than a decade, Felicia knows what it takes to help her clients see results. She offers a free e-course as well as a number of other free resources available on her website: http://www.communicationtransformation.com.Â
Women Business Owners is a comprehensive 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to women in business, entrepreneurship and business education. Registrations are being accepted for the upcoming WBO Business Convention at http://www.womenbizowners.org.
Lauren Mayer with Lauren Mayer Productions has been accepted as one of our convention Master of Ceremonies at the upcoming WBO National Business Convention sponsored by Office Max, Inc. in
Lauren Mayer has emceed and provided customized comedy & music for corporate events, private parties, and fundraisers for over 17 years, with clients ranging from Bell Micro Products and Wells Fargo to the California Funeral Directors. For example, Lauren’s show for BayView Bank helped them work through the issues raised by a complex merger, and she used comedy to give Hewlett-Packard’s digital photography department a better understanding of the women’s market. Her client at PG&E, Alan Flock, raved, “Fantastic! The show you put together was exactly what we were looking for.” And according to best-selling author John Gray, “Her unique and very funny show made my wife’s party extra special.”Â
Lauren is a summa cum laude graduate of Yale University; she has produced 5 CDs of her original music (including her latest critically-acclaimed release, “Psycho Super Mom”), and she has written musicals for Contemporary Drama Service, Broadway By The Bay and San Jose Children’s Theater. She is a 5-time recipient of the San Francisco Cabaret Gold Award and received the Peninsula Community Foundation Arts Fund Grant, as well as numerous other awards for her recordings. Despite all these accolades and accomplishments, Lauren’s mother still doesn’t understand why she didn’t go to law school.
Find out more information about Lauren at her website, www.laurenmayer.com.
Women Business Owners is a comprehensive 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to women in business, entrepreneurship and business education. Registrations are being accepted for the upcoming WBO Business Convention at http://www.womenbizowners.org.
Nancy Williams with Nancy Williams LPC has been accepted as one of our convention speakers at the upcoming WBO National Business Convention sponsored by Office Max, Inc. in
Williams will speak about “From Goals to Success: Four Tips to Help You Stay the Course”.  Learn how to set reasonable goals, follow through effectively and achieve success. Her motivational speech is titled, “Secrets of Confident Women”.
Nancy Williams is best known as an “Encourager.” As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Life Coach, she maintains a private practice in the
An experienced conference speaker, teacher and writer,
In addition to a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Human Development along with training through the Institute for Life Coach Training,
Women Business Owners is a comprehensive 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to women in business, entrepreneurship and business education. Registrations are being accepted for the upcoming WBO Business Convention at http://www.womenbizowners.org.
August 25, 2008 Houston, Texas: Women Business Owners (WBO) announces that they have added a new Table Sponsor for their National Business Convention happening in October – AlphaWomen Media, Inc.
Gazelle Simmons, Vice President of WBO had this to say about AlphaWomen: “Alpha Women.com is a community based website designed for women who continuously strive to make the best of life created by Freda Mooncotch. That is what makes their desire to be a part of the convention so special. We are both working to enrich the lives of women. An Alpha Woman is defined as a decision-maker who is committed to her goals and dreams. That’s every woman business owner I know and clearly describes our members. I’m honored to have Alpha Women’s support in order to reach even more women looking for support.”
AlphaWomen.com features provocative blogs from self-motivated, compelling women and rejoices in a woman’s never-ending journey of gaining knowledge and confidence. Their site stands out among the rest because their bloggers themselves initiate insightful conversations that build not only personal but also professional relationships.
The location for the WBO convention this year is the Sheraton North Houston Hotel, near the
When asked why WBO is providing this convention for their members and the general public,
The convention offers attendees eighteen (18) seminars to choose from. Attendees will benefit from live interaction with six speakers of their choice on Saturday, and the opportunity to view all eighteen seminars for up to three (3) months following the convention. Event speakers include Felicia Slattery, Kioni Carter,
WBO Premier Member Anita Bruton stated: “This is a great opportunity for WBO members to meet other members and non-WBO members to get to know the group better and see how WBO will benefit them and their business. It is a proven fact that events of this nature and face-to-face interactions are great ways to experience and explore different businesses and learn what others do to reach success.”
Convention Fees:
Star & Premier Members 3 Day Package - $175
Saturday Seminars Only Package - $40
Non-Members 3 Day Package - $200
Saturday Seminars Only Package - $75
Women from all over the world will be coming together at this convention to learn how to work effectively and efficiently in their businesses so their personal life does not suffer in the beginning years. They will be learning how to form mastermind groups, support groups, and other related teams of women that support, guide, and stimulate each other. WBO President
Women Business Owners (WBO) is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in February 2004. WBO provides education and support for more than 4,000 women business owners throughout the world with online and offline resources. You may visit www.womenbizowners.org to find out more information about Women Business Owners.
WBO offers members online networking chats, classes, seminars, and other events, and offline (local) networking groups, the annual offline convention, and more! WBO’s mission is to help more women succeed in business.
The 2008 Annual National Convention is also being sponsored in part by:
OfficeMax, Inc., AlphaWomen Media, Inc., Sheraton North Houston Hotel, Admin Services, Host Caters, Texas Sawmill Festival, Communication Transformation, Tru Transformation Coaching, Anita’s Professional Writing Services LLC, Helms Briscoe, MOMtrepreneurs Network, Lauren Mayer Productions, JamSum Limited, fogtnotes, Earnest Holley Memorial Theater, Stiles & Associates, Sue Pistone Associates, Pre-Paid Legal Services®, Inc. and subsidiaries, Firelight Web Studio, Passionate About Life Coaching, New Media VA, Success Coaching, Professional-Organizer.com, I Choose Change, Nancy Williams LPC, St. Cyr & Associates, The Joy of Connecting, Kennette Reed & Associates,
For more information about being a sponsor, vendor, speaker or attendee at WBO’s upcoming convention, contact the convention committee by email at info@womenbizowners.org. All event forms, including registration information, can be found at http://www.womenbizowners.org/convention/. Register today and receive
August 24, 2008, Houston, Texas: Women Business Owners (WBO) announces Office Max, Inc. as their Title Sponsor for their first annual “Free to be Me” National Business Convention October 10-12, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Office Max, Inc. is the premier office store for everything from office supplies to office furniture and more.
Anna Campbell, WBO President stated, “We have been planning our upcoming convention for over a year and we are very excited to have Office Max, Inc. as our Title Sponsor. They are an amazing corporation that truly believes in helping teachers, business owners, and women. We are honored to have them sponsor our convention in October.”
The location for the WBO convention this year is the Sheraton North Houston Hotel, near the
When asked why WBO is providing this convention for their members and the general public,
The convention offers attendees eighteen (18) seminars to choose from. Attendees will benefit from live interaction with six speakers of their choice on Saturday, and the opportunity to view all eighteen seminars for up to three (3) months following the convention. Event speakers include Felicia Slattery, Kioni Carter,
WBO Premier Member Anita Bruton stated: “This is a great opportunity for WBO members to meet other members and for non-WBO members to get to know the group better and see how WBO will benefit them and their business. It is a proven fact that events of this nature and face-to-face interactions are great ways to experience and explore different businesses and learn what others do to reach success.”
Convention Fees:
Star & Premier Members 3 Day Package - $175
Saturday Seminars Only Package - $40
Non-Members 3 Day Package - $200
Saturday Seminars Only Package - $75
Women from all over the world will be coming together at this convention to learn how to work effectively and efficiently in their businesses so their personal life does not suffer in the beginning years. They will be learning how to form mastermind groups, support groups, and other related teams of women that support, guide, and stimulate each other. WBO President
Women Business Owners (WBO) is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in February 2004. WBO provides education and support for more than 4,000 women business owners throughout the world with online and offline resources. You may visit www.womenbizowners.org to find out more information about Women Business Owners.
WBO offers members online networking chats, classes, seminars, and other events, and offline (local) networking groups, the annual offline convention, and more! WBO’s mission is to help more women succeed in business.
WBO Premier Member Anita Bruton goes on to say, “WBO is open to all women business owners. Your personal life and business will benefit from being an active member in our group. We believe that through the sharing of knowledge, experience, and direction, our members will find their path on their own business and personal journey.”
The 2008 Annual National Convention is also being sponsored in part by:
Office Max, Inc., Admin Services, Women Business Owners, Anita’s Professional Writing Services LLC, Communication Transformation, Tru Transformation Coaching, Sheraton North Houston Hotel, Helms Briscoe, MOMtrepreneurs Network, Lauren Mayer Productions, JamSum Limited, fogtnotes, Earnest Holley Memorial Theater, Stiles & Associates, Sue Pistone Associates, Pre-Paid Legal Services®, Inc. and subsidiaries, Firelight Web Studio, Passionate About Life Coaching, New Media VA, Success Coaching, Professional-Organizer.com, I Choose Change, Nancy Williams LPC, St. Cyr & Associates, The Joy of Connecting, Kennette Reed & Associates,
For more information about being a sponsor, vendor, speaker or attendee at WBO’s upcoming convention, contact the convention committee by email at info@womenbizowners.org. All event forms, including registration information, can be found at http://www.womenbizowners.org/convention/. Register today and receive
Bonnie Ross Parker with Joy of Connecting has been accepted as one of our convention speakers at the upcoming WBO National Business Convention sponsored by Office Max in
Parker will speak about Effective Connecting for Effective Results. Do you want to be an extra ordinary networker? Learn specific strategies that will make networking a pleasurable experience.
Bonnie, a.k.a. “
In 2002 Bonnie received The Athena Award ~ an honor designed to acknowledge women of leadership in cities throughout the
In September, 2005 she was honored by the Women’s Leadership Exchange, a
Bonnie was honored by The International Toastmaster’s Organization of Georgia with their annual Communication & Leadership Award in May, 2006. She’s the author of “Walk In My Boots” ~ The
Passionate about enriching the lives of business women, in 2002, Bonnie licensed an innovative marketing program for women called The Joy of Connecting™. There are currently 60 locations in 12 states for professional women, entrepreneurs and business owners to share resources, establish and strengthen relationships and to grow their businesses by networking with one another.
Women Business Owners is a comprehensive 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to women in business, entrepreneurship and business education. Registrations are being accepted for the upcoming WBO Business Convention at http://www.womenbizowners.org.
Holley will speak about customer service and staying motivated. Building loyal clients and retaining them for life. Learn how to stay motivated, even on those days when nothing seems to go right.
The Earnest Holley Memorial Theater opened its door in June 2001. The theater was built in honor of Earnest Holley who is the late father of Sonny Holley and Danny Holley and the late father-in-law of
Her greatest joy is helping others and making a difference. During her college years to present she has managed her home based business as an Independent Mary Kay Consultant. The joys and rewards the Holley’s receive from having this little community theater is the ability to make a positive difference in so many people lives. The involvement with the actors, crew, and patrons of the theater is so heartwarming. Suzette believes that her past education and work experiences have prepared her for the theater world in so many ways.
Women Business Owners is a comprehensive 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to women in business, entrepreneurship and business education. Registrations are being accepted for the upcoming WBO Business Convention at http://www.womenbizowners.org.
Ellen Delap with Professional-Organizer.com has been accepted as one of our convention speakers at the upcoming Annual WBO National Business Convention sponsored by Office Max in
Delap will speak about organizing papers and productivity. She will share tips and tools, including organizing products that will enhance your effectiveness and efficiency.
Delap started Professional-Organizer.com in 2000 to make a difference in others’ lives. Working one on one, Ellen encourages and teachers her clients’ simple concepts leading to personal organizing solutions for home, school, work, and life.
Women Business Owners is a comprehensive 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to women in business, entrepreneurship and business education. Registrations are being accepted for the upcoming WBO Business Convention at http://www.womenbizowners.org.

