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 Houston, Texas on October 10-12, 2008.

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. “America’s Connection Diva”, is a multi-dimensional businesswomen/entrepreneur with a background in education, franchise development, publishing, mentorship, network marketing, and community development. She combines vision with a unique set of skills. Formerly the Associate Publisher of The Gazette Newspaper/Atlanta, she focuses her energies on supporting women. Bonnie is a graduate of George Washington University, & earned a Certification in Network Marketing at the University of Illinois. Several of her articles on owning one’s own business and entrepreneurship have appeared in publications including: Wealth Building, Home Business Magazine, Business to Business and Entrepreneur’s Business Start-Ups.

In 2002 Bonnie received The Athena Award ~ an honor designed to acknowledge women of leadership in cities throughout the United States.

In September, 2005 she was honored by the Women’s Leadership Exchange, a New York based organization, as an Influential Woman of Georgia and currently serves on their Atlanta Advisory Board. Bonnie is a featured speaker with the Direct Selling Women’s Alliance.

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 Joy of Connecting, and Y.O.U. Set A High Standard for Being Human.

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.

Suzette Holley with Earnest Holley Memorial Theater has been accepted as one of our convention speakers at the upcoming Annual WBO National Business Convention sponsored by Office Max in Houston, Texas on October 10-12, 2008.

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 Suzette Holley (wife of Sonny Holley). The theater seats 56 people and is designed for an intimate and up close connection for the actors and the audience. We want the audience to leave feeling that they have just been apart of something amazing.

Suzette Holley, is the wife of Sonny Holley and House Manager as well as part owner of the theater. Theater is not anything that was on her list of things to accomplish in life. However, it has now become a great passion. Suzette’s background is in office management, legal, and insurance. She has a degree in Office Management and a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal studies.

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 Houston, Texas on October 10-12, 2008.

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.