Women Business Owners (WBO) announced today they are offering a special 3-day Attendee package for college students attending their “Free to be Me” National Business Convention October 10-12, 2008 in Houston, Texas for only $100. The convention, being sponsored by Office Max, Inc., will take place at the Sheraton North Houston Hotel, near the Intercontinental Airport, 15700 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Houston, TX 77032. Their direct phone is: 281-969-1209.

College students attending must show their college badge at check-in as proof. The package, for $100 includes:

*Attendee bag filled with convention materials, event program, samples, goodies, and more

*Friday Reception and Opening Ceremonies

* Shopping with Featured vendors and sponsors

*Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday

*Six (6) Seminars (of your choice out of 18) on Saturday

*View all 18 seminars up to three (3) months following the convention

*Semi-Formal Banquet Dinner Saturday Night

*Awards Ceremony during Banquet

*Church Services and Closing Ceremonies on Sunday

Anna Campbell, WBO President stated, “We are very excited to be able to offer this package to women in college, that may benefit from what WBO has to offer.” Campbell went on to say, “It is a phenomenal experience to join together and share wealth of knowledge and to know that you’re not alone.”

When asked why WBO is providing this convention for their members and the general public, Campbell responded, “Deciding to be an owner is a daunting task and one that proves difficult and too much for some. At this years’ convention we will be focusing on learning the tools needed to own a successful business.”

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, Nancy Williams, Lauren Mayer, Kioni Carter, Suzette Holley, Sue Pistone, Angelina Musik, Kennette Reed, Lisa Fredette, Camille McConnell, Linda Stiles, Ellen Delap, Karen Miller, Bonnie Ross-Parker, Michele DeKinder-Smith, Edie McRae, Patricia Barboza, Lorin Beller Blake, and Melodieann Whiteley.

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.

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, business classes and seminars, virtual conventions, and many other opportunities. They also provide offline (local) networking groups, their 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:

Office Max, Inc., Affordable Smiles, AlphaWomen Media, Inc., Sheraton North Houston Hotel, Admin Services, Women Business Owners, Volunteer US, Anita’s Pen, Communication Transformation, Nancy Williams LPC, Lauren Mayer Productions, Julie-Marie Bags, Tru Transformation Coaching, Helms Briscoe, MOMtrepreneurs Network, JamSum Limited, fogtnotes, Earnest Holley Memorial Theater, Stiles & Associates, Sue Pistone Associates, Pre-Paid Legal Services®, Inc. and subsidiaries, Essential Bodywear by Felicia, Firelight Web Studio, Passionate About Life Coaching, Success Coaching, Professional-Organizer.com, Design2Train, Jane Out of the Box, Big Fish Nation, CEO Families, The Joy of Connecting, Kennette Reed & Associates, ALCO Consultants LLC, Passion Parties, Host Caters, Dollar Doctor, Lisa’s Art & Horses, CCDesignz Business Services LLC, Delaney Imaging, Unique Family Gift Shop.

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 ALL the benefits of this amazingly affordable convention.