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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 14, 2012
Media Contact:
Jenna Levine
Tel: 202-360-0721
Media@LadiesDC.com
LADIES DC FEATURED ON THE COVER OF WASHINGTON WOMEN’S JOURNAL,
SEPTEMBER 2012
“Ladies D.C: Redefining Networking” is the featured story in this month’s Washington Women’s Journal, a lifestyle magazine serving women in the D.C. metropolitan area.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 12, 2012 – Ladies DC, the founding chapter of Ladies America, is the cover feature for September’s Washington Women’s Journal. The article, “Ladies D.C: Redefining Networking,” tells how the organization started as a small monthly dinner meeting and grew into a nationwide network of professional women helping women.
“We are thrilled to see Ladies DC highlighted on the cover of the Washington Women's Journal this month, particularly because the organization serves as a wonderful representation of the types of outstanding young, professional women in D.C. and around the country,” said Ladies D.C. Founder Lindsey Mask.” Together and with time, our members are truly recognizing the valuable role they do and will play in the future of our communities, cities and the country.”
“Ladies D.C: Redefining Networking,” not only discusses the beginning stages of the organization, but also highlights Ladies America’s carefully selected initiatives of 2012. This year, the group focused on women in technology & global economics and finance. Ladies DC’s next event will be a resume workshop on Sept. 19.
September 14, 2012
Media Contact:
Jenna Levine
Tel: 202-360-0721
Media@LadiesDC.com
LADIES DC FEATURED ON THE COVER OF WASHINGTON WOMEN’S JOURNAL,
SEPTEMBER 2012
“Ladies D.C: Redefining Networking” is the featured story in this month’s Washington Women’s Journal, a lifestyle magazine serving women in the D.C. metropolitan area.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 12, 2012 – Ladies DC, the founding chapter of Ladies America, is the cover feature for September’s Washington Women’s Journal. The article, “Ladies D.C: Redefining Networking,” tells how the organization started as a small monthly dinner meeting and grew into a nationwide network of professional women helping women.
“We are thrilled to see Ladies DC highlighted on the cover of the Washington Women's Journal this month, particularly because the organization serves as a wonderful representation of the types of outstanding young, professional women in D.C. and around the country,” said Ladies D.C. Founder Lindsey Mask.” Together and with time, our members are truly recognizing the valuable role they do and will play in the future of our communities, cities and the country.”
“Ladies D.C: Redefining Networking,” not only discusses the beginning stages of the organization, but also highlights Ladies America’s carefully selected initiatives of 2012. This year, the group focused on women in technology & global economics and finance. Ladies DC’s next event will be a resume workshop on Sept. 19.
PHOTO CAPTION, first Ladies DC Board of Directors February 2011: From Back Right: Conference & Gala Director (Co-Chair), Julie Lombard; Accounting, Stephanie Gibney; Events Co-Director, Deena Kanafani; Director, Jean Schindler; Conference & Gala Director (Co-Chair), Laura Harwood. From the front right: Nyree Neil Events Co-Director; Online Communications Director, Leanne Goodman, Founder, Lindsey Mask; former Sponsorships & Partnerships Director, Corene McKinny; Communications & PR Director, Kimberly Glenn
*Photography credit: Walter Grio, President and Founder of Shoot for Change and Fashiontographer.
To learn more about Ladies D.C. please visit http://www.ladiesdc.com/
You can subscribe to the Washington Woman’s Journal by visiting http://www.wjwomen.com/
*Photography credit: Walter Grio, President and Founder of Shoot for Change and Fashiontographer.
To learn more about Ladies D.C. please visit http://www.ladiesdc.com/
You can subscribe to the Washington Woman’s Journal by visiting http://www.wjwomen.com/
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For Immediate Release
July 12, 2012
Media Contact:
202-680-4417
Email: Media@LadiesAmerica.com
Five D.C.-Area Women Collaborate in NYC to Bolster Female Entrepreneurship
Hear from some of nation’s leading women who participated in We Own It Summit hosted by Asitia, Dell, Kauffman Foundation & more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Five D.C.-area women recently united in New York City at the We Own It Summit in an effort to contribute to the ongoing dialogue and innovation of new pathways of success for high-impact female entrepreneurs. The invite-only Summit, sponsored by the Kauffman Foundation, Astia, the Startup America Partnership, Dell and others, brought together industry leaders to explore and reinforce the potential of women as drivers of the economy and to identify strategic avenues to keep them moving forward. Collaborators included entrepreneurs, investors and leaders of organizations and institutions advocating, promoting, accelerating and researching women’s participation in high-growth entrepreneurship. Of these leaders, representing D.C.’s strongest contingent of professional women were President of Springboard Enterprises, Amy Millman; Founder of Ladies America & Ladies DC, Lindsey Mask; Author & Founder of The Intrigue Agency, Sam Horn; Chief Operating Officer of the Startup America Partnership, Kathleen Warner and Managing Director of the Startup America Partnership, Donna Harris.
“Ladies America is thrilled to have collaborated and represented the spirit of entrepreneurial women at the We Own It Summit in NYC,” said Lindsey Mask, Founder of Ladies America. “We are truly witnessing a revolution of women in many areas, including entrepreneurship, innovation and overall leadership. As many know, women hold 80% of the nation’s buying power across the country, but fewer are aware that women owned businesses have grown by 44% over the past ten years.”
Ladies America is a national network of young, professional women following the motto "Women Helping Women”, connecting women to advance one another personally and professionally, ultimately creating a national voice on issues important to professional women. Earlier this year, Springboard Enterprises’ President, Amy Millman represented her organization at the Ladies America annual women’s conference, Women Leading the Future.
“At Springboard Enterprises, we believe deeply in the power of human and financial capital to drive the U.S., indeed the global economy,” said Amy Millman of Springboard Enterprises. “Entrepreneurship is our national heritage, and it will be our future. When women come together, their impact in this space can be truly appreciated. One key to the success of the annual We Own It Summit is the collaboration of participants and partner groups. All the organizations that are represented year after year have been identified as important contributors to women’s entrepreneurship worldwide.”
Venture-catalyst Springboard Enterprises is the premier platform where entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts meet to build great women-led businesses. Springboard educates, sources, coaches, showcases and supports high growth companies seeking equity capital for expansion.
“In 2011, with the support of many of the organizations that collaborated on and planned the We Own It Summit, Startup America launched ‘Startup America Women,’” said Kathleen Warner of the Startup America Partnership. “Our initiative to leverage and highlight women's advocacy and membership groups representing women entrepreneurs and business owners to promote the engagement of women-led high growth startups. It’s opportunities like these where we can join with some of our top partners to showcase the true economic impact women and their entrepreneurial spirit can have on the economy.”
The We Own it Summit was born from an understanding the multitude of women’s conferences and leaders that currently exist are stronger when they join forces, which is similar to the tenets of Ladies America.
“Somewhat like the WOI Summit, Ladies America has become an aggregator of women’s organizations,” said Mask. “The uniqueness of the groups selected from D.C. speaks volumes to the voice women have in the economic debate. I think people will continue to see these female leaders, like Sam Horn, who continues to inspire us; move forward in collaboration, to represent the District of Columbia, the nation and women as a whole.”
July 12, 2012
Media Contact:
202-680-4417
Email: Media@LadiesAmerica.com
Five D.C.-Area Women Collaborate in NYC to Bolster Female Entrepreneurship
Hear from some of nation’s leading women who participated in We Own It Summit hosted by Asitia, Dell, Kauffman Foundation & more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Five D.C.-area women recently united in New York City at the We Own It Summit in an effort to contribute to the ongoing dialogue and innovation of new pathways of success for high-impact female entrepreneurs. The invite-only Summit, sponsored by the Kauffman Foundation, Astia, the Startup America Partnership, Dell and others, brought together industry leaders to explore and reinforce the potential of women as drivers of the economy and to identify strategic avenues to keep them moving forward. Collaborators included entrepreneurs, investors and leaders of organizations and institutions advocating, promoting, accelerating and researching women’s participation in high-growth entrepreneurship. Of these leaders, representing D.C.’s strongest contingent of professional women were President of Springboard Enterprises, Amy Millman; Founder of Ladies America & Ladies DC, Lindsey Mask; Author & Founder of The Intrigue Agency, Sam Horn; Chief Operating Officer of the Startup America Partnership, Kathleen Warner and Managing Director of the Startup America Partnership, Donna Harris.
“Ladies America is thrilled to have collaborated and represented the spirit of entrepreneurial women at the We Own It Summit in NYC,” said Lindsey Mask, Founder of Ladies America. “We are truly witnessing a revolution of women in many areas, including entrepreneurship, innovation and overall leadership. As many know, women hold 80% of the nation’s buying power across the country, but fewer are aware that women owned businesses have grown by 44% over the past ten years.”
Ladies America is a national network of young, professional women following the motto "Women Helping Women”, connecting women to advance one another personally and professionally, ultimately creating a national voice on issues important to professional women. Earlier this year, Springboard Enterprises’ President, Amy Millman represented her organization at the Ladies America annual women’s conference, Women Leading the Future.
“At Springboard Enterprises, we believe deeply in the power of human and financial capital to drive the U.S., indeed the global economy,” said Amy Millman of Springboard Enterprises. “Entrepreneurship is our national heritage, and it will be our future. When women come together, their impact in this space can be truly appreciated. One key to the success of the annual We Own It Summit is the collaboration of participants and partner groups. All the organizations that are represented year after year have been identified as important contributors to women’s entrepreneurship worldwide.”
Venture-catalyst Springboard Enterprises is the premier platform where entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts meet to build great women-led businesses. Springboard educates, sources, coaches, showcases and supports high growth companies seeking equity capital for expansion.
“In 2011, with the support of many of the organizations that collaborated on and planned the We Own It Summit, Startup America launched ‘Startup America Women,’” said Kathleen Warner of the Startup America Partnership. “Our initiative to leverage and highlight women's advocacy and membership groups representing women entrepreneurs and business owners to promote the engagement of women-led high growth startups. It’s opportunities like these where we can join with some of our top partners to showcase the true economic impact women and their entrepreneurial spirit can have on the economy.”
The We Own it Summit was born from an understanding the multitude of women’s conferences and leaders that currently exist are stronger when they join forces, which is similar to the tenets of Ladies America.
“Somewhat like the WOI Summit, Ladies America has become an aggregator of women’s organizations,” said Mask. “The uniqueness of the groups selected from D.C. speaks volumes to the voice women have in the economic debate. I think people will continue to see these female leaders, like Sam Horn, who continues to inspire us; move forward in collaboration, to represent the District of Columbia, the nation and women as a whole.”
For Immediate Release
June 19, 2012
Media Contact:
Jenna Nicole Levine
(202) 360-0721
Email: Media@LadiesAmerica.com
Ladies DC Names New Director of Largest Professional Women’s Group in D.C.
Announcement Highlights Growing Presence of Ladies America across Nation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 19, 2012 –Ladies DC, the founding chapter of Ladies America, today announced that Jean Schindler has been named Director of the local chapter, which is also the largest young professional women’s group in the nation’s capital with close to 2,000 members. This is a structural change for Ladies DC, which was historically led by its founder, Lindsey Mask, who will be working more closely on the national expansion of the network.
“Ladies DC and Ladies America have hit several benchmarks and milestones in the past several months, indicating it was time to let the DC chapter function on its own,” said Lindsey Mask, Founder of Ladies DC/ Ladies America. “With increased attention to what was so beautifully developed here in D.C., the Ladies America advisors and I will be working on strategic national infrastructure, seeking grants and funding, and creating scalable models to connect and benefit even more women across the country and beyond.”
Ladies America now has a presence in seven cities across the United States, including New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Pittsburgh. Washington, D.C., home to the founding chapter – Ladies DC, will remain the national headquarters for the group.
“I couldn’t have dreamt of a more incredible, thoughtful leader as Jean Schindler to take the reins of Ladies DC,” Mask continued. “She has won the confidence of the local Board and brings to the table a wealth of experience in foreign policy, communications, economics, business, and non-profit development. I am looking forward to working with her in this new capacity and watching the Board and members of Ladies DC continue to grow as female leaders in the community.”
As Director of Ladies DC, Jean will drive Board collaboration to develop and implement goals and programs for the organization.
“Ladies DC is an amazing network of bright, accomplished women,” Schindler said. “I’m excited to be taking the DC baton from founder Lindsey Mask as she focuses on Ladies America and Ladies International.”
Prior to accepting the Director position, Jean Schindler was Membership Director for Ladies DC. Jean is a foreign policy and communications professional and a graduate of the London School of Economics and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She also pursued a security studies fellowship in South Korea. In addition to her leadership at Ladies DC, Jean serves as president of the Emergent Leaders Network, a non-profit dedicated to providing micro-scholarships and mentoring for community college students. In her spare time, Jean is an active member of Young Professionals in Foreign Policy and occasionally writes about food for local publications.
Ladies America is a national network of young, professional women following the motto "Women Helping Women" and connecting to advance one another personally and professionally. Ladies DC is the network’s flagship chapter, with over 2,100 members.
June 19, 2012
Media Contact:
Jenna Nicole Levine
(202) 360-0721
Email: Media@LadiesAmerica.com
Ladies DC Names New Director of Largest Professional Women’s Group in D.C.
Announcement Highlights Growing Presence of Ladies America across Nation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 19, 2012 –Ladies DC, the founding chapter of Ladies America, today announced that Jean Schindler has been named Director of the local chapter, which is also the largest young professional women’s group in the nation’s capital with close to 2,000 members. This is a structural change for Ladies DC, which was historically led by its founder, Lindsey Mask, who will be working more closely on the national expansion of the network.
“Ladies DC and Ladies America have hit several benchmarks and milestones in the past several months, indicating it was time to let the DC chapter function on its own,” said Lindsey Mask, Founder of Ladies DC/ Ladies America. “With increased attention to what was so beautifully developed here in D.C., the Ladies America advisors and I will be working on strategic national infrastructure, seeking grants and funding, and creating scalable models to connect and benefit even more women across the country and beyond.”
Ladies America now has a presence in seven cities across the United States, including New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Pittsburgh. Washington, D.C., home to the founding chapter – Ladies DC, will remain the national headquarters for the group.
“I couldn’t have dreamt of a more incredible, thoughtful leader as Jean Schindler to take the reins of Ladies DC,” Mask continued. “She has won the confidence of the local Board and brings to the table a wealth of experience in foreign policy, communications, economics, business, and non-profit development. I am looking forward to working with her in this new capacity and watching the Board and members of Ladies DC continue to grow as female leaders in the community.”
As Director of Ladies DC, Jean will drive Board collaboration to develop and implement goals and programs for the organization.
“Ladies DC is an amazing network of bright, accomplished women,” Schindler said. “I’m excited to be taking the DC baton from founder Lindsey Mask as she focuses on Ladies America and Ladies International.”
Prior to accepting the Director position, Jean Schindler was Membership Director for Ladies DC. Jean is a foreign policy and communications professional and a graduate of the London School of Economics and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She also pursued a security studies fellowship in South Korea. In addition to her leadership at Ladies DC, Jean serves as president of the Emergent Leaders Network, a non-profit dedicated to providing micro-scholarships and mentoring for community college students. In her spare time, Jean is an active member of Young Professionals in Foreign Policy and occasionally writes about food for local publications.
Ladies America is a national network of young, professional women following the motto "Women Helping Women" and connecting to advance one another personally and professionally. Ladies DC is the network’s flagship chapter, with over 2,100 members.
Media Contact:
Jenna Nicole Levine
(202) 360-0721
Email: Media@LadiesAmerica.com
Ladies America and Women Leading the Future Founder Nominated as a Finalist for Women in Technology Leadership Awards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ladies America is pleased to announce that our founder Lindsey Mask has been nominated as a finalist in the Entrepreneur category for the Thirteenth Annual Women in Technology (WIT) Leadership Awards. The event will be held on Thursday, May 17 at the McLean Hilton Tyson’s Corner beginning at 5:30pm.
“Ladies America is thrilled to be recognized for our representation of women in the Technology industry,” said Lindsey Mask, Founder of Ladies DC/ Ladies America. “We are truly witnessing a revolution of women in many areas, including entrepreneurship, innovation, and overall leadership. As many know, women hold 80% of the nation’s buying power across the country, but fewer are aware that women owned businesses have grown by 44% over the past ten years.
Ladies America is a national network of professional women following the motto "Women Helping Women" aimed at connecting and assisting one another personally and professionally and ultimately creating a national voice on issues important to women.
Women in Technology (WIT) is the premier organization empowering women to be architects of change in the technology industry. The goal of WIT is to advance women in technology from the classroom to the boardroom by providing advocacy, leadership development, networking, mentoring, and technology education.
To learn more about Ladies America please visit www.ladiesamerica.org.
To learn more about Women in Technology please visit http://www.womenintechnology.org.
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Jenna Nicole Levine
(202) 360-0721
Email: Media@LadiesAmerica.com
Ladies America and Women Leading the Future Founder Nominated as a Finalist for Women in Technology Leadership Awards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ladies America is pleased to announce that our founder Lindsey Mask has been nominated as a finalist in the Entrepreneur category for the Thirteenth Annual Women in Technology (WIT) Leadership Awards. The event will be held on Thursday, May 17 at the McLean Hilton Tyson’s Corner beginning at 5:30pm.
“Ladies America is thrilled to be recognized for our representation of women in the Technology industry,” said Lindsey Mask, Founder of Ladies DC/ Ladies America. “We are truly witnessing a revolution of women in many areas, including entrepreneurship, innovation, and overall leadership. As many know, women hold 80% of the nation’s buying power across the country, but fewer are aware that women owned businesses have grown by 44% over the past ten years.
Ladies America is a national network of professional women following the motto "Women Helping Women" aimed at connecting and assisting one another personally and professionally and ultimately creating a national voice on issues important to women.
Women in Technology (WIT) is the premier organization empowering women to be architects of change in the technology industry. The goal of WIT is to advance women in technology from the classroom to the boardroom by providing advocacy, leadership development, networking, mentoring, and technology education.
To learn more about Ladies America please visit www.ladiesamerica.org.
To learn more about Women in Technology please visit http://www.womenintechnology.org.
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For Immediate Release
March 5, 2012
Media Contact:
Jenna Nicole Levine
(202) 360-0721
Media@LadiesAmerica.com
Ladies America and US Chamber of Commerce Center for Women in Business Partner for 2012 "Women Leading The Future" Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ladies America is pleased to announce their partnership with the United States Chamber of Commerce Center for Women in Business for the second annual “Women Leading the Future” day-long conference. The conference will be held on Saturday, May 5th, 2012 at the US Chamber of Commerce building at 1615 H Street NW Washington, DC, 20062 from 9am-3pm. This conference brings some of the most powerful women in America together to discuss major issues and topics that are important to women today. Focusing on women making a difference in the world, discussions will deal with where women are today and how they can become stronger, more effective leaders and why their leadership is critical as we head into the future.
“Ladies America is thrilled to have such a strong partner as the Center for Women in Business for this year’s Women Leading the Future conference,” said Lindsey Mask, Founder of Ladies DC/ Ladies America. “We are truly witnessing a revolution of women in many areas, including entrepreneurship, innovation, and overall leadership. As many know, women hold 80% of the nation’s buying power across the country, but fewer are aware that women owned businesses have grown by 44% over the past ten years. This makes the partnership with the Center for Women in Business all the more valuable. And while our conference will run the gamut on subjects covered, such as politics, health care, technology, and finance; the experts and discussion points we have arranged around business and business leadership will be key to the day.”
Ladies America is a national network of professional women following the motto "Women Helping Women" aimed at connecting and assisting one another personally and professionally and ultimately creating a national voice on issues important to women.
As the world's largest business federation, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is uniquely positioned to promote the potential of women in business. The goal of the Center for Women in Business is to help unleash the untapped potential of women in business for the benefit of our local and national communities.
Roberta Phillips, Executive Director of the Center for Women in Business, shares the Centers excitement about the partnership, "the Center is delighted to be partnering with Ladies America for the Women Leading the Future conference here at the United States Chamber of Commerce. Ladies America’s motto of “Women Helping Women” goes in hand-in-hand with the mission of the Center and we look forward to providing an avenue for personal and professional growth for such a dynamic group of women.”
To learn more about “Women Leading the Future” please visit www.womenleadingthefuture.org.
www.LadiesDC.com ||www.WomenLeadingTheFuture.org || www.LadiesAmerica.com
March 5, 2012
Media Contact:
Jenna Nicole Levine
(202) 360-0721
Media@LadiesAmerica.com
Ladies America and US Chamber of Commerce Center for Women in Business Partner for 2012 "Women Leading The Future" Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ladies America is pleased to announce their partnership with the United States Chamber of Commerce Center for Women in Business for the second annual “Women Leading the Future” day-long conference. The conference will be held on Saturday, May 5th, 2012 at the US Chamber of Commerce building at 1615 H Street NW Washington, DC, 20062 from 9am-3pm. This conference brings some of the most powerful women in America together to discuss major issues and topics that are important to women today. Focusing on women making a difference in the world, discussions will deal with where women are today and how they can become stronger, more effective leaders and why their leadership is critical as we head into the future.
“Ladies America is thrilled to have such a strong partner as the Center for Women in Business for this year’s Women Leading the Future conference,” said Lindsey Mask, Founder of Ladies DC/ Ladies America. “We are truly witnessing a revolution of women in many areas, including entrepreneurship, innovation, and overall leadership. As many know, women hold 80% of the nation’s buying power across the country, but fewer are aware that women owned businesses have grown by 44% over the past ten years. This makes the partnership with the Center for Women in Business all the more valuable. And while our conference will run the gamut on subjects covered, such as politics, health care, technology, and finance; the experts and discussion points we have arranged around business and business leadership will be key to the day.”
Ladies America is a national network of professional women following the motto "Women Helping Women" aimed at connecting and assisting one another personally and professionally and ultimately creating a national voice on issues important to women.
As the world's largest business federation, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is uniquely positioned to promote the potential of women in business. The goal of the Center for Women in Business is to help unleash the untapped potential of women in business for the benefit of our local and national communities.
Roberta Phillips, Executive Director of the Center for Women in Business, shares the Centers excitement about the partnership, "the Center is delighted to be partnering with Ladies America for the Women Leading the Future conference here at the United States Chamber of Commerce. Ladies America’s motto of “Women Helping Women” goes in hand-in-hand with the mission of the Center and we look forward to providing an avenue for personal and professional growth for such a dynamic group of women.”
To learn more about “Women Leading the Future” please visit www.womenleadingthefuture.org.
www.LadiesDC.com ||www.WomenLeadingTheFuture.org || www.LadiesAmerica.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 1, 2011
Media Contact:
Lindsey Mask
(202) 680-4417
Lindsey@LadiesDC.com
November 1, 2011
Media Contact:
Lindsey Mask
(202) 680-4417
Lindsey@LadiesDC.com
Ladies DC Supports DC Entrepreneurship Week – Nov. 14-18, 2011
LDC helps lead three women-specific panels and lectures for aspiring entrepreneurs, pulling in some of the nation’s strongest business leaders
WASHINGTON, D.C. – For the second year in a row, Ladies DC (LDC), the leading professional women’s group in the nation’s capitol, is sponsoring D.C. Entrepreneurship Week (DCEW), a five- day interactive symposium that focuses on revitalizing and strengthening the local entrepreneurship culture. Designed for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs, DCEW was created out of a desire to bolster the thriving business community in the Washington DC area; a region that boasts the 5th highest concentration of entrepreneurs in the country (Grasshopper Group, July 2010).
“Ladies DC is thrilled to be an instrumental part DC Entrepreneur Week again this year,” said Lindsey Mask, Founder of Ladies DC/ Ladies America and Co-founder of DCEW. “We are truly witnessing a revolution of women pursuing business ownership, innovation, and overall leadership. As most people know, women hold 80% of the nation’s buying power across the country, but even more than that, women owned businesses grew by 44% over the past ten years.”
“That said, many women are still feeling a bit of a struggle in sustainability of their small businesses, so it is important that we arm women with the skills and resources they need to make it for the long haul,” Mask continued. That’s why this year, we are putting a great deal of emphasis on basic business ‘how to’s,’ such as how to pitch, how to hire, how to market, how to acquire capital, how to read a term sheet, and more.”
Serving over 1500 young, professional women in and around the Washington, D.C. area, Ladies DC (LDC) stands as the most prominent and only all-professional women’s group in the District. LDC blends perfectly with DCEW, which aims to answer pressing ‘real-world’ questions in an intimate setting from business leaders who have paved the way. Attendees will walk away with applicable knowledge, resources and opportunities specific to their industry.
From November 14th – 18th, DCEW will focus on various industry groups such as Digital & Mobile Media, IT Security, Real Estate, Telecom, and ‘Eco Entrepreneurism’, but this year has an even strong female component:
2011 DCEW Events For Women in Business:
“HOW TO” FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS: How to Pitch, How to Market, How to Gain Capital, How to Hire, How to Use Technology, and more!
(Moderated by Lindsey Mask, Founder of Ladies DC & Co-Founder of DCEW)
When: Monday, November 14, 12:00pm – 2:00pmWhere: Microsoft Corporation, 9th and K St. NW
WOMEN IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(Moderated by Lindsey Mask, Founder of Ladies DC & Co-Founder of DCEW)
When: Thursday, November 17, 10:00am
Where: George Washington University *TBA (map)
DC Entrepreneurship Week Closing Discussion with Ted Leonsis
When: Friday, November 18, 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Where: DLA Piper 500 8th St. NW WDC 20004
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL DCEW SCHEDULE AND REGISTER
The members of Ladies DC and other female entrepreneurs will find unique value through a wealth of content directly designed for ‘Women in Business’.
Through a series of panel discussions, roundtables and forums designed to integrate educational opportunities with interactive discussions; registrants will gain valuable knowledge and learn from each other and industry innovators to help navigate the course from start-up to empire.
Attendees will have the extraordinary opportunity personally pitch their business plans directly to Venture Capitalist groups.
This week has been designed and created by a group of seasoned entrepreneurial minds to make a difference and support a culture of entrepreneurship in Washington D.C.
Ladies DC is the headquarters and city chapter of Ladies America, a young, professional women’s networking organization with over 1500 members in the D.C. area and chapters in North Carolina, Texas, and NYC. The membership boasts women from virtually all professional backgrounds, political backgrounds, and includes some of the most dynamic, engaged women in the city and country.
www.LadiesDC.com || http://www.dcew.org/
Twitter: @LadiesDC || @DCEWeek
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Executive Life Coach and Best-Selling Author of Find Your Courage, to motivate and speak on “Think Bigger, Live Bolder!” at Ladies DC conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ladies DC and the United Nations Foundation are pleased to formally announce that executive life coach and best-selling author, Margie Warrell, will speak on “Think Bigger, Live Bolder!“ at “Women Leading the Future” Women’s Conference on April 30. Agenda and tickets to the conference and Cities gala reception are available at www.womenleadingthefuture.org.
Margie Warrell is an ICF certified coach with a background in psychology and Fortune 500 business. As an expert on courage in the workplace and beyond, she is passionate about challenging both individuals and organizations to expand their vision, engage in bigger conversations and lead more courageously. As a working mother of four children, Margie specializes in helping other smart professional women pursue the goals that inspire them - professionally and personally - with far greater clarity, confidence and courage.
As the best-selling author of Find Your Courage: 12 Acts for Becoming Fearless in Work and in Life (McGraw-Hill 2009, USA Best Book Awards Finalist), Margie is a sought-after media guest, appearing on NBC’sThe Today Show, FOX News, CNBC, Better TV and others. In addition, she was recently named “Resident Coach” for Let’s Talk Live, Washington D.C.’s daily talk show. She has also contributed to two other books, 101 Ways to Improve Your Life and Discover Your Inner Strengths, with internationally-renowned experts including Stephen Covey, Jack Canfield, Ken Blanchard and John Gray.
Margie brings her down to earth Australian humor and mother of four pragmatism to her work with a broad range of global organizations, presenting dynamic programs that enhance communication, strengthen collaboration and improve bottom line results. They include UnitedHealthcare, British Telecom, ExxonMobil, NASA, Best Buy, Accenture, and AOL. Margie is also a regular guest lecturer at MBA student programs at Georgetown University and Southern Methodist University.
Originally from Australia, Margie resides in northern Virginia, and is currently writing her next book, which focuses on building resilience and expanding capacity for leadership and life.
Margie Warrell is an ICF certified coach with a background in psychology and Fortune 500 business. As an expert on courage in the workplace and beyond, she is passionate about challenging both individuals and organizations to expand their vision, engage in bigger conversations and lead more courageously. As a working mother of four children, Margie specializes in helping other smart professional women pursue the goals that inspire them - professionally and personally - with far greater clarity, confidence and courage.
As the best-selling author of Find Your Courage: 12 Acts for Becoming Fearless in Work and in Life (McGraw-Hill 2009, USA Best Book Awards Finalist), Margie is a sought-after media guest, appearing on NBC’sThe Today Show, FOX News, CNBC, Better TV and others. In addition, she was recently named “Resident Coach” for Let’s Talk Live, Washington D.C.’s daily talk show. She has also contributed to two other books, 101 Ways to Improve Your Life and Discover Your Inner Strengths, with internationally-renowned experts including Stephen Covey, Jack Canfield, Ken Blanchard and John Gray.
Margie brings her down to earth Australian humor and mother of four pragmatism to her work with a broad range of global organizations, presenting dynamic programs that enhance communication, strengthen collaboration and improve bottom line results. They include UnitedHealthcare, British Telecom, ExxonMobil, NASA, Best Buy, Accenture, and AOL. Margie is also a regular guest lecturer at MBA student programs at Georgetown University and Southern Methodist University.
Originally from Australia, Margie resides in northern Virginia, and is currently writing her next book, which focuses on building resilience and expanding capacity for leadership and life.
Emmy Winner & President/CEO of Paley Center for Media to Keynote “Women Leading the Future”
Women's Conference April 30
WASHINGTON, D.C – Ladies DC and the United Nations Foundation are pleased to formally announce that Pat Mitchell, 37-time Emmy winner, first female CEO and President of PBS and current President and CEO of the Paley Center for Media, as the keynote speaker for their day-long conference “Women Leading the Future.” The event will be hosted at the Navy Memorial Heritage Center on Saturday, April 30, 8:30am-3:00pm with an estimated 250 attendees. Tickets are on sale at www.womenleadingthefuture.org. The conference will be followed by a semi-formal cocktail reception at a local popular venue in the evening with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the UN Foundation’s Girl Up campaign, which supports the UN’s work to empower adolescent girls.
Mitchell joined The Paley Center for Media from the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), where she was named president and chief executive officer in March 2000, the first woman and first producer and journalist to hold the position. During her tenure, she oversaw the development of many new projects, including a celebrated new series for children focusing on teaching literacy skills and celebrating diversity, a testament to her belief in the power of media to empower and inform. She also led public broadcasting into the digital future with such initiatives as the conversion from analog to digital broadcasting, the launch of a high-definition PBS channel and an on-demand and cable preschool children's service, the growth of PBS's website into one of the three most visited sites on the Internet, and the establishment of the Digital Future Initiative to help define models for public service media using new digital technologies.
Since assuming her current role as president and chief executive officer of The Paley Center for Media (formerly The Museum of Television & Radio) in March 2006, Pat Mitchell has guided the thirty-four-year old institution through an exciting rebranding effort and strengthened its public and industry programs by analyzing and interpreting the immense changes in the media landscape. Under her leadership, the Paley Center has become a major convener for media leaders and enthusiasts, continuing to offer its unrivaled collection of radio, television, and advertising content as a lens for exploring the powerful impact of media on our lives, culture, and society.
Ms. Mitchell came to the world of media when she was recruited from college teaching by Look magazine. Not long after, she took her first story to WNBC New York, where she saw her work go from page to screen—and never looked back. Over the next three decades, Ms. Mitchell worked for three broadcast networks and several cable channels, winning national acclaim both in front of and behind the camera as a reporter, news anchor, talk show host, White House and special correspondent, producer, and executive. In the mid-eighties, she established her own independent production company that produced documentaries, series, and specials for broadcast, cable, and national syndication. She became the first woman to nationally syndicate her own show, the Emmy-winning Woman to Woman, which she also hosted.
In 1992, Ms. Mitchell became an executive in charge of original productions for Ted Turner's cable networks. Over the next eight years as executive producer, her documentaries and specials received thirty-seven Emmy Awards, five Peabody Awards, and two Academy Award nominations.
In addition to her accomplishments both on and off the screen, Ms. Mitchell is also known for her humanitarian efforts and her work as a dedicated member of numerous nonprofit boards. She is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the International Women’s Forum; the vice chair of the Sundance Institute board; a founding member of Mikhail Gorbachev's global environmental organization, Global Green USA; an adviser to the V-DAY movement to end violence against women; chair of the Jordan River Foundation US Board; a member of the Human Rights Watch board of directors; an adviser to the Center for Public Leadership at the Kennedy School of Harvard University; a member of the Mayo Clinic's board of trustees; and on the corporate board of AOL.
A magna cum laude graduate of the University of Georgia, with a master's degree in English literature, Ms. Mitchell has also been awarded honorary doctorate degrees from Emerson College, Hollins University, Bloomsburg University, and Converse College. She and her husband, Scott Seydel, have six children and ten grandchildren and reside in New York and Atlanta, Georgia.
For Pat Mitchell’s full biography: http://www.palencycenter.org/about-leadership-president
About the United Nations Foundation
The United Nations Foundation, a public charity was created in 1998 with entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner’s historic $1 billion gift to support UN causes and activities. We build and implement public/private partnerships to address the world’s most pressing problems, and work to broaden support for the UN through advocacy and public outreach. Through our campaigns and partnerships, we connect people, ideas, and resources to help the UN solve global problems. The campaigns we conduct reduce child mortality, empower women and girls, create a new energy future, secure peace and human rights, and promote technology innovation to improve health outcomes. These solutions are helping the UN advance the eight global targets known as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). For more information, visit www.unfoundation.org.
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American Express Executive Vice President and Corporate Comptroller to speak on Rising to the Top: Executive Women at “Women Leading the Future”
Women’s Conference April 30
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ladies DC and the United Nations Foundation are pleased to formally announce that Executive Vice President and Corporate Comptroller of American Express Company, Joan Amble, will present on “Rising to the Top: Executive Women” at “Women Leading the Future” Women Conference on April 30. Agenda and tickets are available at www.womenleadingthefuture.org.
As Executive Vice President and Corporate Comptroller for the American Express Company, Joan is responsible for all controllership finance functions across the Company. Prior to joining American Express, Joan spent fourteen years in various senior leadership roles with The General Electric Company. She also serves on the Board of Directors of Sirius XM Satellite Radio as Chairman of the Audit Committee, as well as on the Board of Directors of Broadcom Corporation.
Joan is an avid proponent of helping women develop professionally and advance in the workplace. She has served as keynote speaker various related events, including the inaugural Pennsylvania State University Annual Symposium Celebrating Women in Business, where she spoke about “Harnessing the Power of the Changing Workforce”, as well as theWomen in Financial Leadership Conference, co-hosted by American Express, where she discussed the increasing diversity in the workforce and the resulting challenges and opportunities for companies. Joan also represents American Express on the Hidden Brain Drain Task Force, a private sector Task Force created by The Center for Work-Life Policy to examine issues and policies pertaining to female and minority talent. She is also a co-founder and Chairwoman of the W.O.M.E.N. In America, Inc. Leadership Program, which launched in fall 2009.
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