Free – October 23 Women’s Opportunity Conference in Florida

The following is from our friends at WE Inc., who have partnered with The Hot Mommas Project on our upcoming case study competition (blog brief). This will undoubtedly be a great conference. And it’s free. P.s. Shingle Creek Resort and Conference Center is in Florida.

2008 Opportunity Conference

October 23, 2008

Shingle Creek Resort & Conference Center

A Full Day and FREE Event Featuring:

• Secretary of Labor, Elaine L. Chao
• U.S. Senator Mel Martinez
• Sandy K. Baruah, Acting Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration
• Marilyn Carlson Nelson, Chairman, Carlson Corporate, and author, “How We Lead Matters”
• Ybeth Bruzual and Eugene Ramirez, anchors, Central Florida News 13, Masters of Ceremony

Women Entrepreneurs Inc. (WE Inc.) is a national partner of the 2008 Opportunity Conference. This FREE and important event, hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor under the leadership of Secretary Elaine L Chao, celebrates the contributions of the nation’s Asian Pacific, Hispanic, and African American communities. It will feature a series of plenary sessions and workshops all aimed toward enabling individuals and helping small business owners succeed, and operate more effectively.

This full day event offers networking opportunities, as well as sessions focused on:

• Best Practices for Pursuing Supplier Diversity Programs

• Accessing Capital: Market Trends, Creative Strategies and Time-Tested Principles

• Practical Ideas for Improving Cash Flow, Trimming Expenses and Managing Costs

• Entrepreneur Success Stories: Hear from the Orlando area’s most successful entrepreneurs

• Market Trends in the Current Economy: Responding to Consumer Needs

• How to Find and Apply for a Federal Job

• Affordable and Effective Ways to Find, Attract, and Keep Skilled Employees

• Government Procurement for Beginners: What Your Business Needs to Do to Prepare for Government Contracting Work

• Procurement Opportunities: Next Steps –Using SBA Resources to Identify and Secure Federal Contracts

• The Flexible Workplace: How to Offer and Enhance Flexibility for Employees

• How to Apply for Federal Government Grants

• The WIRED Initiative and Regional Economic Development

• SBA Resources to Start, Develop and Grow Your Business

There is still time to register for this FREE conference! Please share information about the conference with friends, colleagues and others who may want to take advantage of this unique and informative, one-day event. To register, and for additional information, please visit this link: www.OpportunityConference.gov.