U.S. AND GLOBAL WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS TO COME TOGETHER IN WASHINGTON D.C. TO CELEBRATE THE "POWER OF ONE"

Women’s Business Conference 2010 Attracts Hundreds With Powerful Speakers and Opportunities

Washington D.C.—Thirty-five years ago in Washington D.C. a dozen like-minded businesswomen gathered to share information, create an atmosphere of professional community and further strengthen their entrepreneurial interests. To mark this significant anniversary of the group that grew into the strong and unified voice representing the interests of more than 10 million women-owned businesses across the country today, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is returning to Washington D.C. for the Women's Business Conference, June 9-11, 2010—this year presented in partnership with the Association of Women Business Centers (AWBC).

The 2010 conference theme is "The Power of One"—celebrating NAWBO's heritage and the many firsts women business owners have achieved to lay the groundwork for opportunities that exist today. It also celebrates the fact that we live in a world where one woman, one business and one collective NAWBO voice have the power to make a difference for women entrepreneurs in the U.S. and beyond.

Conference highlights include:

• Celebration of NAWBO's 35^th anniversary and the power and success of women entrepreneurs worldwide
• High-quality conference program and breakout sessions that are designed to propel women's businesses to the next level of success
• Powerful speakers like:
  • Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor and Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Engagement and Chair of the White House Council on Women and Girls
  • Karen G. Mills, Administrator of the U. S. Small Business Administration
  • Claire Shipman, Emmy Award Winning Senior National Correspondent, ABC News' "Good Morning America" and Katty Kay, Washington Correspondent, BBC World News America; and Co-Authors of Womenomics: Write Your Own Rules for Success
• Capitol Hills Awards Reception presented in partnership with AWBC honoring and giving tribute to women leaders who are shaping the future of the women's business community
• Inspirational profiles of women trailblazers who embody the spirit of entrepreneurial success and are dedicated to building a legacy for others to follow
• NAWBO and Guardian host 50 students from local middle and high schools to participate in the Girls Going Places® Entrepreneurship Conference at the WBC
• 2010-'11 NAWBO Board Installation, taking place on Wednesday, June 9^th
• Conference sponsors, media sponsors, business experts and international partners who are coming together to support and propel the growth of women-owned businesses

"As we begin to emerge from one of the most challenging economies in business history, this year's WBC presents a unique opportunity to celebrate the heritage of women's entrepreneurship and re-invent your business through high-level education, tangible takeaways and valuable connections—and ultimately discover how the Power of ONE woman, ONE business and ONE collective voice can build a legacy of success for others to follow," says NAWBO National's President and CEO Helen Han. Follow up-to-the-minute conference updates via Twitter at #NAWBOWBC.

About NAWBO
Founded in 1975, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide by: strengthening the wealth creating capacity of our members and promoting economic development within the entrepreneurial community; creating innovative and effective change in the business culture; building strategic alliances, coalitions and affiliations; and transforming public policy and influencing opinion makers. Learn more at www.nawbo.org.

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