a cordial invitation to the H-T community to: BE YOUR OWN BOSS AND THRIVE! "accelerated networking" dinner event @ the Log Cabin, Tues, May 22, 6-9 pm register right online @ https://events.ewomennetwork.com/event/details.php?eid=5733 * Do you want to make a living doing what you love? * Have you (or any of your friends) been thinking of venturing out on your own, starting or buying a small business, or finding a way to work from home? * Do you already own a small business but want to know more about what others are doing, build relationships and share ideas with them? You are not alone! 74 million Americans say they want to start a business within the next 5 years (source: SBA), and some 66% of Americans tell pollsters they want to be their own boss one day. (And H-T is on the forefront of the trend!) At this event you will: * Find out how starting a business from scratch is only one of the ways that you can succeed as an entrepreneur * Consider the ways in which women entrepreneurs differ from men (for better or worse!) * Hear stories of amazing role models who have crafted the perfect small business opportunities for themselves (and are regular, real women like you!) Do you have a dream? We want to inspire, motivate and equip you with the ideas, resources and connections you need to bring it to life! Come and network with other entrepreneurs, artists, business owners and professionals from throughout the Valley who want to meet and support you. Ready to spread your wings and fly? This will be an exceptional evening for empowering your vision and expanding your network, so join us and invite your friends! No more "status quo" or business as usual - live a life you love and thrive! Ginny Wilmerding A small business consultant and former small business owner herself, Ginny specializes in strategic business planning for women-owned companies seeking to grow beyond $1 million in sales while maintaining healthy income and cash flow. She has negotiated the purchase of small businesses and has held senior executive roles at small private enterprises, internet startups in the Boston area, and large corporations in the US and China. Ginny is a former research associate at Harvard Business School. She graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University. Ginny is the author of Smart Women and Small Business: How to Make the Leap from Corporate Careers to the Right Small Enterprise. This book is intended for women who are looking for entrepreneurial alternatives to the world of big business but aren't sure where to start. The book offers insight and inspiration from women who have started new ventures, bought small companies, acquired franchises, consulted for or partnered with small business owners, and taken over family businesses. "A must read for women looking for life options that include economic success while balancing family..." Betsy Myers, Office of Women's Business Ownership, SBA "A wonderful guidepost for any woman seeking an entrepreneurial career." Melody Hobson, personal finance expert, Good Morning America Steve Piper Infusing this exceptional evening with his signature sound will be Steve Piper, popular Valley musician with a passionate voice and lyrical approach to playing guitar. With elements of R&B, Funk, Rock, Reggae, Blues, Jazz and Soul, his music has been described as "contagiously entertaining" and "real and honest." Steve leads The Roadhouse Band, featuring a diverse group of talented, popular musicians, from the young to the young at heart. He also hosts open mic, offering musicians an opportunity to free their musical souls. Accompanying Steve on drums will be Leslie Forker, one of his favorite young musicians. Drumming since the third grade, she has a natural gift and a rhythm that is pure heart and soul. ... "accelerated networking," fantastic dinner, exceptional guest speaker and gifted musicians to inspire and fuel our creativity - JOIN US! Limited display tables available for your business or non-profit, to reach the entire gathering. We want to know what you do, do business with you, and support and empower you. Reserve one with your registration. RSVP: for your convenience, register right online @ https://events.ewomennetwork.com/event/details.php?eid=5733 (downloadable fax/mail reg also, if preferred) note: eWomenNetwork is hosting the event, but we are not exclusive... men are welcome too! cheers, shana :-) Shana Ferrigan Bourcier PO Box 569 Hampden, MA 01036 home 413.566.8443 cell 413.626.2708 <http://www.infiniteworth.net/> Managing Director eWomenNetwork - Western Mass <http://www.ewomennetwork.com/> www.ewomennetwork.com where enterprising women get connected! 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