Baltimore, MD (1888PressRelease)
November 08, 2007 - The Baltimore Chapter of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) will be holding a recruitment luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Engineer Club, located at 11 W. Mount Vernon Place in Baltimore. The event will feature keynote speaker Marsha Firestone, president and founder of the WPO. The Baltimore Business Journal is the lead sponsor along with Forecast Strategic Advisors for the event. To RSVP, contact Betty Hines, facilitator of the Baltimore Chapter, at 410-977-3530 or eeh1bjh ( @ ) verizon dot net dot
The WPO is a nonprofit membership organization for a diverse group of multimillion women owned businesses who have guided their businesses to at least $2 million in gross annual sales or $1 million for a service-based business. With over 1,200 members and 75 chapters located throughout the nation and in Canada, the WPO has experienced rapid growth since its inception. Local WPO chapters are coordinated by a professional facilitator and meet monthly to share business expertise and experience in a confidential and collaborative setting. This year is the organization’s 10th anniversary.
News Facts:
• The Baltimore Chapter of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) will be holding a recruitment luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 14 form 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Engineer Club, located at 11 W. Mount Vernon Place in Baltimore.
• The event will feature keynote speaker Marsha Firestone, president and founder of the WPO.
• The Baltimore Business Journal is the lead sponsor along with Forecast Strategic Advisors for the event.
• To RSVP, contact Betty Hines, facilitator for the Baltimore Chapter, at 410-977-3530 or eeh1bjh ( @ ) verizon dot net dot
Quotes:
“In the last few years, the WPO membership has experienced phenomenal growth,” said Firestone. “More than ever, women entrepreneurs are recognizing each others successes and connecting as peers. We hope that the local women presidents continue to take advantage of the valuable resource of the Baltimore Chapter to accelerate the growth of their companies.”
“The Baltimore Chapter is a relatively new chapter and growing,” said Hines. “Members are able to share information in a confidential setting with other business owners on the challenges associated with growing and sustaining a business. Not only does the group provide other entrepreneurs, but you benefit from women like yourself who have experienced similar situations.”
About Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO):
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) locally and internationally connects top women entrepreneurs at the million and multimillion-dollar level ($2 million in gross annual sales or $1 million for service-based business) for greater personal and professional success. In monthly meetings across the US and Canada, chapters composed of 20 accomplished women presidents from diverse industries and backgrounds invest time and energy in themselves and their businesses to drive their corporations to the next level. For more information, call 212-688-4114 or visit www.womenpresidentsorg.com.
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