Skip to main content

Got corporate programs for Women Entreprenuers?

I attended the Women Web 2.0 - Startup Essentials http://www.women2.org/october-2009-startup-essentials/
last night, a three part series covering three core components of running a successful business: Product Development, Law, and Public Relations. I've received many of their LinkedIn Group invites and yesterday's course was my first time attending one of their events.

It was refreshing to attend an all women group since the past couple of workshops and events that I attended comprised of men and women. Not there's anything wrong with that but the dynamics of an all women group fosters a more supportive, engaging and collaborative atmosphere. I must preface that men are also welcome to attend these events.

Christina Pearson, Attorney for Pillsbury, Winthrop, Shaw & Pittman conducted the Legal Night workshop. She thoroughly covered various topics from the types of companies (Partnership, LLC, Corp) and funding to employee status and intellectual property. I won't be utilizing any of the very helpful information any time soon as but it's good to know and anticipate the lists of dos and donts which could save you thousands of dollars of damage repair and bottles of Tylenol. Extra Strength...

At the end of the two hour workshop, one attendee, who just finished her MBA, asked a question to the group of their experience or knowledge of programs or groups that support women business owners. I mentioned the Contract Supplier Diversity Programs of the utility giants (AT&T, PG&E, etc.) that support and hire subcontractors owned by women, minorities or disabled military veterans. Judging by everyone's reaction, these outreach programs are a big secret yet they've been implemented for years. This conversation was followed by a suggestion from one of the Web 2.0 facilitators for further research or inquiry into these types of unfamiliar programs.

I wrote a news article about it when I covered the PG&E's sponsored Matchmaking Workshop last July http://globalnation.inquirer.net/region/americas/view/20090730-217903/Fil-Am-businesses-get-boost-from-CA-agencies.

http://sfnative2008.blogspot.com/2009_07_01_archive.html

If anyone is interested, please take the time to research each of the corporation's site, especially if they have a workshops events calendar. They're free to attend and it's another valuable venue to network, learn and possibly partner with a fellow sub-contractor!

Located in San Francisco, Women Web 2.0 is "committed to increasing the number of women entrepreneurs starting high growth ventures by providing the resources, network, and knowledge for the launch and growth of their company." - Women 2.0

Labels

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Alzheimer's hits again

I just found out that actor Sean Connery, who passed away last October, died of complications due to Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's debilitates cognitive function. The cause of his death hit me three-fold: He was my mother's favorite movie star, they are both in their 90s, and she too has Alzheimer's. According to a recent   AARP feature story ,  I was shocked that the great jazz singer Tony Bennett has Alzheimer's. Tony was also another idol of my mom. She would always perk up whenever she heard his infamous "I left my heart in San Francisco" ballad. Photo by Dyna Lopez In 2017, one year after his diagnosis, my mom, brother, and I watched him for the first time performing in San Francisco to a packed audience amongst a sea of silver-haired ladies. He was 90 at the time and did not disappoint. He belted out hit after hit and showed no signs of the debilitating disease. She sang along to a melody that was unfamiliar to my brother and me. My brother asked her, ...
Post a Comment
Read more

Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival

It is refreshing to write about a non-political and lighthearted review of a local cultural annual event. Yes, I'm "taking a well deserved break from politics",  my boyfriend Paul chimed. To give you some context, when I do watch television or go online,  I primarily watch news and the current political climate.  The balmy weather was the perfect backdrop for the two day 36th annual Japanese spring celebration known as Cherry Blossom Festival last weekend.  I've seen the banner line the streets of Cupertino last month but decided to attend by invitation of my friend Miyuki who was performing the traditional tea ceremony. It was the perfect lazy Sunday to visit Miyuki and watch her craft at the Quinlan Community Center.  I also had a chance to see my other ex-coworker, Maki, who also participated in the tea ceremony. I've seen tea ceremonies on television but never live so I was really excited to see Miyuki in action. A woman was narrating the entire ...
Post a Comment
Read more

Interview This! 48 Hour Film Project - San Francisco Style

So who the heck are these filmmakers who paid to get their one-weekend-produced film on the big screen? And in this economy? The  48 Hour Film Project  (48HFP) in San Francisco is an annual homage to quickie film making where producers have only two days to create a film out of scratch. When I first heard of 48HFP, I thought these people were bananas. Film production is an unpredictable, challenging and expensive hobby. Why go through the torture, stress and looming deadline and not get paid for it? Uhhhh, can you say out loud P-A-S-S-I-O-N? You can't put a price tag on creative drive and entrepreneurial spirit. Directors, Producers, Writers, Editors, Sound Engineers and Actors from 70 teams showcased their pride and joy during the five day screenfest. These are some of their stories from the June 30 premiere screening that was held at Landmark Lumiere Theater. But wait! Come back for more. I'll upload another feature video this we...
Post a Comment
Read more