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.

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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

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