Leading Women Presents 2011 AWE Conference

April 27, 2011 - PRLog -- WARWICK, Rhode Island – Leading Women today announced the upcoming 2011 AWE Conference to be held on June 9 at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, Rhode Island. This year’s conference theme, “Heart, Vision & Winning Strategies,” will offer attendees a vision and valuable strategies to advance business success.

The AWE Conference is a day of professional development and networking. Keynote speakers, panel discussions and workshops provide forums to hear from accomplished women, share best practices, network and access resources to help tackle business challenges.

"Our goal for this conference is simple - convert the experiences of women who have achieved high business growth and levels of success into a day of practical learning programs," said Lisa Bergeron, AWE Conference Executive Director and president of Leading Women of Southeastern New England.

"From the mindset in business to big league strategies, the entire day is designed to fuel personal and business growth for women in business," Bergeron said.

Conference speakers include Sharon Hadary, founding executive director of the Center for Women’s Business Research, who has been a leader in creating social change for women for over two decades. In her morning keynote, she identifies trends and factors that prevent many business women from fulfilling their potential, both in the corporate workplace and as entrepreneurs, and what can be done to accelerate business growth.

Luncheon keynote ESPN's Carol Stiff, talks about business in the big leagues and strategies for embracing a winning business mindset.  

Breakout sessions will tackle important business issues including diversity, risk, negotiation and advancing a business vision. Presenters and panelists include: Cheryl Snead, CEO, Banneker Industries; Lolita Healy, CEO, Designs by Lolita; Navyn Salem, Executive Director, Edesia Global Nutrition Solutions; Susan Keller Edwards, Angell, Palmer & Dodge LLP; Juana Horton, CEO, Horton Interpreting Services; Jessica Granatiero, owner of The Savory Grape and many more successful women.

Featured non-profit partner for the AWE Conference is Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation and The Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce. Media Partners: CW28/LATV, Positive Business AM790. Visionary Community Sponsor Rockland Trust is generously supporting emerging women in business with conference scholarships. Women are encouraged to apply online.

Pre-Registration is $95 for LW members and $110 for non-members. Registration after May 9: $115 for LW members and $129 for non-members. Discounts and attendance packages available at www.aweconference.net.

About Leading Women

Leading Women offers unique live, online and Self-Managed Solutions™ that support the success of women from career-start to the C-suite and onto corporate boards. Known for its singular and innovative ability to close the gaps between the critical success factors that women need to know and what they are taught, Leading Women helps organizations meet their goals for advancing and retaining women at all levels. Regionally, Leading Women supports Women's Internal Networks including at Amgen, GTECH, Pfizer, Aipso, LGC&D, Mitre, Burger King, Aipso and Strategic Financial.

For more information, contact Lisa Bergeron at 401-439-6107 em: lisa.bergeron@leadingwomen.biz or Lisa DiMonte at (401) 480-8109 em: lisa.dimonte@leadingwomen.biz.

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Leading Women offers unique live, online and Self-Managed Solutions™ to help women succeed from career-start to the C-suite and onto corporate boards and helps organizations meet their goals for advancing and retaining women at all levels.