NAWBO Day invites women business owners to day-long educational & networking extravaganza October 14, 2010

WHAT: The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Chicago Area Chapter will host NAWBO Day, Power Your Dream – Grow Your Business in October. Participate in an entire day of contemporary educational sessions followed by an evening of dynamic networking opportunities with some of the leading successful women business owners in Chicago. The themes of the educational opportunities were picked by popular demand from NAWBO Chicago's own membership including marketing, finance, social media and more. The NAWBO afternoon will also include a panel with the next generation of women entrepreneurs, making way for the future of Chicago business. Early bird registration is available until Sept. 30. Tickets for all-day participation are $85 for members and $100 for non-members. Tickets for individual sessions are available as well. Tickets can be purchased online at www.nawbochicago.org or by calling (312) 224 2605. For more information, contact NAWBO at info@nawbochicago.org.

WHERE: The Metropolitan Club, located on the 66th and 67th floors of Willis Tower, 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606

WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 14 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

WHY: Be a part of an event celebrating women entrepreneurs in conjunction with Crain’s Chicago Business Small Business Week. "NAWBO Day will be phenomenal!" said Valerie Beck, president of the NAWBO Chicago Area Chapter. "We're offering leading-edge content throughout the day, and we look forward to this opportunity to be part of Crain's Small Business Week and to show the wider community how NAWBO empowers women business owners economically, socially and politically."

WHO: For questions regarding NAWBO Day tickets, exhibitor booth rental information or sponsorship package details, contact the NAWBO Chicago Area Chapter at (312) 224-2605, go online to nawbochicago.org or e-mail info@nawbochicago.org. The NAWBO Chicago Area Chapter office is located at 230 E. Ohio Street, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60611.

ABOUT: NAWBO Chicago provides women business owners with leadership, education, procurement and networking opportunities. It also serves as a voice for its members on economic, social and public policy issues. The Chicago Area Chapter is the largest of NAWBO'S 70+ chapters in the U.S. The Chapter's members represent businesses in all major industrial, service and retail sectors. Information about women-owned businesses is available at (312) 224-2605 and nawbochicago.org.

Official Website: http://www.nawbochicago.org