Business-Building and Efficiency Tips, Contracting Leads and Impactful Connections on Tap at Entrepreneurial Woman's Conference Sept. 22 in Chicago

Women Business Owners Will Make Useful Contacts, Get Fresh Ideas, Be Inspired On Ways to Start or Expand a Company

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Aug 19, 2010, 01:21 ET

CHICAGO, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Women who want to start a business or who already have a successful business and are seeking avenues of growth, will gain valuable resources at the 24th annual Entrepreneurial Woman's Conference, presented by the Women's Business Development Center (WBDC), Wednesday, September 22, 2010, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at McCormick Place-West, 2301 S. Indiana Avenue, in Chicago.

Mellody Hobson, a nationally recognized voice on financial literacy and investor education, a regular financial contributor on ABC's "Good Morning America," and the president of Ariel Investments, will share her secrets for business success at the Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon at 12 noon. In an exchange that is certain to be lively, Hobson will field questions from best-selling author, television personality and Chicago Sun-Times syndicated financial columnist Terry Savage.

In addition, Conference attendees will benefit in the following ways:

Face time with more than 200 corporate and government representatives at the Women's Business & Buyers Mart, who are committed to purchasing products and services from women-owned businesses.
Corporate Connections with pre-arranged one-on-one meetings between certified Women Business Enterprises and corporate and government purchasing decision makers.
Women's Forum Breakfast, moderated by Chicago Sun-Times syndicated financial columnist, CBS finance expert and best-selling author Terry Savage, will feature several prominent entrepreneurs who discuss the trials and tribulations of running a successful business.
Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon, honoring successful female entrepreneurs, who will share their stories, and supporters of women's economic development.
Workshops and roundtable discussions with practical advice from business experts on topics non financing, sales, social media and marketing.
Let's get this party started! Network at a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. and try your luck at winning two round-trip airline tickets, courtesy of United Airlines, or a new laptop, courtesy of CDW.