Connecticut Women's Alliance to Host First Annual Connecticut Women's Conference

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn., Feb. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Connecticut Women's Alliance (CWA), an organization that seeks to support the advancement of women and girls through educational programming and events, is pleased to host its first annual Connecticut Women's Conference on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the Farmington Marriott.

The Connecticut Women's conference is designed to connect women from all walks of life for a day of education, networking and professional development.  This dynamic day-long event will feature speakers, panels, workshops, exhibitors and book signings designed to inspire women to courageously pursue their true purpose.  

Workshop sessions include: Five Negotiation Mistakes Women Make and How to Avoid Them; The authentic marketing and mindset secrets of six-figure and seven-figure entrepreneurial women; Personalities Unlocked: Power Up Your Connections!; Woman in Philanthropy: A Panel Discussion; Women and Vitality: A Panel Discussion; Style Yourself with Confidence; Dreams are Only the Beginning: Becoming Who You Were Meant To Be; Women are Leaders.

The Conference will also feature a luncheon keynote by world renowned, best-selling author Joan Anderson, Mary Jones as Emcee, Courage and Conviction: Taking the Leap; a panel discussion, presentation of The Connecticut Women's Alliance's Woman of Distinction Award and recognize the Mary Jones Believe Team Make-Over contest winner.

"Through The Connecticut Women's Conference we are excited to celebrate the achievements of women in our community and provide opportunities for self discovery and enrichment," said Wendy Leahy, president, Connecticut Women's Alliance. "We are thrilled to host our first annual conference and connect women across Connecticut for what promises to be an engaging and enlightening event."

The Connecticut Women's Conference will take place on March 24, 2011 from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Farmington Marriott.  To register for the Connecticut Women's Conference visit www.ctwomensalliance.com.  Registration is available for an early bird rate of $119 prior to March 1st ($149 after March 1st) and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Connecticut Women's Education and Legal Fund, one of the oldest women's rights organizations in the Country.  Information on exhibiting and sponsorship is also available through the website.

The Connecticut Women's Conference is sponsored by: Sun Life Financial; WDRC, The Talk of Connecticut; CG WEBhelp; Co-Communications, Public Relations & Marketing; TonSha Marketing & Printing; and, Hutchinson Financial Services, LLC.

About the Connecticut Women's Alliance

The Connecticut Women's Alliance consists of energetic women from all walks of life, who want to help every woman take the next step toward health, happiness, business and wealth. The purpose of the organization is to support the advancement of women and girls through educational programming and events. The proceeds of these events are donated to nonprofit charitable organizations that share this goal. The company's Board of Directors include: Wendy Leahy, President; Tonya Healis, Vice President; Joanne S. Gustafson, Secretary; Annabel Pedemonti, Treasurer; and Board Members: Cile Decker; Sharon Fales Grodzicki, Carolyn Griswold, Marge Piccini, Dorothy Martin Neville, PhD, and L. Kay Wilson Esq.  The members of the CWA have all previously served on the Executive Committee of the Greater Hartford Women's Conference.  Their past success was the foundation to create the CWA to provide a broader scope to their mission.  For more information: www.ctwomensalliance.com.

SOURCE The Connecticut Women's Alliance