NAPW Networking Summit

NEW YORK, April 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- 

• The National Association of Professional Women will Host its Fourth Annual National Networking Conference on April 25^th at the Marriott Marquis Times Square In New York City from 9am-5pm, EST.
• ABC's "Good Morning America" co-host Robin Roberts will receive the first ever ICON award for her outstanding achievements as a TV journalist and her remarkable strength and courage as a two time cancer survivor.
• Barbara Corcoran, a real estate mogul, is the quintessential successful female entrepreneur and business expert. As the keynote speaker, Corcoran will energize and inspire this year's attendees about the challenges women face in the workplace.
• Host Star Jones will lead the events of the day for more than 1000 professional women in attendance from across the U.S. to aspire, connect and achieve.

The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) will host a groundbreaking summit for leading female professionals and entrepreneurs at its 2014 National Networking Conference Aspire. Connect. Achieve. Star Jones, Chief Development Officer at NAPW, welcomes Barbara Corcoran, star of ABC's Shark Tank and Robin Roberts, award-winning journalist and anchor of ABC's Good Morning America. A vast group of notable speakers will address topics designed to encourage and empower over 1000 savvy women who represent more than 200 industries across the country.

"Last year's conference was a huge success and we are thrilled to once again offer our members another remarkable opportunity to make their power networks even stronger as they connect with other professional women, build lasting relationships and learn from the best of the best," says Ms. Jones.

This premiere networking event will also feature various experts, including Emme, former supermodel and women's advocate; Dr. Holly Phillips, health and wellness expert; Amanda Steinberg, CEO of Dailyworth.com; Dr. Priscilla Douglas, executive coach; Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, co-founder of Gilt.com; Alexa Von Tobel, CEO, Learnvest.com; Elena Kiam, CEO, lia sophia; and Lisa Price, founder and CEO of Carol's Daughter, who will discuss entrepreneurship, philanthropy and style. Plus, Ms. Jones will reveal the latest initiatives on behalf of the newly formed NAPW Foundation along with the NAPW's philanthropic partners including the American Heart Association, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Dress For Success and Girls, Inc.

About NAPW

The National Association of Professional Women is the largest, most-recognized organization of women in the country, spanning virtually every industry and profession. With over 600,000 members, the NAPW provides an exclusive, networking forum for women executives, professionals and entrepreneurs.

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