7:30 a.m. on 7th and 8th 9 p.m. on 7th/1 p.m. on 8th
Cost:
$120/individual all-access or $350/individual all-access with hotel room
Organization:
Texas Business Alliance
Purpose:
A signature business development program of the Texas Business Alliance, One Woman is designed to be a life-changing experience. It is a gathering of women from all walks of life, backgrounds and perspectives. Changing the Face of Business One Woman at a Time the One Woman theme is meant to highlight the power in a united women s network and shared determination to succeed in business. Our intent is to harness that power during One Woman with our dynamic program meant to engage, educate, inform and inspire.
We will unite 50 acclaimed presenters and more than 500 women (and men) entrepreneurs and corporate executives at the Omni Houston Hotel. We invite your registration!
Notes:
*Senator Mary L. Landrieu (D-La) and Senator Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine) are One Woman National Business Conference honorary chairs. Landrieu and Snowe co-chair the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
*500+ registrants
*Top national and local thought leaders and presenters
*Joan Rivers, comedian and businesswoman, and Jamal Simmons, political analyst often seen on CNN, are headliner speakers
*Intriguing and educational general sessions and interactive workshops
*Tradeshow, Specialty Displays and Authors Corner
*Entertainment and networking mixers
*Soaring Heights Awards Brunch recognizing exemplar women s enterprise programs
Attire:
Business Casual
Location:
Omni Houston Hotel at Four Riverway, Houston, Texas 77056
Fund rasing event to help raise funds for our children's party (2,520 invitees) to be held at the George Brown Convention Center on December 12, 2009. Over 12,000 gifts will be distribute along with 250 bikes given to the children.
Notes:
3-Person Scramble
Attire:
Golf attire and recognition for best dressed team.
Location:
Battleground Golf Course at 1600 Georgia, Deer Park, Texas
The Bayou City Inspirational Film Festival is presented by the PROGRESS Arts Group Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to educate and create opportunities through the arts.Our goal is to showcase diverse films that: -Educate and enlighten us on political, social, psychological, economic, health, religious and a variety of other issues, -Offer hope and encouragement as well as inspire us to contribute towards the betterment of society and -Display positive relationships, morals, individual and family values.The Bayou City Inspirational Film Festival's mission is: * To provide a viable platform for independent filmmakers and artists from around the world to showcase their works,* To provide awareness to the world about the variety of educational, inspirational and positive works available and the need to integrate more of these types of works into society, * To provide a networking platform for filmmakers and industry professionals and * To showcase the artistic excellence of children & youth in Houston and surrounding areas and provide scholarships to assist them in furthering their arts education.
Notes:
This year's festival will showcase 121 exceptional educational, inspirational and positive films and videos from around the world including:62 World Premieres, 2 U.S. Premieres and 1 North American Premiere. Don't miss this awesome opportunity to experience the best works from independent filmmakers and artists from throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, France, Australia, Brazil, Russia, Barbados, Hong Kong, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, South Africa, Cambodia, Japan, India and many other countries. There will also be a special "Young Filmmaker's Showcase" spotlighting films made by youth from around the world. This spectacular multicultural 3-day event will consist of seminars, workshops, networking events, film screenings, youth forums, youth spotlights, an opening night extravaganza and a closing night awards banquet. To attend or sponsor this year's event, visit www.bciff.com or call 281-204-7219 for details.
1st Annual Austin H.S. Scholarship Mixer and Fundraiser
Date:
Friday, August 28, 2009
Time:
7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Cost:
$25 tax deductible donation
Organization:
Austin Mustangs '79 Fund
Purpose:
Come out to socialize, network with us and join to help a great cause! Regionally popular rock and pop band, Panic Zero as well as solo singer and entertainer, Joe Reyes will provide entertainment. Fun evening of live music, eats, drinks and dancing under the large outdoor tent with downtown skyline views; completely underwritten by sponsors; door admission will be donated to the Austin High School scholarship fund benefiting graduating Austin H.S. students.
Notes:
U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee, City of Houston Comptroller, Annise Parker, and Harris County Sheriff, Adrian Garcia, will be greeting and addressing gathering of more than 150 alumni, business owners, educatiors, bankers, attorneys, community citizens, neighbors and students.
Attire:
Best shorts and guayaberas or summer casual
Location:
Bohemeo's Coffee House and Music Café, 708 Telephone Road at Lockwood Dr., Houston, TX
