Financial Expert, Mellody Hobson, Featured Keynote Speaker at the Greater Women’s Business Council 7th Annual Power of Partnering Marketplace
Mellody Hobson, president of Ariel Investments, will be the keynote speaker at the Greater Women’s Business Council (GWBC) 7th annual Power of Partnering (POP) Marketplace on Aug. 31 at noon. GWBC’s Power of Partnering (POP) Marketplace is a two-day event that brings corporations, government and Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) together to meet and discuss procurement opportunities that help propel women owned businesses to the next level.
Atlanta, GA, August 19, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Who:Mellody Hobson, president of Ariel Investments, will be the keynote speaker at the Greater Women’s Business Council (GWBC) 7th annual Power of Partnering (POP) Marketplace on Aug. 31 at noon. Ms. Hobson is a nationally recognized voice on financial literacy and investor education. She is a regular financial contributor on ABC’s Good Morning America as well as a spokesperson for both the annual Ariel Black Investor Survey and the 2009 Ariel/Hewitt study, “401(k) Plans in Living Color.”
What: GWBC’s Power of Partnering (POP) Marketplace is a two-day event that brings corporations, government and Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) together to meet and discuss procurement opportunities that help propel women owned businesses to the next level. Corporations can also gain exposure for their buyers who can earn ISM Certified Purchasing Manager education hours. Visit www.gwbcpopmarketplace.biz for more information.
Day one - attendees participate in the Women Adding Value Everyday (WAVE) Golf Scholarship Tournament that includes golf clinics, golf scramble and a 19th hole reception where attendees can continue to network.
Day two – WBEs attend the POP Luncheon; Learning Labs (Speakers: Glen Gould of Inspiration Agents and Christina Foster, Vice President Strategic Relationships and Diversity, Institute for Supply Management); and Match-Me Up sessions where corporate buyers’ procurement needs are matched with women business enterprises. Participants also attend C-suite breakfast. Panelists include: President and CEO Alan Martin, of Southern Company Services; Vice President, Global Procurement Services, James Mallard, UPS; Global Director, Human & Cultural Insights Tom LaForge, The Coca-Cola Company ;and President DAL Delta Global Services Cyril Turner. Founder and Partner, Monique A. Honaman, of ISHR Group is the moderator.
Where: Golf Tournament
Country Club of Roswell
2500 Club Springs Drive
Roswell, GA 30076
When:Aug. 30, 2010
7:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m
Where: POP Marketplace
Georgia International Convention Center
2000 Convention Ct. Concourse
College Park, GA 30337
When: Aug. 31, 2010
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Mellody Hobson speaks at noon
Please note: GWBC Executive Director, Roz Lewis, will be available to answer questions between 10:00AM and 11:00AM at the POP Marketplace.
Contact Lori Beard-Daily, BeardDaily, Inc. 404-939-7611.
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What: GWBC’s Power of Partnering (POP) Marketplace is a two-day event that brings corporations, government and Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) together to meet and discuss procurement opportunities that help propel women owned businesses to the next level. Corporations can also gain exposure for their buyers who can earn ISM Certified Purchasing Manager education hours. Visit www.gwbcpopmarketplace.biz for more information.
Day one - attendees participate in the Women Adding Value Everyday (WAVE) Golf Scholarship Tournament that includes golf clinics, golf scramble and a 19th hole reception where attendees can continue to network.
Day two – WBEs attend the POP Luncheon; Learning Labs (Speakers: Glen Gould of Inspiration Agents and Christina Foster, Vice President Strategic Relationships and Diversity, Institute for Supply Management); and Match-Me Up sessions where corporate buyers’ procurement needs are matched with women business enterprises. Participants also attend C-suite breakfast. Panelists include: President and CEO Alan Martin, of Southern Company Services; Vice President, Global Procurement Services, James Mallard, UPS; Global Director, Human & Cultural Insights Tom LaForge, The Coca-Cola Company ;and President DAL Delta Global Services Cyril Turner. Founder and Partner, Monique A. Honaman, of ISHR Group is the moderator.
Where: Golf Tournament
Country Club of Roswell
2500 Club Springs Drive
Roswell, GA 30076
When:Aug. 30, 2010
7:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m
Where: POP Marketplace
Georgia International Convention Center
2000 Convention Ct. Concourse
College Park, GA 30337
When: Aug. 31, 2010
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Mellody Hobson speaks at noon
Please note: GWBC Executive Director, Roz Lewis, will be available to answer questions between 10:00AM and 11:00AM at the POP Marketplace.
Contact Lori Beard-Daily, BeardDaily, Inc. 404-939-7611.
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