Marsha Firestone Speaks at University of North Carolina Dean’s Speaker Series
Raleigh, NC, March 21, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., president and founder of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), will speak at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as part of the ongoing Dean’s Speaker Series on Tuesday, March 27, at the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. The lecture will begin in Koury Auditorium at 5:30 pm, with a reception following immediately afterward in Kenan Dining Room. Firestone will speak about her role in empowering women entrepreneurs as well as five elements that have affected her development as a leader: experience, fate, following her passion, the impact of her peers and mentors, and overcoming obstacles. This event is free and open to the public, to attend email kfbsrsvp@unc.edu or call 919-843-7787.
“I am honored to be a featured speaker for Dean Steve Jones Speaker Series as part of Women’s Week at UNC,” said Firestone. “It is always inspiring to see women in business empowering one another.”
About Marsha Firestone, Ph.D.:
Dr. Marsha Firestone is the founder and president of the Women Presidents’ Organization for women whose businesses annually gross over two million dollars. Dr. Firestone was previously Vice President of Women Incorporated and of Training and Counseling at the American Woman’s Economic Development Corporate (AWED). Her career also includes positions as National Executive Director of the Women’s American ORT, a volunteer organization with a membership of over 150,000; a full-time faculty member of the American Management Association Competency-Based Management Development Program; and a faculty member at the City University of New York and Adelphi University. In March 200, Dr. Firestone was appointed to the National Women’s Business Council, which reports to the President and Congress on issues of importance to women in business and was part of the official delegation to the Overseas Economic Development Council in Istanbul, Turkey. Dr. Firestone was Executive Director of The Women’s Economic Summit whose work resulted in a master plan for accelerating the growth of women’s business and was presented to Congress and the public in March 1999. Dr. Firestone earned a Master’s degree in Communication from Teacher’s College of New York, as well as a Ph.D. in Communication from Columbia University.
About Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO):
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) connects top women entrepreneurs at the million and multi-million dollar level ($2 million in gross annual sales or $1 million for service-based business) – locally and internationally – with greater personal and professional success. In monthly meetings across the US and Canada, chapters composed of 20 accomplished women presidents – from diverse industries and backgrounds – invest time and energy in themselves and their businesses to drive their corporations to the next level. For more information, call 212-688-4114 or visit http://www.womenpresidentsorg.com.
Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
919-233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com
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“I am honored to be a featured speaker for Dean Steve Jones Speaker Series as part of Women’s Week at UNC,” said Firestone. “It is always inspiring to see women in business empowering one another.”
About Marsha Firestone, Ph.D.:
Dr. Marsha Firestone is the founder and president of the Women Presidents’ Organization for women whose businesses annually gross over two million dollars. Dr. Firestone was previously Vice President of Women Incorporated and of Training and Counseling at the American Woman’s Economic Development Corporate (AWED). Her career also includes positions as National Executive Director of the Women’s American ORT, a volunteer organization with a membership of over 150,000; a full-time faculty member of the American Management Association Competency-Based Management Development Program; and a faculty member at the City University of New York and Adelphi University. In March 200, Dr. Firestone was appointed to the National Women’s Business Council, which reports to the President and Congress on issues of importance to women in business and was part of the official delegation to the Overseas Economic Development Council in Istanbul, Turkey. Dr. Firestone was Executive Director of The Women’s Economic Summit whose work resulted in a master plan for accelerating the growth of women’s business and was presented to Congress and the public in March 1999. Dr. Firestone earned a Master’s degree in Communication from Teacher’s College of New York, as well as a Ph.D. in Communication from Columbia University.
About Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO):
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) connects top women entrepreneurs at the million and multi-million dollar level ($2 million in gross annual sales or $1 million for service-based business) – locally and internationally – with greater personal and professional success. In monthly meetings across the US and Canada, chapters composed of 20 accomplished women presidents – from diverse industries and backgrounds – invest time and energy in themselves and their businesses to drive their corporations to the next level. For more information, call 212-688-4114 or visit http://www.womenpresidentsorg.com.
Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
919-233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com
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www.mmimarketing.com
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