AWE 2010 Conference
“Redefining the Face of Business”
January 21, 2010
Featuring Keynote Speaker Birgit Klohs, President of The Right Place, Inc.
You are invited to join the Alliance of Women Entrepreneurs at their Annual Conference, “Redefining the Face of Business”. It can be concluded that women entrepreneurs are changing the the way business is conducted and AWE wants to encourage this transformation. The aim of this event is to educate and connect West Michigan women business entrepreneurs through various speed coaching and breakout sessions paired with networking opportunities. Attendees will choose two breakout sessions that fit the interests of themselves and their businesses. Informal speed coaching sessions are also an option to learn new ways to create success in their business. Other benefits of the conference include an award reception, the opportunity to bid on lunch with influential corporate figures, the chance to network with vendors and other business women, and much more. Our goal in this conference is to bring together business women and create a supportive and educational environment for all attendees.
Event Schedule
12:00pm Registration
12:30pm Welcome Address
1:00pm Breakout Session
2:00pm Vendor Tables and Speed Coaching
3:00pm Breakout Session
4:00pm Wine and Networking
5:30pm Dinner
6:30pm Keynote Speaker
7:15pm Award Presentation
For questions or to receive more information regarding vendor table, sponsorship, or speaking opportunities, contact Caitlin Brown at admin@awe-westmichigan.org.
Date |
Thursday, January 21, 2010 |
Time |
12:00pm-8:00pm |
Location |
The Pinnacle Center |
Directions |
3330 Highland Dr.
Hudsonville, MI 49426 P: (616)662-3330 |
Price |
$65 Members / $75 Non-Members
Early Bird Ticket Sales (tickets purchased prior to January 1): $55 Members / $65 Non-Members Wine and Dinner Only (arrive after 4:00pm): $50 Members / $60 Non-Members |
Reservation Information |
Pre-registration is required by Thursday January 14, 2010. Click here to register. |
About the Keynote: Birgit M. Klohs is president of The Right Place, Inc., a position she has held since 1987. A native of Germany, she joined the staff from Grand Valley State University where she was assistant director of the Office for Economic Expansion. Her professional economic development experience began in 1977 as an Industrial Consultant with the Economic Development Corporation of Berrien County, Michigan. Her formal education includes a degree in finance from Western Michigan University. Birgit also is a graduate of the Economic Development Institute of the University of Oklahoma, as well as a certified Economic Development Finance Professional. In addition to her administration responsibilities, Birgit is active in each of The Right Place, Inc.’s strategic priorities. She brings special expertise to the retention, expansion and attraction priorities of The Right Place, Inc.. Her attraction efforts include both domestic and international prospects, including several foreign trade missions annually. Birgit has many professional and volunteer affiliations in the community, serving on the boards of such organizations as Spectrum Health, Macatawa Bank, the Employers’ Association and the Grand Rapids Symphony. She is a member of the State of Michigan’s Council of Economic Advisors and serves on the board of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Ms. Klohs is a frequent speaker at national and international economic development seminars and conferences, having lectured in France, Great Britain, Germany, Sweden and Australia. Most recently she spoke in Xiamen, China at the China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT).
