MEDIA ADVISORY, Feb. 10, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) --
WHAT: The Association for Women in Technology, Southern California (AWT), in conjunction with the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs of Orange County (FWE), and the Orange County Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO-OC), will host the seventh session of E101 on Thursday, February 12, 2004. Session Seven is titled "Organizing Your Operations." The workshop will feature guest speaker Matt Harris, President and CEO of ExamWeb. Harris founded ExamWeb in 1997 while preparing to take the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) exam. Since then he has served as the company's President and CEO. Prior to that, Harris worked with a variety of consumer product companies. In 1991 he joined Warner Brothers to launch their Studio Store division. As Western Regional Gallery Operations Manager, he assisted the company in expanding from four to more than 100 stores in just three years. He was responsible for operational growth and development, as well as management and training of a gallery sales force in over 20 stores on the West Coast generating over $25 million in revenue. Harris has been profiled on the CNN - Fortune Newsstand Show, in BusinessWeek and in Young Money Magazine. He has also appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, Money Magazine, and the San Francisco Chronicle discussing IPO's, investment strategies and the e-Learning industry. Harris received an MBA from Pepperdine University's Executive Program with a concentration in strategic planning. Session Seven participants will learn to understand a variety of operational details that must be addressed in launching and running a business. Speaker topics include: - Choosing a location - Establishing and managing operations, e.g. manufacturing - Purchasing and inventory - Record keeping - Research and development - Managing risk - Setting and measuring performance objectives - Managing growth E101 is a series of monthly luncheon classes designed to prepare promising entrepreneurs to launch and build new companies in the high-growth technology and life sciences sectors. The program offers a structured educational process for completing a business plan and obtaining venture capital through two-hour workshops that provide an overview of issues relevant to building a solid and successful business, as well as networking opportunities. Luncheon classes are held once a month through April of 2004 at the UCI University Club in Irvine. Attendance costs $30 for members of AWT, FWE and NAWBO. Guests pay $40.00 and students pay $20. The fee includes lunch and materials. Free parking is available. Details for this session are posted at: http://www.awtsocal.org/E101-071003-details.shtml Register online at: http://www.fwe.org/p/p.asp?mlid=868&m=2&y=2004&oid=4&eid=1121 For additional information, contact Jnana Anderson at (949) 439-1943 or jnana@fwe.org. WHO: About the Association for Women in Technology As a dynamic forum for networking and learning opportunities, AWT bridges the gap between industry, education and community institutions and continues to strengthen the fabric of our Southern California technology region. AWT holds meetings and events every month, attracting women in every area of technology, from those just entering the field to senior level management and technology innovators. To learn more about AWT, please call (949) 496-1200 and visit our website at: www.awtsocal.org About the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs The Forum for Women Entrepreneurs (FWE) is the premier entrepreneurial organization for women and men who build and lead high-growth technology and life science companies. FWE's mission is to accelerate women's opportunities to start, build, manage and invest in market-leading companies. FWE was founded in 1993 and is a national non profit organization focused on technology and life science industries. To learn more about the Orange County chapter of FWE, please call (949) 439-1943 or visit the group's Web site at: www.fwe.org/socal About the National Association of Women Business Owners, Orange County With more than 165 active members, NAWBO-OC positions women business owners for profits, power and the passionate pursuit of excellence. The organization provides encouragement and support, networking opportunities, educational programs, and professional development. There are nearly 90 NAWBO chapters in the U.S., and the organization is represented in 35 countries worldwide. For information, call (714) 832-5333, or visit the Web site at: www.nawbo-oc.org WHEN: Thursday, February 12, 2004 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. WHERE: UCI University Club University of California, Irvine 801 University Club Irvine, Calif. 92697