MEDIA ADVISORY, April 5, 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 ninth session of E101 on Thursday, April 8, 2004 -- "How to move forward with launching and running a business." The workshop will feature guest speaker Frank M. Singer, president and co-founder of the Orange County Chapter of Tech Coast Angels. Speaker topics include: -- Setting check-points and metrics for success -- On-going business planning tools -- When to do it yourself and when to outsource it -- How to use legal and accounting advice without running up the costs -- How to keep costs down and survive in lean times -- When to expand and the problems of too rapid growth -- Watching for and coping with outside factors that can affect your success (e.g. new technology, changes in the economy, emerging competitors) -- Knowing when the organization has outgrown you -- Defining and preparing for your exit strategy -- Common mistakes that will kill your business -- Mentors to keep you on track and on target -- Resources who can help 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=864&m=4&y=2004&oid=8&eid=1274. For additional information, contact Jnana Anderson at (949) 439-1943 or jnana@fwe.org. WHEN: Thursday, April 8, 2004 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. WHERE: UCI University Club University of California, Irvine 801 University Club Irvine, Calif. 92697 WHO: About Frank Singer Frank M. Singer has held executive positions at a Number of Fortune 100 companies including Honeywell, General Dynamics, Becton Dickinson, and Microdot prior to acquiring several aviation related businesses. In 1986 he was awarded the first Entrepreneur of the Year in Orange County for pioneering a joint venture in Mainland China. Currently Singer sits on several boards, is one of the founders of Tech Coast Angels and current president of the Orange County Chapter, Chairs the American Electronics Association's Government Affairs committee, past president of the Orange Coast Venture Group, on Concordia College Dean's Advisory Board, and recently authored a book on business valuation. About the Association for Women in Technology The Association for Women in Technology is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of women and girls in all fields of technology. As a dynamic forum for learning, entrepreneurship and mentorship opportunities, AWT bridges the gap between industry, education and community institutions and continues to strengthen the fabric of the Southern California technology region. AWT hosts a variety of activities and events including its Quarterly Women's Technology Leadership Forum, Mentorship Program, Entrepreneurs Luncheon Series, Girl Scouts Program and Education Initiative. To learn more about AWT, please visit the group's 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. 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.