MEDIA ADVISORY for: Thursday, September 17, 2009
Contact: Nicole Nonte
Marketing & Communications Chair
Network of Women in Business
marketing@nowib.com
317-403-7078
Defining Moments: Celebrating the Achievements of Indiana’s Businesswomen
Network of Women in Business Annual Gala 2009
Indianapolis, IN – Network of Women in Business Annual Gala (09/15/09) — Thursday, September 17th, the Network of Women in Business (NOWIB) will celebrate its 30th Anniversary as a women’s leadership organization. NOWIB is Indianapolis’ oldest businesswoman’s networking and development group.
The Annual Gala Luncheon and Networking Event featuring Keynote speaker Dr. Jo Ann Gora, President of Ball State University, will take place at the Omni Severin Hotel, downtown Indianapolis. Jill Wesley, President of the Network of Women in Business, and Dr. Jo Ann Gora, President of Ball State University will be available.
Media wishing to participate should contact Nicole Nonte at 317-403-7078 or via email at marketing@nowib.com; or Gregory Wright, Executive Writer and Media Relations Manager, Ball State University at 765-285-2304 or via email at glwright@bsu.edu.
WHAT:
Defining Moments, Celebrating the Achievements of Indiana's Businesswomen
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jo Ann Gora, President of Ball State University
Network Awards presented for Businesswoman of the Year, Mentor of the Year, and Woman to Watch
WHO:
The Network of Women in Business is an organization of diverse, dynamic individuals dedicated to the development and advancement of women as leaders and valued resources in the business community. Since 1979, The Network of Women in Business, a 501 (c) 6 non-profit organization, has increased the visibility, influence, community involvement and interaction of professional women in Central Indiana. NOWIB invites local businesswomen, fulltime students and recent graduates, and those seeking job opportunities to join us.
WHEN:
Thursday, September 17th, 2009
11:00am-2:00pm
WHERE:
Omni Severin Hotel Downtown Indianapolis, Indiana
40 West Jackson Place, Indianapolis, IN
WHY:
“Defining Moments” will focus on Dr. Gora’s own personal journey, and she will discuss how leadership roles have changed for women in the past 30 years. Gala highlights include an awards ceremony recognizing the successes achieved by women in Indiana. Recognition will be bestowed upon local businesswomen in the following categories: Businesswoman of the Year, Mentor of the Year and Woman to Watch.
As the principal annual fundraising effort for The Network of Women in Business, the proceeds from this event go to support the network in its mission throughout the year. NOWIB is a nonprofit 501(c) (6) organization that provides support, education as well as professional development opportunities to women throughout Central Indiana.