FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Thursday, August 12, 2010 

The Network of Women in Business Announce August Programming

Ann D. Murtlow, President and CEO of Indianapolis Power & Light Company featured at Power Lunch

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN August 12, 2010) – The Network of Women in Business, Indianapolis’ oldest, locally based women’s organization, is pleased to announce the August programming lineup. The third installment of the “Above the Ceiling” Power Lunch Series will feature Ann D. Murtlow, President and CEO of Indianapolis Power and Light Company as the keynote speaker. Presentation topic, “Women and Organizational Savvy: How to Increase Your Influence and Make an Impact.”

Attendees are invited to help “Make an Impact” by bringing a donation to support the Julian Center, a shelter providing living space and support for female victims of domestic violence in Indianapolis, to the event. Non-members will be eligible to receive a discount off of the ticket price. The Julian Center Wish List as well as details on how to receive special ticket pricing is provided online at www.nowib.com 

The August programming schedule follows:

August 19th 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Network of Women in Business Power Luncheon Event: Part Three of the “Above the Ceiling” Series, “Women and Organizational Savvy: How to Increase Your Influence and Make an Impact.” Speaker: Ann D. Murtlow, President and CEO of Indianapolis Power and Light Company.  Event sponsored by Au Pair Care. Donations will be accepted for Julian Center for reduced ticket pricing for non-members. Location: The Montage at Allison Pointe, 8580 Allison Pointe Blvd, Indianapolis. Reservations Required. Cost: $30 members, $45 non members. Tables of 8 are available for $400. RSVPs required in advance. RSVP online at www.nowib.com. For more information contact Jill Wesley at rsvp@nowib.com or call 317-767-7672.

August 24th, 6:00pm-8:00pm Network of Women in Business Meet and Greet: Casual Networking. Sponsored by KPMG. Location: Scotty's Brewhouse Downtown, 1 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis. Cost: There is no fee to attend, drinks and hors d'oeuvres provided. Guests welcome to attend. RSVPs required. For more information or to RSVP, contact Sara Wiencken or Amanda McGinity at membership@nowib.com 

August 25th 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Network of Women in Business Leadership Special Interest Group: “Laughter Through the Muck - The Universal Gift of Being a Dynamic Leader”.  Speaker: NaKaisha Tolbert-Banks, CEO, D.U.O. EmpowerMEnt Services. Location: Buca di Beppo, 6045 E. 86th St., Indianapolis. Cost: There is no fee other than the cost of your lunch. Guests welcome to attend. For more information or to RSVP, contact Allison Krill or Julie Marion at leadership@nowib.com

August 27th, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Network of Women in Business Book Club Special Interest Group: Discussion: Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman’s Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia” Location: National Bank of Indianapolis Geist/Fishers Banking Center, 11701 Olio Road Fishers. Cost: There is no fee other than the cost of your lunch. Guests welcome to attend. For more information or to RSVP, contact Sara Wiencken or Cindy Schum at bookclub@nowib.com