Professional Businesswomen's Conference, Inc.

Eighth Annual PBWC Conference Profile

PBWC is a catalyst for creating an environment that consistently generates, finds and provides the tools, access and connections women need to realize their dreams. PBWC is a non-profit, non-partisan organization.

Who Should Attend:

Professional and business women from corporations, government, small businesses and the non-profit sector. Women aspiring to the next level of performance in their chosen careers.

Previous PBWC attendees include:

Amdahl Corporation, Apple Computer, Bank of America, Bechtel Corporation, Charles Schwab, Chevron, Digital Equipment Corporation, Genentech, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Kaiser, PG&E, Pacific Bell, US Small Business Administration, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, Silicon Graphics, State Farm Insurance, Sun Microsystems, Wells Fargo Bank, Working Woman.

Benefits of Attendance:

Receive...practical tips and techniques for increasing your business
Learn....key competencies for upward mobility in your corporation
Ignite...new thinking in the areas of leadership, influence and power
Create...your own or join powerful networks of professional women
Design....your future and map out success strategies for creating it
Market......your unique business to 5000 women and gain visibility

Seminars & Workshops:

Led by industry experts, these sessions meet the needs of women at every career level in any profession, fostering new ideas and sharpening important business skills in numerous ways.

PBWC Resource Center:

Browse through an impressive display of products and services, career options and publications showcased by local businesses, government agencies, internet providers and nonprofit organizations.

General Sessions:

Enjoy these opportunities to be inspired. At the luncheon, network and meet other professionals in the community. During the closing reception, enjoy wine, hors d'oeuvres and door prizes.

What's New in '97?:

PBWC is adding a mentoring element to this year's conference. Several hundered girls will be sponsored to attend a unique program combining conference sessions, special workshops aimed at girls and a combined celebratation at the end of the day.


CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

8:00 - 8:45 a.m.	Registration,
			Continental Breakfast 
9:00 - 9:40 a.m.	Opening Session Keynote Speaker: 
			Dr. Mae Jemison
			First Minority Woman Astronaut
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.	Workshop I
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Reception in Exhibit Area
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.	Keynote Luncheon 
			Mary Matalin & James Carville
			Political Campaign Advisors
1:50 - 3:10 p.m.	Workshop II
3:30 - 4:50 p.m.	Workshop III
5:10 - 5:40 p.m.	Closing Session
			Tara VanDerveer
			Olympic Gold Medal Winning Women's Basketball Coach
5:45 - 6:15 p.m.	Closing Reception

Picture of Women attending PBWC

A Message from Founding Sponsor, Jackie Speier

If there ever was a time to dedicate 12 hours to your professional and personal development, it's at the Professional and BusinessWomen's Conference slated for May 29th. Since its inception, PBWC has helped to advance the careers of thousands of women in Northern California.


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Date last modified: 14 Mar 97
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