-Dizzy Dean, Baseball Hall of Fame
Congratulations to the women at the non-profit The Asian Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), a membership organization dedicated to assisting Asian Pacific women realize their entrepreneurial potential. They've done it! They've completed one full year as a new community dedicated to APA women entrepreneurs.
AWE celebrated their one-year anniversary with over 100 participants at the Atrium Hotel in Irvine.
Guests included Dr. Marissa Pei, an inspirational business coach who spoke on “Bragging vs. Balanced Self-Promotion.”
State Farm Insurance, the title sponsor of the day, presented a workshop on their services and information on a career with the company.
The State Farm presentation preceded the lively and interactive keynote luncheon by Syndi Seid, professional trainer, speaker and founder of Advanced Etiquette based in San Francisco. Seid spoke on the topic, “Are you a smooth operator? Etiquette Skills to Out-Class the Competition and Become World-Class Competitive!”
Seid has appeared on Good Morning America; Discovery Home Channel; Eye on America; CBS’s Evening Magazine; her clients include Hewlett-Packard Worldwide; Sprint International; National Semiconductor; Marriott Hotels and the Miss Universe Pageant.In the picture, you'll see Seid demonstrating the proper way to exchange a business card.
Women entrepreneurs in the SoCal area, check out AWIB for some more information and connections towards your business success!
Ning Umandap of Velur Land Investments, Inc. (left) practicing the proper handshake.
ABOUT Asian Women Entrepreneurs
Established in September 2005, Asian Women in Business, Southern California fills a vital need for women who need information, education and networking opportunities to start or expand their businesses. Benefits of membership included free or reduced admission to programs, special events and conferences; and discounts to services and programs sponsored by partner organizations.
Asian Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) celebrate their 1st year anniversary at the Atrium Hotel in Irvine.For more information, please visit their website: www.awib-socal.com.
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