SPECIAL EVENTS

The 10th Annual Texas Conference for Women will be held November 12, 2009 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. Keynote speakers include personal finance expert/bestselling author Suze Orman, leading management consultant Marcus Buckingham, literary legend Isabel Allende and "Good Morning America's" workplace contributer Tory Johnson.

Hosted by Governor Rick Perry and First Lady Anita Perry, the Conference is a non-profit, non-partisan event that features dozens of renowned speakers sharing inspirational stories and leading seminars on the issues that matter most to women. Topics include health, personal finance, business and entrepreneurship, work/life balance, the environment and more.

This unique and powerful event offers the women of Texas the tools and opportunities to focus their talents, foster their skills and further their goals—both personal and professional. The theme of this year's Conference is "Rethink. Resolve. Renew.", and in today’s challenging economic climate, the resources, opportunities and support that the Conference offers are more important than ever.

In addition to the impressive keynote lineup, including a keynote address by financial guru Suze Orman, workshop leaders and panel speakers will share a vast range of experiences and expertise on the issues that matter most to women today, including finances, health, work-life balance, career advancement and leadership. New to the Conference this year is the ReWork Career Fair, which will feature local and national employers and recruiters as well as workshops on networking and career change.

The Conference continues its highly successful scholarship program. Six $5,000 scholarships will be awarded again this year to help Texas female college students advance their higher education in the fields of nursing, arts, business, education, math and science and public service.

The 2009 Conference introduces the ReWork Career Fair, co-hosted by career expert and Women for Hire founder Tory Johnson. In addition to featuring local and national employers and recruiters, the Fair will include workshops on career advancement, resume development, and networking tips.

The Texas Conference for Women features nationally recognized speakers who will address the critical issues facing women today, helping you find clarity on your goals and what you need to accomplish them.

You'll learn how to:

Deal with change
Reinvent your career
Manage your money
Market yourself
Network effectively
Find funding for your small business
Manage your health
Stay positive
And much more!

Who should attend:

Corporate, government, and healthcare professionals
Non-profit employees and community leaders
Entrepreneurs and self-employed women
Job-seekers or those looking for career change
Students
Anyone who wants information and inspiration

The ReWork Career Fair at the Conference will feature local and national employers with current employment opportunities in Texas, mini-workshops on career advancement, and practical advice such as resume development and networking tips.

The Exhibit Hall features hundreds of organizations showcasing a wide variety of products and services. Learn more about exhibiting at the Conference.

The Texas Conference for Women provides financial scholarships to deserving female college students each year. Our popular Young Women's Program features speakers and topics that encourage young women to overcome obstacles and maximize their potential.

We promise you'll gain ideas, insights and tools to help you grow both personally and professionally, and we look forward to seeing you in November! Please join our email list or join our social networks for the latest news and announcements. Questions? Email info@txconferenceforwomen.org.

Learn more and register for individual tickets or tables at http://txconferenceforwomen.org. 

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