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MEDIA RELEASE March 22, 2012 - Women Entrepreneurs Fuel the Economy With Dedication and Passion
March 22, 2012
Edmonton…Women entrepreneurs from across the country will join on May 3 and 4 at Alberta Women Entrepreneurs’ (AWE) annual conference, Connecting to Success, featuring keynote speaker Jessica Jackley, Co-Founder of Kiva.org. With over 110,700 women-owned businesses in Alberta, AWE recognizes the contributions these make to the Alberta economy. The conference, designed for business owners, provides opportunities to connect in-person with peers and service providers, to learn tactics to improve their bottom line, and to invest in their business’ success.

MEDIA RELEASE February 29, 2012 - Venture Communications CEO and co-star of CBC's Gemini award-winning Dragons' Den to Receive Inaugural Award
February 29, 2012
Edmonton…Alberta Women Entrepreneurs is recognizing the progressive and impactful contributions of female business-owners with the creation of the prestigious new Celebration of Achievement award; the only award of its kind in Alberta. The first recipient is Arlene Dickinson, CEO of Venture Communications and co-star of CBC's Gemini award-winning Dragons' Den. The award ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at the Fairmont Hotel McDonald.

WOMEN IN THE NORTH CONFERENCE - APRIL 18, 2012 AMPED UP TO CELEBRATE 5TH ANNIVERSARY!
February 24, 2012
The Women in the North conference is annual conference that provides an opportunity for entrepreneurial-minded women in the region to gather together for a day of inspiration, learning and networking. To celebrate its 5th Anniversary, the Women in the North Conference organizing committee has confirmed that two exciting Canadian women speakers/entrepreneurs, Barb Stegemann and Monica Knight, will present their moving personal stories and practical business expertise.