It is very important to RSVP for BPWN meetings!
Also, we need to make sure that our guests are aware that there is a charge for lunch
($10 for members and $15 for guests) and that they must RSVP to
Ann Tess at atess@greenvillenc.gov or 252-756-8481.by the Tuesday prior to the meeting.

Community Events!  can be posted here, too!  Tell us what you are involved in!

 

March 2008:  Susan Daughtry and Mr. James Dupree from  Eastern Carolina Vocational Center, Inc. spoke to the group about the services and opportunities provided by this incredible self-funded organization for special people...

February 2008:  Go Red!  Heart Awareness month - speakers from East Carolina Heart Institute and the University Health Systems Cardiovascular Center presented information important to all women regarding heart health...


October 2007:  Don English, Yoga Instructor, ViQuest - How to reduce stress in our bodies and lives...

May 2007:  Nancy Difede - Pro-Marketing Services, Inc.  - Internet marketing & Website Basics - Maximize your ROI and don't get ripped off!

April 07:  "Most Promising Woman Entrepreneur" presentation!

The BPWN Awards committee was honored to have the opportunity to meet and interview three talented candidates for our annual “Most Promising Woman Entrepreneur” award this year. The interview process consisted of ECU’s Director of the Small Business Institute, Michael Harris selecting three promising young ladies that he felt excelled in the classroom, and have much future potential. He collected their resumes and cover letters, and sent them to the awards committee—Valerie Fant, Sheila Pridgen, and Lisa Wagner, who asked each applicant a series of interview questions, mixed in with general conversation, and then decided on a winner.

We faced an extremely complicated decision, with all candidates being very professional, involved in their community, and wonderful students. Each candidate has very strong drive and internal motivation that has resulted in success in several areas of her life. As a whole, they feel that independence in the workplace, self motivation, determination, organization, communication, responsibility, strong ethics, respect, and creativity are the ingredients that lead to success.

With such elite candidates, choosing this year’s winner was very difficult, but in the end, one lady prevailed. This year, we are proud to name Laci Lee Stanley BPWN’s Most Promising Woman Entrepreneur for 2007. Laci is a graduating senior at East Carolina University, a member of various honor’s organizations, recipient of several scholarships and awards, and President of an association that she holds dear as this year’s winner.

We would also like to recognize our other very promising entrepreneurs for 2007. Nicole Frambach, a triple major in International Business, French, and Finance, who is self-motivated, and seeks to gain knowledge and experience from every situation she encounters. Amy Lenfestey, who will begin medical school at ECU’s Brody School of Medicine in 2008 to embark on the second step of her goal to start her own medical practice. As you can see, we were faced with three very talented and determined ladies, all who deserve, and will see much success and achievement in the future.


Past Programs:

Sept 2006 - PCMH - Debra Davis
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Oct 2006 - Diane Hardee - DiRan Communications
www.dianeharde.com

"Investing in Happiness"

 



 

Business & Professional Women's Network
Greenville, NC