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Registration Now Open! Check out the session descriptions below and REGISTER HERE ONLINE FOR JUST $40 BEFORE AUGUST 14> A Full Day of Learning, Growing, Shopping & Fun! Your $40 conference registration includes a light breakfast, your choice of 3 break-out sessions [descriptions below], the keynote luncheon and a goody bag. Plus, bring your cash or checks and do some shopping in the vendor showcase [booth information below]! Cost is $50 after August 14th. ABWA Membership is NOT required to attend this conference. You can learn more about the American Business Women's Association on the About ABWA page. Membership is open to any business woman who is seeking professional and personal development and networking opportunities.
8:30 - 9:00 Registration & Vendors Open, Light Breakfast Served Keynote Luncheon Speaker:
We will have vendors with products relevant to the needs of business women! Vendor Booths cost $75 each and include an 8' foot table, two chairs & one lunch ticket. Additional booths spaces and/or lunch tickets may be purchased. To ensure diversity, we will not accept more than one of the same business. For example, there will be only Mary Kay vendor, but there may be multiple cosmetics booths. First payment guarantees space. TWO Break-Out Sessions held in Main Hall for your benefit! You'll enjoy "Marketing with Social Media" and "Keeping Your Home-Based Business On Track". TO RESERVE A VENDOR BOOTH: Contact Karin Oaks at kaoaks6465@embarqmail.com or call (254) 947-5410 with your business name and products/services sold.
Download the sponsor opportunities flyer here. With options from $100 to $1000, your business can easily and affordably reach local women with real decision-making power and influence. Purchase a sponsorship online >
The conference program will be a celebration of business women and those who cater to them! Expose your business affordably with rates as low as $25. Download the rate sheet > Session Descriptions & Speaker Bios Choose from 10 great break-out sessions for personal & professional development by some of the areas best presenters! Break-Out Session #1 (9:45 - 10:30am)
According to a recent Marketing Trends Survey, emails and social media are “the two top areas of marketing investment in 2010.” In this session, Tonya will share how you can incorporate more effective and social media campaigns into your marketing and how to use these channels to not only learn more about your market but also develop marketing content.
Do you believe your financial success is determined by how much money you make? Are you telling yourself, “If I made more money, I could get out of debt.”? In this session, you’ll be challenged to step outside your comfort zone and look at your financial situation like never before. Donna will outline simple strategies that work, that yield results and a better quality of life. Join Donna as she shares her personal experiences as you learn how to implement measurable savings goals, debt reduction and debt elimination strategies, ways to trim spending by identifying what it is that you’re buying.
So going back to school or changing careers may be in your future? Learn how to determine your own strengths to choose a new career path, get tips on educational resources, and an overview on finding a job. A great session for anyone considering a career change or who are new to or re-entering the workforce.
The true concept of networking often eludes most working women. Falling into a networking rut or being afraid to network is common. But the solutions to energizing your networking attitude and results are as simple as 5 easy steps you can do every day! From Laura you will learn the 5 steps to developing your networking attitude, how networking can grow you and your business, and the best places to network you never thought of.
Break-out Session #2 (10:40 - 11:25am)
Many perceive working from home as “must be nice”. However true that is, overcoming distractions, an unrealistic to do list and burning the candle at both ends often derail the best “homepreneurs”. Getting off track and overwhelmed is typical for “homepreneurs”. The remedy to get back on track and to stay on track is simple and can be implemented immediately in 3 easy steps. From Laura you will learn the 3 steps to get back on track, how to identify and remove your biggest distractions, and how to gain an extra hour in your day.
With a different workplace scandal on the news every day, it's increasingly important that business owners and their employees understand how such issues and incidents can affect employee morale, customer relations, and ultimately, the bottom line. The session will focus on ways to handle issues in the workplace such as harassment, discrimination and more.
Learn how to reduce stress and improve your health with good nutrition, sleep habits and easy exercises you can take back to the office.
Creativity is defined as the 'ability to generate innovative ideas and manifest them from thought into reality'. Mona says, "Each day is a gift from the Maker of days. You have been gifted with creativity to use for good or for naught." In this session, you will explore specific steps to enable you to be a problem solver and become self-advocating. Mona Dunkin, CT/RT is the founder of Solution Principles. She has been motivating people to excellence for thirty years, training in a wide venue from large companies to small businesses, in municipals and criminal justice. Mona is certified in Reality Therapy, Choice Theory, Lead Management, Mental Health and Youth Counseling, Board Certified in Faith-based Counseling and has attained fourth level Accreditation with International Training in Communications. Break-out Session #3 (1:45 - 2:30pm)
Evaluation enables you to know who you are and what you stand for. In this session, you will learn to challenge yourself to excellence, lessen dependency on approval of others, freedom to be true to yourself, promote healthy competition, encourage non-judgmental judgment, a great de-stressor and a marvelous motivator.
These are complicated times for ambitious women. While there are record numbers of women at the top, the glass ceiling remains firmly in place. Despite legislation, diversity programs and women’s initiatives, our patriarchal culture, power and prestige accrue to the men by default. Dr. Daly has gathered cutting edge research on the unwritten rules of culture that disadvantage women in the workplace. She’ll provide you with the “operating manual” you need to chart a successful career.
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Get ready for some light-hearted fun with our keynote speaker, Vicki Marlett, the past National President of the American Business Women's Association. Her passion for ABWA is evidenced by her "Diamond Membership" in the ABWA Inner Circle, having sponsored 100 new members. She even married her husband Jack at the 1997 ABWA District Spring Conference in Las Vegas! 
The full-service, all non-smoking Shilo Inn Suites Hotel is conveniently located adjacent to the Civic and Conference Center, where our event will be held this year. Special rates pending... check back soon!
Tonya Taylor, of Sproull & Taylor Creative in Georgetown, has a BFA from the University of Houston. Whether it’s designing a website, creating a full media campaign or branding a product or business, Sproull & Taylor can help.
Donna L. Johnson, The Unemployed Entrepreneur™, is a speaker and confidence coach who teaches others how to beat the odds and achieve success by creating their own opportunities. Her real-life experiences are her secrets to success while her jaw-dropping transparency offers women insight and inspiration to become their very best.
Elaine Riley has been employed at Central Texas College (CTC) for sixteen years and has worked as a mentor, counselor, and instructor. She is currently the Director of the Career Center. She received her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Central Texas and is currently enrolled in an Educational Administration Doctoral Program at Baylor University. Ms. Riley moved to Killeen with her military family in the 70's and has been an active part of the community. With 25 years of counseling experience, she helps students to look beyond their limitations to build on their strengths. 
Laura Morlando the Stress Commando relieves the stress in your day. As an accomplished 18-year corporate professional turned entrepreneur, she knows personally just how hard that transition can be. With her infectious enthusiasm and contagious smile, Laura’s workshops provide proven best practices and simple action plans for any business person needing to quickly reduce stress in their day, improve networking effectiveness and develop a professional brand for increased profitability and career growth.
ABWA Members can learn more about the Women's Instructional Network and all the great new features that have been added recently. Special guests Lina Lawson and Tina Gandy will help you get logged on and get started taking advantage of all WIN has to offer. [This is also available during the second session at 10:40)]
Tina Gandy and Lina Lawson are our special guests from the American Business Women's Association. Tina, the current District II Vice President, and Lina, Past National President are members of the Leading Women Express Network in Bryan, Texas. The sisters are also co-owners of TwinzCo Marketing.
Tyffany Howard is a local attorney who practices criminal law, juvenile law and personal injury law. She previously worked as a deputy city attorney and city prosecutor for the City of Temple. She has also served as an assistant county attorney for the Bell County Attorney’s Office. Also, Ms. Howard was an assistant district attorney for the 112th Judicial District in west Texas and a hearing officer for the Texas Workforce Commission. Ms. Howard is on the Board of the Temple Literacy Council and Leadership Temple. She is a member of the Temple Chapter, NAACP and the Bell County Texas Democratic Women. A native Texan, she lives in Belton with her husband and two dogs, Chief Justice and Cowboy. 
Erin Vargo has been a fitness professional for more than 12 years and is currently a trainer at Georgetown Fitness. She is the founder of a successful ongoing weight loss program called 'Figure 8' that serves over 30 people a day.
Ann Daly PhD is a fem-evangelist, devoted to the success and advancement of women. Based in Austin, she is an executive and personal coach, consultant, and commentator on women’s changing lives. Before reinventing herself as a coach, she was a journalist and then a women’s studies professor at The University of Texas. Dr. Daly is the award-winning author of six books, including Do-Over! How Women Are Reinventing Their Lives. A blogger for the Huffington Post, she has contributed to the New York Times, Houston Woman magazine, and NPR. Dr. Daly has been featured on ForbesWoman.com, WomenEntrepreneur.com, “Career Fridays” on Essence.com, and on Oprah & Friends “Peter Walsh Show.” Sign up for her free blog and e-letter at:  |
