On March 4, I attended the Make Mine A Million $ Business conference for Women Entrepreneurs in Phoenix, AZ. It was very motivational and I met some wonderful women.
The one day conference is a joint program of Count Me In and Open from American Express.
The program provides access to money, mentoring, marketing and technology tools that women entrepreneurs need to help grow their businesses. Count Me In launched the dynamic movement of Make Mine a Million $ Business to inspire one million women entrepreneurs to reach annual revenues of 1 Million $ by the year 2010.
Nell Merlino is founder, President and CEO of Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence. She is the creative force behind Take Our Daughters to Work Day, which she designed and produced for the Ms. Foundation for Women in 1993.
Speakers at the event included Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano,
Former President of Telemundo, Nely Galan,
Award winning journalist Valerie Morris,
and the CEO of Sinek Partners Simon Sinek.
Click on any of their names to find out more about the speakers.
Valerie Morris gave a great speech about Victoria Woodhall, the first women to run for President and Newspaper owner from 1870, before Women had the right to vote in the US.
Janet Napolitano encouraged Women to ignore stereotypes when we begin a new project, take risks, and retain your sense of humor.
Simon Sinek suggests inspiring people to want to be your customers instead of manipulating with sales and freebies.
Nely Galan says ” I’ve made millions of dollars, it doesn’t get easier…. there’s always another mountain to climb”
All of the speakers were amazing. I was glued to my seat!
Here is some information on some of the amazing women I met at the event.
Ana Li and Clara Arenas of Live Community for real leadership and commitment in society. Motivational Workshops, Conferences, and Events.
Barbara Taylor of A Srappin Affair for scrapbooking fans and owners.
Michelle Stephens of Profitable Accounting, professionalism with the personal touch.
Eleanor Clements of Fresh Gourmet To Go innovative lifestyle solutions for lifestyles on the go.
Martha Moore of East Valley Woman a magazine empowering valley women, soon to be online only!
Kay Woods of Precious Treasures childcare. 24/7 childcare with a focus on learning. Kay was a Make Mine A Million award winner.
Deborah Johnson of Eco-Edge improving profts and reducing environmental impact. Deborah was also a Make Mine A Million award winner.
All of these women had a real passion for their business and I am so grateful to have met them.
For more information on award winners and ow you can attend the next conference visit Make Mine A Million $ Business .
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