Marsha Firestone, president and founder of Women PresidentsOrganization (WPO), has announced that OPEN from American Express, a dedicated supporter and advocate of WPO, will sponsor the WPO 2006 Annual Conference in Chicago on April 27-29 at the Ritz-Carlton. The conference encourages WPO members to share business strategies and experience with other successful women from all over North America, as well as learn from interactive seminars and speakers. OPEN SM will sponsor the conference for the fourth consecutive year.
“The conference is a premier entrepreneurial program where women business owners can access valuable resources and educational benefits to enhance the success of their businesses,said Firestone. “OPEN from American Express understands the importance of the WPO conference and its value to WPO members and shares the same aspirations to promote women in business.
“Women entrepreneurs are a significant engine of our nation’s economy, and OPEN is proud to continue empowering them through our work with WPO,said Susan Sobbott, president, OPEN from American Express. “The 2006 WPO Conference will support the growing needs of women business owners through education and outreach, and it will help women who attend stand out in a competitive marketplace.
About Women PresidentsOrganization (WPO):
The Women President’s Organization (WPO) connects top women entrepreneurs at the million and multi-million dollar level ($2 million in gross annual sales or $1 million for service-based business) locally and internationally with greater personal and professional success. In monthly meetings across the US and Canada, chapters composed of 20 accomplished women presidents from diverse industries and backgrounds invest time and energy in themselves and their businesses to drive their corporations to the next level. For more information, call 212-688-4114 or visit http://www.womenpresidentsorg.com.
About OPEN from American Express:
OPEN is the American Express team dedicated exclusively to the success of small business owners and their companies. The OPEN Team supports business owners with unparalleled service. With tailored products and services, the team delivers purchasing power, flexibility, control and rewards to help customers run their business. Customers can leverage an enhanced set of products, tools, services and savings, including charge and credit cards, convenient access to working capital, robust online account management capabilities and savings on business services from an expanded lineup of partners. To obtain more information about OPENSM, visit http://www.OPEN.com, or call 1-800-NOW-OPEN to apply for a card or loan. Terms and conditions apply.
American Express Company (http://www.americanexpress.com) is a diversified worldwide travel, financial and network services company founded in 1850. It is a world leader in charge and credit cards, Travelers Cheques, travel, business services and international banking.
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