Ann Plans Helps Women Entrepreneurs Tune Up for a Recovery Year

January 19, 2010

The Women in Networking (WIN) “Destined to Win in 2010” conference was a smashing success! More than 125 women gathered on Thursday, January 28 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Zuhrah Shrine Center, 2540 Park Avenue South in Minneapolis. This first annual conference was aimed at helping women entrepreneurs prepare themselves to make the best of brighter times and emerging opportunities. Thank you to all who worked so hard on the conference, and to everyone who attended.

Under the direction of Ann Plans, the conference featured:

• Continental breakfast and luncheon buffet
• Motivating keynotes, focused on setting clear goals and maximizing opportunities to propel attendees and their businesses forward.
• Choice of 3 “Make It Happen” breakout sessions, so attendees could customize their experience and choose sessions that were of greatest value. Sessions include:
  5 Things Every Woman Needs to Succeed in the Workplace
  Put It on Paper: Goal-setting for 2010
  How to Be a Media Magnet
  Kick Butt Sales – 3 actions that will lead to increased success
  Market Like You Mean It
  Raise Your Stress-Resistance
  How to Stand Out from the Crowd
  Nitty Gritty of Effective Networking
  Small Changes = Big Profits – 5 ways to bigger profits
• Wonderful gift bag for every attendee valued at over $400.00
• Dynamic entertainment
• Mystery gift valued at over $40.00. Each attend received something special that will serve as a daily reminder throughout the rest of the year of what they learned and experienced
• Expo area
• Awards ceremony recognizing women who are pillars in fostering meaningful connections
• Invitation to stay for Happy Hour in the lounge to toast ambitions and continue connections (with complimentary beauty enhancements and chair massage available!)