Major Retreat Sponsors Announced

A full day conference of the size Women TIES is hosting to bring regional women entrepreneurs together for an empowering and educational entrepreneurial experience  couldn’t be possible without the support of five major sponsors: The State University of New York at Oswego (http://www.oswego.edu), Brophy Services (http://www.brophyservices.com),  Becky’s Graphic Design (http://www.beckysgraphicdesign.com), Mirbeau Inn & Spa (http://www.mirbeau.com), and Finger Lakes Lodging (http://www.fingerlakeslodging.com).

“Inspiring Sucess: TIES  Retreat” scheduled for October  15, 2009 at The Lodge at Welch Allyn, Skaneateles, New York. The event  is designed to gather regional  women entrepreneurs together in one central venue so they can create stronger ties with each other and expand their business marketplace, to educate them on nine vital business topics by ten highly respected  businesswomen, and to inspire powerful  financial connections to grow their companies.

Deborah Stanley, President of SUNY Oswego, explains why helping to inspire and educate women entrepreneurs is important today, “Although there has been an upturn in women running businesses in the past decade, we need to do much more to maximize women’s intellectual potential and their contributions to New York’s competitiveness. Women who develop entrepreneurial thinking take risks, learn how to solve problems in compelling ways, lead others to success, achieve greatness in their organizations, and most importantly, have impact on our communities.”   Another major sponsor Eileen Brophy, President of Brophy Services, who unexpectedly became owner of her husband’s business two years ago had a different reason forbecoming a major sponsor, “I never planned on owning a business until my husband passed away and I took over his company.  Since then I have been inspired by Women TIES’ mission and connecting with other women on a professional basis which has truly empowered and inspired me to grow this company.”

The day long program will speak to both sponsors’ reasons for supporting the conference when female attendees will be educated on the most relevant topics of the day including, “Propelling Yourself to the National Stage,”  “The Risks and Rewards of Courageous Leadership,” “The Finesse of Feminine Selling,” “Breaking Through Internal Financial Glass Ceilings,” and “Building the Right Social Media Marketing Mix;” and when an extensive speed networking event and signature sales tool given to each attendee will connect these women during and after the event to open up their regional  marketplace in New York State. “

 The admission cost is $75 for the full day event and includes a chance for one attendee to win an exclusive two day spa and lodging special valued at $1,100 from Mirbeau Inn & Spa, another major sponsor. Becky’s Graphic Design, the last major sponsor, has provided extensive graphic and marketing support for the event.  For more general information about the retreat, the Women TIES organization or to register,  visit the Women TIES website at www.womenties.com or call 315-471-1987.  Reservations will be taken  until October 13, 2009.