OFFICIAL INVITATION FOR EXHIBITORS

This is your official invitation to join us January 24-26, 2007 at the #1 Ritz-Carlton property in the country, Laguna Niguel, CA for the 2007 EXECUTIVE WOMEN LEADING THE WAY CONFERENCE. It is presented by the Executive Women’s Network (EWN) and the National Association for Female Executives(NAFE), the largest professional women’s association in the country.

This event will be attended by the most powerful women business owners and top female executives in the country, who will come together to network, share ideas, gain knowledge, and make connections with the companies they plan to do business with in the future. Our attendees are responsible for the purchasing decisions in both their companies and their households. Women in business are intensly brand loyal and support companies that invest in the growth of women.

This event will offer you the opportunity to cultivate relationships with the fastest growing segment of the business community... female executives and women business owners. Your company will be able to build and expand its brand and bottom line by creating brand loyalty from these powerful decision makers.

MARKET FACTS (Source: U.S. Census Bureau/Wow Quickfacts)

  • The current business spending by women is $1.5 trillion

  • Between 1997 and 2002, the number of companies in the U.S. owned by women grew at twice the rate of all businesses

  • The amount of money passing through women’s hands between 2010 and 2014 is estimated to be $12.5 trillion... Are you ready to capitalize on this expanding market?

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Unparalled education through our dynamic seminar series
  • Powerful and celebrity keynote presenters
  • Entrepreneur and corporate professional of the year awards presentation
  • The opportunity for attendees to connect with Fortune 500 companies and present their products and services through our exclusive invitation-only matchmaking event
  • Breakfast and lunch networking opportunities
  • “Chocolate Ecstasy” networking gala
  • Held at the #1 Ritz-Carlton in the country

WHY EXHIBIT? (Source: U.S. Census Bureau/Wow Quickfacts)

  • Women in business do business with, and are brand loyal to, companies that invest in the future of women
  • Get your products in front of and cultivate new relationships with the most powerful and fastest growing business segment... female executives and women business owners. Meet some of the most powerful female decision makers from around the country through our revolutionary networking opportunities
  • Be included in our “matchmaker session” where you can meet with pre-qualified women business owners certified by WBENC and the SBA
  • Expand your reach through NAFE members; NAFE, founded in 1972, is the nation’s largest business women’s association with over 60,000 members (all exhibitors will be listed on our website which is linked to NAFE)

EXHIBITING OPPORTUNITIES

We have designed our exhibiting schedule so that it does not conflict with the education portion of our event, which will allow
attendees to focus on your products and services.

NAFE MEMBER EXHIBITORS

  • NAFE Member Rate = $1699

NON-MEMBERS AND CORPORATE EXHIBITORS

  • Corporate Rate = $1899

EXHIBIT BOOTH INCLUDES

  • 8’ x 10’ booth, one 6’ skirted table, two chairs, a waste basket, and one 7”x 44” one-line identification sign
  • One (1) full conference registration, which includes access to the keynotes, seminars, luncheons, and receptions, and two exhibit hall only passes
  • Recognition on the Executive Women’s Network (EWN) website and the official Conference Program Guide
  • Opportunity to purchase additional attendee registration(s) at a discounted price

EXHIBIT SET-UP

Wednesday, January 24, 2007 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

EXHIBIT HOURS (Hours are tentative and subject to change)

Wednesday, January 24, 2007 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 25, 2007 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Friday, January 26, 2007 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

EXHIBIT MOVE OUT/BREAK-DOWN
Friday, January 26, 2007 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

At the conference, a special silent auction will be held and fashion accessory donations will be accepted including handbags and jewelry benefiting our charitable partner, Dress For Success. This international non-profit promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support, and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and life.

Our charitable partner, EQUAL VOICE, is a nonprofit organization that educates voters about what women leaders can contribute and why this matters to the health, safety, and prosperity of our nation. We will be hosting a reception and nonpartisan forum to raise the visibility of women leaders, that is part of WIPPs (Women Impacting Public Policy) “WE DECIDE!” campaign.