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9.2008 Issue No. 141

Letter from the Chair

Looking for new opportunities? Interested in expanding your network? Hungry for new inspiration?

I certainly don’t know everything about success; however, there is one thing that I do know. You can’t find it by staying in your office.

PWN has helped hundreds of women enhance their careers, build their businesses and transition into new professions. Since becoming involved in PWN, I have the great privilege of developing relationships with many amazing women who offered me their support, friendship, and countless business opportunities.

These women reached out a helping hand to someone who was just getting started in business and for that I am eternally grateful.

I invite you to join me in celebrating the power of women helping women. Take a day away from the office to be present at the PWN Annual Conference. Discover the opportunities that are meant to come your way.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Katherine Humecki, Chairwoman
September, 2008

10 Ways to Cut Your Costs
by Debbie Cladis

The recent price increases affecting almost everything in our lives have caused most people to look at ways to reduce expenses. In order to make significant changes we need to be open minded, consider all options, and realize that it may be more difficult than we think because it requires us to change our habits.

Interested in writing an article for Connect?
Contact Barbara for more information at
Barbara@DirectDiscountMtg.com.

This year’s attendees will have the opportunity to get a free headshot that can be used on their websites.

The PWN Conference on Sept. 11^th promises to be a wonderful event. We are glad you will be with us that day. There are only a couple of weeks left to sign up for what promises to be an outstanding day of learning, networking and personal development.

Think about women you know who would really benefit from, and enjoy the conference. Pass the word and bring 1-2 friends to the conference with you. As a thank you for bringing a friend, you will get $10 in PWN Bucks! See you there!!

Of Interest to You...

Women who network to find work are paid better
Women who find their job through a close family member -- or even through their own social network -- are paid more than are women who find work without a prior connection, according to recent research. It doesn't work the same way for men, although the reasons why aren't clear. Canada.com/Canwest News Service (8/25)

Upcoming
Events

1st Friday
September 5

Annual
Conference
September 11

3rd Friday
Chicago Heights
September 19

3rd Friday
Palos Hills
September 19

Affiliated
Organization
Events

Empowering
Women
Network*

September 18
Bannockburn

September 25
Rockford

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pay EWN
Member rate

Lunch With Friends Pays Off

You work hard to spread the word about PWN and now its time for you to benefit. We are pleased to announce that we’re extending our “Bring a Friend to Lunch” program. Now, every time you bring a guest to a luncheon, you’ll receive $5 in “PWN Bucks” which you can use towards a future luncheon. So be sure to let PWN Central know your guest’s name when you register so you can receive proper credit.