A woman's work is never done; AWED offers counseling, training and more.Looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. expert support and guidance from enterprising sisters who were once in your shoes? The American Woman's Economic Development Corp. (AWED) helps outfit thousands to be profitable business owners. Founded in 1976, AWED is a private, nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. with offices in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , Stamford, Conn. and Washington, D.C. Members range from former corporate executives to lower-income women trying to start or expand a business. AWED offers a 26-session business development, management and planning course for women who own a full-time firm that's at least a year old, or a part-time venture that generates roughly $50,000 or more annually. For those who need occasional crisis-counseling, AWED provides a toll-free number. Counselors also hold frequent phone conversations with those who can't make it to any AWED offices. When it comes to women of color not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed. See also: Color , AWED is especially working to foster stronger relationships. "By bolstering peer group support, our women can acquire higher levels of success," boasts AWED director of training, Tina Lassiter. Yolanda Davis attests to that. Revenues doubled in one year at her Los Angeles-based multimedia design and communications firm, WestWork. Says Davis: "People in the arts are at a particular loss when it comes to business-management skills. AWED is helping me prosper by catering to business needs [in such areas as accounting, budgeting and marketing]." All of WestWork's clients come from referrals and direct contacts, notes Davis, who wholeheartedly whole·heart·ed adj. Marked by unconditional commitment, unstinting devotion, or unreserved enthusiasm: wholehearted approval. whole credits AWED for enabling her to keep her shingle. For more information about AWED in Los Angeles, call 310-983-3747; in Washington, D.C., 202-857-0091; in Stamford, Conn., 203-326-7914; and in New York City, 212-692-9100. FOR WOMEN ONLY Thinking about starting a business? After you have penned your business plan and finessed the financing, you can sign up with some successful sister. A few business sorors: * Marilyn French Marilyn French (born November 21, 1929) is an American author known for her feminist novels and non-fiction. In her work, French asserts that women's oppression is an intrinsic part of the male-dominated global culture. Hubbard, president National Association of Black Women Entrepreneurs in Detroit. NABWE offers a sound network of business owners who want to share experiences and skills to expand group's business opportunities. Member $55 a year Call 313-559-9255. * Dolores Dolores (or Delores) was a common given name (until the 1960s in the USA); it is cognate with the English word "dolorous" (meaning sorrowful) and equivalent in meaning. Rateliffe, president, Association of Black Women Entrepreneurs. ABWE assists start-ups and existing business owners with guidance and a vast array of contracts. Membership is $56 a year. Call 213-624-8639. |
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