ADVISORY/NAWBO-LA Honors Local Women Entrepreneurs and Community Leaders at Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon.

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ADVISORY...for Friday (March 19)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO AND VIDEO OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT:   Nine Los Angeles women entrepreneurs and community leaders,
        who have established a legacy of entrepreneurial excellence
        and contributed significantly to the area, will be honored at
        the National Association of Women Business Owners-Los Angeles
        (NAWBO-LA) 18th annual Hall of Fame Awards luncheon.
        "Celebrating Leadership and Legacy" is the theme of this
        year's event.

WHO:    With more than 1,300 business leaders, media, elected
        officials and celebrities in attendance, the luncheon is
        co-sponsored by NAWBO-LA and the NAWBO-LA Enterprise
        Institute. The luncheon is a fundraising event for both
        organizations.

WHY:    The event honors top achievers among women entrepreneurs and
        corporate leaders who have helped the community and made
        significant achievements in their businesses.

INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:

    --  Awardees include heads of: Worldlink, Los Angeles Times'
        Reading by 9 program, CHARO Community Development Corp., Andre
        Sobel River of Life Foundation, Maria's Italian Kitchen, Lee
        Andrews Group, Bench International, Greer/Dailey/Minter;
        corporate awardee American Honda Motor Co.

    --  NAWBO-LA spokeswomen

    --  Mistress of Ceremonies Susie Coelho, host of HGTV's "Outer
        Spaces" and "Surprise Gardner"

WHEN:   Friday, March 19, 2003
        Noon-2:00 p.m.
        VIP reception and interview and photo opportunities at
        11:00 a.m.

WHERE:  The Beverly Hilton Hotel (International Ballroom)
        9876 Wilshire Blvd.