Dee Dee Myers Named Keynote Speaker at 29th Annual Women and Business Conference.Business Editors MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2001 Dee Dee Myers, press secretary to former President Bill Clinton is scheduled as the keynote speaker on Tuesday, March 27, as part of the annual Women and Business Conference at the Minneapolis Convention Center The Minneapolis Convention Center is a large convention center located in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is located one block off of Nicollet Mall near Orchestra Hall. . Ms. Myers was the first woman and youngest person to serve as White House Press Secretary. Armed with sharp political instincts and a sense of humor Noun 1. sense of humor - the trait of appreciating (and being able to express) the humorous; "she didn't appreciate my humor"; "you can't survive in the army without a sense of humor" sense of humour, humor, humour , Myers earned the respect of the White House Press Corps and the nation with her ability to explain complex subjects in straightforward language. She is currently the political editor of Vanity Vanity See also Conceit, Egotism. Barnabas, Parson conceited and weak clergyman. [Br. Lit.: Joseph Andrews] Bottom, Nick self-important weaver. Fair and a consultant for NBC's award-winning series, "The West Wing". The conference theme, "Challenge to Lead - Personal Power and Influence", will be addressed by keynote speaker Myers with an opening presentation by Marilyn Carlson Nelson, chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Carlson Companies Carlson Companies (sometimes referred to as Carlson) is a privately held international corporation in the marketing, service, travel, and hospitality industries. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the United States, as of 2005 Carlson Companies owned 5,300 travel . In addition, there are eight workshop sessions on leadership skills and development, and a business expo featuring companies of interest to working women. "This is an event that continues to grow in response to the needs of the business community," explains Kathy Fleetham, chair of the 2001 Women and Business Conference. "We are anticipating more than 1000 women will attend this year's event." Now in its 29th year, the Conference has evolved from a half-day event in 1973 to a full-day program in 1980. The Conference features personal and professional growth workshops and presentations by nationally known speakers, plus an exposition featuring more than 80 companies. The Women and Business Conference is sponsored by Sales and Marketing Executives (SME (1) (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise) See SMB. (2) (Subject Matter Expert) An individual who is well-versed in the policies and procedures of a particular department or division. ) of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Fortis, Deluxe de·luxe also de luxe adj. Particularly elegant and luxurious; sumptuous: deluxe accommodations; a de luxe automobile. adv. , Northwest Airlines and Carlson Companies. Tickets for the conference are available in advance or the day of the conference for $165. For more information, call 763-287-9860 or register on-line at www.smemn.org. |
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