Women's Focus II 2007 Feature Releases.

SAN FRANCISCO -- The following release focuses on the topic Women's Focus II:

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LOS ANGELES--Single Middle-Aged Women Seek Marriage, Turn to Dating Coach (06/28/2007 - 09:00 AM, SOURCE: EvanMarcKatz.com)

AVAILABLE EXPERTS

The following knowledgeable industry leaders and scholars from Business Wire's ExpertSource database are available to discuss topics relating to Women's Focus II:

-- David Clemons is the CEO and founder of ProfitWing Inc. in Salt Lake City, Utah. David is responsible for bringing extremely unique and functional Bluetooth technology into the North American continent. He was responsible for the NextLink Ax and AX2 products as well as the newly launched BluePearls.us product line exclusively for women. David and his team coordinate marketing, product readiness, packaging, product introductions and design for several manufacturers. David has been in the news with frequency - Digital Producer, Mobile mag, Mobile Review, Bluetooth Lounge, Wired Mag, Gaget - Review, Cool Buzz, Blue Tomorrow, Mobile Bulgaria and many others. 435-703-2297, [e-mail]

-- Dr. Marsha Firestone is founder and president of the Women Presidents' Organization for women whose businesses annually gross over $2 million. The Women Presidents' Organization is currently operating 60 chapters nationwide and in Canada. Dr. Firestone was previously Vice President of Women Incorporated and of Training and Counseling at the American Woman's Economic Development Corporation (AWED). Prior to her involvement in women's economic development, she oversaw all operations and established educational direction as president of a for-profit educational institution. Her career also includes positions as National Executive Director of the Women's American ORT, a volunteer organization with a membership of over 150,000; a full-time faculty member of the American Management Association Competency-Based Management Development Program; and a faculty member at the City University of New York and Adelphi University. Dr. Firestone has published research on adult learning theory, nonverbal communication and managerial competency appearing in both business and educational journals, and The Busy Woman's Guide to Successful Self-Employment, an interactive, easy-to-read resource.

A frequent guest speaker, her most recent presentations have been at Tulane University, Women's Jewelry Association, University of Syracuse, The Center for Women's Business Research Roundtable, and Unicul International in Tokyo, Japan. She is the recipient of a special achievement award from Woman, Inc. of Jamaica, the Applause Award for breaking down barriers for women in business from Women's Business Enterprise National Council, The Hall of Fame Award from Enterprising Women, the Outstanding Alumna Award 2003 from Sophie Newcomb College of Tulane University, and the 2004 WMBE Outreach Award from the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, and the Women Empowering Women Award from the Ohio WPO. From March 2003-2006, Dr. Firestone served on the National Women's Business Council, which reports to the President and Congress on issues of importance to women in business and was part of the official delegation to the Overseas Economic Development Council in Istanbul, Turkey. She earned a Master's degree in Communication from Teacher's College of New York, as well as a Ph.D. in Communication from Columbia University, where Margaret Mead sat on her dissertation committee. Dr. Firestone is also involved in numerous community activities including New York Women's Agenda, the Board of Advisors of the Women's Leadership Initiative at Harvard's Kennedy School, the Board of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council, the Merrill Lynch Diversity Advisory Council, the American Express Open Network Advisory Council, Women's Jewelry Association's Advisory Board and the advisory councils of Women's Financial Network, the International Women's Forum and Enterprising Women. In 1998, Dr. Firestone was Executive Director of The Women's Economic Summit whose work resulted in a master plan for accelerating the growth of women's business and was presented to Congress and the public in March 1999. PR Contact: Patty Briguglio, 919-233-6600, [e-mail]

-- Barbara Stanny, founder and driving force behind Barbara Stanny, Inc., is America's leading authority on women and money, and a passionate advocate and role model for women's personal empowerment. She is a proponent of women doing both the psychological Inner Work of Wealth as well as the practical Outer Work of Wealth. Barbara grew up relying on her father (the "R" of H&R Block), then her husband, to manage her money. A devastating financial crisis became a personal wake-up call and the start of her journey to help all women become economically independent. For Businesses: Barbara is on a mission - to inspire women to become financially empowered. Through her extensive research, she has identified the barriers that prevent women from taking charge of their money. Barbara helps financial, insurance and coaching professionals break through those barriers and better understand the relationship between women and money. As a result, they build powerful connections with current and prospective female clients. A highly entertaining speaker, Barbara immediately engages her audience with her dramatic story, inspiring anecdotes, and grounded advice. Barbara teaches business professionals how to connect with women and guide them on the path to financial and personal empowerment. For Consumers: Barbara's on a mission - to inspire women to become financially empowered. Her eye-opening presentations convey an encouraging message: when you take charge of your money, you take control of your life. And it's so much simpler than most people realize. A highly entertaining speaker, Barbara immediately engages her audience with her own dramatic story, inspiring anecdotes, and grounded advice. Barbara teaches women how to map out their financial futures, and shares her secrets for personal empowerment. PR Contact: Linda Lockwood, 360-385-0600, [e-mail]

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July 10 - Pets II
July 12 - Autos & Transportation I

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