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The Commonwealth Institute Hosts Leadership Luncheon for South Florida Businesswomen
WHAT: The Commonwealth Institute – South Florida (TCI) invites businesswomen from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties to attend the annual leadership luncheon, an educational program focused on helping women entrepreneurs and senior executives to strengthen their companies. Led by keynote speaker Donna Shalala, President of the University of Miami and former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the luncheon will highlight leadership issues as they impact women in business, the South Florida market and area growth.
WHEN: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004
COST: $55.00 per person
WHERE: Intercontinental Hotel, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL 33131
WHO: The Commonwealth Institute (TCI) is a dynamic non-profit organization founded in 1997 to help women entrepreneurs, CEOs and senior corporate executives build successful businesses. TCI's goal is to reach women leaders during the critical stages of their businesses and to provide them with the tools and resources they need for growth. The cornerstone of TCI's approach is peer mentoring in a confidential, small group atmosphere.
Since its inception, TCI has worked with several hundred women-led companies. In January 2004, TCI expanded into the South Florida area, where it presently runs forums and monthly programs for women CEOs. TCI currently has more than 300 members whose companies have annual revenues ranging from $250,000 to more than $100 million.
CONTACT: Jeanine Faine, Thorp & Company, (305) 446-2700, jfaine@thorpco.com














