NON-MOSAIC EVENTS

Tuesday,  July 7, 2009  7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
NYWSE Incubator Friendraiser @ Bowery Wine Company
The NYWSE Incubator Friendraiser marks the successful conclusion of the NYWSE Incubator program. Join NYWSE in celebrating the first co-hort of NYWSE Incubator participants, including the selected social entrepreneurs, their apprentices, and their mentors. Featuring: open bar, featured speaker, silent auction, jazz trio
Six budding women social entrepreneurs were selected from a competitive pool of applicants to participate in the NYWSE Incubator. The entrepreneurs were assigned a female mentor and a female apprentice. The teams worked for six months to realize the entrepreneurs' social ventures with the support of workshops, resources, classes, coaching, and pitch opportunities. How did they fare? Come find out!
2009 NYWSE Incubator Selections: * Early Earners – Online education destination for youth and families promoting positive financial habits * Girl Guides USA – Outdoor program that develops girls’ environmentalism, leadership and teamwork * Illume – Online mentoring and career resource for young women from illiterate families in India * Out Against Abuse – Online resource to stop domestic violence in the South Asian community * Public Stuff – Software to connect government and citizens to improve services and community life * Start Your Engine – Exercise, nutrition, stress and time management program for low-income women
Location: Bowery Wine Company 13 East 1st Street
Cost: $45
For more information contact: 
URL: nywse-incubator-friendraiser.eventbrite.com/

Wednesday,  July 8, 2009  6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
"Keep IT Cool" Summer Cocktail Party!
NYHRC Corporate Wellness Department invites you and your co-workers for Summer Cocktails!
Push yourself away from that desk and join us for an evening of complimentry Bull Dog Gin cocktails, delectable Eastern Mediterranean Hors D'oevures & charming ambiance at the gorgeous ilili Restaurant! Happy Hour 6pm-730pm
Location: ilili Restaurant 236 5th Avenue, New York
Cost:
For more information contact:  Christianna Morea 212-220-0910
email: cmorea@nyhrc.com

Wednesday,  July 15, 2009  6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Are You Managing Your Cash Flow? Or Is It Managing You?
You’ve got a great business. Phone’s ringing off the hook. Customers are placing orders despite the economic downturn. But somehow cash is still slow to come in. What are you doing wrong? We’ve gathered financial experts to an open discussion on smart and efficient ways to manage your company’s cash flow — from the time you place an order with your suppliers to manufacturing and processing to selling your products and collecting your receivables. We will also discuss innovative banking products that can help you collect your receivables and convert sales to cash — faster! The panel discussion will shed light on traditional ways of handling cash as well as introduce new innovative strategies to help you take charge of your hard-earned money. So come join us for an evening of information and networking with fellow entrepreneurs.
Location: Sovereign Bank, 225 East 86th Street (between 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York City
Cost: FREE!
For more information contact:  Celeste Burgess 212.252.1100
URL: www.nawbonyc.org/page/ev09_July15.html
email: info@nawbonyc.org

Wednesday,  July 15, 2009  8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Banish the Baglady Nightmare! Learn How to Retire Rich
Do you want to learn how to retire rich? Then this is the webinar for you!
Retirement planning is important for everyone, but it's especially important--and challenging--for women. Learn how you can take control of your financial future!
This webinar is a highly informative, value-packed evening, designed to prepare you for a happy, healthy and fiscally sound retirement.
We will outline the steps you need for: 1. Developing a roadmap for a luxurious retirement lifestyle. 2. Creating a realistic retirement budget. 3. Evaluating your income sources including social security, pensions and personal savings. 4. Managing your assets as you approach retirement with 30, 15 and 5 years to go.
It's never too late or early to plan. Join us and learn how you can plan now for a safe, secure future that leaves you fiscally fit in your retirement years.
Location: Webinar online. All you need is a computer and a telephone.
Cost: FREE!
For more information contact:  646-216-8988
URL: www1.gotomeeting.com/register/818077656
email: Steffi@savvyladies.com

Thursday,  July 16, 2009  7:45 - 9:30 a.m.
NAWBO-NYC Progressive Networking Breakfast
Registration/open networking: 7:45 - 8:00 AM Elevator pitches: 8:15 - 8:30 AM Structured networking: 8:30 - 9:15 AM Open networking: 9:15 - 9:30 AM
Boost your business by joining us for an engaging morning that is sure to hone your networking skills and help you make great new contacts. Don't miss out on NAWBO-NYC's upcoming progressive networking breakfast!
Network while you enjoy breakfast. In addition to having the opportunity to give your elevator speech, during this progressive breakfast you'll switch tables and spend time with a different group of stimulating people, maximizing your networking opportunities. Develop relationships with other business owners and learn how you can support each other's businesses and get new clients. Each table will have a facilitator to make sure that the event proceeds smoothly, with equal time and opportunity for everyone.
Seating for this event is limited — We recommend you pre-register to be assured of your place.
Location: Sovereign Bank, 225 East 86th St (between 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York
Cost: Members: FREE!; Non-members: $35 advance, $45 door
For more information contact:  Celeste Burgess 212.252.1100
URL: www.nawbonyc.org/page/ev09_July16.html
email: info@nawbonyc.org

Wednesday,  July 22, 2009  6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Ladies Who Laugh!
The New York Women in Communications Foundation invites you to spend an evening with the rising stars of comedy - performing on the same stage that launched legendary ladies who laugh - like Tina, Gilda, Lily and Amy!
Reception: 6:00 - 7:00 PM Performance Time: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Location: NBC's Historic Studio 8H 30 Rockefeller Plaza
Cost: $25-$60 per person; Special member and group rates available
For more information contact: 
URL: tinyurl.com/muvdao

July 0, 2009 
Asian American International Film Festival
The Asian American International Film Festival is the first and longest running festival in the country devoted to showcasing films created by media artists of Asian descent and about the Asian community.
This year, AAIFF will present a showcase of original feature films, short films, documentaries, and other works by artists from throughout the world. Beginning July 23 and running through July 26, AAIFF 09 will feature ten of the year’s best narrative and documentary feature films at our new Chelsea location and over 30 short films at the new Museum of Chinese in America. In addition to the screenings, the festival will also conduct panel discussions, Q&A sessions, workshops and awards.
Cost:
For more information contact: 
URL: www.aaiff.org/2009/

Sunday,  August 9, 2009  12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Your Time To Shine WRITE NOW! Writing Workshop for Women
* Are your shrinking away from your own radiance? * Have you lost touch with what lights you up? * Is writing one of the things that most illuminates you?
Then this workshop is for you! Spark your creativity & ignite yourself - it's YOUR TIME TO SHINE!!!
WRITE NOW! is a one-day writing intensive experience specifically designed to provide a big juicy burst of inspiration to jumpstart your writing practice or take your existing practice to the next level! Using fun & freeing techniques, you will break through blocks in your writing and your life and celebrate and nurture yourself in the process.
A maximum of 10 women will be accepted in this session.
Location: A convenient Park Slope location, close to the F train in Brooklyn
Cost: $110; Only $99 if you register before July 9th!
For more information contact:  Jennifer Garam (917) 509-7564
email: jeng@writeouschicks.com

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Women's Mosaic is always in need of volunteers to assist in planning events and to help out at the events themselves. We are also always looking for volunteers in other areas like development, PR and marketing and technology, so please contact us if you are interested in getting more involved!

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