Hi all,

Below is information about an exciting opportunity to learn more
winning large contracts for your business. Renaissance has a few
comp tickets for this event (a $40 value), so if you're interested,
please email me at jill@... and let me know. Thanks!

Jill Winkelstein
jill@...
Renaissance

From: Masri, Mona S [GCG-CBNA]
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 5:13 PM
To: Masri, Mona S [GCG-CBNA]
Subject: FW: Invitation to Citibank Sponsored Supplier
Diversity Event for Citibank Business Banking Clients--Please
distribute widely

Hello all.

Citibank is pleased to sponsor Business Strategies for Increasing
Your Sales & Profits on June 21st at Fort Mason in San Francisco.
The day-long seminar is intended for small businesses which are
interested in obtaining contracts with major corporations. Please
see a detailed event invitation below.

Please feel free to forward to your clients or small business owners
you feel would be interested in attending the training.

Sincerely,

Mona S. Masri
Statewide Initiatives Director
Community Relations, Citi
One Sansome Street, 21st Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
Tel: 415 658-4443
Fax: 415 658-4464


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June 21, 2007 - Business Strategies for Increasing Your Sales &
Profits
Sponsored by

Location: Fort Mason, California
Program:

Have you wondered how you can increase sales and profits

for your small company?

Hear how to qualify for programs which can serve as a gateway to
contracts with major corporations. Attend workshops giving you up-to-
date information on marketing tools geared to help you gain
contracts. Meet with prime contractors and explore contracting
opportunities. Here are the important elements of this events you
will experience:

Advantages & comparisons of third-party certification programs
Tips on how to pitch your company to major corporations
Understand how to build strategic alliances
Meet one-on-one with prime contractors
Learn how to talk to your banker about financing
Network with other small business owners
Attend a reception and meet corporate & civic leaders supporting
small business
Please register by: June 15, 2007
Agenda:
8:30am--Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00am- How to do Business with Corporations

Blue Shield of California
Pacific Gas & Electric
10:00am- Certification: Advantages, Comparisons

SBA, Clearinghouse, National Minority Supplier Development
Corporation, Women's Business Enterprise National Council

11:00am-What is Your 30 Second Elevator pitch?
12:00pm- Put Your Best Foot Forward With a Bank

Luncheon Presentation by Citibank (Mathilda Khabbaz)
1:00pm-- Expand Your Business: Strategic Alliances

Hear examples of successful strategic alliances
Template you can use for alliances
2:30pm- Best Practices for Pitching Your Company
4:00pm- Meet One-on-One with Prime Contractors
5:00pm- Networking reception
7:00pm- Program Ends

LOCATION: Fort Mason Conference Center, Golden Gate Room
Marina Blvd & Buchanan Street
Price: $40, includes breakfast, workshops, lunch, appointments,
book, networking reception

REGISTRATION FORM

Registration (Deadline: JUNE 15 2007 @5:00pm)

(Please Print in Black Ink)

Name:________________________________________________________________
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Company:_____________________________________________________________
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City:__________________________________________St:_______Zip:________
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Phone:(_________)________-
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Fee: $40.00, includes workshops, breakfast, lunch, networking
reception
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Billing
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Please fax completed form to: 971-204-0221 by June 15, 2007 @ 5:00pm

or email dimac@...

Astra Women's Business Alliance

5 Centerpointe Drive, Suite 400

Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Phone: 971-204-0220