Journalist Linda Ellerbee Tapped as Keynote Speaker for Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce 2006 East Bay Women's Conference
The Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce convenes its first annual 2006 East Bay Women's Conference on Monday, March 6, 2006, 8:00 a. m. to 5:30 p. m., at the San Ramon Marriott, San Ramon, California. California State Senator Jackie Speier opens the conference, Full Circle: Leadership, Balance, Health. Keynote speaker Linda Ellerbee, award-winning journalist, author and television producer, presents "How to Survive a Changing World, and How to Change Your World."
Walnut Creek, CA (PRWEB) January 29, 2006
The Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce convenes its first annual 2006 East Bay Women's Conference on Monday, March 6, 2006, 8:00 a. m. to 5:30 p. m., at the San Ramon Marriott, San Ramon, California. California State Senator Jackie Speier opens the conference, Full Circle: Leadership, Balance, Health. Keynote speaker Linda Ellerbee, award-winning journalist, author and television producer, presents "How to Survive a Changing World, and How to Change Your World."
Presented by The PMI Group, Inc., in association with Chevron Corporation, the event blends keynote and guest speaker presentations, breakout sessions, more than 40 exhibitor booths and a wine-tasting social hour, hosted by Wente Vineyards.
The agenda follows three tracks - leadership, balance and health. Seminars focus on building leadership skills, bridging and balancing life's transitions, and managing physical and financial health. John Muir Medical Center will offer cholesterol, bone density and blood pressure screenings. The conference wraps up with time to mingle and network during the end-of-day wine-tasting event.
Organizers expect 500 attendees to share in this inaugural event. The cost, including continental breakfast, lunch and afternoon wine and hors d'oeuvres, is $125.00 per person, and pre-registration is required. For information about exhibitor space, sponsorship opportunities and registration instructions, the public can contact the Walnut Creek Chamber of Comerce online at www. walnut-creek. com, or by phone at (925) 934-2007.
"The East Bay Women's Conference will provide a valuable learning and networking experience for our region's female leaders in government, business and the community," says Representative Ellen O. Tauscher (D-Walnut Creek). "I applaud the Walnut Creek Chamber and all the event's co-sponsors for their commitment to this cause."
Event sponsors include John Muir Medical Center, AT&T, Bank of Walnut Creek, Broadway Plaza, Miller, Starr & Regalia, Safeway, KAB, Wente Vineyards, KGO Radio, Contra Costa Times and Diablo magazine.
The mission of the EBWC is to provide women an opportunity to come together and participate in a program of personal and professional enrichment, development and networking activities, and to provide them the tools they need on the journey to their personal best as individuals, team members and leaders in family, community, political and business arenas.
Featured and seminar speakers include Christine Wente, fifth generation winegrower; Lynn Jimenez, KGO Radio business reporter; Tamara Monosoff, founder, Mom Inventors, Inc.; Julie Chaiken, founder, Chaiken Clothing; Kathleen Odne, executive director, Dean & Margaret Lesher Foundation; Matthew O'Grady, managing director, Taproot Foundation; Andrea Goeglein, PhD, executive coach; and Drs. Sondra Altman, Valerie Keim and Kristine Batten, John Muir Medical Center.
Speaker photos available as high-resolution jpgs.
About Linda Ellerbee:
An award-winning journalist, television producer, best-selling author, breast cancer survivor, mom and grandmother, Linda Ellerbee is one of America's most sought-after speakers. Ms. Ellerbee began her career at CBS, moved to NBC News where she pioneered the award-winning NBS News Overnight, then moved to ABC News to write and anchor the Emmy-winning Our World, a weekly primetime historical series. In 1987 Ms. Ellerbee formed Lucky Duck Productions, and currently produces and hosts the popular Nick News for Nickelodeon, which airs on more than 200 television stations in syndication and has earned three Peabody Awards. Ms. Ellerbee's books, And So It Goes, a humorous look at television news, and Move On, stories about being a working single mother and trying to find balance in life, have been national bestsellers. Her most recent book, Take Big Bites: Adventures Around the World and Across the Table, was released in May 2005.
About Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce:
Comprised of 800 firms representing more than 3000 employees, the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest accredited chambers in the Bay Area. Celebrating its 80th anniversary in June 2006, the Chamber advocates common business interests, fosters and promotes a healthy, competitive business climate and enhances the quality of life in Walnut Creek. www. walnut-creek. com.
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