Meetings & Events
From time to time, our speakers and program presenters offer educational resources, reading recommendations and summaries of their presentations. They are listed in the Program Notes section of this page.
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March 7 7:30 - 9:00 am PROGRAM: 10th Annual "Executive Success Stories" Willow Oaks Country Club Forest Hill Avenue at Powhite Parkway Directions Reservations are requested. If you pay at the door without a reservation, the fees are: $25 member / $30 nonmember |
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Meeting sponsor: Jeanne Willson, Markbeech Marketing |
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RSVP and mail a check Check should be made payable to "River City Express Network" or "RCEN" and mailed to Cindy A. Mims, 3 Poe Street, Richmond, VA, 23222. Please note on the memo line which meeting you are reserving. Checks must be received by the Friday before the meeting. RSVP for prepaid account Members who have prepaid their meeting fees must still make a reservation for meetings they will attend. |
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March 23-24, 2012
2012 conference
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housing forms) |
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The events also provide professional development programming designed to increase members' business acumen. The conference experience allows similarly minded businesswomen, many of whom are from the surrounding geographical area to engage one another in a variety of topics. Located approximately 20 minutes wet of downtown Raleigh, Cary was voted the Best Place to Live in the Southeast by Money Magazine in 2010. Cary is an outdoor adventurer's dream, with 25 parks, a greenway system of six park trails and 10 greenway trails and is one of the first towns to open a dog park.
In nearby Raleigh, you can visit world-class museums, attend best of
Broadway shows and live concerts, historic sites and professional and
amateur sporting events. You can "shop 'til you drop" at nine major
retail areas, from the major department stores of Triangle Town
Center, Crabtree Valley Mall and Cary Towne Center to the exclusive
shops and boutiques of Cameron Village and North Hills. |
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April 4
7:30 - 9:00 am Program: "How to Get the Most Out of Your Network" Willow Oaks Country Club Forest Hill Avenue at Powhite Parkway Directions Reservations are requested. If you pay at the door without a reservation, the fees are: $25 member / $30 nonmember |
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Jim Roman has a clue. Jim has built and sold several successful businesses including the Business Network International (BNI) Central Virginia Franchise, which he quickly built to over 1,600 members in under six years. Today he is the founder and CEO of Business Owners Institute, LLC® helping business men and women achieve the success they desire. On Wednesday, April 4, River City Express Network will host "How to Get the Most Out of Your Network" where Jim will share his proven approach to getting the most out of your network for your career and your business. Meeting sponsor: TBA |
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RSVP and mail a check Check should be made payable to "River City Express Network" or "RCEN" and mailed to Cindy A. Mims, 3 Poe Street, Richmond, VA, 23222. Please note on the memo line which meeting you are reserving. Checks must be received by the Friday before the meeting. RSVP for prepaid account Members who have prepaid their meeting fees must still make a reservation for meetings they will attend. |
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May 2
7:30 - 9:00 am Program: "Your Personal Image Determines Your Professional Arrival: First Class? or Bulk Mail?" Willow Oaks Country Club Forest Hill Avenue at Powhite Parkway Directions Reservations are requested. If you pay at the door without a reservation, the fees are: $25 member / $30 nonmember |
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On Wednesday, May 2, River City Express Network will host "Your Personal Image Determines Your Professional Arrival: First Class? or Bulk Mail?" presented by image and beauty expert Susie Galvez. In her entertaining and informative style, Susie will share specific, easy-to-implement tips, techniques and ideas that will take your professional image out of the mail room and into the board room. Meeting sponsor: TBA |
RSVP and mail a check Check should be made payable to "River City Express Network" or "RCEN" and mailed to Cindy A. Mims, 3 Poe Street, Richmond, VA, 23222. Please note on the memo line which meeting you are reserving. Checks must be received by the Friday before the meeting. RSVP for prepaid account Members who have prepaid their meeting fees must still make a reservation for meetings they will attend. |
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May 10
5:30 - 10:00 pm |
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Join members and guests for a very special networking event. Get to know each other in a relaxed, informal atmosphere and expand on those quick conversations from the last meeting. And check out brand new business Kitchen Thyme - a rent-by-the-hour consumer and professional kitchen space. Bring a friend or colleague and we'll demonstrate what RCEN is all about!
Contact
Jeni Holljes for more information about this event.
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June 6
7:30 - 9:00 am Program: "7 Myths that Women Believe About Their Finances" Willow Oaks Country Club Forest Hill Avenue at Powhite Parkway Directions Reservations are requested. If you pay at the door without a reservation, the fees are: $25 member / $30 nonmember |
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On Wednesday, June 6, River City Express Network will host "7 Myths that Women Believe About Their Finances," presented by Angie Fritter, Financial Advisor and found of The Fritter Group. Join us and learn from Angie how to recognize and successfully deal with financial myths - both personally and professionally. Meeting sponsor: TBA |
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RSVP and mail a check Check should be made payable to "River City Express Network" or "RCEN" and mailed to Cindy A. Mims, 3 Poe Street, Richmond, VA, 23222. Please note on the memo line which meeting you are reserving. Checks must be received by the Friday before the meeting. RSVP for prepaid account Members who have prepaid their meeting fees must still make a reservation for meetings they will attend. |
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October 11-13, 2012 Agenda, program and speaker details available
Spring 2012. |
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You "can't help falling in love" with the American Business Women's Association at our biggest networking event of the year! In addition to the Annual Meeting and election of national officers, the National Women's Leadership Conference is a three day concentrated agenda focused on professional development, training and recognition of individuals and ABWA teams. Members and non-members alike may attend this event. MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW! |
Having worked with non-profit organizations for 22 years, Karen
has been President and CEO of the Children's Museum of Richmond
since 2004. Under her leadership, the museum has experienced
significant growth, including becoming the first children's museum
in the country to open a satellite location. Karen was recognized
for her efforts by being a recipient of the YWCA of Richmond's 2012
Outstanding Women Award. 
Pat began her career with King's Dominion in 1979 as a seasonal
employee and over the last 33 years has worked her way up to
becoming the park's Vice President and General Manager. In addition,
in October of 2011, Pat was given oversight responsibility of
Carowinds amusement park while maintaining her current position at
King's Dominion. Throughout her career, Pat has successfully led
numerous resale operations and served in several professional
leadership roles for the company. 
Annette is a third generation garden business owner with a focus for
educating home gardeners and communities on healthy alternatives to
conventional garden and lawn care practices. The Happy Gardener has
been recommended as an eco-business opportunity by ABC's "The View,"
Entrepreneur magazine, AOL, Women's Day magazine, and David
Bach's Go Green Live Rich. 
When
it comes to finances, even the most intellectual and independent
woman can fall prey to myths!
