Join Alameda County’s most powerful business leaders at our Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards luncheon

Friday, October 12, 11:30am - 1:30pm
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration and marketplace
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Ceremony and luncheon
Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, CA
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This event will raise much-needed funds to support the work of Women’s Initiative in Alameda County. Your attendance will make the dream of business ownership a reality for hundreds of high-potential, low-income women.

The Marketplace of Women’s Initiative graduate businesses opens at 11:30 am. Come early to purchase exquisite jewelry, clothing, and more at the Marketplace. The Marketplace will be followed by a two-course luncheon and awards ceremony at noon to honor:

Kaiser Permanente
Champion of the Year Award
We are recognizing Kaiser Permanente for its continuous support of Women's Initiative in Alameda County and its unwavering commitment to our communities.

Maricruz Castro, owner of Majestic Maids
Graduate Entrepreneurial Spirit Award
We are honoring a Women's Initiative graduate for creating a thriving business in Alameda County, employing others and helping create a vibrant community.

Deidrie Towery, Founder and President of ProActive Business Solutions, Inc.
Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award
We are honoring a local woman entrepreneur for her passion, achievements and contributions to the local community and economy

For information about sponsoring the event, click here or contact Beatriz Rojas at 510-287-3107, brojas@womensinitiative.org

About Women's Initiative

Women's Initiative for Self Employment is the nation's largest microenterprise training and funding organization. For 24 years we have been providing low-income women with the business training, funding and ongoing support to start their own business and become financially self sufficient. The women who go through our training program significantly increase their income and assets while launching businesses, creating jobs and stimulating the local economy. In 2011, our recent graduates created and retained more than 5,500 jobs in the Bay Area!