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Here are a few details that will help you to get to the hotel.
Women's
Initiative Gala 2007
Westin St. Francis Hotel, Union
Square in San Francisco »
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Tuesday, May 22, 5:30 - 9:00 pm
Marketplace opens at 5:30 pm. Come
early to purchase exquisite jewelry, clothing, and more at the Marketplace
or sit for a relaxing massage from one of our 24 graduat vendors. Shopping,
appetizers, three-course dinner, entertainment, and pomertini cocktails.
Bring your check books and credit cards!
DINNER AND
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: 6:45 pm
JAS Dance, a lively
salsa group, will start the evening's program off with a burst of energy
that is guaranteed to get your blood flowing and your body moving. Then
we'll enjoy a three-course meal. Join us in honoring Carrie Schwab Pomerantz,
President of the Charles Schwab Foundation with the Founders’ Award
and two graduate businesses, Hope Meng and Melissa Alvarado co-owners
of Stitch Lounge and Cecilia Canseco, owner of Cicil’s Cafe, with
the Enterprising Woman of the Year awards.
APPROPRIATE ATTIRE FOR THE EVENING: Business Swanky
HOW TO GET TO THE WESTIN ST. FRANCIS
From East Bay:
- Cross the Bay Bridge into San Francisco. Take the 5th Street exit. Bear right on 5th Street and continue north
- Continue on Cyril Magnin Street. Turn RIGHT on Ellis St. Turn LEFT on Powell Street
From South Bay/SFO Airport:
- Take 380 West Merge onto US 101 North Take the 280 North ramp to Port of SF (bear RIGHT)
- Take the Sixth Street exit Bear RIGHT at Taylor Street RIGHT at O’Farrell Street LEFT at Powell Street
From North Bay/Golden Gate Bridge:
- Cross the Golden Gate bridge to San Francisco Turn RIGHT into the US 101 South Bear RIGHT at US 101
- Continue on Richardson Avenue Bear LEFT at Lombard Street RIGHT at Gough Street LEFT at Broadway Street
- Continue on Broadway Tunnel RIGHT at Powell
BART:
- Take any San Francisco train to the Powell Street Station. When you exit the station you will find yourself at Powell and Market Street.
- Walk 3 blocks north on Powell and the hotel is located between Post Street and Geary Street.
PARKING:
Westin St. Francis: 4 hours of parking at the hotel will cost $26.00.
Other Parking Options: Rates vary depending on the time of day you enter the garage.
Union Square Garage (across from hotel) (415) 397-0631
Mason/O’Farrell Garage (2 blocks from hotel) (415) 673-6757
Help us celebrate these amazing women...
Founders’
Award Honoree
Recognizing
an exceptional leader in our business community who embodies the values
of Women's Initiative
Carrie
Schwab Pomerantz, President
Charles Schwab Foundation
Enterprising
Women of the Year
Recognizing outstanding Women’s Initiative entrepreneurs. These
are graduates of our program.
Cecilia
Canseco, Cicil’s Cafe
Hope
Meng and Melissa Alvarado, Stitch Lounge
Made possible by the generosity of our sponsors
