Oct-7
Louise B. Raggio Endowed Lecture in Women’s Studies
Southwest Airlines’ Colleen Barrett and Herb Kelleher are the keynote speakers for this year’s Louise B. Raggio Endowed Lecture in Women’s Studies on Thursday, October 7, 2004 at Highland Park United Methodist Church. Net proceeds will be returned to the Louise B. Raggio Endowment Fund at SMU to encourage open dialogue on gender and women’s issues.

Cost is $1,000 for a table of 10 for dinner, $125 for individual dinner tickets, and $15 for tickets to the lecture only. For more information, contact 214.768.8283 or dwilcox@smu.edu or visit www.smu.edu/raggio. Corporate sponsorships are still available.

Oct-8
Seven Marketing Mistakes Every Business Will Make (and How to Avoid Them)
The Principal Financial Group®, the nation’s 401(k) leader and premier provider of employee benefits, and its national network of producers is hosting "Women in Business Teleclass" educational series designed exclusively for women business owners. NAWBO members from across the country are invited to attend. For details and to register for classes, visit www.principal.com/teleclasses. Space is limited.

Oct-11
NAWBO D/FW monthly luncheon: "If You Run A Business And You Are Not Involved In Politics, Then Politics Will Run Your Business" with guest speaker Terry Neese from WIPP (Women Impacting Public Policy).

Oct-22
Deadline to apply for Mentor-Entrepreneur Program
Sponsored by the North Texas Commission (NTC), the Mentor program nurtures the professional development, productivity and overall success of small, woman and minority-owned businesses in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex through the formation of a mentor-entrepreneur relationship with a suitable, larger or more experienced corporation. To date, more than 350 Metroplex entrepreneur companies have been mentored by 85 organizations in the Metroplex. Visit www.ntc-dfw.org/ntcprogrammentor.html for more info or to apply.

Oct-25
The NAWBO/WBC-SW Annual Golf Tournament will be held October 25 at Brookhaven Country Club. Corporate sponsors and volunteers are needed. Please contact Gary Johnson at 214.672.2800.

Oct-27
NAWBO D/FW Breakfast Bunch Networking
Would you like to meet other women business-owners over breakfast? Then don’t miss this MONTHLY networking meeting at the Preston & Forest La Madeline, Private Dining Room, 7:30 am-9:00 am. The cost is $5 (cash only), and although breakfast is NOT included, it is available for purchase. RSVP to Leslie Bellows, lbellows01@yahoo.com or 214.662.6887.

Oct-27
Bush vs. Kerry: Where Each Candidate Stands On the Issues Affecting Women Business Owners
The Principal Financial Group®, the nation’s 401(k) leader and premier provider of employee benefits, and its national network of producers is hosting "Women in Business Teleclass" educational series designed exclusively for women business owners. NAWBO members from across the country are invited to attend. For details and to register for classes, visit www.principal.com/teleclasses. Space is limited.

Nov-16
Tax Tips Every Business Owner Should Know Going into Tax Season
The Principal Financial Group®, the nation’s 401(k) leader and premier provider of employee benefits, and its national network of producers is hosting "Women in Business Teleclass" educational series designed exclusively for women business owners. NAWBO members from across the country are invited to attend. For details and to register for classes, visit www.principal.com/teleclasses. Space is limited.