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Women in business celebrated for their success - May 29, 2008

Baddeck... Cape Breton’s outstanding women in business were honoured for their achievements, at a special celebration Thursday evening.

The First Annual Women in Business Awards, presented by the Cape Breton Partnership in conjunction with ECBC, were presented in recognition of the extraordinary contributions women make to the success of the local economy, in six categories: Aboriginal Woman of Distinction, Arts and Culture, Focus to the Future, Innovator of the Year, Marketer of the Year and Female Entrepreneur of the Year.

“Tonight’s award recipients show the diverse range of people in business across Cape Breton,” said Keith MacDonald, Executive Director of the Cape Breton Partnership. “These women represent the innovative ways our business community is creating employment opportunities and driving economic success in the region.”

Hosted by Air Farce comedienne Jessica Holmes, and featuring the entertainment of Cape Breton’s Raylene Rankin, the awards celebration served as an inspiring kickoff to the third annual Women in Business Conference, a professional development and networking event for women in business, as well as those thinking about starting a business. With training sessions, guest speakers, networking opportunities and a trade show, this don’t-miss event is set to educate, motivate and celebrate.

“This event is an exciting part of our continued efforts to support the many valued women in business across Cape Breton and in the Mulgrave area,” said MacDonald, “through professional development, mentoring and networking opportunities.”

After a sold-out awards dinner, almost 100 women are registered for the Women in Business Conference, which runs Friday, May 29th, at the Inverary Resort in Baddeck.

You can download a PDF containing information on the winners here.

Media enquiries may be directed to:
Desiree Vassallo
Cape Breton Partnership
902.562.7182
902.574.2983 (cell, on-site)

Raylene Rankin to appear, live and interactive, at Women in Business Awards Dinner

Enjoy an evening of performance and conversation with Raylene Rankin, on May 29th, at the Inverary Resort in Baddeck.

Rankin joins host Jessica Holmes of Air Farce for the first Annual Women in Business Awards Dinner, an entertaining and inspiring evening honouring Cape Breton’s many talented and successful women in business.

“I’m really excited to be part of such a meaningful event, recognizing the wealth of female talent we have in this region” said Rankin. “This is an opportunity for me to support fellow Cape Breton women, by sharing my experience and some of the key things I learned along the way.”

Presented by the Cape Breton Partnership, in conjunction with ECBC, this first-ever awards celebration will recognize the outstanding contributions women have made to our local economy. Awards will be handed out in six categories: Arts & Culture, Aboriginal Woman of Distinction, Marketer of the Year, Innovator of the Year, Focus to the Future, and Female Entrepreneur of the Year.

The Awards Dinner, which also serves as an official kickoff to the Women in Business Conference, is open to members of the general public.

“Cape Breton women are making some significant impacts in our communities, and their accomplishments deserve recognition,” said Keith MacDonald, Executive Director, Cape Breton Partnership. “This awards dinner and celebration is an exciting part of our continuous efforts to support women in business across the island and in the Mulgrave area.”

To purchase tickets or corporate tables for the awards dinner, or register for the conference, contact the Cape Breton Partnership – phone 562-7182, email info@capebretonpartnership.com.

Comedian Jessica Holmes to host Women in Business Conference & Awards Dinner

Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada - 5 May 2008

The Cape Breton Partnership, in conjunction with Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation, will host a women in business conference and awards dinner at the beautiful Inverary Inn Resort in Baddeck on May 29 and 30, 2008. Entitled, ‘Women in Business – Celebrating Success, the event will educate, motivate and celebrate current women in business as well as those thinking about launching a business.

 The highlight of the conference will be the First Annual Women in Business Awards Dinner. Hosted by female comedian Jessica Holmes of Air Farce, the evening promises to be inspiring as well as entertaining. Award categories include arts & culture, marketing, innovation and more, with the grand finale award of Female Entrepreneur of the Year!  

Women in business are invited to attend the full conference while the Awards Dinner is open to the general public. The agenda kicks off the evening of May 29 with the conference opening and awards celebration. The next day will feature morning and afternoon training sessions, guest speakers, networking opportunities and a tradeshow.

 “The Partnership is committed to supporting women in business across Cape Breton and in the Mulgrave area,” said Keith MacDonald, Executive Director, Cape Breton Partnership. “The purpose of an event such as this is to provide an opportunity to receive valuable professional development training while networking with other local women entrepreneurs. Having the first ever Women in Business Awards Dinner as a key component of the event is very exciting and we look forward to a great conference in Baddeck.”

To register for the conference or to nominate a deserving woman in business for an award, please contact the Cape Breton Partnership at 562-7182 or email info@capebretonpartnership.com