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Women Business Owners (WBO) had planned their first annual "Free to be Me" National Business Convention October 10-12, 2008 in Houston, Texas. The convention, like so many other things, had to be cancelled due to Hurricane Ike.

The location for the convention, the Sheraton North Houston Hotel has taken severe destruction from the hurricane and cannot accommodate the convention. With the convention scheduled for next month, there is not enough time to find a new location. The President and Vice President have decided the best thing for everyone involved is to cancel and plan for next year.

Having been planning for this convention for well over a year, Anna Campbell, WBO President stated, "While this is truly disappointing, we will prevail. We have already started planning for next year and will hold our convention October 9-10, 2009 at a new location, to be announced. WBO will come back better and stronger having dealt with this."

When asked why WBO is providing this convention for their members and the general public, Campbell responded, "Deciding to be an owner is a daunting task and one that proves difficult and too much for some. The convention will provide the opportunity for women to focus on learning the tools needed to own a successful business."

Details of the convention for next year will be announced in the coming weeks. WBO is also planning an online Expo in March, a Virtual Business Convention, to be held March 19-21, 2009, 11am-6:30pm EST.

WBO members will learn, shop, laugh, and network online. Women from all walks of life will be joining together to grow their business, meet other women, and share what they have learned through networking.

Everyone is welcome to participate at the virtual business convention; attendance is online, via one's computer. Entrance is free for all attendees. Attendees are recommended to have a computer and speakers to hear the speakers and vendors. All attendees will download a small file to join in WBO's Hot Conference Room.

The WBO Hot Conference Room is a virtual convention room where vendors and speakers will be sharing their business expertise, products, and services with attendees. They will be speaking with their microphones and sharing their websites and online presentations in the conference room. There is a small file to download to view the room. PC users only at this time.

To register for free to attend the WBO March Expo, go to http://www.womenbizowners.org/march/.

Women Business Owners (WBO) is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in February 2004. WBO provides education and support for more than 4,000 women business owners throughout the world with online and offline resources. WBO's mission is to help more women succeed in business.

WBO Premier Member Anita Bruton had this to say, "WBO is open to all women business owners. Your personal life and business will benefit from being an active member in our group. We believe that through the sharing of knowledge, experience, and direction, our members will find their path on their own business and personal journey."

Visit www.womenbizowners.org to find out more information about Women Business Owners.

Affordable Smiles has been added as a new Gold Sponsor for Women Business Owners National Business Convention in October. The convention is being held at the Sheraton North Houston Hotel, near the Intercontinental Airport, 15700 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Houston, TX 77032. Their direct phone is: 281-969-1209.

Affordable Smiles provides quality dental care to the community of Porter, Texas and surrounding areas. Their services include but are not limited to general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, dental implants and much more.

redesign their patients' smiles.

Anna Campbell, President and Founder of WBO stated, "We are very excited to have Affordable Smiles as a Gold Sponsor for our National Business Convention. They are a wonderful example of people helping people, and that is one of WBO's missions. They fit together well with WBO's mission."

When asked why WBO is providing this convention for their members and the general public, Anna Campbell, WBO President and Founder responded, "Deciding to be an owner is a daunting task and one that proves difficult and too much for some. At this years' convention we will be focusing on learning the tools needed to own a successful business."

Convention Fees:
Star & Premier Members 3 Day Package - $175
Saturday Seminars Only Package - $40

College Students 3 day Package - $100

Non-Members 3 Day Package - $200
Saturday Seminars Only Package - $75

Women from all over the world will be coming together at this convention to learn how to work effectively and efficiently in their businesses so their personal life does not suffer in the beginning years. They will be learning how to form mastermind groups, support groups, and other related teams of women that support, guide, and stimulate each other. WBO President Anna Campbell also had this to say: "It is a phenomenal experience to join together and share wealth of knowledge and to know that you're not alone"

WBO offers members online networking chats, classes, seminars, and other events, and offline (local) networking groups, the annual offline convention, and more! WBO's mission is to help more women succeed in business.

The 2008 Annual National Convention is also being sponsored in part by:

Office Max, Inc., Affordable Smiles, AlphaWomen Media, Inc., Sheraton North Houston Hotel, Admin Services, Women Business Owners, Volunteer US, Anita's Pen, Communication Transformation, Nancy Williams LPC, Lauren Mayer Productions, Julie-Marie Bags, Tru Transformation Coaching, Helms Briscoe, MOMtrepreneurs Network, JamSum Limited, fogtnotes, Earnest Holley Memorial Theater, Stiles & Associates, Sue Pistone Associates, Pre-Paid Legal Services®, Inc. and subsidiaries, Essential Bodywear by Felicia, Firelight Web Studio, Passionate About Life Coaching, Success Coaching, Professional-Organizer.com, Design2Train, Jane Out of the Box, Big Fish Nation, CEO Families, The Joy of Connecting, Kennette Reed & Associates, ALCO Consultants LLC, Passion Parties, Host Caters, Dollar Doctor, Lisa's Art & Horses, CCDesignz Business Services LLC, Delaney Imaging, Unique Family Gift Shop.

Women Business Owners (WBO) announced today they are offering a special 3-day Attendee package for college students attending their "Free to be Me" National Business Convention October 10-12, 2008 in Houston, Texas for only $100. The convention, being sponsored by Office Max, Inc., will take place at the Sheraton North Houston Hotel, near the Intercontinental Airport, 15700 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Houston, TX 77032. Their direct phone is: 281-969-1209.

College students attending must show their college badge at check-in as proof. The package, for $100 includes:

.. Attendee bag filled with convention materials, event program, samples, goodies, and more

.. Friday Reception and Opening Ceremonies

.. Shopping with Featured vendors and sponsors

.. Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday

.. Six (6) Seminars (of your choice out of 18) on Saturday

.. View all 18 seminars up to three (3) months following the convention

.. Semi-Formal Banquet Dinner Saturday Night

.. Awards Ceremony during Banquet

.. Church Services and Closing Ceremonies on Sunday 

Anna Campbell, WBO President stated, "We are very excited to be able to offer this package to women in college, that may benefit from what WBO has to offer." Campbell went on to say, "It is a phenomenal experience to join together and share wealth of knowledge and to know that you're not alone."

When asked why WBO is providing this convention for their members and the general public, Campbell responded, "Deciding to be an owner is a daunting task and one that proves difficult and too much for some. At this years' convention we will be focusing on learning the tools needed to own a successful business."

The convention offers attendees eighteen (18) seminars to choose from. Attendees will benefit from live interaction with six speakers of their choice on Saturday, and the opportunity to view all eighteen seminars for up to three (3) months following the convention. Event speakers include Felicia Slattery, Nancy Williams, Lauren Mayer, Kioni Carter, Suzette Holley, Sue Pistone, Angelina Musik, Kennette Reed, Lisa Fredette, Camille McConnell, Linda Stiles, Ellen Delap, Karen Miller, Bonnie Ross-Parker, Michele DeKinder-Smith, Edie McRae, Patricia Barboza, Lorin Beller Blake, and Melodieann Whiteley.

Women from all over the world will be coming together at this convention to learn how to work effectively and efficiently in their businesses so their personal life does not suffer in the beginning years. They will be learning how to form mastermind groups, support groups, and other related teams of women that support, guide, and stimulate each other.

Women Business Owners (WBO) is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in February 2004. WBO provides education and support for more than 4,000 women business owners throughout the world with online and offline resources. You may visit www.womenbizowners.org to find out more information about Women Business Owners.

WBO offers members online networking chats, business classes and seminars, virtual conventions, and many other opportunities. They also provide offline (local) networking groups, their annual offline convention, and more. WBO's mission is to help more women succeed in business.

The 2008 Annual National Convention is also being sponsored in part by:

Office Max, Inc., Affordable Smiles, AlphaWomen Media, Inc., Sheraton North Houston Hotel, Admin Services, Women Business Owners, Volunteer US, Anita's Pen, Communication Transformation, Nancy Williams LPC, Lauren Mayer Productions, Julie-Marie Bags, Tru Transformation Coaching, Helms Briscoe, MOMtrepreneurs Network, JamSum Limited, fogtnotes, Earnest Holley Memorial Theater, Stiles & Associates, Sue Pistone Associates, Pre-Paid Legal Services®, Inc. and subsidiaries, Essential Bodywear by Felicia, Firelight Web Studio, Passionate About Life Coaching, Success Coaching, Professional-Organizer.com, Design2Train, Jane Out of the Box, Big Fish Nation, CEO Families, The Joy of Connecting, Kennette Reed & Associates, ALCO Consultants LLC, Passion Parties, Host Caters, Dollar Doctor, Lisa's Art & Horses, CCDesignz Business Services LLC, Delaney Imaging, Unique Family Gift Shop.

For more information about being a sponsor, vendor, speaker or attendee at WBO's upcoming convention, contact the convention committee by email at info@womenbizowners.org. All event forms, including registration information, can be found at http://www.womenbizowners.org/convention/. Register today and receive ALL the benefits of this amazingly affordable convention.