WIN is proud to introduce a new section of our web site that offers opportunities for your company to advertise and support Women in Networking by becoming a sponsor. Each level of sponsorship offers a unique opportunity for your organization to get the attention of executive professionals throughout Northwest Arkansas. With avenues as inexpensive and convenient as a Door-Prize to the 120 second commercial spot offered to our Diamond package purchasers, becoming a sponsor couldn’t be easier. Let us put your company on the road to becoming an industry leader today by choosing the right sponsorship package for your business. Please visit the sponsors page for more information about taking your company’s success to the next level.

The 2006 WIN Holiday Extravaganza, the premier holiday event for executive women in Northwest Arkansas, is offering four sponsorship opportunities. The event will include a fashion show, a silent auction, and a cash bar. Each of the 300 attendees will enjoy a plate dinner and receive a free gift handbag. Sponsors will have the opportunity to prominently display a logo on each handbag. Only one sponsor per industry will be allowed to participate at a cost of $425.00. This marketing opportunity will extend beyond the event itself as the elegant handbags will be carried and used throughout Northwest Arkansas long after the event is over.

Recent changes to employment laws have made it nearly impossible to avoid expensive litigation fees and court costs. It is now more important than ever to be knowledgeable and well-prepared to navigate your organization around legal obstacles which if mismanaged could end up losing your company thousands of dollars in time and resources.

Global Workforce Issues: Challenge and Opportunities is the seminar that will prepare you and your company for this tricky legal landscape. For a minimal fee and one day of your time, you will be able to rest assured your company is equipped to handle any litigation challenges it may face. This one day seminar tackles the challenges of getting your company’s management team up to speed on how to avoid many of the most common lawsuits and capitalize on the market share offered by the exponential growth of the local Hispanic population. You will also learn a variety of simple steps your company can take to cultivate and retain the talent you already have in the wake of a global talent shortage.

Speakers will include:

• Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr. - President of The United States Hispanic Leadership Institute.Dr. Andrade’s presentation will cover the growth of the local Hispanic population and give your organization the tools it needs to capture this dynamic market.
• Bill Floyd - Vice President and General Manager of Manpower’s Southwest Division.Floyd’s presentation will address how to make your organization continue to grow despite the current global talent shortage.
• Magdeline Esquivel - Assistant General Counsel of Wal-Mart’s Legal Department in the Employment Division
• Mauricio A. Herrera - Attorney at Law for Matthews, Campbell, Rhoads, McClure, Thompson and Fryauf.Herrera and Esquivel will discuss immigration law and how it impacts employers.
• R. Scott Summers - Attorney at Law for Wright, Lindsey & Jennings, LLP.Summers will expose the root causes of many of the most common lawsuits companies face today and provide solutions on how to avoid these pitfalls with a proactive approach.

The seminar will be held on Wednesday, September 20th at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Rogers, Arkansas from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration before August 31st reduces the ticket price by $20. Let these professional experts prepare you and your company for the many challenges all leaders must be ready to face in today’s constantly changing business environment.

For more information on this Global Workforce Issues seminar call Galaviz Consulting at (479) 685-7749 or e-mail Galaviz here.

The Holiday Season may seem far away in the midst of the August heat, but WIN’s Holiday Extravaganza is just around the corner. Start making plans now to attend what is sure to be a fantastic event!

The 2006 WIN Holiday Extravaganza will take place on Nov. 30th at the Embassy Suites Hotel Northwest Arkansas in Rogers, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. This year’s event will include a special fashion show featuring Suited For Success recipients as the models as well as a Silent Auction and cash bar. Attendees will enjoy a plate dinner and receive a goody bag.

Make plans to attend this event now, as there will be only 300 tickets available. When these are sold, no more will be available. Tickets will be sold in advance; further information regarding ticket sales will be presented at the next meeting.