Women of Influence

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Get your tickets for the 2010 Women of Influence dinner!

Congratulations to the 2010 Women of Influence honorees!

Lifetime Achievement

• Lilly Warnick, founder of City Club of Tacoma

Women of Influence

• Kathleen Olson, executive director, Pierce County Humane Society
• Linda Jadwin, director, South Sound Washington Business Center (Military honoree)
  
• Liz Dunbar, executive director, Tacoma Community House
• Helen McGovern, executive director, Emergency Food Network
• Renee Ries, CEO, Fairchild Record Search
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Rising Stars

• Melanie Manista-Rushforth, owner, Rushforth Wheels
• Amber Thiel, owner, The Healthy Edge

Join hundreds of business and community members to celebrate Women of Influence alumni, honorees and nominees at an annual awards event.

Date: September 14th,  2010
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Museum of Glass, Downtown Tacoma

Tickets: $60 each, $55 each for groups of 10+
*Reception, awards ceremony and plated dinner, reserved in tables of 10

Your name on our event registration list serves as your ticket. You will not be mailed paper tickets. Please be sure to fill out guest names and information fully when ordering to ensure their registration.


PROGRAM -Women of Influence recognizes outstanding female leaders in the South Puget Sound. Honorees are selected for their achievement community, business, government, military and non-profit sectors.

The panel of judges, comprised of previous years' honorees, also name a Rising Star and a Lifetime Achievement honoree.


EVENT PUBLICATION -

Click here to download a pdf of the 2009 Women of Influence event program. 

OUR VALUED SPONSORS - This leadership program would not be possible without our valued business sponsors. 

PRESENTED BY: 


KeyBank - Key4Women®- small business services for women - is dedicated to helping women take advantage of every business opportunity that can be discovered, as well as creating new ones along the way. Key4Women offers fresh thinking and solutions to help you achieve business goals while balancing your personal ones. Join Key4Women and you will be a part of a nationwide network of entrepreneurial women who share your passion for business and your perspectives on success.


Supporting Sponsor:

• TriWest Healthcare Alliance administers the Department of Defense's health care program for 2.7 million military service members, retirees and their families across 21 western states including Washington. Specializing in military health care, TriWest is committed to providing access to high-quality care and service to the military community. Additionally, TriWest develops innovative programs and resources tailored to assist groups with unique challenges, such as wounded warriors, Special Operation forces, members of the National Guard and their families. TriWest is privileged to serve those who serve through a generous and unwavering corporate giving initiative, supporting organizations and agencies that help our nation's military population. Visit www.triwest.com for more information.

Contributing Sponsors:

        

• Financial Network Beverly McConaghy is an Investment Advisor Representative with Financial Network Investment Corporation (FNIC). FNIC is a full service Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Advisor providing financial planning, investment advice, and Broker services. Beverly provides sound, personalized financial strategies and decision making to help you achieve your financial goals.

• Adriatic Grill! Tacoma's chef-owned, family run Taste of Italy.

• Cornerstone Financial Strategies offers values-based, comprehensive financial planning services while being committed to helping you pursue long-term financial success. Our customized programs are designed to protect, grow and conserve your wealth by delivering an unprecedented level of personalized service and expertise. Because we believe there are things in life that are more important than money, we will ensure that every financial decision you make for the rest of your life will be completely aligned with your most important goals and your most deeply held values.

• Rusty George of Rusty George Creative says that after years of working in a bland cubicle environment, he wanted his office to be a place that makes you feel like a 10-year-old again. This small design firm has been on the crest of Tacoma's revitalization wave, and its environment of creativity and outside thinking has been of utmost importance not only in transforming the face of the city, but in attracting and retaining the kind of talent that knows how to do it.

Event Partners:
          

• Hardcastle Entertainment, Inc The core of our company is providing quality disc jockey services. Entertain your guests! 20 - 20,000 people, whatever your event, we take care of you. Benefit Auctions, Company Parties, Seminars, and even School Dances. Our specialty is audio, visual, and disc jockey services. Talk to us about your wishes, needs, your budget, and we'll help you plan the most effective event for your budget.

        

• J Robbins Florist Jennifer Robbins has been designing inspired flowers for weddings and events for over a decade. Her fresh, fun outlook, boundless creativity and can-do attitude puts her clients at ease and provides the assurance that their special day will exceed all expectations.

• Gallucci's Catering offers the finest in catering and specialty foods. Gallucci's is a premiere catering company having catered over 1800 Weddings, 1700 Luncheons, 700 Christmas Parties, and 850 Corporate Parties. Gallucci's caterers provide a truly memorable experience for any wedding, business or social event.

          

• Dane Gregory Meyer - Dane Meyer is a West Coast photographer based in the Seattle-Tacoma, WA area. He has been shooting commercially since 1988. In the last decade, his work has focused on interiors, architecture and people. He has served many leading businesses, organizations, architects, designers, developers, contractors, artisans, artists, publications, and ad agencies. His work has often resulted in both regional and national awards for his clients.   If your company is interested in aligning yourself with the BE in a unique way reaching this niche demographic please contact us.




• Black Tie Espresso Catering's fully equipped, professional espresso bar lends a sense of sophistication to any event. We will help create a unique and memorable experience, whether it's an open house, corporate event, or private party.

AA Party Rentals - is a premier party rental company of the Pacific Northwest for an intimate dinner party for two, business function, or a charity event. AA Party Rentals provides the highest quality merchandise, experienced, knowledgeable, and service oriented staff.

• Savi Day Spa has been providing personal care and cosmetic services since our inception in 1998. We invite you to experience our new location at the Hotel Murano, formerly Sheraton Tacoma. At Savi, we strive to exceed our guests expectations with our delightful day spa and boutique. In addition to our highly regarded treatments and impeccable customer care we have added celebrations at the spa. Events and gatherings can be customized for any group. Pampering is absolute but fun and frivolity can be the focus.

• At Pardiman Productions we believe that video can show proof via demonstrations or testimonials that real human beings provide the products, services, and solutions your customers need. We know it's much more appealing to do business with someone if you feel like you know and trust them. Video is especially effective at building that 'pre-purchase relationship' and getting people excited about your product or service. At Pardiman Productions you'll get the highest quality production and service at an affordable price.