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International Business Women Conference USA 2007 in Washington DC |
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DC: The Foreign Investment Network, a UK based Investment Consulting and Publishing Company in collaboration with Global Trusted Alliances LLC USA, recently held the 4th edition 2007 of the International Business Women Conference at Washington DC. The conference had in attendance Business Women and Entrepreneurs from across the globe who exchanged ideas on diverse issues that affects Women Businesses. The conference which lasted from 1st - 4th November 2007 at Key Bridge Marriott Hotel, Washington DC, USA also attracted key resource persons and government officials from Africa, Asia and the United States. The Conference theme reflected on the benefits of collaboration, networking and matchmaking as important issues in sustaining women businesses. It also highlighted the enormous contributions of women owned businesses to national economies.
Chief Temitope Ajayi and Judy Kay Gilbert
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Mr Gery Boge of Trimarro Homes, Chief Temitope Ajayi, and Judy Kay Gilbert Opic
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THE EVENT: At the event, FIN Award of Excellence was presented to some women Entrepreneurs and Organizations who have distinguished themselves in their chosen fields. The awardees include Mrs. Modupe Adelaja, Director General, of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency Nigeria [SMEDAN] who got the award for her role in stimulating the small and medium enterprises in Nigeria, Dr. Mrs. Cecilia Ibru, Managing Director of Oceanic Bank for pioneering banking excellence Sarah E.Moten,Ed.D,. Chief, Africa Bureau, Office of Sustainable Development, Education Division US . Agency for International Development USAID, Chief Temitope labinjo-Ajayi President, of NCF Investment Inc. for her role in Promoting and Encouraging Foreign Investments in Nigeria in support for economic growth in the country, Charlotte M.Ponticelli Deputy Undersecretary for International Affairs. U.S Department of Labor Bureau of International Labor Affairs, Mazie Green Holland for her Humanitarian projects, Madame Zhou Yinmei Chairman Changzhou Evergreen Group a multimillion dollar Company and Ms Noma Mbeki from South Africa for her numerous people oriented projects in South Africa
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Some other high profile participants at the event included The Nigerian Television Authority NTA, Mrs. Moji Makanjuola, Ms Cannie Curry from Clear Essence, Judyth Kay Gilbert from Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC Bank), Karen Burress International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, Camille Jackson, U.S Dept of State, Laurie-Ann C. Agama, PhD Director for African Affairs Office of the US President, Cathryn J. Kingsbury of the Livingston Group L.L.C USA. There were also delegates from the World Bank, International Finance Corporation among other institutions in the USA, Gerry Boge of the Trimarro Homes, Boge Farms and Trailers Inc, Mabel Ndagi of Bank of Industry, Mrs. Josephine Damilola Kuteyi Chairman Managing Director Josepdam Groups of Company, Dr Mrs. Virgy Anohu MD/CEO Mortgage Guaranty Savings and Loan was represented, Tonia L.Smith Vice President WAL-MART REALTY, Ms Fumi John Stewart Executive Director May Peace On Earth Alliance and Chief Dr Mrs. Nike Akande Executive Chairman International Development Company Ltd.
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Cathryn J.Kingsbury of the Livingston group llc, usa, Chief Temitope Ajayi,and Karen Burress US dept of commerce
Chief Temitope Ajayi, Dr Laurie-Ann C Agama Director African Affairs Office of The US President and Cannie Curry VP Clear
Essence
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