PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
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Who: |
Women's Business Development Center (WBDC) |
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Established in 1995 WBDC is the only gender-focused business development center in the Greater Philadelphia region serving the needs of women-owned businesses at every stage of business development. www.womensbdc.org | |
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What: |
Annual "Just Desserts" Celebration |
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Cocktails and "Just Desserts" Reception | |
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Philadelphia's leading women chefs, bakers, restaurateurs and caterers will serve delectable desserts tocelebrate the sweet success of women business owners and their contributions to the regional economy. Hear three women tell their WBDC story. | |
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When: |
Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
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Where: |
Union League of Philadelphia, Grant Room 1st Floor 140 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 |
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Great Visuals: |
"Just Desserts," a sweets buffet of over 60 delectable desserts donated by more than 30 top women bakers, caterers, chefs, and restaurateurs, included Bredenbeck's Bakery, Denise's Delicacies, Inc., Magpie Artisan Pie Bakery, Metropolitan Bakery, Night Kitchen Bakery, Percy Street Barbeque, Sweet Street Desserts and Syreeta's Sweet Treats among many others. |
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Program & Details: |
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Brief Program: |
6:30 – 7:00 p.m. |
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Mistress of Ceremonies Welcome: |
Wendy Saltzman, 6 abc Action News Investigative Reporter |
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Remarks: |
Greg Redden, Regional President, Greater Philadelphia and Delaware, Wells Fargo, Event Chair |
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Women Business Owner Showcase
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Closing: |
Geri Swift, President, Women's Business Development Center |
Women-owned businesses contribute billions of dollars to the regional economy, employ tens of thousands of local individuals, and provide much needed services in their communities. "Just Desserts," an annual fundraiser, celebrates these accomplishments and affords attendees the opportunity to meet three women business owners and hear how WBDC helped them jumpstart their business idea or take their business to the next level of success.
Sponsors include presenting partner Wells Fargo, as well as AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Campbell Soup Company, Harmelin Media, Highmark, Inc. and PECO Energy.
Over 250 friends of WBDC, who believe in our mission and support our goal of economic justice for all women, are expected to attend.
SOURCE Women’s Business Development Center
RELATED LINKShttp://www.womensbdc.org
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