MEDIA ADVISORY

LA’S TOP WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES TAKE CENTER STAGE FOR THEIR TECHNOLOGY VISION AT JULY 20^TH GALA

10 finalists vie for $10,000 grand prize

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 11, 2006 – The brightest women-owned small businesses from the greater Los Angeles region will hit the red carpet on July 20th at the SheBusiness 2006 Grand Gala Award Ceremony. The evening pays tribute to 10 finalists in SheBusiness, a program of the non-profit Small Business Technology Institute sponsored by Intel®. Honorees symbolize the diversity and spirit of LA’s women-owned businesses in areas such as eco-friendly “green” construction, personal care products, environmental law, canine training, online clothing boutiques and more.

What:	SheBusiness 2006 Grand Gala Award Ceremony
When:	Thursday, July 20th, 2006 beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Where:	Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles, 506 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Details:	2006 honorees include: Elaine Allison, Canine’s Best Behavior; Sherry Davis, Personal Wealth Journal; Isabel Duran, Duran’s Shoes; Emily Heintz, Label Los Angeles; Meredith Lobel-Angel, Angel Law; Eva Lund, Gaia Builders; Vivian Shimoyama, Breakthru Unlimited; Callie Starman, Purses and Panties; Yvette R. Thomas, Wait Wear; MeiWah Wong, Ziva International, Inc.
Media RSVP:	Media can pre-register to attend or arrange media interviews by contacting Joanna Rustin at or call 650-333-3140.

The SheBusiness program facilitates and supports women-owned eBusinesses by combining free classes, workshops, consulting, development and support services. Awards are given to businesses that demonstrate significant potential to accelerate their growth and success using technology. For information, visit http://www.sbtechnologyinstitute.org/shebusiness/index.htm.

About the Small Business Technology Institute
The Small Business Technology Institute (SBTI) is a non-profit, public benefit corporation that fosters the adoption of information technology among small businesses. SBTI provides information technology awareness, education, consulting, and support services to businesses with 1 to 300 employees, with a focus on disadvantaged categories. SBTI also provides technology developers and vendors with market intelligence and knowledge to ensure the development of products that meet the needs of small businesses. For more information, visit www.sbtechnologyinstitute.org or call (408) 494-0212.
 

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