Released on: September 4, 2008, 9:11 am

Press Release Author: ATHENA International

Industry: Small Business

Press Release Summary: ATHENA International, an organization recognized worldwide as
supporting, honoring and developing women in leadership, announces the inaugural
collaborative Leadership Summit designed to collectively develop and enhance
leadership strategies for women in the 21st century.

Press Release Body: CHICAGO (September 4, 2008) - ATHENA International, an
organization recognized worldwide as supporting, honoring and developing women in
leadership, announces the inaugural collaborative Leadership Summit designed to
collectively develop and enhance leadership strategies for women in the 21st
century.

\"We\'re delighted that the 2009 ATHENA International Leadership Summit will focus on
collaboration with invited leading women’s organizations as a key strategy for
progress,\" announced Dianne Dinkel, Acting Director of ATHENA International. \"The
Summit will provide opportunities for peer interaction amongst leading women’s
organizations and individuals, along with the potential for expanding global
connections.\"

Women from around the world will attend the event, including many ATHENA Award
Recipients, finalists, and other outstanding women. Many top level speakers will be
presenting at the summit. A gala dinner to honor women leaders will include the
presentation of the International ATHENA Award and the International ATHENA Young
Professional Award.

Some of the sessions at the Leadership Summit will include:

• Women in Leadership: Strategies, Insights & Solutions
• Where are we now? What needs remain?
• Collaboration as a key strategy for progress

The 2009 ATHENA International Leadership Summit will be held on March 15-17, at the
Renaissance Hotel in Chicago. The event is open to those interested in attending to
hear outstanding women leaders, network with other women professionals and learn
more about leadership strategies for women.

Founded more than 25 years ago, ATHENA International is known for building women
leaders and recognizing leadership initiatives among women. The organization is
headquartered in Chicago and is well known for its award programs that honor women
leaders in more than 220 locations throughout 5 countries. For more information,
visit the organization\'s website at www.ATHENAInternational.org or call
312.580.0111.

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Web Site: http://www.athenafoundation.org/

Contact Details: ATHENA International
70 E. Lake Street, Suite 1102
Chicago, IL 60601-5939
Media Contact: Deb Medema
dmedema@athenainternational.org
phone: 312-580-0111