American Business Association of Russian Professionals

SFERA - The Russian-American Business and Professional Women Association

                                        PRESENTS

Career Advancement and Creating New Business Opportunities in Tough Economic Times

                                ON NOVEMBER 6, 2008

Please join us and our distinguished panel for this timely discussion.

The world is changing rapidly. Today, when we are in the midst of economic
crisis and thousands of companies are downsizing, fear of recession is
reining over people's minds. Do we succumb to fear and just try to hold on
to the current job we have or do we rise above the fear and look for ways to
advance our careers and create business opportunities for ourselves?

Our renowned panelists will share their insights on:

-How to navigate the challenges of career advancement in companies that are
going though the lay-offs and organizational challenges

-What unique challenges women face in their career advancement in this
economy

-How to not just try to secure a job, but fulfill one's professional dreams

-If it is a good idea to start one's own company during this tough times and
what the first steps should be

-How networking can support our professional growth and success during tough
economic time

About the speakers:

Sheryl Chamberlain

Sheryl Chamberlain, Director of Technology Alliances at EMC, is responsible
for developing, building and establishing global, corporate and regional
relationships with Computer Sciences Corporation. She is the Founding
President of the Women's Leadership Forum West Coast representing over 4,000
employees in EMC's Western Region .

Prior to EMC, Sheryl owned and operated a business consultancy practice
focused on providing system integration business reengineering services to
organizations with revenues of $5M to $1B. She has held key sales,
marketing, project management and financial positions for Fortune 500
companies including IBM, PepsiCo, Norton Simon Corp. and Deloitte Touche.
She was the CFO for Arizona-based John Carlier General Commercial
Contractor, and application software implementation consultant for IBM ISV
Computer Guidance Corporation.

Linda Holroyd

Linda Holroyd is a serial entrepreneur who balances her passionate
heart-side with her business-oriented head-side. She grew her first company,
a technical web consulting practice, to over 4 million in sales with a 38
member staff and a 96% customer satisfaction rate. Linda founded her second
company, FountainBlue, Inc. in January 2006 to foster transformative change
for high-tech, life science and clean energy decision-makers - one
conversation, one leader, one organization at a time. FountainBlue produces
monthly events, supports growing communities, consults to dynamic
organizations, and facilitates connections between people and
organizations..

Linda Glisson

Ms. Glisson is a Founder and Principal of Glisson Capital, LLC. Previously,
she was a cofounder and Managing Member of IPF Fund I, LLC, a portfolio of
14 high technology portfolio companies. The IPF Fund was fully invested at
the end of 1999. Linda is the former Principal of Kodak Ventures, and head
of alliances, strategic investment and syndication, with $100 million in
early stage investments, as well as additional budget in direct
acquisitions. Ms. Glisson is a member of the Advisory Council for the
University of California - Berkeley's Business School, and of the U.S.
Army's STRICOM Command (simulation training and instrumentation, with $750
million in projects). Ms. Glisson is also a founding member of the US/China
Venture Capital Association, and a charter member of the "Friends of
Scotland".

PROGRAM DETAILS:

What:
Career Advancement and Creating New Business Opportunities in Tough Economic
Times

When:
Thursday, November 6th, from 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Where:
Keynote Building, 777 Mariners Island Blvd. San Mateo, CA

Program Format:
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM...Networking and appetizers
7:15 PM - 9:00 PM...Presentation and Q&A

Cost:
Fees: $20 - Prepaid, $25 - at the door (subject to availability)

Registration:
Please use the following link to pay for the registration
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=713989

With questions, please call Irina at 650-291-1514

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SFERA is a non-for-profit organization, whose mission is to provide forum
for Russian-speaking business and professional women, to promote education,
leadership, personal and professional growth.

Events are open to men and women, both Russian and non-Russian speaking.

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