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Discover all the benefits of attending the QS Top MBA Connect 1-2-1 event this spring! London, January 28th, 2012

December 15th, 2011

Girls In Tech

QS Top MBA Connect 1-2-1 provides an outstanding opportunity for candidates to research business schools and make informed education and career choices, while offering business schools an ideal chance to meet a highly targeted audience of the world’s best young professionals. We are currently travelling to over 50 cities across the world and will be visiting London this spring. As World leaders in the educational industry candidates can meet with most prestigious business schools in the world under one roof, such as Cornell, INSEAD, NYU Stern and win over $1.2M of exclusive scholarships, find out about financing your MBA and speak with admissions directors face to face.

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BlogWorld LA is almost here!

October 25th, 2011

All Chapters, All Chapters

Ellen K

Several GIT members will be attending! Get 50% off through GIT if you use our promo code. Check out details here! We look forward to seeing you!

Blog World L.A. is just around the corner, November 3-5th. And, when you register with Girls in Tech, you can get 50% off a full Expo Pass, or 20% any conference pass with the

discount codes provided, below.BlogWorld & New Media Expo provides an educational experience for all levels of expertise and interests. Experts from every field of the blogging and new media industry will be on hand to share their knowledge, techniques and advice. Industry gurus will share their experiences and network with attendees in seminars and moderated panels.

The BlogWorld Conference is a two-day event that coincides with the exhibits. Multiple concurrent sessions will give participants the opportunity to choose topics that best fit their interests. Topics will range from high-end experienced blogger, podcast, broadcaster and social media themes to novice “start-up” topics.

So come and join the event that brings bloggers of all genres together in one place!

Dates: Nov. 3-5, 2011

Los Angeles, CA

BlogWorld & New Media Expo is the first and only industry-wide conference, tradeshow and media event dedicated to blogging, podcasting, social media, social networking, online video, music, Internet TV and radio. BlogWorld conference attendees e njoy more than 120 cutting-edge educational sessions presented by leading bloggers — like Peter Shankman, Aliza Sherman, Sonia Simone, Chris Brogan, and our own Kate Brodock – podcasters and content creators, while the New Media Expo provides the only industry-wide new media marketplace for networking, online business and marketing resources.

Register at: blogworldexpo.com with the promo code:

GITVIP20 to save 20% off any conference pass, or

GIT50 to save 50% off Expo Passes

(which include access to the Exhibit hall as well as all keynotes and parties, just like the conference passes).

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First African-American Female Combat Pilot Inspires Women in Business

October 25th, 2011

All Chapters, All Chapters, Girls In Tech

Ellen K

You won’t find Captain Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour flying the Super Cobra Combat Helicopter taking out targets and protecting troops on the ground in Iraq anymore, that because these days she’s on a different kind of mission: helping women succeed in business.

America’s first African-American female combat pilot says that while women have come a long way in business, they still have a lot more to accomplish. While 46% of the U.S. labor force is made up of women, only 15% make up corporate officers in the Fortune 500, and only 29% of businesses around the country are women owned.

“FlyGirl,” who has a long list of accomplishments in her career (first African-American female motorcycle cop for The Nashville Police Department, professional football player, Camp Pendleton’s Female Athlete of the Year and twice won the Camp’s annual Strongest Warrior Competition) travels the country speaking to women at large and small corporations, non-profits and government agencies, bringing the message that women from all walks of life have the potential to achieve the highest level of success with the right flight plan. She’s also mentoring women who were laid off in the recession to get back on their feet.

She just released her first book, Zero to Breakthrough: The 7-Step Battle-Tested Method for Accomplishing Goals that Matter, which is packed with hard-hitting advice and amazing stories from her adventures on the battlefield and in business.

Whether it’s climbing the corporate ladder, trying to find a new job, starting your own company or developing a passion into a livelihood, Vernice says women need to develop a breakthrough mentality which will lead to a breakthrough life.

Here’s how to do it:

· Don’t do what average people do or you’ll have what average people have. Do you really want to be average? Use your skills and talents to be extraordinary!

· Turn fear into fuel. Flying through Iraq and being shot at by enemy fire is real fear, but most fear we experience in life isn’t as bad as it seems, or as some call it “False Evidence Appearing

Real.” Times are tough, people are scared but don’t let fear derail your mission.

· If they say it can’t be done, prove them wrong and be the first to do it.

· Some of the most successful women in business recommitted to their personal mission in life. Start with what you’re passionate about.

Success is not a final destination. After you accomplish a mission, keep the momentum going. Honor the past and see into the future without dwelling on either one.

http://www.zerotobreakthrough.com/

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“Money Emotions: How To Worry Less & Feel Good Again”

April 26th, 2011

All Chapters, All Chapters, Girls In Tech, Seattle

Ellen K

Is it possible to feel financially secure in this volatile economy? Can we ever stop worrying about money? Are you in touch with your own money emotions?

Money Emotions is our emotional connection to money, how we feel about money as we interact with it. This internal dialogue shapes your financial identity and governs financial behavior.

Money may be an emotionally charged topic, but you can own your emotions and your finances. Money EQ (“Money Emotional Intelligence”) is the ability to effectively manage your relationship with money, allowing you to flourish personally, professionally and philanthropically.

The ability to navigate the ups and downs of money emotions makes it possible to weather life’s transitions or erratic economic conditions without a nagging sense of worry. This deeper understanding yields long-term resiliency and resourcefulness – tools that surpass any finance expert’s schemes for financial success.

In this workshop, Dianne Juhl, PhD(c) will help you raise your Money EQ by taking an inventory of your emotional assets and liabilities, with no need to disclose personal financial information. She will introduce her “Dare to Do” approach which inspires and strengthens four capabilities sourcing your financial well-being: intuition, adaptability, discernment, and confidence. There will be ample time for Q&A if the workshop participants desire this.

The discussion will include:

How to establish a positive internal dialogue
How to choose external solutions that are aligned with the confident financial identity you’ve created
How to access technical information provided by financial experts in a way you’ve never experienced before

This workshop can be the first step on a new journey of financial success and well-being. Dianne Juhl and The Feminine Face of Money offers you a community of resourceful women who talk money and share their money stories. There is a brain trust awaiting your discovery. You don’t have to go it alone.

When – Saturday, April 30th, 10:00am – 1:00pm

Where – The Integral Loft, 80 Yesler Way, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98104

Dianne’s pages:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/TheFeminineFaceOfMoney

http://www.femininefaceofmoney.com/

Event page:

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e3dw35bre08d5d45&llr=xc4dspcab

*First 10 to email ann@at6pr.com with their name and contact info will snag a free ticket to attend the following event*

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Join us for the 2nd USENIX Conference on Web Application Development!

April 26th, 2011

All Chapters, All Chapters, Portland

Ellen K

Which will take place June 15-16, 2011, in Portland, OR, as part of the USENIX Federated Conferences Week.

Back for 2011, WebApps ’11 features cutting-edge research that advances the state of the art, not only on novel Web applications but also on infrastructure, tools, and techniques that support the development, analysis/testing, operation, or deployment of those applications. The diverse 2-day conference program will include invited talks by industry leaders including Finn Brunton, NYU, on “A Tour of the Ruins: 40 Years of Spam Online,” a panel on “The Future of Client-side Web Apps,” a variety of topics and new techniques in the paper presentations, and a poster session. Since WebApps ’11 is part of USENIX Federated Conferences Week, you’ll also have increased opportunities for interaction and synergy across multiple disciplines.

Please print out and distribute the WebApps ’11 flyer (PDF) at user group meetings, around the office, and among your friends!

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Girls in Tech Seattle Co-ed Launch Party!

May 12th, 2010

Seattle

Ellen K

EVENT DATE: Thursday May 13, 2010 – 7:00-9:00pm

LOCATION:
2313 1st Ave
Seattle, WA

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Girls in Tech Seattle cordially invites you to celebrate its official Seattle, WA Launch party on Thursday May 13, 2010 at Twist Restaurant Lounge from 7:00-9:00pm in the PIG room.

Technology is a thriving economy in the US and globally; because of this phenomenon Girls in Tech was established to engage and empower women, tout their achievements in the tech sector, provide resources and educational programs to inspire careers in technology and entrepreneurialism.

It is with excitement and dedication that we invite you to join us, as we recognize and celebrate the women in Seattle that are changing the world through technology and innovation.

There will be a $5.00 admittance fee at the door.

Drink Specials/Happy Hour Specials – ALL NIGHT!
$2.50 Bud Lites
$3.00 House Red AND White Wine
$5.00 Pomegranate Martini
$3.00 Chips and Salsa
$5.00 Warm Chocolate Cake – my fav!;)

And More!

Pssst…this event is co-ed. Gents are welcome too!

Would like to thank @24Notion, @sipintostyle, @yelpseattle, @popchips just to name a few who have generously donated amazing schwag for the schwag bags!

We hope to see you there!

Ellen K
Managing Director, Seattle, Girls in Tech
http://girlsintech.net/