“How Does Entrepreneurship Empower Women? “

Luncheon Details

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Registration/Networking 11 a.m.; Luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m.

Kefi Spaces CoWarehouse
7055 Old Katy Road
Houston, Tx 77024

Registration Costs $35

Houston, Texas (January 19, 2024) 

Join the Houston Area Professional Express Network on Thursday, February 15, 2024, for a networking luncheon and a presentation by Elizabeth Ruiz of Your Leadership Journey, “How Does Entrepreneurship Empower Women? “.

This month’s HAPEN meeting begins with registration and networking at 11:00 a.m., followed by a prompt 11:30 a.m. start of the program. Luncheons are held at the Kefi Spaces CoWarehouse.

REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT: https://hapen.org/events

About Elizabeth Ruiz

Elizabeth, a seasoned Strategic Leadership Coach and Consultant, brings over thirty years of expertise in guiding individuals, teams, and organizations towards unparalleled success in both personal and professional spheres. With a remarkable entrepreneurial spirit, she has initiated and successfully sold multiple businesses throughout her forty-year career. Dedicated to making a positive impact, Elizabeth is an avid volunteer and serves on the boards of multiple nonprofits, showcasing her commitment to community betterment. Currently pursuing a PhD in Organizational Leadership at Concordia University Chicago, she holds an MS in Strategic Communication from Columbia University in the City of New York, an MBA in Management from the University of Texas Permian Basin, and a BS in Psychology and Communication Studies, achieved Summa Cum Laude from the University of Houston-Downtown. Beyond her academic achievements and professional accomplishments, Elizabeth finds fulfillment in her family life. Married with a blended family of five children, three grandchildren, five rescue dogs, and a uniquely endearing blind rescue cat named Kitty Puppy, she embraces a harmonious blend of professional success and personal joy in her diverse and dynamic life.

A few takeaways from this presentation will be:

1. Empowering women is essential in small businesses and entrepreneurship to promote gender equality and economic progress.

2. Women-owned enterprises not only create jobs and contribute to economic growth, but they also have a significant influence on local communities.

3. How women may become potent change agents as they contribute to a more inclusive and equitable society when given equal opportunities and resources to establish and expand their companies.

About Houston Area Professional Express Network (HAPEN)

Houston Area Professional Express Network’s mission is to GROW our membership TOGETHER through the strength and vitality of positive relationships of each member’s experiences.   Our members have opportunities to pursue excellence and achieve local and national recognition. HAPEN is part of the national organization of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA); for more information, visit www.HAPEN.org.

About American Business Women’s Association (ABWA)

Founded in 1949, ABWA provides business training and networking opportunities for women of diverse occupations and backgrounds. ABWA has dedicated 60 years to women’s education, workplace skills, and career development training. For more information, visit www.abwa.org.

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