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NAWBO Announces Erin Brockovich will provide keynote remarks at annual Women's Business Conference in Minneapolis
Elizabeth Gilbert's address to be rescheduled due to family illness

WASHINGTON, July 27, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Renowned speaker and activist, Erin Brockovich will deliver the keynote at "Together We Dare" the National Women's Business Conference hosted by NAWBO being held October 15-17 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Erin Brockovich is widely known for her relentless efforts to expose injustice and lend her voice to those who do not have one. Brockovich will inspire several hundreds of women leaders to harness the power that one person holds through grit, determination, and vision.

Due to illness in the family, Elizabeth Gilbert is postponing her appearance at NAWBO's National Women's Business Conference this year.  Gilbert deeply regrets missing this significant meeting of women business owners from across the country and looks forward to addressing the group at a future conference.

NAWBO supports Gilbert's professional decision to place her immediate priority on family during this difficult season of her life.  "We look forward to working with Ms. Gilbert in the future and supporting her endeavors to empower and educate women around the world," said Kathy Warnick NAWBO National Board Chair.

Bank of America is proud to be presenting sponsor of the National Women's Business Conference again this year. Early Bird registration savings ends on July 31st.  For more information visit www.nawbo.org

About NAWBO
Founded in 1975, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is the unified voice of America's more than 9.1 million women-owned businesses representing the fastest growing segment of the economy. NAWBO is the only dues-based organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs across all industries.   NAWBO develops programs that help navigate women entrepreneurs through the various stages of their business growth.

 

SOURCE National Association of Women Business Owners

For further information: Becky Ragan, bragan@nawbo.org