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Elizabeth Edwards' keynote at the Conference!

Two Weeks Left for Early Bird Discounts!
Register now for the 2008 Pennsylvania Governor’s Conference for Women to take advantage of early registration discounts on individual tickets, tables of ten, and mother-daughter registrations. Students with a valid ID get in for half price. Hurry—early registration ends September 2!

Superstar Speakers and Timely Topics!
Ariane de BonvoisinAriane de Bonvoisin—Second Acts and New Beginnings
Ariane de Bonvoisin is the CEO and founder of First30Days, a New York City-based media company focused on guiding people through all types of changes, personal and professional, social or global. The company launched its beta web site, first30days.com in February 2008 and currently features nearly 60 life change subjects. Her new book, The First 30 Days: Your Guide to Any Change, was published by Harper Collins in May 2008. Ms. de Bonvoisin has a monthly column in Redbook magazine; is a Life Balance expert for Health magazine and has appeared on dozens of TV and radio shows.

Bob HarperBob Harper—Are You Ready! To Take Charge, Lose Weight, Get in Shape, and Change Your Life Forever?
Bob Harper has skyrocketed from being one of the most in-demand fitness specialists in the Los Angeles area to becoming one of the most recognized and popular lifestyle personalities in the world. Now entering his fourth year as one of the fitness trainers on NBC's worldwide hit "The Biggest Loser," Harper has become one of the most credible and sought-after motivational experts on television and DVD, in books and in personal appearances. His book, Are You Ready!: To Take Charge, Lose Weight, Get in Shape, and Change Your Life Forever, reinforces his knowledge that quick-fix fitness does not lead to continuing and meaningful changes.

Check out Ariane de Bonvoisin’s interview with Bob Harper in her Change Nation broadcast!

Marilyn Logan—It's Your Money, So Take It Personally
Marilyn Logan, also known as "The Money Lady", is a national radio and TV personality, business owner, author and motivational speaker. Armed with years of experience as a successful investment broker for major corporations and individuals, she has an in-your-face, pull-no-punches style coupled with a sense of humor. If you take her advice seriously, you'll be laughing, instead of crying, all the way to the bank! She's appeared as an expert discussing finances and relationships on several national shows including the Dr. Phil Show. In 2006, Marilyn authored her first book, I Can't Afford To Marry You: a guide to understanding the true cost of love.

Simran SethiSimran Sethi—It IS Easy Being Green
Simran Sethi is an award-winning eco-expert and journalist focusing on social and environmental sustainability. She is the co-host/ writer of Sundance Channel's environmental programming The Green, and is creator of the Sundance web series The Good Fight, highlighting global environmental justice. She co-created and hosted TreeHugger.com, the largest environmental website on the Internet. She has been identified as a Variety magazine Woman of Impact and been featured on Oprah, Ellen,TODAY, and Martha Stewart, highlighting ways we can become more environmentally friendly. See her recent blogs on The Huffington Post.

Jen GrooverJen Groover—Believe and Achieve: Taking Your Business to the Next Level
Tagged by Success magazine as a “One Woman Brand”, Jen Groover has masterminded and built her own companies (Butler Bag LLC, Jen Groover Productions LLC, and Jenuine Concepts LLC) and has assisted in the launch of over 50 other companies.  Just 35 years old, she has gone from guest hosting spots on QVC to inking deals with some of the industry’s biggest heavyweights on her way to becoming one of the nation’s preeminent business experts. Her latest endeavor is Launchers Café, an interactive community where entrepreneurs of all levels can communicate and learn from top experts in all industries. 

Carol ScottCarol Scott—Forget Balance: Discover Your BestStress Zone
Carol Scott is the Stress Relief Doctor. An emergency physician and health educator, she is an expert on the connections between stress and health and developed the BestStress Zone concept. She enables people to gain knowledge, practical solutions, specific strategies and motivation to live with less stress and improved health. She has been cited or featured in the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, WorkSpan, and The Washington Post.

 

They join our dynamic speaker roster, which includes more than 70 other nationally recognized presenters and panelists who are leaders in business, media, health, personal development and finance. And of course you’ll hear the amazing stories of our keynoters: Elizabeth Edwards, Liz Smith, Julia Reed, and Naomi Tutu.

Register now!

Special Hotel and Travel Rates
Several hotels are offering accommodations at special rates. Please mention that you are attending the Pennsylvania Governor’s Conference for Women when calling for reservations, and book now because space is extremely limited. Continental Airlines is also offering fare discounts for conference attendees. Click here for travel discount details.

Hilton Pittsburgh, 600 Commonwealth Place
(412) 391-4600
Reserve by September 5, 2008 to guarantee the negotiated group rate.

Pittsburgh Marriott City Center, 112 Washington Place
(877) 645-3553
Reserve by September 10, 2008 to guarantee the negotiated group rate.

Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel, 107 6th St
(866) 454-4400
Reserve by September 3, 2008 to guarantee the negotiated group rate.

Springhill Suites, 223 Federal Street
(412) 323-9005
Reserve by September 10, 2008 to guarantee the negotiated group rate.

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Register now! We look forward to seeing you on October 2!

Presenting Sponsor

Wachovia

The Pennsylvania Governor's Conference for Women •  P.O. Box 236 •  Carlisle, PA 17013
phone: 866-251-3537 •  fax: 866-747-2857
[email protected]www.pagovernorsconferenceforwomen.org

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