Black Female Execs Poised to Give Straightforward Advice at CBCF Networking Luncheon

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August 9, 2010

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"THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK OF SUCCESS"

WASHINGTON - The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's (CBCF) annual Networking Luncheon has become a celebrated part of the Annual Leadership Conference, (ALC) and for good reason. The featured speakers always bring sound, practical advice on effective networking. This year will be no different as CBCF will feature the authors of "The Little Black Book of Success."

The luncheon, scheduled from 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., on September 16, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in Washington, D.C., is a featured part of the 40th ALC. The conference is expected to draw more than 12,000 officials, business and industry leaders, celebrities, media, emerging leaders and everyday Americans. The conference also includes a fundraiser awards dinner, exhibit showcase, book signings and community outreach in volunteering at a local homeless shelter. Funds raised from ALC are used to provide scholarships, internships and fellowships as well as community outreach through health and education programs.

The authors, Elaine Meryl Brown, Marsha Haygood, and Rhonda Joy McLean, will review their book and share their wisdom with the lunch attendees. The book is a "road map," of sorts, to navigate the waters of corporate America. It provides straightforward advice on topics such as stereotypes, and self pity.

The book is written by three African-American female executives who understand that their first-hand knowledge can help other African Americans as they navigate the corporate ladder. Between the three, the authors have more than 100 years of collective experience in corporate America. "We are excited about having this caliber of experts address and personally interact with our attendees," said Elsie L. Scott, president and chief executive officer for CBCF. "These women collectively have experienced working for corporate America, working as entrepreneurs and working in their communities. They have much to share not only with women but men also. Their experiences are about working in America."

To register for ALC 10, visit www.cbcfinc.org or call (877)585-6018. For media registration, visit http://cbcfinc.org/media-registration.html 

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc. was established in 1976 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit, public policy, research and education institute to help improve the socioeconomic circumstances of African Americans and other underserved communities.