National Minority Business Council to hold conference on October 19

Jacqueline Wales, author of "The Fearless Factor" (Turning Point Press, 2009) and Karenann Carty, Ed. D., Dean of Academics for Monroe College's Westchester County campus in New Rochelle, will headline the National Minority Business Council's 8th Annual Women's Business Leadership Conference, October 19. "Jacqueline Wales and Karenann Carty are going to be a dynamic team at this year's conference," said John Robinson, president of National Minority Business Council , a non-profit corporation that is dedicated to providing business assistance, educational opportunities, seminars, purchasing listings and related services to hundreds of small, minority, women and veteran-owned businesses throughout the Tri-state area and across the nation. "Jacqueline (http://www.thefearlessfactor.com) is a career coach, author, entrepreneur and motivational speaker. She speaks candidly about her personal life story which is filled with struggles and challenges that would be daunting to most. Her keynote address, 'Bridging the Gap between Fear and Opportunities,' is bound to inspire our attendees and conference sponsors to, as Jacqueline says, 'Get out of your own way so that you can soar in your business,'" said Robinson. Conference attendees will also hear workshop presentations on Business Ethics in the Pursuit of Professional Growth, Social Media News and Business Strategies, Marketing and Messaging Growth Strategies, and Doing Business Globally. The conference begins at 8:30 a.m. and runs until 2:30 p.m. Lunch is included. "Karenann Carty, conference chair, and her employer, Monroe College (http://www.monroecollege.edu) have a historic commitment to minority and international students, women in pursuit of higher education, new career opportunities, and encouraging entrepreneurship. Since its founding in 1933, Monroe College has always focused on offering higher education programs to often under-represented students," said Robinson. 200 business owners and senior-level business executives in decision-making roles will be attending this year's conference to be held at BNY Mellon headquarters at 101 Barclay St. BNY Mellon, a sponsor of the conference, has been a Corporate Contributing Member of the Business Council since the early 1990s. Other sponsors include NYPA and Monroe College. Renee Brown, CEO of C.W. Brown Inc. serves on NMBC's board of directors. "This conference offers a great opportunity for professional networking and learning new ways to improve business by participating in four fantastic workshops, plus breakfast, lunch, and an inspiring keynote speaker," said Dawn Henning, VP for Business Development of CPLC Education Center (http://www.cplc.us) and Chair of the Council's Women's Business Committee. "Attendance at this conference, plus having a presence as a Conference Sponsor, promises to be a long-term investment. Dividends will be paid in the form of a loyal new customer base and access to intellectual and business networking opportunities that might otherwise not be so readily accessible." The $65 admission fee ($75 after September 28th) includes continental breakfast and an awards ceremony luncheon. For conference registration or to become a sponsor, contact John F. Robinson at 212-693-5050 or Karenann Carty, 914-632-5400. NMBC has been helping small, minority- and women-owned businesses succeed for over a quarter century. Founded in 1972 as a full-service, non-profit (501)(c)(3) corporation, it is dedicated to providing business assistance, educational opportunities, seminars, purchasing listings and related services to hundreds of businesses throughout the tri-state area and across the nation. The strength of the organization resides in its members of successful entrepreneurs who are committed to their business and to the NMBC's continuing goal of expanding opportunities available to small, minority and women business owners. The Council's leaders, whose combined experiences spans score of years of fostering and nurturing businesses, provide the highest assurance that the NMBC will continue to address the needs and goals of its constituents. About Monroe College: Founded in 1933, Monroe College offers programs in business, technology, and professional studies. With campuses in the Fordham section of the Bronx and downtown New Rochelle, Monroe offers a Master's degree programs in business management and criminal justice, Bachelor's degree programs in accounting, business management, criminal justice, general business, health services administration, hospitality management, information technology, and public health, as well as Associate degree programs in accounting and finance, baking and pastry arts, business administration, business technologies, criminal justice, culinary arts, hospitality management, information technology, medical administration, medical assisting, and pharmacy technician. There is also a continuing education program and a certificate program for practical nursing.