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The Womens Venture Fund (WVF) is pleased to announce the 13th annual Defining Moments Gala & Auction on October 4, 2010, with keynote speaker Samantha Ettus, bestselling author and entrepreneur. The event, held in lower Manhattan at Capitale, is the Womens Venture Funds largest fundraiser of the year and will be hosted by Rebecca Jarvis of CBS. The annual event brings together members of the financial, media and fashion communities to support entrepreneurship and honor a number of outstanding female entrepreneurs. This years honorees are Susan Berman, founder of Underline Communications & Celebrity Entrepreneur of the Year, Ramona Singer, astute businesswoman and star of BRAVOs The Real Housewives of New York City. "Women are starting small businesses in phenomenal numbers, creating more jobs than all the Fortune 500 companies combined," said Maria Otero, founder and president of WVF. "Womens Venture Fund is often the first place women turn to for information, business advice, and access to credit. Proceeds from this event will help women entrepreneurs achieve their goals." Event Details: Date: October 4, 2010 Venue: Capitale (130 Bowery) Time: 6-10PM Individual tickets are available for $200 per person, or $350 per couple. For reservations, telephone: (212) 563-0499 or e-mail: info@wvf-ny.org. The WWF would like to thank the 2010 Defining Moments Gala Sponsors: Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, Knight, Latham & Watkins, Macys, Metlife, NASDAQ, Nielsen Media, Nomura, NYSE, Siegel Gale, Ramona Singer and Underline Communications. About The Womens Venture Fund Founded in 1994, The Women's Venture Fund (WVF) is a nonprofit organization that offers courses, business consultations and micro loans to help women establish thriving businesses in urban communities. By troubleshooting specific challenges and encouraging women to share their experiences with other entrepreneurs, WVF is able to expedite the growth of businesses participating in our programs. To date, Womens Venture Fund has impacted the lives of more than 13,000 women. To learn more about Womens Venture Fund, visit: www.womensventurefund.org.
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