The Greater Dallas Chamber's Distinguished Women Leaders Lecture Series, presented by The Dallas Morning News, will host Sheila C. Johnson on Thursday, April 27, 2006.
March 22, 2006 (Press Release) --
DALLAS (March 22, 2006)... The Greater Dallas Chamber's Distinguished Women Leaders Lecture Series, presented by The Dallas Morning News, will host Sheila C. Johnson on Thursday, April 27, 2006 from 12 Noon – 1:30 PM at the Westin Galleria (13340 Dallas Parkway). Tickets for the luncheon are $45 (Chamber members) and $65 (general public) and may be reserved on line at www.dallaschamber.org or by calling 214-746-6787 for additional information.
Although Johnson’s name may not ring a bell to Dallasites, the work she has done will. This entrepreneur, volunteer and philanthropist has made her mark in history. Johnson, the very first black woman billionaire and co founder of Black Entertainment Network (BET), majority owner of the WNBA franchise, The Washington Mystics, CEO of Salamander Hospitality, LLC, a partner in Lincoln Holdings, LLC, philanthropist and mother of two has enjoyed success in many arenas.
Market Salamander, in Middleburg, Virginia, one of the first components in the portfolio of Salamander Hospitality, is a working chefs’ market. Future additions include Market Salamander in Palm Beach, Florida, opening Spring 2006, and the luxurious Salamander Resort & Spa, currently under development just outside of Middleburg.
Lincoln Holdings owns the Washington Capitals and Washington Mystics and has a minority interest in Washington Sports and Entertainment Limited Partnership, which controls the Washington Wizards, Washington/Baltimore TicketMaster, in-house promoter Musicentre Productions, and the management of the MCI Center and the George Mason University Patriot Center. Johnson is president, managing partner and governor for the Washington Mystics WNBA team.
While Johnson is committed to developing successful businesses, her philanthropy is of ultimate importance to her. An accomplished violinist herself, her primary concerns are to make opportunities available for children and young adults to express their creativity through the arts and to ensure that the world is a safe place for children.
The Chamber's Distinguished Women Leaders Lecture Series educates the public about women leaders, identifies opportunities and challenges for women leaders, and highlights the achievements of women leaders while focusing on the challenges they have met and conquered. Special thanks to The Dallas Morning News, Dallas Community Television, Hall Financial Group, Southwest Airlines and Women's Enterprise for sponsoring this event.
The Greater Dallas Chamber builds regional prosperity through economic growth, public policy and member service.
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(Note to Editors: To RSVP for this or for photo/interview opportunities please contact Jo Trizila at 214-746-6690)
Although Johnson’s name may not ring a bell to Dallasites, the work she has done will. This entrepreneur, volunteer and philanthropist has made her mark in history. Johnson, the very first black woman billionaire and co founder of Black Entertainment Network (BET), majority owner of the WNBA franchise, The Washington Mystics, CEO of Salamander Hospitality, LLC, a partner in Lincoln Holdings, LLC, philanthropist and mother of two has enjoyed success in many arenas.
Market Salamander, in Middleburg, Virginia, one of the first components in the portfolio of Salamander Hospitality, is a working chefs’ market. Future additions include Market Salamander in Palm Beach, Florida, opening Spring 2006, and the luxurious Salamander Resort & Spa, currently under development just outside of Middleburg.
Lincoln Holdings owns the Washington Capitals and Washington Mystics and has a minority interest in Washington Sports and Entertainment Limited Partnership, which controls the Washington Wizards, Washington/Baltimore TicketMaster, in-house promoter Musicentre Productions, and the management of the MCI Center and the George Mason University Patriot Center. Johnson is president, managing partner and governor for the Washington Mystics WNBA team.
While Johnson is committed to developing successful businesses, her philanthropy is of ultimate importance to her. An accomplished violinist herself, her primary concerns are to make opportunities available for children and young adults to express their creativity through the arts and to ensure that the world is a safe place for children.
The Chamber's Distinguished Women Leaders Lecture Series educates the public about women leaders, identifies opportunities and challenges for women leaders, and highlights the achievements of women leaders while focusing on the challenges they have met and conquered. Special thanks to The Dallas Morning News, Dallas Community Television, Hall Financial Group, Southwest Airlines and Women's Enterprise for sponsoring this event.
The Greater Dallas Chamber builds regional prosperity through economic growth, public policy and member service.
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(Note to Editors: To RSVP for this or for photo/interview opportunities please contact Jo Trizila at 214-746-6690)
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