Author Claire Shipman keynotes TEMPO Milwuakee Leadership Event

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(Free-Press-Release.com) June 2, 2009 --

Milwaukee, WI (June 2, 2009) – In the next several months, the U.S. is poised to have more women working than men, according to a report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The recent economic recession and resulting job cuts have raised the percentage of women in the workforce to a recent record of 49.1%. Now more than ever, companies will need to compete to attract and retain women. To better understand this new trend, TEMPO Milwaukee is proud to welcome Claire Shipman, the co-author of the provocative new book, Womenomics, to address Milwaukee business leaders about the growing impact women have on business, management and society. TEMPO Milwaukee’s fourth annual Leadership Event is open to the public and will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2009, at the Intercontinental Hotel in Milwaukee at 11:30 a.m.
Womenomics: Write Your Own Rules for Success, released on June 2, 2009, explores the what Shipman and co-Author Katty Kay see as a paradigm shift in the way individuals and companies approach work. This shift is a result of an increase in the competitive value of women in the workforce and the changing attitudes of women towards the priorities of balancing work and personal life. The book examines this trend and includes in-depth interviews from companies that are harnessing the power of "womenomics", including Capital One, Sun Microsystems and Best Buy.

Claire Shipman is a Senior National Correspondent for ABCNEWS’ Good Morning America since 2001 and a contributor to other ABCNEWS programs. She is based out of the network's Washington, D.C., bureau. Prior to joining ABCNEWS in 1997, Shipman was a White House correspondent for NBC News and regularly reported on presidential policy and politics for NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw and the Today show. Before joining NBC, Shipman worked for CNN.
About TEMPO Milwaukee:

The purpose of TEMPO Milwaukee is to provide members opportunities to network with leaders and future leaders, to enhance their awareness of issues and trends having impact on Milwaukee and TEMPO membership, and to participate in the active contribution of TEMPO Milwaukee as a group to the future success of the business community. TEMPO Milwaukee serves its diverse membership and the community through educational programs, networking opportunities, relationship building and mentoring, while promoting the goal of empowering women to achieve and sustain leadership roles within the political, educational and corporate arenas. TEMPO Milwaukee is comprised of 250 members from more than 100 companies in Milwaukee. For more information about TEMPO Milwaukee, visit www.tempomilwuakee.org.

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Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Intercontinental Hotel, Milwaukee
Cost: individual - $95 per person / table of 10 - $950
Sponsorship opportunities are available
For more information, contact Tracy Johnson at 414.905.0117 or tjohnson@tempomilwuakee.org
Registration opens June 15

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