2012 Financial Woman of the Year Luncheon: Barbara Morrison
Without question, this year’s Financial Woman of the Year Luncheon will go on record as one of the most inspirational in this event’s 17-year history. Annually, we gather to raise awareness about the successes of women in finance while generating scholarship funds for Bay Area women.
Read moreSpeed Networking: Brand and Promote Yourself in Three Minutes
The accounting and consulting firm of Burr Pilger Mayer in Walnut Creek hosted the FWA East Bay’s Fall Speed Networking event on Wednesday evening, September 26. This event was attended by business, finance, and accounting professionals from around the Bay Area, representing firms such as Robert Half International, Burr Pilger Mayer, Fehr & Peers, McDonalds USA, BBVA Compass, AT&T, Bank of the West, Working Solutions, and more.
Read moreDiversity Celebrated: Three Dynamite Women of Color Lead a Spirited Discussion on Their Paths to Success
At FWA’s first ever diversity-focused event, members and guests were captivated by our panel of three accomplished women, each taking a different career path, telling a different story and yet sharing certain common lessons that inspired our audience.
Read moreA Perspective on the Economy
At the Financial Women’s Association of San Francisco event on October 15, Dr. Williams characterized the U.S. economy as on the mend. Dr. Williams pointed to the auto and housing markets as showing tangible signs of the improving economy.
Read moreThe Economic and Social Impacts of Global Aging
At the City Club of San Francisco in July, we learned that global aging is leading tomorrow’s economic, social, and political decision-making into new frontiers.
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