Moira Forbes, Dr. Terry Neese, and Laurie Barkhorn-Photo by: Glen Davis, Forbes Photographer
The room was filled with women wanting to know how to improve their own businesses and give back to the community.
That is exactly what they learned during a discussion led by Dr. Terry Neese, founder and CEO of the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women.
Women in attendance included Hartford Insurance sales representatives and their female small business clients or prospective clients.
Dr. Neese’s presentation included a discussion around the intersection of small business owner’s voice in policy and business, small business trends for 2011, and establishing the right networks.
Dr. Neese speaks to The Hartford's guests about small business and IEEW-Photo by: Glen Davis, Forbes Photographer
“[Dr. Neese] inspired the agents and customers to engage with their local legislators and policy makers and associations.,” said Laurie Barkhorn, Regional Vice President of The Hartford Financial Services, Inc.
“She made it very clear that’s really the only way you could affect change.”
Dr. Neese also discussed her small business background and how her experience evolved in to leading a global initiative toward sustaining economies through the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women’s PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS program.
The event, held at the Forbes Media building in New York, was hosted by ForbesWoman magazine and sponsored by The Hartford Financial Services Group.
Moira Forbes, publisher of ForbesWoman, called the night a success and said, “Dr. Neese both educated and inspired the audience with her insights on women and small business in addition to her notable work to empower women’s success globally.”
“Dialogue with Women Entrepreneurs” in Anaheim, CA
Women business owners come together to discuss economic issues related to small business.
Women business owners from Arkansas will meet to discuss economic factors that are affecting small business. The meeting is led by the nonprofit, the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women (IEEW) in collaboration with DonorsTrust, another 501(c)3 organization. The mission is to gain critical knowledge and input on economic subjects important to women-owned businesses and what educational tools they need to help them grow their businesses.
WHAT: “Dialogue with Women Entrepreneurs” will bring together a cross section of Arkansas women business owners to discuss economic issues and what business tools they need to sustain their businesses.
WHO: Terry Neese, founder & CEO of IEEW
Susan Stewart, CEO of Charter Financial Group, Inc
Sandy Abalos, CEO of Abalos & Associates CPA
WHERE: Sheraton Park Hotel
1855 S. Harbor Boulevard
Anaheim, CA 92802
WHEN:
Aug. 21, 2010
9:30: Opening of Dialogue and Introduction of Speakers
9:40 – 10:15 a.m.: Speakers- Terry Neese, Sandy Abalos, Susan Stewart
10:15 – 11:00 a.m.: Input and Discussion with Women Business Owners
About the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women: The Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women is a 501(c)3 non-profit empowering women to grow their businesses, pursue greater entrepreneurial ventures and become more active public policy advocates. The Institute accomplishes this mission by focusing on education, mentorship and coaching women in the United States and abroad who are seeking to acquire entrepreneurial skills to help start and grow a business. Learn more at www.ieew.org.
Oklahoma woman selected for prestigious national business award
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – JUNE 8, 2010 – Oklahoma City businesswoman, Terry Neese, will be honored at the 2010 National Association of Women Business Owners’ conference on June 10 in Washington, DC, with the Gillian Rudd Business Leadership Award.
Historically, the award recognizes a woman business owner who has made a significant contribution to the status and visibility of women-owned firms and to the empowerment of women entrepreneurs both nationally and internationally.
NAWBO leaders describe Neese as the perfect fit for the award for her blended entrepreneurial zeal and a sense of stepping up to do what is right for the greater good.
“Terry is the epitome of a business leader who has dedicated her professional career on the bedrock belief that when women are able to participate equally and fully in business, greater economic stability and peace ensues,” states the NAWBO Web site.
Neese, a serial entrepreneur, has been in business for more than 30 years, and most recently founded the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women, a 501c3 that aims to empower women worldwide economically, socially and politically. With its PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS program, the Institute provides long-term business and leadership training to women entrepreneurs from Afghanistan and Rwanda.
Neese, past national president of NAWBO, considers this award to be an ultimate honor, since Rudd personally inspired her to go beyond business and get involved in public policy.
“Gillian Rudd was my mentor,” Neese said. “Her work on the HR5050 legislation is what first broke the glass ceiling for women in business in the ’80s. Without her work, I truly can’t say I’d be where I am today.”
Terry Neese, Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women
DR. TERRY NEESE is founder and CEO of the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women (IEEW). She leads the organization to accomplish its mission via two programs, both domestic and international training for women business owners in the area of public policy and entrepreneurial education.
Peace Through Business–educates and empowers women entrepreneurs in developing countries to achieve their dream of financial independence and community involvement as a woman owned business. Since its creation in 2007, the program has trained over 150 women entrepreneurs in Afghanistan and Rwanda.
Empowering Women – a book and training program authored by Dr. Neese that encourages women business owners to affect change through involvement in public policy. Training sessions have been held in more than 15 states.
Founder of Terry Neese Personnel Services, and an inductee into the National and Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fames, Terry is a past national president of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), the largest women’s association of its kind. Terry’s involvement with women business owners and family issues is well documented through her participation in the following:
Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP); Co-Founder and Past President – WIPP joins together a membership across the nation totaling over half-million women entrepreneurs and executives and serves as a voice for women in business at the United States Capitol.
National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA); Distinguished Fellow – Terry led the organization’s Family Policy Center, where she developed policy ideas that helped women, families, and small businesses keep more of their earned money, and make better financial and health choices. In addition, Terry conducted bipartisan briefings on family issues with congressional leaders and their staffs and has regularly testified before the U.S. House and Senate.
A successful businesswoman, Terry made history in 1990 when she became the first woman nominated by a major political party for the seat of Lt. Governor of Oklahoma. She was recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the “Power 30” – the most influential small businesspersons in Washington, D.C. She was named an Outstanding Business Leader by Northwood University Board of Trustees in 2006. In 2008, Northwood University bestowed Terry with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree.
Terry has been appointed to numerous councils and positions with nominations by prominent leaders, such as Presidents George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.
Terry is also a pilot and a member of the Ninety-Nines. She is married to Earl N. Neese. Their daughter, Kim Neese, is CEO of Terry Neese Personnel Services and is the proud mom of Emily and Erin. They all reside in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
January is National Mentor Month… Where would we be without our wonderful mentors?
January is National Mentor Month. At the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women we take pride in knowing that we have directly helped more than 200 women in Afghanistan and Rwanda improve their personal and professional lives thanks to the mentorship of women business owners throughout the United States. Read more about National Mentor [...]
IEEW CEO & Founder Wins 2011 Association for Women in Communication Matrix Foundation Award!
IEEW Founder, Dr. Terry Neese just learned she received the 2011 Association for Women in Commuications Matrix Foundation Award for her contributions to the advancement of women through education, entreprenurialism, empowerment, and mentorship around the world. Congratulations, Dr. Neese!
The 2011 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS Graduates are Committed to Paying It Forward!
The 2011 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS International Women’s Conference and Graduation was a huge success. The women entrepreneurs from Afghanistan and Rwanda have returned to their home countries with a renewed commitment to pay forward the knowledge and sense of empowerment they received from the program. We congratulate the Class of 2011!
Paying it Forward: PTB Alumnae to Serve as Parliament Lawmakers in Rwanda!
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Best-Selling Author of “It’s Your Biz” Book to Donate Proceeds to the Institute!
It’s Your Biz, by Susan Wilson Solovic Dear friend of the Insitute and best-selling author, Susan Wilson Solovic is donating $2 from the sale of every book to support our mission! We thank her for this gracious gift and urge you check out Susan’s website to place your order today. Buy The Book Here! (Use Referral Code [...]
T. Boone Pickens Foundation Spotlights IEEW in August!
The Pickens Foundation has supported the Institute since the first PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS program launched in 2007. Pickens fervent belief in the power of entrepreneurship is at the heart of his support for the Institutes work. “I believe that you build stability in developing economies by helping entrepreneurs get a stable foothold, which is why we support [...]
IEEW Founder Receives Honors for a Lifetime of Empowering Women!
Dr.Terry Neese, founder of the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award Thursday night during The Journal Record’s Woman of the Year Gala, held at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. Terry was recognized for her business savvy, political involvement, and contributions to empowering women both domestically and globally. “It is a great honor to [...]
PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS® program graduates Gloria Uwizera and Akaliza Gara are featured in The Service Mag’s September edition: Young Women Entreprenuers. Read their inspiring articles here: Gloria Uwizera Akaliza Gara
Take a look at this article in October’s issue of Fortune Magazine - “The X Factor“. Our founder, Dr. Terry Neese, talks about the economic impact of women-owned firms and the connection between entrepreneurship and freedom.
2007 PTB Graduate Elected to Afghan Chamber of Commerce!
Congratulations to Qandi Amaki (Jan), who was just elected as the Afghan Chamber of Commerce Industry’s Director of Membership. Amaki, a 2007 inaugural PTB graduate, made history when she was first elected to this body because she was the only women ever allowed in. Now, she holds a higher position and credits IEEW’s work. [...]
IEEW Joins With Google to Help Small Businesses in Oklahoma Get Online!
We just joined Oklahoma Get Your Business Online, a Google-led program to help small businesses in Oklahoma get online. You’re invited ! November 3 Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame Tulsa, OK November 8 Will Rogers Theater Oklahoma City, OK Register today Google and friends are coming to town to get your business online! Oklahoma Get [...]
Advocate Peace: PAY It Forward With an End-of-Year Donation!
Women are a vital resource in any nation’s advancement; they must be able to contribute economically, socially, and politically in order for a nation to develop and prosper on a global level. Unfortunately, there are nations who have not fully tapped in to this potential. The great news is, you can be a part of the solution! Help promote international [...]
Dr. Terry Neese to be Featured in 2012 Woman’s Advantage Shared Wisdom Calendar
Dr. Terry Neese was selected from over 5,000 submissions to be featured in The 2012 Woman’s Advantage Shared Wisdom Calendar. The calendar provides advice for women business owners from influential women leaders across the US and Canada and goes on sale today! Order your calendar here: 2012 Woman’s Advantage Shared Wisdom Calendar
Dr. Terry Neese on The Small Business Advocate Show with Jim Blasingame
Dr. Terry Neese, Founder and CEO of The Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women discusses the mission, peace & prosperity building initiatives, and recent success stories on the Jim Blasingame radio show, The Small Business Advocate. Click here to listen
IEEW Joins Global Community in Celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week
November 14-20 is Global Entrepreneurship Week(GEW). Enterprising individuals around the globe are held up and spurred on for their part in the transformation of small-town main street USA to developing nation’s villages. GEW is the world’s largest celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch start ups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand [...]
Advancement of Women Award Honoree, Dr. Terry Neese Ties Success to Three 3′s
A big thank you to the Association of Women in Communications for honoring Dr. Neese with this year’s Matrix Award and for posting this article in the December edition of the AWC Communique. Read the full article here: AWC Communique
Dr. Terry Neese, Empowering Businesswomen Here & Overseas
Check out this article in Corps! Magazine on the Institute, our PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS® program, and our founder, Dr. Terry Neese. Corps! Magazine Article
The New Times Celebrates PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS® Rwanda Alumnae Association Launch
The New Times featured the amazing women of the PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS® Rwanda Alumnae Association and their successful launch celebrations. Read more here: The New Times – Rwanda’s First Daily
Dr. Terry Neese and Sarah Sears of S Design Inc. Talk About the Importance of Mentoring on NEWSOK
Two-time mentor and longtime friend of the Institute Sarah Sears, president of the OKC design firm S Design Inc. joined IEEW’s CEO and founder Dr. Terry Neese to speak about the importance of mentorship to thePEACE THROUGH BUSINESS® program. Watch the video here: NEWSOK – Local Group Spotlights National Mentoring Month
IEEW’s Newest Board Member and Best-Selling Author, Susan Wilson Solovic Blogs about PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS
Expert blogger, founder and CEO of ItsYourBiz.com, best selling author, and IEEW’s newest board member Susan Wilson Solovic blogs about the PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS® program and the importance of mentors. Thanks Susan! Fast Company Mag – Mentoring Women in a Global Economy
