As a small business owner, I am forced to be selective in the many opportunities to sponsor very worthwhile and deserving groups.  This year I have choosen a corporate partnershio with 100 Wise Women.  You can find more information at this link:

http://www.leadershiplouisville.org/events/wisewomen

At every 100 Wise Women breakfast forum, you'll meet distinguised women from all career stages and backgrounds.  You'll hear a keynote from one of our region's most accomplished women leaders, featuring her career story and life lessons learned.  After the presentation, participate in a discussion led by one of our community's 'Wise Women.'  The atmosphere is welcoming and supportive.  You'll walk away with an abundance of positive energy, new relationships and countless pearls of wisdom.

Proceeds from 100 Wise Women go to the Joan Riehm Women's Leadership Fund created to allow women to participate in Leadership Louisville Center programs.  Since the scholarship fund was created in 2007, 62 women have received scholarships totaling more than $67,000 to participate in Focus Louisville, Leadership Louisville, Ignite Louisville and Bingham Fellows.

So take a look and see if you can fit this into your calendar.  I promise you it will be worth your time and effort.

Have a great week everyone!

Happy birthday! 

 happy super bowl!

I am guest blogging today on behalf of all of us in the office, to wish Julie a very happy birthday!  No one makes the office more fun.  Our days are filled with laughter and nice things.  So here is a big shout out to the best boss ever--Happy Birthday to you and Happy Super Bowl as well!  May you have a wonderful day and may your team win!  We already think YOU are a winner!

Have a great week everyone!

As reported on NAWBOLouisville.org , on March 9, 2011, women and business leaders from all over our community gatthered to celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding women business owners in our region. Hosted by the Louisville Chapter of NAWBO, the 17th Annual EPIC Awards Dinner & Silent Auction, honoring the Woman Business Owner of The Year and Women of Distinction, brought together together a diverse audience from the business community, representing sole proprietorships to large corporations with hundreds of employees.

The event's message, 'Power Your Dream,' rings especially true when you consider that the estimated 93,233 privately held, majority women owned firms in Kentucky generate $9.3 billion in sales and employ 71,566 people. It is by celebrating the economic development successes of women owned businesses that our entire city succeeds.

We here at Julie Pogue Properties are thrilled to announce that Julie was named a 2011 NAWBO Woman of Distinction. It's a huge honor, and we are proud as always of our fearless leader!

More photos can be found at the Voice Tribune's coverage of the event.