Three Leading Houston Organizations Collaborate and Host Special Forum for Women Working in the Energy Industry

Business Wire, Oct 9, 2006

HOUSTON -- The American Marketing Association (AMA) Houston Chapter Energy Special Interest Group (AMA Energy SIG), in conjunction with Greater Houston Partnership and Women's Energy Network, will present "Energizing Your Career: How Women are Leading the Way in the Energy Industry" on October 12, 2006 from 4:30 PM until 8 PM at The Four Seasons, 1300 Lamar, Houston.

The forum will feature a panel of female executives including Cheryl Chartier, Director of Investor Relations, KBR; Claire Farley, CEO, Randall & Dewey and Amy Mifflin, Social Programs Coordinator, Marathon Oil Company, who will offer insights on career management for women in the energy industry. The event will also feature networking opportunities before and after the panel presentation.

"In response to feedback from attendees at past ESIG events, we have designed a program that balances valuable networking opportunities with top-notch, candid content from some of the industry's most sought-after women speakers," notes Sherri Scott, co-chair of the AMA Energy SIG.

"The face of our industry is changing. Women are compelled to lead in non-traditional corporate roles while managing work/life balance. This program will address what is necessary to succeed in a traditionally male-dominated industry, such as leadership, networking and negotiation skills; building the right relationships; business acumen and industry knowledge," adds Maggie Seeliger, co-chair, AMA Energy SIG.

Event tickets are available online at or at the door. Pricing is as follows: Advance registration: AMA, GHP and WEN members: $40, Nonmembers: $60. At the door: AMA, GHP and WEN members: $50, Nonmembers: $80. Delegates may get more information or register online for this event at: www.regonline.com/energizingwomen. Online registration will close on Tuesday, October 10th at noon.

In special recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, $5 of every registration will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Event organizer: American Marketing Association Houston Chapter - Energy Special Interest Group; event platinum sponsor: GLO CPAs, LLP; event gold sponsors: PennWell and Women's Energy Network; event in-kind sponsors: Bayside Printing Company Inc., Betty Wong Creative, LD Systems, Frank White Photography, LD Systems, and Weatherford; event supporters: Greater Houston Partnership and Women's Energy Network.

The AMA Houston Chapter Energy Special Interest Group (SIG) offers Houston energy marketing and sales professionals unique education and networking opportunities that focus on best practices and career management. The group's interactive forums include presentations and panel discussion focusing on industry trends and key challenges that marketing and sales professionals face in the energy industry.

The Houston chapter of the American Marketing Association has over 700 members and is Houston's largest and oldest marketing professional services organization. For scheduled luncheons, meetings and membership information, please visit www.amahouston.org.