1.   Center for Women's Business Research Executive Roundtable

The Center for Women's Business Research is sponsoring the 12 th Annual Executive Roundtable. It is a leadership summit for doing business with women entrepreneurs. The event connects corporate leaders with women business owners, nonprofit advocates and government leaders. The roundtable focuses on the trends, challenges and opportunities for doing business with women entrepreneurs. It will be held in New York City on May 2, 2006 . For further information, contact www.womensbusinessresearch.org .

2.   New Web Portal for Women

U. S. Small Business Administration recently announced the launch of MY BIZ for Women, a new online tool designed to provide comprehensive business information and assistance to women entrepreneurs. It is the government’s single point of entry for women entrepreneurs to government resources. This web portal may be accessed at www.sba.gov/women .

3.   East Coast Student Collegiate Entrepreneur Awards Program

Undergraduate level students enrolled in college in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut or Delaware and who run their own business are eligible to compete in this program that recognizes young entrepreneurs. Each state identifies first and second place winners and they are awarded $1,000 and $500 respectively. An overall regional winner will receive an additional $1,000 for a total of $2,000. Deadline for applications is March 24, 2006 . For further information, go to www.fdu.edu/rothman .