Denver Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) Announces New Facilitator

DENVER – The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced Elizabeth Lake as the new facilitator for the Denver Chapter. Lake is a founding partner in ROCG, a full service business advisory and consulting firm with 40 offices internationally. The WPO is a nonprofit membership organization for a diverse group of women presidents who have guided their businesses to at least $2 million in gross annual sales (or $1 million for a service-based business). Chapters meet once a month and include no more than 20 women to build trust and confidentiality and allow for frank discussion of sensitive business information. With approximately 1,000 members and 64 chapters located throughout the nation and in Canada, the WPO has experienced rapid growth since its inception.

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http://www.womenpresidentsorg.com/
http://www.rocg.com

News Facts:

· Elizabeth Lake is the new facilitator for the Denver Chapter of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO).
· Lake is the CEO of ROCG Lake Consulting, a full service business advisory and consulting firm.
· The WPO is a nonprofit membership organization for a diverse group of women presidents who have guided their businesses to at least $2 million in gross annual sales (or $1 million for a service-based business).

Quotes:

“The WPO is pleased to have Elizabeth Lake facilitate the Denver Chapter,” said Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., president and founder of the WPO. “WPO members are influential, powerful women who contribute significantly to the U.S. economy.” According to the Center for Women’s Business Research, annual expenditures by women-owned enterprises are estimated to be $103 billion, and nearly half of all privately-held firms (48% or 10.6 million) are at least 50% owned by a woman or women.

“WPO is a wonderful forum in which to meet and learn from other women business owners and discuss important business issues with others who have similar experiences,” said Lake.

About Elizabeth Lake:
Elizabeth Lake is the CEO of ROCG Lake Consulting, a full service business advisory and consulting firm that was voted one of the Top 100 Woman-Owned Businesses of 2003 by Colorado Biz Magazine. She and her company have appeared in over 50 publications and several radio and television interviews across the country. She is a founding member of ROCG Americas and serves on the Board of Management, as well as an active member of the Colorado School of Mines Alumni Association.

About Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO):
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) locally and internationally connects top women entrepreneurs at the million and multimillion-dollar level ($2 million in gross annual sales or $1 million for service-based business) for greater personal and professional success. In monthly meetings across the US and Canada, chapters composed of 20 accomplished women presidents from diverse industries and backgrounds invest time and energy in themselves and their businesses to drive their corporations to the next level. For more information, call 212-688-4114 or visit http://www.womenpresidentsorg.com.

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Women Presidents’ Organization, WPO, Marsha Firestone, entrepreneur, Denver, Linda Lake, ROCG Lake Consulting,

Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
919-233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com

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