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WITI Call to Action: Why was it formed and how does it work?

WITI – Its Mission & Membership– Goals, Demographics, Composition

How WITI Connects– Networking Across Media

Why Did We Choose WITI Sacramento Network Launch

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Women in Technology International

Founded in 1989 to help women advance by providing access to and support from other professional women working in all sectors of technology

Reaches More Than 2 Million Globally Through– Networking– WITI Marketplace – Career Services/Search – National Conferences and Regional Events – Publications and Resources– Small Business Programs– Research– Bulletin Boards, and more

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WITI – Creating Collaboration

WITI’S GOALS Provide a platform of connections, resources and opportunities Transform corporate and media perceptions of women Create a pipeline of women to fill leadership positions in corporate America Demonstrate that advancing women directly contributes to the prosperity of all Influence top leaders in government, academia and industry to recognize the

purchasing power of women Encourage girls and young women to choose business and technology careers

WITI’S MISSIONTo empower women worldwide to achieve unimagined possibilities and

transformations through technology, leadership and economic prosperity

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WITI Membership – Highly Educated and Highly Powered

Education

Some College

12%

Bachelor's42%

Master's34%

Other8%

Doctorate4%

Level of Responsibility

Executive37%

Manager27%

Staff16%

Student2%

Other4%

Owner/ Entrepreneur

14%

4 in 5 Hold College Degrees 4 in 5 Hold Management-Level Jobs

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WITI Membership ReachesAcross the Business Spectrum

Membership by Industry

IT/IS/CS/SD41%

Consulting /Training / Recruitment

13%

Finance / Legal8%

Telecom / Internet6%

Consumer5%

Medical4%

Media4%

Public Sector4%

Advtg / Mktg / PR3%

All Other12%

All Other Industries IncludeAgricultureArchitecture/EngineeringAssociations/Organizations/Non-ProfitsChemicalConstruction Real Estate ServicesTransportation Utilities/Gas/ElectricAcademia/Research/DevelopmentHospitality/Restaurant/Retail/Tourism

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WITI Networks (61 and Counting) – Thinking Globally, Acting Locally

ArizonaCalifornia

AlamedaContra CostaEast BayInland EmpireLos AngelesNorth BayOrange CountySan DiegoSan FranciscoSanta BarbaraSilicon ValleyVentura County

ColoradoConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaFlorida

Central FloridaGainesvilleOrlandoSouth Florida

GeorgiaAtlantaAugusta

PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPittsburgh

TennesseeTexas

AustinCorpus ChristiDallasHouston

VirginiaHampton RoadsPotomac

WashingtonWisconsin

AustraliaBrisbaneMelbourneSydney

Canada ChinaMexicoSouth Africa Spain United Kingdom

HawaiiIllinoisIndianaKentuckyMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriNorth Carolina

CharlotteResearch Triangle

New Jersey New MexicoNevadaNew York

AlbanyBuffaloNew York

OhioClevelandDayton

Oregon

Networks Allow For Member– Involvement on a Local Level– Community-Specific Events– Leadership Development

Networks Allow for Corporate– Recruitment– Training– Visibility– Participation

I just wanted to commend you on your excellent support. Thanks so much for helping me to have a successful meeting and for making everything

so easy!Freya Williams, Network Director WITI Augusta

7WITI’s members are participatory, attending a range of professional conferences and utilizing diverse media outlets.

WITI Grows MembershipThrough Its Strategic Alliances

WITI Strategic Alliances Include– Business & Consumer Media

Print, Online & Event– Technology Conferences– Training Materials Publishers– Research Companies– Professional Societies & Associations

WITI’s Extensive Strategic Alliances Allow Corporate Partners To:

– Expand Their Reach Through WITI’s Participation in Industry Events

– Create Custom Programs Designed For Specific Communities

– Cultivate Member Relationships by Industry & Occupation Geography Education & Level of Expertise

Some of WITI’s Strategic Partners

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The WITI Media Mix – How WITI Dialogues With Its Members

Quarterly Print 30,000 Circulation In-depth business

content for tech-savvy professional women

– Technology– Professional

Development– Leadership– Networking– New Products– Best Practices

Biweekly eNewsletter 100,000 Opt-in Subscribers Breaking coverage of

– Events– Tech Issues– Partner Benefits– Networking Opportunities

Columns by and for WITI members on

– Personal Growth– Career Management

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WITI Women – Tech Savvy and Plugged In

WITI Wire – Member Articles – Issue-Related Content

WITI Community– Women on the Move– Network Events

WITI4Hire– Job Search Opportunities– Resume Posting– Career Counseling– Company Spotlights– eClasses – Tech Offerings– WITI4Hire eNewsletter

WITI Business– Marketplace Directory – Research Services

Webinars & Podcasts

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The Main Event – WITI’s Annual Women and Technology Summit

FORM Workshops Roundtables Keynotes Breakout Sessions Receptions Exhibits Hall of Fame Dinner & Awards

FUNCTION Workplace Technology Marketing Trends Capital Strategies Innovation & Creative Thinking Networking Career Development Mentoring

WITI's 20th Anniversary Summit

Sunday, June 14, 2009 - Tuesday, June 16, 2009Hyatt Regency Santa Clara

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WITI Sponsors Past & Present

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WITI Sponsors Past & Present

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Why did we choose WITI?

Align with an established global network of smart, talented women and a market reach exceeding 2 million

Leverage the creative and innovative products and services WITI offers including:

– Career Services and Mentoring Tools/Structures– National Conferences and Regional Events– Publications and Resources– Small Business Programs– Research– Bulletin Boards

Utilize existing tools and online services to minimize costs of administration: webmaster, financial management, communications

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Why WITI Sacramento?

Establish local network of public and private sector tech-savvy women

Build a local Brand Focus on local issues and drive our own agenda!

– Design events and workshops to meet our “specific” needs– Bring in speakers familiar with our “specific” issues and challenges

Access Online Features– Member Database– Monthly Webinars – ….. and all things WITI offers

Support Local Community Efforts

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Join WITI, Join the Conversation

Membership Opportunities – Individual Level (Sac WITI Only)

Private Sector $150/yr (Reg. $250) Public Sector $ 95/yr (Reg. $250)

– Corporate Level Advise checking with Company HR regarding existing

membership– Web Access Only

No Cost – FREE! Meeting Fees

– Members - $10 per meeting– Online members/Non-Members - $40 per meeting– Additional charge for paid speakers