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“ I’m  the BOSS!” Sounds pretty cool, right? For me it is. I can tell you that as the Founder and CEO of  The BOSS Network , one of the fastest-growing women business communities, and as CEO and Principal Event Producer of  City Global Events , my Chicago-based event planning, marketing and production company, I have heard countless stories from women who share their dreams of starting their own business. The idea of starting a business can be very appealing—especially for women. The 2017  American Express OPEN "State of Women-Owned Businesses" report states: “As of January 2017, there are an estimated 11.6 million (11,615,600) women-owned businesses in the United States that employ nearly 9 million (8,985,200) people and generate more than $1.7 trillion ($1,663,991,700,000) in revenues.” The reasons why some women desire to become entrepreneurs vary. Some are frustrated with their career trajectory and feel restricted. Others are tired of the glass...

The BOSS Network Wants To Send Two Lucky Entrepreneurs To The Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference in Chicago, IL How to enter: What do you hope to gain professionally by attending the Black Enterprise 2012 Entrepreneurs Conference? (Value at $695 per registrant). Answer this question in 3 places: on the http://bringingoutsuccessfulsisters.blogspot.com/ website, then head over to our Facebook Page by including The BOSS Network and post your response, and finally tweet your response @thebossnetwork , include #BEEC2012 in your response and you will be automatically entered to attend the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference in Chicago, IL May 23-26 giveaway. The person who has the most likes on Facebook and Retweets on Twitter wins! Winner will be announced on Monday May 21, 2012 Rules to Apply: You must be a current member of The BOSS Network Contest Ends Sunday May 2o, 2012 at Midnight Good Luck!   The BOSS Network Team