Funding Opportunity for LWL Members.

Receive Grant Money from Jones New York!

-Do you have a great idea for a new business?
-Do you need help taking your small business to the next level?
-Want to help other women in your community?
-Do you know like-minded women to network with and build something new?

All Ladies Who Launch Members in the DC Metro area are eligible to receive grant money from Jones New York.

Deadline is February 15th.
Submit your application NOW.

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Today's LaunchTip

What Part Does a Media Kit Play in a Small Business PR Campaign?

by LWL member Christine Henry Woodward,
MY PR TOOLS.

A media kit is an essential tool for any small business PR campaign. A valuable resource for reporters, a media kit helps the reporter research your company and assess your value as an industry expert on industry-related topics. Its also a useful tool in marketing to potential clients, investors, and others.

Read about the elements of a media kit.

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Resource Library

Six Essentials for Networking

by Christine Comaford-Lynch

Networking is about creating an extended family. It's about developing connections, caring about people, increasing the size of your "tribe."
Here are a few networking essentials from her book Rules for Renegades: How to Make More Money, Rock Your Career, and Revel in Your Individuality.

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Victoria Interviews Alexandra Wilkis Wilson

Founder of Gilt Groupe

Alexandra launched her business 3 years ago and already reached 500M in revenue.

Listen to her story how she began her career working as a consultant for retail guru Marvin Traub at Financo Inc., and in investment banking at Merrill Lynch. She has also managed Leather Goods Sales Planning for Louis Vuitton North America as well as the retail operations at Bulgari, overseeing 15 stores throughout North America.

She speaks five languages, holds a BA and MBA from Harvard University.