Showcase your business, product or service at the region’s premier networking and leadership event for young professional and executive women – Women, Finance & Philanthropy: The Elevations Leadership & Enrichment Academy. The event, which features an expo, is scheduled for Sept. 14 at Embassy Suites.

Early bird registration ends this Friday, July 30.

The first annual Enrichment and Leadership Academy is a half-day program featuring inspiring speakers and informative sessions to help professional women realize their potential and take their career to the next level. 

Presented by Elevations, the Charleston Area Alliance Professional Women’s Network, the Academy will showcase best practices and concrete guidance from some of region’s most knowledgeable women in the fields of finance and philanthropy. This promises to be the region’s premier networking and educational event for young professional and executive women.

SPECIAL EARLY BIRD RATES EXPIRE JULY 31, 2010!

Expo registration is $400 for corporate Alliance members and $175 for non-profit Alliance members. Those cost are $100 greater for future members.

Click here to download the registration form.

Registration includes two full-admission tickets to the event and an expo table from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., along with an opportunity to provide a door prize and materials in the registration kit. 

The Academy features a keynote address by Betty Schoenbaum, philanthropist and women’s empowerment advocate, as well as a luncheon, an expo and workshop options.  

To view the program and a list of sponsorship opportunities, click here.

For sponsorship information, contact JoEllen Zacks at JZacks@CharlestonAreaAlliance.org.

For expo information, contact Lesley Hager at LHager@CharlestonAreaAlliance.org. 

Individual registration is $60 for Alliance members and $75 for future members. Those prices increase to $70 and $85 after Aug. 1. Click here to register.

The Alliance will only be able to invoice for groups of 10 or more. Contact Deb Coffman at DCoffman@CharlestonAreaAlliance.org for more information.

The Alliance cannot issue cancellation refunds within 48 hours before the event. Thank you.

East End Main Street is conducting a feasibility study for a grocery store in the East End business district through the services of the CLUE group out of Washington, DC and Urban Development Services out of San Antonio, Texas.

The groups last week conducted a pair of focus groups for East End residents, but EEMS still welcomes information and insight regarding a grocery store.

Those unable to participate in the focus groups are invited to visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/TWW59TP and take a short survey by July 31.

“We want as much input as possible,” said EEMS Program Director Ric Cavender. “If an East End grocery store becomes a reality, we want it to serve the entire community. Therefore, we want feedback from the entire community.”

The Charleston Area Alliance and title sponsor United Bank are hosting the 2010 Golf Scramble Aug. 2 at Berry Hills Country Club.

Proceeds support the Alliance’s job-creation and community enhancement programs.The cost per foursome is $650. The cost per individual golfer is $200.

Click here to download the registration form.

Tournament sponsorships are available at $1,500.

Hole sponsorships are available at $400. For more information about sponsoring the scramble, contact Danny Forinash at (304) 340-4253.

Registration begins at 10 a.m. Lunch follows at 11 a.m., and the shotgun start is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Dinner and an awards banquet follow.

Alright, all you ‘80s and ‘90s fans, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test with Generation Charleston’s ‘80s & ‘90s Flashback Facebook Challenge*!!

Go to Generation Charleston’s Facebook Fan page each weekday morning after 9 a.m. for a trivia question and submit your best guess. The first participant with the correct answer each day will be entered into a drawing to win two tickets to see the B-52s and Blondie on Tuesday, Aug. 24 at 8 p.m. at the Clay Center.

Daily winners will be posted on the GC Facebook page after 4 p.m. The contest winner will be drawn at the GC Homecoming event on Aug. 7, 2010 at the University of Charleston. Participants must be present to win.

The Homecoming runs from 7 to 11 p.m. Join us at the radest event of the year, as proceeds will benefit the GC College Summit Scholarship Fund! Homecoming tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door. Visit www.CharlestonAreaAlliance.com/Events to purchase your tickets today!

Food and beverages, including beer and wine, will be provided as you dance the night away to your favorite ‘80s and ‘90s music and videos. Costumes are encouraged but not required. You don’t have to be a GC member to attend; however, you must be at least 21.

*Contest runs Monday through Friday, 7/26/10 – 7/30/10 and 8/2/10 – 8/5/10. Participants must be present to win. GC Executive Management Team and GC Communication Team members are not eligible to win.

Generation Charleston leadership wants to know what you think about past and upcoming activities, programs and events. 

What makes you come out and join us? What makes you stay home? 

We are looking to improve upon our current programs and need your feedback to make this organization more welcoming and well-rounded. 

Please take a few moments to complete this survey and help us plan for future events and programs. 

Thank you for your time and participation!

This evening was the most successful for the Generation Charleston and Alliance Corporate Cup team.

The cornhole squad, which included Ann Ali and Andrew Bernstein, took first without a single loss. They beat CASCI in the final. It’s the team’s first Corporate Cup victory.

Meanwhile, the GC swim team took fourth place and fifth place in the two Corporate Cup relays. Susie Salisbury, Ryan White, Patrick Snyder and Ali won their heat in the combined age medley, finishing fourth overall. Snyder and Ali took fifth in the 400-relay.

Before this evening, the team’s point total was four. Now, it’s 38, putting the team above a few other teams in the standings. That’s an impressive turnaround, considering the team had been in last place.

Corporate Cup ends Saturday with track and field events at Laidley Field.

 Join us July 22 for one of the coziest Business After Hours of the year.

Click here to register.

Ferguson Enterprises will be hosting the event in its colorful showroom. Relax with friends and enjoy food, beverages and live music. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and network.

And Ferguson will be giving away a selection of appliances seen here!

The cost is $15 for Alliance members and $25 for future members.

The Alliance will be able to invoice only for groups of 10 or more. Contact Deb Coffman at DCoffman@CharlestonAreaAlliance.org for more information.

The Alliance cannot issue cancellation refunds within 48 hours before the event. Thank you.

One of Generation Charleston’s Corporate Cup competitions in the Blood Drive.

If you are interested in taking part, download this form and take it to any Red Cross location. Then return the form by July 23 to Danny Forinash at the Alliance at DForinash@CharlestonAreaAlliance.org.

Thank you very much.

Because Generation Charleston is participating in this year’s Corporate Cup competition, the group has received a limited number of temporary memberships to YMCA of Kanawha Valley facilities.

The membership cards are good through Aug. 31.

Generation Charleston members can pick them up at the Charleston Area Alliance, 1116 Smith St., while supplies last. 

One card per member.