For Immediate Release

The Women’s Inter-cultural Exchange announces the Multi-Cultural Women’s Conference

Charlotte, NC - September 14, 2011- The Women’s Inter-cultural Exchange (WIE) announces the annual Multi-Cultural Women’s Conference “Bridging the Chasm: Changing the World”, a town hall meeting featuring research on the status of women. Keynote speaker will be Katherine Giscombe, Ph.D., Vice President of Diverse Women and Inclusion Research, Catalyst, Inc.   The conference will be held at Queens University Athletic Complex on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 from 7:30 am until 2 pm.

Giscombe will present the latest research from Catalyst’s recent study, “Building Trust between Managers and Diverse Women Direct Reports”. A panel discussion of multi-cultural corporate and community leaders will present up to the minute data on the status of women in Charlotte and the surround area. Tickets are $85.00. For more information, or to register for the event contact Stephanie Counts at 704-365-4452, or visit www.wi-ce.org.

About Catalyst

Founded in 1962, Catalyst is the leading non-profit membership organization expanding opportunities for women and business. Catalyst studies women and men across levels, functions, and geographies to learn about women’s experiences in business, barriers to their career advancement, and individual and organizational strategies leading to success.

About the Women’s Inter-Cultural Exchange

The Women’s Inter-Cultural Exchange, founded in 2005, builds bridges of social capital among women of diverse cultures, fosters cross-cultural awareness and develops infrastructure for community dialogue, engagement and programs. For more information, go to: www.wi-ce.org.

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