FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 15, 2010
Student Stars Sought for First Night Pittsburgh Sing-Off
(Pittsburgh, PA) – As part of its staunch commitment to opening opportunities for young people in its service territory, Equitable Gas Company is searching for musically talented students to audition for the company’s vocal competition. The Equitable Gas Sing-Off is part of the upcoming 2010 First Night® Pittsburgh, a project of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, with generous support from lead sponsor Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Similar to a number of talent shows currently popular on television, students from grades six through 12 who are affiliated with a middle or high school in Southwestern Pennsylvania may submit a video audition performance of a song that conveys the spirit of the New Year. Individual students and groups of 20 or fewer should upload a video up to 5 minutes in length to YouTube, then submit it to the contest. Additional contest information and the entry form are available on the First Night® Pittsburgh website, firstnightpgh.org. The application deadline is December 6, 2010.
“Equitable Gas is pleased to once again sponsor some of the key family-friendly activities of First Night Pittsburgh and support The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust in its annual presentation of this premier holiday event,” said Bill Lucas, Executive Vice President of Equitable Gas. “We are proud to offer the Equitable Gas Sing-Off, a new activity for young people to showcase their musical talents on New Year’s Eve.”
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and Equitable Gas will select up to five finalists, and the community will be invited to vote on these five submissions. The popular vote will help to determine the winner. Award winners will perform live as the opening act for the three Equitable Gas Marquee Performances at the Byham Theater during First Night® Pittsburgh. In addition, winners will have a private cast session with members of a cappella group Straight, No Chaser in mid-December. Finally, winners will receive complimentary First Night® Pittsburgh admission buttons to enjoy the numerous activities that night.
“We are excited to give Pittsburgh youth an opportunity to share their interpretation of what the New Year means to them,” said Kathryn Heidemann, Director of First Night Pittsburgh and Senior Manager of Education & Community Engagement for The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. “The Equitable Gas Sing-Off is a perfect addition to First Night Pittsburgh, powerfully depicting celebration, resolution, community and hope through song.”
First Night® Pittsburgh is a joyous celebration of the arts, featuring everything from children’s activities to performances by nationally-known musicians to installations by local artists and a spectacular fireworks finale. First Night® Pittsburgh is a licensee of First Night® USA, the national association of community-based New Year’s Eve arts festivals.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is a non-profit organization whose mission is the cultural and economic development of Pittsburgh’s 14-block Cultural District through public and private support. The Trust presents and encourages diverse performing and visual arts programs within the District, and is an impetus for additional development in downtown Pittsburgh.
Equitable Gas Company is a provider of safe and dependable natural gas service to approximately 275,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers located mainly in the city of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. Its customer base also includes more than 200 municipalities in nine other counties in western Pennsylvania, 12 counties in central and northern West Virginia, and nine counties in eastern Kentucky. Additional information about Equitable Gas can be obtained through its Web site at www.equitablegas.com.
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Media Contacts:
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Veronica Corpuz, (412) 471-6082
Equitable Gas, Scott Waitlevertch (412) 395-2314
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Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Debra Dion Krischke Book Signing in December
Nationally Known Women’s Advocate Spearheads a Collective Book Featuring Successful Women Entrepreneurs
“Many business owners are living their passion. This can include plenty of obstacles, but when we inspire one another, and stick with it...you will be lifted to unimaginable heights”--Debra Dion Krischke, Advocate for Women and Children, Founder Foodie Fundraising.
Just Released!
Inspired Entrepreneurs: A Collection of Female Triumphs in Business and Life
A collection of 22 inspirational stories about women who have stepped out of their
comfort zones to follow their dreams.
“Starting a business can be scary, intimidating and overwhelming. These stories inspire other women by showing them that success is possible!”--Debra Dion Krischke
Friday, December 3rd – 4:00 to 7PM Treasure House Fashion Happy Hour - Wine and Taste Treats! Bring a bag of clothes to donate and give back to women! 8035 McKnight Rd. #G2
Saturday, December 4th – 11AM to 1PM – Beckoning of Booklovers - Penguin Bookshop – Sewickley – Support local authors at this discussion and book signing! www.penguinbookshop.com http://www.penguinbookshop.com/
This book is a collection of stories about regular women who felt trapped in their careers. Each of them dared to step out in courage to follow her passion, and ventured to change her world. The driving force behind the project, Debra Dion Krischke, is an advocate for women and children.
To interview Debra, contact: Team Effort Events 724-935-6100 or Debra@TeamEffortEvents.com
Meet The Inspired Entrepreneurs:
Chapter 1: Finding Your Passion while Paying the Bills
Debra Dion Krischke, Wexford, PA: When her business was rocked by 9/11, this serial entrepreneur found a new passion in raising money for women’s initiatives. Her company now raises money for women and girls worldwide.
Chapter 2: Anything but Ordinary
Kamana Mathur, Reston, VA: As a foreign officer for President Bush, Kamana worked with heads of state from around the world. This international trend setter was born ahead of her time. She now specializes in immigration law.
Chapter 6: Renaissance Woman
Armaiti Shahidi-Fitzgerald, Dallas, Texas: Mrs. International 2010 came to the US from Iran at age 20 and learned that in the United States the sky is the limit for opportunities.
Chapter 17: Change is the Essence of Life
Cathy Jennings, Harrisburg, PA: A stubborn and independent red-head, Cathy tried a lot of traditional jobs before finding her passion--she calls herself a “Chief Conversation Starter”. Cathy coaches professionals to network and grow their businesses.
Chapter 19: Sista for the Soul
Rhonda Willingham, Flint, Michigan: After being laid off from her job as a therapeutic recreational specialist, working with people in a psychiatric home, this resourceful entrepreneur created an empire out of her hobby-afro-centric greeting cards!
Five Facts about Women-Owned Businesses*:
Nearly 10.4 million businesses are owned by women (50% or more), employing more than 12.8 million people, and generating $1.9 trillion in sales
Seventy-five percent of all businesses do not have employees; similarly, 81% of women-owned businesses are without employees, for a total of 5.4 million businesses.
Sales revenue increased 66% for women-owned businesses without employees from 1997-2004, compared to 42% for all such businesses.
Women business owners are prepared to face risk, 66% are willing to take above average or substantial risks for business investments.
Women and men business owners have different management styles. Women emphasize relationship building as well as fact gathering and are more likely to consult with experts, employees, and fellow business owners.
*Center for Women’s Business Research, 2010
For media interviews, speaking or expertise requests, or receive a complimentary review copy of the book, contact:
Team Effort Events 724-935-6100 or Debra@TeamEffortEvents.com
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“Many business owners are living their passion. This can include plenty of obstacles, but when we inspire one another, and stick with it...you will be lifted to unimaginable heights”--Debra Dion Krischke, Advocate for Women and Children, Founder Foodie Fundraising.
Just Released!
Inspired Entrepreneurs: A Collection of Female Triumphs in Business and Life
A collection of 22 inspirational stories about women who have stepped out of their
comfort zones to follow their dreams.
“Starting a business can be scary, intimidating and overwhelming. These stories inspire other women by showing them that success is possible!”--Debra Dion Krischke
Friday, December 3rd – 4:00 to 7PM Treasure House Fashion Happy Hour - Wine and Taste Treats! Bring a bag of clothes to donate and give back to women! 8035 McKnight Rd. #G2
Saturday, December 4th – 11AM to 1PM – Beckoning of Booklovers - Penguin Bookshop – Sewickley – Support local authors at this discussion and book signing! www.penguinbookshop.com http://www.penguinbookshop.com/
This book is a collection of stories about regular women who felt trapped in their careers. Each of them dared to step out in courage to follow her passion, and ventured to change her world. The driving force behind the project, Debra Dion Krischke, is an advocate for women and children.
To interview Debra, contact: Team Effort Events 724-935-6100 or Debra@TeamEffortEvents.com
Meet The Inspired Entrepreneurs:
Chapter 1: Finding Your Passion while Paying the Bills
Debra Dion Krischke, Wexford, PA: When her business was rocked by 9/11, this serial entrepreneur found a new passion in raising money for women’s initiatives. Her company now raises money for women and girls worldwide.
Chapter 2: Anything but Ordinary
Kamana Mathur, Reston, VA: As a foreign officer for President Bush, Kamana worked with heads of state from around the world. This international trend setter was born ahead of her time. She now specializes in immigration law.
Chapter 6: Renaissance Woman
Armaiti Shahidi-Fitzgerald, Dallas, Texas: Mrs. International 2010 came to the US from Iran at age 20 and learned that in the United States the sky is the limit for opportunities.
Chapter 17: Change is the Essence of Life
Cathy Jennings, Harrisburg, PA: A stubborn and independent red-head, Cathy tried a lot of traditional jobs before finding her passion--she calls herself a “Chief Conversation Starter”. Cathy coaches professionals to network and grow their businesses.
Chapter 19: Sista for the Soul
Rhonda Willingham, Flint, Michigan: After being laid off from her job as a therapeutic recreational specialist, working with people in a psychiatric home, this resourceful entrepreneur created an empire out of her hobby-afro-centric greeting cards!
Five Facts about Women-Owned Businesses*:
Nearly 10.4 million businesses are owned by women (50% or more), employing more than 12.8 million people, and generating $1.9 trillion in sales
Seventy-five percent of all businesses do not have employees; similarly, 81% of women-owned businesses are without employees, for a total of 5.4 million businesses.
Sales revenue increased 66% for women-owned businesses without employees from 1997-2004, compared to 42% for all such businesses.
Women business owners are prepared to face risk, 66% are willing to take above average or substantial risks for business investments.
Women and men business owners have different management styles. Women emphasize relationship building as well as fact gathering and are more likely to consult with experts, employees, and fellow business owners.
*Center for Women’s Business Research, 2010
For media interviews, speaking or expertise requests, or receive a complimentary review copy of the book, contact:
Team Effort Events 724-935-6100 or Debra@TeamEffortEvents.com
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Friday, November 12, 2010
Welcome to the Fearless Women Revolution!
For Immediate Release:
In her extraordinary photography book, Fearless Women, Fearless Wisdom, internationally acclaimed author and photographer Mary Ann Halpin has brought together 40 female entrepreneurs from across the country to celebrate their courage and strength in having worked through their fears to achieve great personal and professional success. With the release date of June 29, 2010 the launch of Fearless Women, Fearless Wisdom will be celebrated throughout summer to culminate in a national, “Fearless Women Day” events in major cities like New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Chicago, Toronto and many more.
Pittsburgher Debra Dion Krischke, a Fearless Women’s Advocate and special event producer, is one of the featured portraits in the book but chose to have a woman under Burka as her portrait. “ Women enduring this kind of oppression are some of the most fearless women in the world, “ says Dion Krischke, “ fighting for the right to work so they can feed their children, to walk about in public without a mail escort, to choose their own spouse, to live without fear! “
Following each story is a Fearless Wisdom quote that imparts a heartfelt belief and a soul-inspiring gift. The back of the book holds a dedication page for a fearless friend, sister or mother to place their picture and share their own fearless experience.
The women adorned on the pages of this book will use its promotion as a vehicle to raise awareness and support for their most impassioned cause and beloved charities. A local Fearless Womens Day conference is scheduled for 2011.
Contact: Debra Dion Krischke
724-935-6100
Debra@TeamEffortEvents.com
http://www.foodiefundraising.com/
Welcome to the Fearless Women Revolution!
In her extraordinary photography book, Fearless Women, Fearless Wisdom, internationally acclaimed author and photographer Mary Ann Halpin has brought together 40 female entrepreneurs from across the country to celebrate their courage and strength in having worked through their fears to achieve great personal and professional success. With the release date of June 29, 2010 the launch of Fearless Women, Fearless Wisdom will be celebrated throughout summer to culminate in a national, “Fearless Women Day” events in major cities like New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Chicago, Toronto and many more.
Pittsburgher Debra Dion Krischke, a Fearless Women’s Advocate and special event producer, is one of the featured portraits in the book but chose to have a woman under Burka as her portrait. “ Women enduring this kind of oppression are some of the most fearless women in the world, “ says Dion Krischke, “ fighting for the right to work so they can feed their children, to walk about in public without a mail escort, to choose their own spouse, to live without fear! “
Following each story is a Fearless Wisdom quote that imparts a heartfelt belief and a soul-inspiring gift. The back of the book holds a dedication page for a fearless friend, sister or mother to place their picture and share their own fearless experience.
The women adorned on the pages of this book will use its promotion as a vehicle to raise awareness and support for their most impassioned cause and beloved charities. A local Fearless Womens Day conference is scheduled for 2011.
Contact: Debra Dion Krischke
724-935-6100
Debra@TeamEffortEvents.com
http://www.foodiefundraising.com/
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