Full-day conference for mompreneurs

We are excited for a great conference coming to town. The "Moms in Business Unite" conference will take place Sept 16th and is focused to help new business owners get started, existing business owners become more efficient or take their business to the next level, and help inspiring inventors bring their concept to reality!

Date: September 16, 2009
Place: University of San Diego, Joan Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice
Conference Session Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Award/Grant Presentation and Reception: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Keynote speakers are the Boogie Moms, Mindee Doney and Julie Pickens, creators of Boggie Wipes which is selling in 30,000 retail stores nationwide.

More details at http://www.momsinbusinessunite.com/

This all day educational conference, complete with keynote speaker, panel discussions, breakout sessions, new inventor showcase, networking, award ceremony, resource marketplace, and childcare to support and promote the growing number of women and mom-owned businesses.

THE TIP: Get a 10% discount courtesy of our friend Liz, just enter "Ameriprise" in the promo box when you register for the conference.

EVA Restaurant coming soon!

Remember the amazing chef we first introduced you to in 2007...? Chef Mark Gold...

We were excited to learn that he had received an "excellent" rating by the LA Times Food Critic and are even more excited now to learn that he is achieving his dream of opening his own restaurant on Beverly Blvd in Los Angeles.

So of course we have to go check out his amazing cooking in his new place.... so stay tuned for our first Friends With Class roadtrip to check out the upcoming EVA Restaurant.

The foodie blog and news world is abuzz with info about this hot new restaurant... Read more at: http://www.foodgps.com/mark-gold-claims-hatfields-space-for-eva/

THE TIP: Mark has something very special planned for Sundays... menu based on what was most fresh at the Farmer's Market that day and free-flowing wine, love it!

From our friend's kitchen to the Today Show!

Many of you will remember one of our first and favorite classes: "Amazing Appetizers" with Chef Marcela at our friend Mickey's house.

Well if you didn't take us up on the chance to cook with Marcela then, Al Roker took the chance last month when he and the rest of the Today Show invited her to their kitchen! What a treat to see Marcela on TV and remember the fun we had with her in class.

You can click here see her Today Show episode and be sure to check out her new website http://www.chefmarcela.com/ where you can get info about her new cook book -- this gal doesn't stop, but we'll be sure to catch her next time she is in San Diego for another great class :)

Casting Call from RJ at Single Dad.com

A message from our friend RJ at http://www.singledad.com/ - pass on to any single dads you know who would be interested in being part of an upcoming TV show...

From RJ: "I have an opportunity to share and we need your help. SingleDad has been approached by a casting director for a SingleFather TV show and I need to cast (2) more Single Fathers who fit a particular category for the show: A SingleDad never married, Widowed Father, and divorced father all apply. Full Time Dad, Full Custody with Children preferred."

You can contact RJ by July 15th at rj@singledad.com and he will ask for a brief bio of how the Father became a single parent, a family photo, an individual photo and anything unique about your circumstances.

And for the rest of us... we'll stay tuned for this new TV show that will certainly be interesting and engaging :)

Our favorite instructors on TV

You met Stacey at the Twitter class, Marcy at her career seminars and Elizabeth at her financial classes... now the rest of San Diego is getting to meet some our favorite instructors!

Check these gals out now that they are regulars on one of San Diego's best news outlets: San Diego Living, FOX 6 weekdays 9-10 am.

Win Tickets to Sassy City Chicks!

WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO THE SASSY CITY CHICKS SUMMER FASHION BASH!

Join our friend Isela and some of the hottest new designers for a fabulous night on Thursday, July 30th at Float Bar at the Hard Rock Hotel (207 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101) between the hours of 5pm-9pm.

Enjoy an evening filled with discount designer shopping and pampering spa services while indulging in some delicious cocktails at the hottest rooftop bar San Diego has to offer. Featuring SPECIAL RECESSION SAVINGS at up to 80% off designer name-brand jeans, jewelry, clothing, handbags, makeup and much more.

Advanced tickets can be purchased at http://www.sassycitychicks.com (2 for 1 Offer) $20, which includes early entry into Hard Rock Hotel’s Float Rooftop Bar, VIP Gift Bag (valued at $30), drink specials and complimentary spa services.

This event is sponsored by Fredericks of Holly wood, Borba, Pop Beauty, Nailene, Cozmocard and Hpnotiq. See items from some of the following designers: Juicy Couture, Ella Moss, Splendid, French Connection, Miss Me, Michael Stars, Hudson Jeans and many more.

More info at www.sassycitychicks.com or call (310) 318-1731.

THE TIP: To be entered to win a pair of VIP Tickets email info@sassycitychicks.com with ‘Friends with Class’ in the subject line. Entries accepted thru July 28th

"Organization Class" Wed - June 10th at 6 pm in Banker's Hill. Details at http://ping.fm/loSCH See you there!