The CENTRAL CALIFORNIA WOMEN’S CONFERENCE was founded in 1988 by State Senator Ken Maddy of Fresno, California. The conference is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, non-political organization designed to educate, motivate and inspire women to be the best they can be in their professional and personal lives. (Tax I.D. #77-0178140).

The Central California Women’s Conference is a forum for women of all generations and backgrounds to share practical ideas on how to succeed in their careers while juggling increasingly complex and diverse life demands. The conference provides an exciting and fun atmosphere, where women come together to network. There are three general session keynote speakers and several professional breakout speakers providing seminars on a full range of issues affecting all women – in the workplace, at home and in the community. Information on the benefits of products and services of interest to women is also provided at the “Marketplace” – a trade show with over 150 exhibit booths.

Previous keynote speakers have included former Governor of Texas, Ann Richards; former first lady of Egypt, Jehan Sadat; surgeon and medical correspondent, Dr. Nancy Snyderman; news anchor and journalist, Paula Zahn; ABC news correspondent, Lynn Sherr; best selling author and lecturer, Deepak Chopra; financial expert and author, Suze Orman; actress & singer, Vicki Lawrence; Rita Moreno; Olympic Gold Medalist, Wilma Rudolph; 20th Century Fox President, Sherry Lansing; actress & entertainer, Debbie Reynolds; author, Gail Sheehy; actress and breast cancer survivor, Marcia Wallace and Olympic Gold Medalist Peggy Fleming. In 2001, Cokie Roberts was booked, but because of September 11 th, she was not able to travel and was replaced by international news correspondent & journalist, Bettina Gregory. The 2003 Keynote Speaker was Erin Brockovich, and in 2004, Star Jones, author, attorney and co-star of ABC’s popular morning show “The View” created by Barbara Walters! 2005’s luncheon keynote speaker was award-winning broadcast journalist, and one of America's most recognized and trusted television personalities, JOAN LUNDEN! In 2006 we welcomed NANCY BRINKER, founder of The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation!

For our 20 th anniversary scheduled for Tuesday, September 18, 2007, we are thrilled to bring to Fresno one of the screen’s most beloved actresses…GOLDIE HAWN!! Goldie’s memorable performances have endeared her to audiences around the world and she has touched millions more with her work as a prolific producer, humanitarian and best-selling author.

To date, over 56,000 women have attended the annual conference in Fresno, and hundreds of thousands of dollars have been donated to nonprofit 501(c)3 charities that are solely for the support of women and children. These charities provide resources to women in the Central California area such as emergency and homeless shelters, domestic violence and sexual assault, treatment and prevention, parenting classes and family counseling.

For additional conference or exhibit information, contact Mary Stabelfeld at (209) 668-6246, stabelfeld@sbcglobal.net. For Press or Sponsorship information, contact Jan Edwards at (559) 355-7602, jan@janedwardsmkt.com.