 Charlie Wilson/Chaka Khan To Perform at 2007 Women of Power Summit
From Blacknews.com - February 5, 2006
New York, NY - Legendary soul diva Chaka Khan and former front man for The Gap Band Charlie Wilson will perform during a special dinner and concert at the 2nd annual "Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit" hosted by State FarmŽ. Sponsored by Verizon, the concert will take place on Friday, Feb. 9, 2007 and conclude the four-day leadership event designed for women executives of color.
Comedian Steve Harvey, host of "The Steve Harvey Morning Show," will introduce the evening's entertainment. He will also broadcast his popular radio show live from the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa on Thursday, Feb. 8 and Friday, Feb. 9 from 4:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m. MST (6:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. EST). The two-day broadcast will take listeners inside the career-empowering Summit and feature special guest experts who will offer tips for women's success in business.
"We're delighted to have Chaka, Charlie, and Steve at our second annual Women of Power Summit," says Allison Jones Maitlandt, vice president, marketing and events. "At 'Black Enterprise,' we always strive to make our events both enlightening as well as entertaining; and having such celebrated talents is a treat we know our attendees will enjoy."
Khan, an eight-time Grammy Award winner whose distinct vocal style has inspired Mary J. Blige, Erykah Badu, Whitney Houston, and Kanye West, among others, is known for hits such as "Tell Me Something Good," "Sweet Thing," and "I'm Every Woman."
Wilson, lead singer of the pioneering 70s trio The Gap Band ("You Dropped a Bomb on Me," "Burn Rubber," "Why You Wanna Hurt Me," and "Yearning for Your Love") debuted a solo album, "Charlie, Last Name Wilson," in 2005. It featured collaborations with artists Justin Timberlake, Snoop Dogg, and Black Eyed Peas writer/producer Will.i.am.
The "Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit" hosted by State Farm® will take place Feb. 7-10, 2007 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona. For more information, visit www.blackenterprise.com/wps
About Black Enterprise
"Black Enterprise," your ultimate guide to financial empowerment, is the premier business, investing, and wealth-building resource for African Americans. Since 1970, "BE" has provided essential business information and advice to professionals, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and decision makers. Each month, "Black Enterprise" magazine provides 3.9 million readers with information on entrepreneurship, careers, and financial management. A multimedia company, "BE" also produces radio and television programming, business and lifestyle events, Web content, and digital media. "Black Enterprise" is the definitive source of information for and about African American business markets and leaders, and the authority on black business news and trends.
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