Just as the summer Florida heat has set in, the work of the FCSW has reached full steam! On June 25, 2007, I had the privilege of addressing the members of the Jacksonville Mayor's Commission on the Status of Women. The Mayor's Commission's purpose is to develop a public consciousness of the talents of women, regardless of race, color or creed, as equal partners in the private, business and civic community; to encourage women to become actively involved in matters pertaining to the community; to work toward utilization of capable women in roles of leadership; and to serve as a source of information for women on legal and human rights, economic equality, health, and discrimination.

FCSW Chair Norma S. White, L.H.D., and members of the Jacksonville Mayor's Commission.

This is an extremely enthusiastic group of women who have great things planed for 2007, including
a new event this fall, a Women's Financial Literacy Forum. The forum will include a panel discussion with notable women in leadership, networking and scholarship awards. Save the date and mark your calendar for October 19, 2007.

We are also very excited to announce plans for our next Florida Women Mean Business! conference to take place on Saturday, October 20, 2007 at Hodges University, Ft. Myers, Florida. This conference will bring together emerging and successful women entrepreneurs from across the state to share insights and information on everything from budgeting to taxes, and business plans to employee management. Women will gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to make their business idea a reality.

The FCSW is thankful for the opportunity to educate, inform, and recognize Florida women and we hope that Connections will continue to be an important and useful resource.