ASTRA News
Astra recognizes the need to educate women business owners about success tips for their companies.  
Corporate Supplier Diversity Professional Think-Tank
At the 10^th Anniversary Astra gala, a think-tank of supplier diversity professionals was launched. It is designed as a forum to share best practices. If you are a supplier diversity professional and want to participate, contact us to learn more.

ASTRA Events
Astra provides a full year of educational seminars, networking events and meetings connecting buyers and sellers. 

Sponsor an event
Sponsoring an ASTRA event is an excellent way to deliver your message to the heart of our membership. Your involvement and support also builds brand loyalty with women.

                           MARINE MEMORIAL CLUB & HOTEL- San Francisco, California

ATTRACTING VENTURE CAPITAL- WEBCAST- HELD NOVEMBER 6

For a copy of the presentation, contact Scott @ scott@astrawba.org.

GROWING YOUR BUSINESS GLOBALLY- WEBCAST- NOVEMBER 19- 11:00-NOON PST

 Jennifer Woods (USCS): "Identifying Global Markets and Partners for Your Products & Services”

 Diana Stopford (UPS): “Exploring Solutions for Your Global Distribution”

 UPS CAPITAL  “Resources to Help Finance Your Global Growth”

To register for this webcast, send an email to scott@astrawba.org by November 18

March 12- Taking Care of Business- Everett, Washington

March 26- WBENC Salute- Gaylord National Resort Hotel- Oxon Hill, Maryland

June 9-11  WIB 2009-San Francisco Hilton & Moscone Convention Center- San Francisco

September 14- Astra Virtual Trade Mission with WE CONNECT- Great Britain

October 8- 13th Annual Astra Matchmaker, Workshops, Awards Dinner- San Francisco

November 12-Taking Care of Business- Portland, Oregon