Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Three women who started a business to make a difference!

In 2004 three women from Dearborn, MI, Janeen Sullivan, Julie Sullivan, and Judy McGinty, started a Women's Expo that would not only be a fun shopping experience for women and fellow woman business owners, but also this expo has a great cause behind it raising money to support the Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan. The expo is thrown in memory of Brittany Crawford who lost her fight with Leukemia in 2002.

Their goal was to offer something unique for women in the Dearborn area with products and services that would interest women. This event would be similar to a larger women's expo held in Novi, Mi annually. The event is held at the Ford Community and Performing arts Center. It not only raises awareness for the center and promotes memberships, it also supports a great cause.
A variety of businesses exhibit at the expo every year including jewelers, beauty, home improvement, arts, accessories, massage, spas, cooking, and more. There is also a bridal/ fashion show included. The show is attended by over 2,500 attendees with 100 exhibitors. 

This story is inspiring not only because it's the story of women who started a business that helps other women business owners, but also because it was started in memory of a loved one with the hopes to help others who are diagnosed with Leukemia. What a wonderful way to honor her memory.

This years expo takes place on Sunday, March 4th, 2012 from 10am-5pm at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center 15801 Michigan Ave, Dearborn MI 48126. Visit their website at www.showforwomen.com It's a great cause, so if you're a women who owns a business, you should consider donating to their silent auction. 

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