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AFTER 5 Biz Networking and Fundraising Reception April 13th

Motiso Group's networking initiative delivers value to minority and women entrepreneurs by actively creating connections, while fundraising supports the mission.

2012-04-10
FAIRFAX, VA, April 10, 2012 (Press-News.org) Motiso Group's signature networking event, AFTER 5 Biz, is an elegant evening of networking, fundraising, and cocktails on April 13, 2012 at L2 Lounge in Washington, DC. Proceeds will benefit Motiso Group's mission to advance socially and economically disadvantaged businesses.

AFTER 5 Biz is an initiative Motiso Group uses to connect minority and women entrepreneurs with a community of individual and business supporters. The premiere networking event occurs twice annually, with continued growth and support through an online networking platform. The network is targeted for individuals and businesses seeking support and offering support.

"In a social setting, AFTER 5 Biz is a focused network that not only connects business and community, we actively engage in finding the right connections for our small business clients. We take the challenge out of finding people, products, and services in a timely manner," said Gail A. Brown, founder and CEO of Motiso Group.

The event is from 7:30pm to 11:30pm, at L2 Lounge, 3315 Cady's Alley, NW, Washington, DC, 20007. The $60 event ticket includes hors d'oeuvres, desserts, door prizes, silent auction, luxury raffle, and cash bar. Cocktail attire is appropriate. Tickets and donations can be transacted at http://www.motisogroup413.eventbrite.com. An online auction opened on March 15th at http://www.biddingforgood.com/motisogroup.

About Motiso Group:
Motiso Group is a 501(c)(3) charitable management consulting organization promoting social progress through the advancement of small, socially and economically disadvantaged businesses. We achieve our mission by providing affordable management, financial, and training solutions that help enterprises start, run, and grow their businesses more successfully. Our services include: free consultations; low-cost management consulting and training services; and micro financing services. We specialize in advancing a micro enterprise from start-up (stage one) to growth (stage two). For further information, please contact us at (703) 403-0708.


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[Press-News.org] AFTER 5 Biz Networking and Fundraising Reception April 13th
Motiso Group's networking initiative delivers value to minority and women entrepreneurs by actively creating connections, while fundraising supports the mission.