From Bahamian arts and crafts, exotic plants and fabulous fabrics to financial advice, cars and the latest in technology — it was all there at the 2003 Nassau Women\uff92s Show last weekend.<\/p>\n
\nThousands turned out to celebrate \uff91Mind, Body and Spirit\uff92 at the Radisson Cable Beach Resort Conference Centre and learn about the products and services being showcased by dozens of local businesses, big and small. It was an exciting two days, featuring a wide variety of talks and presentations as well as lots of product samples, giveaways and great prizes. <\/p>\n
\nThe spectacular grand prize was a $6,000 down payment on a home, courtesy of Gold Circle Company Ltd.<\/p>\n
\n\uff93The response, both from participating businesses and the public, was wonderful,\uff94 said Amanda Knowles, conference coordinator. \uff93We\uff92re very grateful to the many people who contributed to making this first annual show such a great success, and we\uff92re already looking forward to presenting this event again next year.\uff94<\/p>\n
\nThe weekend kicked off with a glittering Cocktail Reception at which the winners of the Show\uff92s \uff91Celebrate Women\uff92 contest were honoured. The \uff91Bahamas\uff92 Best,\uff92 based on submissions received from the public, were as follows: Best Sister: Ella Anderson, nominated by Inishka Lloyd; Best Boss (a tie): Kris Sandiford, nominated by Brenda Carey, and Joan Albury, nominated by Melanie Hutcheson; Best Mom: Euterpie Rigby, nominated by Vonetta Johnson; Best Friend: Sheila Thomas, nominated by Cora Cooper; Best Daughter: Mickeya Fox, nominated by Maxine Cooper, and Best Wife: Anastacia Knowles, Nominated by Shayne Knowles.<\/p>\n
\nThe 2003 Nassau Women\uff92s Show was presented by Verve Design & Promotions and More 94.9 FM. Corporate sponsors included Celebrity Limousines, Dames Associates Insurance Brokers & Agents Ltd., Gold Circle Company Ltd., Rubins, and Splash! Public Relations Ltd. <\/p>\n
\nPart of the proceeds from the weekend will be donated to women\uff92s charities in the Bahamas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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