Leslie Leland Announces Fundraising Event For Former Atlanta

1. Leslie Leland Announces Fundraising Event For Former Atlanta Governor, Roy 2010

2. (1888PressRelease) The event will be held from 6 to 8 pm. The Russell's and other prominent businessmen will be in attendance. Proceeds from the event will go to help the former governor regain the Georgia Statehouse on November 2, 2010. Leslie Leland, businesswoman and music industry executive is excited to be a member of the Host Committee for the Roy 2010 fundraiser for former Atlanta Governor Roy Barnes. Jerry Gray, The former Deputy Chief of Staff is hosting the event. Jerry was responsible for initiating the Mentor Protégé Program; this program was paramount in the effort to ensure that minority businesses in Georgia are guaranteed a percentage of all contracts that come through the State of GA given that there is no Minority Contract Clause in the Georgia Legislature. The event will take place on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at the Overlook in the Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta, GA. The event will be held from 6 to 8 pm. The Russell's and other prominent businessmen will be in attendance. Proceeds from the event will go to help the former governor regain the Georgia Statehouse on November 2, 2010. As founder and President of Us Girlz Entertainment, Leland is no stranger to hard work and perseverance. Under her leadership, Us Girlz became the first all female executive marketing and promotions company to implement and cultivate marketing strategies that would produce the first African- American female country music singer to land on the billboard charts in 20 years. Leslie will use utilize this same work ethic and determination that has helped make her career so successful to help the former Governor regain his position.

3. About Leslie Leland Leslie Leland is the quintessential business woman; breaking down barriers for women and girls through her innovative approach to achieving success in business and in life. Within her essence, she is a leading-edge twenty-first century entrepreneur. Leslie has exceeded in several industries within the last several years. She was the top executive and founder of the first all female marketing and promotions company (Us Girlz Entertainment) that developed and produced the first African-American female country music singer to land on the billboard charts in 20 years. She is the owner and face of Hair-Ex, a nationally franchised image and hair trade business within the lucrative hair extension marketplace. In addition to this she is the manager for a group of high profile, high net-worth network marketing executives and is producing a reality television show introducing everyday Americans to the power of network marketing. Within the Global Girls Initiative, Non Profit, Leslie holds the position of Director of Programs and Social Secretary. She is responsible for developing a roster of 50+ active mentors and developing and delivering programs and events to benefit the mentors and mentees enrolled within the GGI program. As Director of Programs, Leslie works closely with GGI staff, locally, nationally and globally to introduce its leading-edge, high touch and high tech curriculum, troubleshoot program implementation, recruit new mentors, recruit schools and teachers and other organizations supporting women and girls, organize events (guest speakers, volunteers, entrepreneurs and business owners), create business competition events for mentees and develop and enhance local, regional, national and global relationships. Leslie is also recognized for her "radio voice" and has a desire to pursue a voice over career. Listen out for her next venture…..

4. For more information, contact: Dana Lyons 2625 Piedmont Rd Suite 360 Atlanta, Georgia 30324 404-552-3786 lyons_dana ( @ ) hotmail dot com http://www.Hair-ex.com Source: http://www.1888pressrelease.com/leslie-leland/hair-ex/leslie-leland-announces-fundraising-event-for-former-atlanta-pr-230597.html