TECH CEO SUZY GIRARD TO PROVIDE "CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS FOR YOUR BUSINESS' SURVIVAL ON THE WEB" TO PALM BEACH COUNTY CHAPTER OF NAWBO CONTACT: Glen Calder at 561-750-9800 ext. 16 and Elaine Taule at 561-266-9010 after June 2nd FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boca Raton, FL. June 1, 2000 - Suzy Girard, CEO of GATE International one of Florida's top web consulting and design firms, will be unveiling her "critical success factors for survival on the Web" at the Palm Beach County Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) June 8th, 2000 at 6pm. "We are delighted to have such a successful female tech entrepreneur speak to our organization," said Elaine Taule. "Our members will surely benefit from Suzy's expertise and success." "The NAWBO is such an important organization and it's a honor for me to get to bend their ears," said Suzy Girard. Ms. Girard's "Critical Success Factors" will include: "Geek Mythology" - What is it and why it can kill your business. "Success Leaves Clues" -Who's really winning on the web and here's why. "Step One" - Turn off your Computer, turn on your Customers. "Your Dream Team" - How to pick the talent you need to get the results you want from your web site. "A Magic Trick in the Dark" - Don't invest in a site if you are not going to market it, and here 's how. "Accountability" - Facing the truth about what isn't working with your web site and doing something about it. Where: Atlantis Country Club, 190 Atlantis Blvd, Atlantis (Lantana) When: June 8th, 2000 at 6pm Tickets: RSVP 877-327-2378 $28.00 Members, $33.00 Non-Members The Palm Beach County Chapter of NAWBO is an organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs in all types of businesses. The Palm Beach County Chapter extends its reach through community awareness in order to make a positive difference to its members and the Palm Beach County community. Since its inception in February 1993, GATE International, Incorporated has continually provided e-services, marketing and high technological solutions that meet our customer's marketing and operational needs. These customers include SONY Music, The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, DirecTV, 3M/Imation, United Paramount Television and Film, Blockbuster Entertainment, KLM/Martinair Airlines, Sensormatic Electronics, Extended Stay America Hotels and PRC-USAi Networks.