Fuller Woman Expo Updates, Remembering Mia and Much More! via @fullerwomanexpo

click  thru for updates THE INTERNATIONAL FULLER WOMAN NETWORK Fuller Woman Expo Updates, Remembering Mia and More!     Style Me Beautiful Consulting Services Avima Graphics and Design   July 2011  Hello Everyone! It is with heavy heart that we prepare this newsletter. The world was rocked by the passing of Mia Amber Davis, Plus super model, Plus rights advocate and the face of the Expo and the Network for the past 2 years.  I have been hard pressed to find the words to describe what she meant to me and to this organization. Speaking of her in the past tense is something that has proved very difficult for me.  Thanks so much to everyone who has reached out to us to express their condolences for her loss, many who had the opportunity to see her every year at the Fuller Woman Expo. We have all come together in a way that I have never seen before. Thank you for being there for the people in your circle and reaching out to someone through your social networks.  Her courage and dedication to the movement was as remarkable as her beauty. We have to turn this devastating loss into a call to action, to continue to hold the torch that she held for the plus community. Join us as we celebrate the life of this extraordinary woman during the Expo!     Kim Coles-Our Keynote Speaker Kim Coles is back again at the 2011 Expo! She has been touring the country with her G.I.F.T.S. initiative that has impacted the lives of thousands of people. You will be able to bask in the light of this extraordinary woman September 10.   The Plus Biz Connect Contest The Fuller Woman Network along with the Ana Sites Group is presenting an exciting new contest for businesses.  Entry into the contest gets you qualified for a promtional package for your business including-spotlight during the Expo, one nights stay at our choice hotel, feature in Venus Diva Magazine and more!! Enter here for your chance to win!    "Curves in Motion" Fashion Showcase sponsored by IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel  We have jam packed line up of amazing designers this year! Our list includes: Tania Monet-Michigan Curvaceous Boutique- Virgina Ashaki Charles-Canada Pheline-Canada Black Dress Boutique-Michigan B.G.U.-New York SWH Apparel-Georgia IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel-California LaFlava-Michigan Plus Bridal sponsored by Venus Diva Magazine Mia Amber Davis Award of Excellence Our Woman of the Year Award will now be known as The Mia Amber Davis Award of Excellence. This years recipient is Valery Amador, Publisher of Venus Diva Magazine and Plus Model Magazine, the most influential magazines for the community. Met this extraordinary woman September 10!      Sponsorship/Exhibitor Opportunities are still available for The International Fuller Woman Expo Listed here are our community partners who have committed to their support this year. To join them and our ever growing list of sponsors and exhibitors, please contact us here. Vendor space is going fast!      SAFE needs your help! Sisters Acquiring Financial Empowerment is celebrating 5 years of helping survivors of domestic violence become economically self-sufficient after leaving an abusive environment. Their annual fundraiser July 22 will be honoring Actress Robin Givens, Channel 7 News Anchor Carolyn Clifford and more! Please donate whatever you can to help make their fundraiser a success! www.newsafestart.org         Congratulations to Gwen DeVoe!  Gwen DeVoe, Executive Producer of Full Figured Fashion Week and C.E.O. of DeVoe Signature  Events, had another amazing week in June! She received unprecedented coverage from such sources as ABC News, CNN, New York Times, Huffington Post, LA Times, etc.  Every year, Gwen continues to raise the bar to make Full Figured Fashion Week the most anticipated fashion event in the world! We can't wait until next year! Remember to look for the DeVoe Signature Events logo, you know you are in for something spectacular!            Contact Urban Life Promo for all your marketing needs. Mention "The Fuller Woman Expo" to receive special savings.       Check our website often for updates on what we have in store for you!!   Follow us on Facebook : International Fuller Woman Network or on Twitter @fullerwomanexpo  Cassandra Jones-McBryde U.S. Executive Producer The International Fuller Woman Expo Phone:   313.850.4507 Email:      thefullerwomanexpo@gmail.com Website: www.thefullerwomanexpo. com