February 2005 SSG President/Senior Counsel Art Stewart and Vice President of Client Services Katharine Dome will be in Chicago this April 27-30 when Stewart Strategies Group participates as a Resource Expo Exhibitor at the 2005 International ATHENA Leadership Conference for Women: "Journey to Leadership - Creating Your Road Map to Success." SSG will host an exhibit booth to showcase the firm's services to the women's market and attend the conference program, including the annual ATHENA Awards gala. The ATHENA Conference, which will be held at the Chicago Marriott Downtown on the Magnificent Mile, is one of the preeminent international gatherings for women annually, drawing women leaders of distinction from business, government, non-profits and academia. The mission of the ATHENA Foundation is to help individuals and organizations open doors of leadership opportunity for women. The Foundation works with hundreds of organizations, including chambers of commerce, universities, major corporations and small businesses to implement ATHENA programs. The ATHENA Award program promotes women's leadership and honors outstanding examples of leadership through the recognition of exceptional individuals. "We are delighted to be in Chicago for the ATHENA Conference this year and to visibly support the leadership of women by our investment as a resource exhibitor," declares SSG President Art Stewart. "As demonstrated by our firm's client work with women-owned businesses, and our growing niche focus on the women's market, we strongly advocate the ongoing development of women leaders and the support of their enterprises. Our best hope for a promising future is in the continuing advancement of women across the spectrum of society."