Media Release
Contact: Laura Anderson
Book Show, Inc.
email: info@bookshowinc.com
For Immediate Release
(Book Show, Inc, New York, NY) - The Book Show™ is
pleased to announce the addition of Ms. Amy Millman, President of
Springboard Enterprises, to our Advisory Board. Ms. Millman brings with her
the wisdom of a successful 25-year career working
for and with business and government officials.
“Books are a very big business, and getting books to the people is a business opportunity.” Remarks Millman. She cites The Book Show’s unique business model: “The Book Show has a brilliantly disruptive product delivery model for introducing a large, untapped market of new readers to the wonder and riches that books have brought to those fortunate enough to have access to them.”
As one of the founders and current President of Springboard Enterprises, Millman has built an organization which has assisted hundreds of women-led high-growth enterprises raise $3 billion in investment capital in less than three years. Book Show CEO Morrey Halfon highlights Ms. Millman’s business focus. “(She) truly understands the social and business potential of putting great kid’s books right out there where parents shop all the time. Ms. Millman is a natural addition to our strong team of Advisors.”
Prior to
Springboard, Ms. Millman served as Executive Director of the National
Women's Business Council. She is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University
and received a Masters degree from The George Washington University, where
she is currently an adjunct professor.
About Springboard:
Springboard Enterprises is the go-to organization for information about and
support for venture-capital seeking women entrepreneurs. This national
non-profit was established in 2001 and today supports a national network of
entrepreneurial organizations and investors committed to support
venture-backed enterprises. In addition to conducing venture forums
annually, Springboard co-hosts educational workshops and seminars informing
women entrepreneurs about financing their businesses via the equity markets.
For more information on Springboard, Visit:
Springboard Online
About The Book Show:
Designed to increase the number of children’s books bought nationwide, The
Book Show uses a kid-and parent friendly ‘fun pack’ that contains a book,
tips, and prizes, to create the access and appeal for books that can change
the literacy equation in America today. Books are sold in drugstores,
supermarkets and convenience stores, at affordable prices. The Book Show
mission is to make high quality children’s books available to all families