DEARBORN — The Arab American Women’s Business Council (AAWBC), newly founded in the Detroit area as a 501c6 nonprofit professional organization, will hold its kick-off breakfast on Tuesday, December 4, 2007, at Byblos Banquet Center, 7258 Chase Rd. in Dearborn. Denise Roberts, president of Sales Partners Troy, will deliver the keynote remarks titled “Leadership for the Arab American Woman.” Arab American Koulaila (Ki) Hammer, CEO of Ghafari Associates L.L.C., will relate her personal success story.  The new organization addresses the needs of Arab American women professionals and business owners as well as young Arab American women seeking professional or business careers in Michigan and across the country. Jumana Judeh, president of Judeh and Associates, a commercial and residential real estate appraisal firm, spearheaded the group’s formation. She said, “Too often, Arab American women face discrimination in their careers or business pursuits. Many women who want a career or to own a business are discouraged by even their families based on stereotypical or cultural expectations of women. The AAWBC’s mission is to assist these women through mentorships, internships, scholarships and professional development programs.” The grassroots effort to form the AAWBC represents a cross-section of Arab American women in many professions and businesses, including nursing, marketing and public relations, public affairs, engineering, law, academia, sales and financial planning. The organization is recruiting members as well as sponsoring companies who see opportunities in the Arab American women’s market. Tickets for the kick-off breakfast are $20 each and $10 for students. They can be purchased from any AAWBC member or by contacting Jumana Judeh at 313-277-1986 or judehj@aol.com.