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PUBLIC FORUM INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES PLAN FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
CONFERENCES Immediate
Release Contact Washington, DC – The Public Forum Institute today announced plans to conduct regional women entrepreneurship summits. The regional conferences are the result of tremendous response to the Women Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century conference occurring today and tomorrow in Washington, DC. Regional conferences are currently scheduled for July 15 in Nashville, TN and September 9 in St. Louis, MO, with more in the planning stages. The
Public Forum Institute has partnered with the U.S. Department of
Labor and the Small Business Administration to hold the Women
Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century conference.
The conference, which has an expected attendance of more than
1,000 women entrepreneurs, will be held Monday, March 18 and
Tuesday, March 19 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International
Trade Center in Washington, D.C.
Tuesday’s portion will be web cast live from 9 am to 12 pm
Eastern time at www.publicforuminstitute.org.
According to the Small Business Administration, there are currently 9.1 million women-owned businesses in the United States. The Center for Women’s Business Research has found that employment and revenue rates in these firms are growing at a faster rate than the national average. The event will provide a forum for women business owners to celebrate their successes, share ideas and bring attention to any obstacles that stand in the way of further growth. The Public Forum Institute is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating the most advanced and effective means of fostering public discourse. Based in Washington, DC, the Forum develops and coordinates public forums across the country - engaging citizens, experts, community leaders, elected officials and others in substantive discussions on dozens of policy issues. Through a partnership with foundations, print and broadcast media, policy makers, opinion leaders and corporate philanthropy, the Public Forum Institute serves local communities across the nation, contributing to a more informed public. The Forum takes no position on the issues. For additional information, visit www.publicforuminstitute.org. # # # ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Public Forum Institute is an independent, nonpartisan organization dedicated to creating the most advanced and effective means of fostering public discourse. Based in Washington, DC, the Forum develops and coordinates public forums across the country – engaging citizens, experts, community leaders, elected officials and others in substantive discussions on dozens of policy issues. Through a partnership with foundations, print and broadcast media, policy makers, opinion leaders and corporate philanthropy, the Public Forum Institute serves local communities across the nation, contributing to a more informed public. The Forum takes no position on the issues. |
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