Congresswoman Waters to Host Women in Business Roundtable

April 22, 2014

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) will host a Women in Business Roundtable on Friday, April 25 from 8am -11am. The second annual roundtable will take place at the Hawthorne Memorial Center, and is designed to provide small business owners and entrepreneurs interested in starting a small business with the necessary tips and tools to help their business succeed.

"According to the U.S. Census Bureau, California is one of just four states with at least 500,000 women-owned businesses and leads the United States with 1,039,208," said Congresswoman Waters. "This roundtable is a great way for women business owners to network with state, federal and local representatives to earn valuable information to help their businesses grow and flourish."

In addition to presentations from relevant government agencies and organizations, event attendees will receive information on access to capital, discover how to make their business more eco-friendly, and much more.

WHO:
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43)

Participants from the following agencies and organizations:
• U.S. Small Business Administration
• U.S. General Services Administration
• Center for International Trade Development
• Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce
• Harbor City/Harbor Gateway Chamber of Commerce
• Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) Women's Business Center
• Small Business Development Center @ El Camino College
• South Bay Environmental Services Center
• Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation
• And more

WHAT:
Women in Business Roundtable

WHEN:
Friday, April 25,2014
8am – 11am

WHERE:
Hawthorne Memorial Center
3901 W El Segundo Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 9025

NOTE:
The roundtable is free to the public, however space is limited. Attendees are asked to RSVP by Thursday, April 24, 2014.

RSVP by email:CA43RSVP@mail.house.gov or by telephone at (323) 757-8900 X 19.

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Issues: 43rd District