Sanders to Host Women in Business Symposium

Senator James Sanders Jr. (D-Rochdale Village, Far Rockaway) is inviting business owners, budding entrepreneurs and those who would like to explore economic development opportunities to join him for a Women in Business Symposium in recognition of Women’s History Month.
 
It will be a day to celebrate women making a difference in their communities, an outlet to encourage women to start their own businesses, and an opportunity to meet and network with successful women and make valuable connections.
 
Audience members will be exposed to business leaders who will continue to be a resource and mentor to small business owners and assist with services in the areas of financial management, marketing/advertising and employee management.
 
Panelists will include:
 
Rhonda Binda – Director, Jamaica Business Improvement District
Lourdes Zapata – Director, Empire State Development
Julia Blair, RN, MA -  Director & Owner,  JMB Training Schools, Inc.
Jessica Ormeno – Director of Women Business Center, EDC
 
Goals:
Recognize Business Leaders
Recruit Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
Acquire and make new partnerships from the business community


Who:               Women’s History Month Tribute to Woman in Business
 
What:             Celebrating Entrepreneurs
 
When:             Sunday,  March 26, 2017 – 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
 
Where:           American Legion Hall – Post 483 Rosedale
                       240-08 135th Ave, Rosedale, NY 11422
 

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