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Women in Business Symposium
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240-08 135th Avenue
Rosedale,
NY
11422
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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:
Roxanna Thomas Esq - Senior Equal Rights Compliance Officer with the New York City Department of Education’s Office of Equal Opportunity & Diversity Management
Andrea Ormeno - Director at the Queens Economic Development Corporation
Gina Vasquez LCSW - Founder and President of Flowers of Hope NY
Julia Blair - President of J&B Training School
Kimberly Peeler-Allen - Cofounder of Higher Heights
Sharon KhunKlun Esq - Immigration Attorney
Goals:
Recognize Business Leaders
Recruit Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
Acquire and make new partnerships from the business community
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