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:

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