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Women's Business Summit
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| With Nicola Mendelsohn (VP Global Business, Meta), Janis Bowdler (Counselor for Racial Equity, US Dept Treasury), Ann Lewis (Sr Advisor for Delivery, US Small Business Administration), Penny Pennington (Edward Jones). |
| Venue, Online |
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Mar 29 (Tue) , 2022 @ 11:30 AM
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In honor of Women's History Month, SBA's Office of Women's Business Ownership & the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center invite you to participate in the 2022 Women's Business Summit.
Please join us for power-packed panels, inspirational fireside chats, & 'Ask an Expert' workshops to help you build, scale, & grow your business.
Please note the Summit's fireside chats, keynotes, panels, & Ask an Expert sessions will take place virtually from March 29 - 30, 2022.
We will regularly update the event page & registrants' virtual attendee pages with speaker announcements & the schedule as we get closer to the event.
We look forward to engaging with you throughout the Summit!
Fireside Chats with:
Penny Pennington, Managing Partner of Edward Jones
Nicola Mendelsohn, VP of Global Business Group at Meta
Janis Bowdler, Counselor for Racial Equity at the U.S. Department of Treasury
Ann Lewis, Senior Advisor for Delivery at the U.S. Small Business Administration
Panels & Discussion Topics:
Innovation & Investment: Women are underrepresented in the STEM fields & high-tech startups & subsequently obtain VC funding at disproportionally lower rates than their male colleagues. Women of color are even less represented in both categories. This panel will highlight programs & organizations to support increasing access for women in obtaining funding for their high-tech startups.
Building an Equitable Recovery Framework for Women Entrepreneurs: The pandemic is another example of how disasters exacerbate existing inequalities. Women dropped out of the workforce at greater numbers than men & have had unequal job recovery. This panel will discuss the inclusive approach needed to support a sustainable return to the workforce for women.
From Essential Worker to Essential Entrepreneur: CARE Economy Entrepreneurship Opportunities: The pandemic reminded us the irreplaceable role caretakers play in our lives. From caring for children to elders, caretakers are foundational to our families & the workplace. This panel will discuss the challenges & opportunities in the CARE economy & how SBA is supporting CARE entrepreneurs.
The $100B Marketplace: Contracting Opportunities for Women-led Firms: The U.S. is the largest purchaser of goods in the world. In 1994, Congress authorized a goal for 5% of all federal contracts to go to WOSBs, a goal that has only been met twice. This panel will provide an overview of the complex world of federal contracting, the WOSB certification program, & how to increase the amount of federal contracts going to WOSBs.
Exporting & E-Commerce: International markets are a significant challenge for small business owners who often don't have the tools or knowledge to successfully find & access new customers. This panel will host SBA & its partners as they talk about the relationships & programs they are building to support entrepreneurs as they enter new markets.
The Changing Landscape for the Entertainment Industry: The entertainment industry was especially hard hit throughout the pandemic. These businesses experienced unprecedented disruptions that threatened not only their livelihoods but also the entire industry. Philanthropic & government programs were created to support these industries & enable business owners to stay afloat. We will convene industry leaders to consider how their work have fundamentally changed & what they see for the future.
Stay tuned for exciting speaker announcements!
Cosponsorship Authorization #22-15-C: The SBA's participation in this cosponsored activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any cosponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs & services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to reasonableaccommodation@sba.gov with subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties, please contact owbo@sba.gov.
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