WOMEN BUSINESS
CONNECTION
The NWBC is pleased to host "Women's
Business Connection," a monthly conference
call for women business owners who want to become
more involved in the policy debate on current economic
and business issues. Conference calls feature key
members of the Federal government, public policy
organizations, and business and industry leaders
and address a variety of relevant topics including
access to affordable health care, access to training
and technical assistance, and access to capital. "Women's
Business Connection" also provides a forum
for women business owners to voice their thoughts,
concerns and public policy priorities.
“Women’s Business Connection” is
held on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 3:00
PM Eastern Time. Participants may join the call
by dialing 1-877-326-2337 (toll-free) and entering
code 3687613# (this number stays the same for each
call).
Upcoming Dates and Topics
October 26:What Women’s Business Centers
Can Do For You: Since its
inception in 1989, the SBA’s Women’s Business Center program has
grown from 4 “demonstration sites” to over 80 centers around the
country. While much of their programming is targeted toward women who are thinking
about going into business, many centers also train and counsel existing business
owners. Learn more about this program and how it can help you start and grow
your business. Council member Ann Marie Almeida, CEO of the Association of
Women’s Business Centers, will moderate, and speakers will include WBC
leaders and Wilma Goldstein, head of the SBA’s Office of Women’s
Business Ownership.
November 23:Home-Based Businesses: This call, moderated by Council member
Karen Kerrigan, will focus on the special issues and challenges facing home-based
business owners, and offer sources of advice and assistance. New research focusing
on this population, and the results of a recent SBA roundtable on home-based
businesses, will also be shared.
No call in December
January 28: Peer to Peer Mentoring: According to prior NWBC research, for
women business owners who have reached some level of business growth and maturity,
peer-to-peer mentoring can offer much-needed advice, counsel, and strategic
insight. Learn more about this model of mentoring from Dr. Marsha Firestone,
NWBC Council member and President of the Women Presidents’ Organization,
and some members of WPO.
February 22: A Look Ahead at the 2005 Legislative Calendar: As of the end
of January 2005, the 109th Congress will be seated and beginning its deliberations.
Learn more about what issues will be at the top of the agendas of the Senate
and House Small Business Committees, and in other Congressional committees.
Speakers will include key committee staff members and others who track legislative
activities.
Listen to Playbacks of Previous Calls
Previous “Women’s Business Connection” conference
calls are available to those who were not able to join them live and for
those who wish to re-listen to specific topics.. Each call lasts about one
hour
and may be accessed by dialing 1-866-803-1430 (this is a toll-free number)
and entering the conference ID number 3687613# (scroll to the bottom of the
list below
for playback control features). Listeners will then be prompted to enter
one of the following playback ID numbers(topics listed by month):
:
Date |
Topic |
Playback ID |
09/28/2004 |
International women’s entrepreneurship
policy update |
9478749#
|
08/24/2004 |
Current Federal efforts
to “unbundle” government contracts |
8915197# |
07/27/2004 |
Certifying your business as a
women’s business enterprise |
6854844# |
06/22/2004 |
NAWBO's informational
book series & international initiatives |
3687613# |
05/25/2004 |
Count-Me-In,” a microfinancing
program for women |
9892778#
|
04/27/2004 |
Accelerating women’s entrepreneurship
globally |
8036964#
|
03/23/2004 |
USAID procurement opportunities
in Iraq & Afghanistan |
7369268#
|
02/24/2004 |
Mentor-protégé programs
in the U.S. government |
1037206# |
01/27/2004 |
Legislative outlook for 2004 |
7253774# |
12/23/2003 |
No call in December |
|
11/25/2003 |
Update on health care policy
action |
1460797#
|
10/28/2003 |
Access to growth capital |
6951518# |
09/23/03 |
Growth of Latina-owned businesses
(not available for playback) |
|
08/26/2003 |
Federal contracting issues |
4887634#
|
07/22/2003 |
Mentoring issues for women business
owners |
9670082# |
06/24/2003 |
Homeland security preparedness
and procurement opportunities |
7686738# |
05/27/2003 |
Access to international market
opportunities |
6691705#
|
04/22/2003 |
Government support for businesses
with military reservists |
3465975# |
- To access playback control features as you are listening,
press **. Here are a few of the most useful controls:
o Press 1 - Skip backward 2 minutes
o Press 3 - Skip forward 2 minutes
o Press 4 - Go to the beginning of the recording
o Press 7 - Increase the volume by 25%
o Press 8 - Decrease the volume by 25%
o Press # - Stop playing the recording and return to main menu
To listen to another call, press 1. You will be prompted to re-enter the conference
ID (3567613#), then enter the playback ID of the call you wish to listen to.
You must repeat this step each time for each additional topic you wish to listen
to. You may listen to as many calls as you wish, toll-free. |
