March 28, 2013 Page 5 Congresswoman Maxine Waters Hosts Women in Business: A Small Business Expo Courtesy of the Office of Congresswoman Maxine Waters in every area of business imaginable, but there is still work to be done. We must Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) hosted “Women in Business: A Small Business continue to seize opportunities to break new ground for women in both the public and Expo” on Tuesday, March 26 at the Lawndale Community Center. The event drew a private sector.” standing-room-only crowd and provided information and resources to small business According to the U.S. Census Bureau, California is one of just four states with at least owners and interested entrepreneurs. 500,000 women-owned businesses and leads the United States with over one million. “As we celebrate Women’s History Month throughout March, it includes reflecting The government agencies and organizations in attendance at the expo included the U.S. on the important role women business owners’ play in our economy and why support Small Business Administration, U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security for women’s small business ownership is so important here in California and across Administration, California Center for International Trade Development, Los Angeles our country,” said Congresswoman Waters. “Women have accomplished amazing things County Economic Development Corporation, local chambers of commerce, and more. •
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