Women's
Bureau Director Meets with Women Business Owners around the
Country
The Women's Bureau has been working closely with
women business owners and informing them about its "Strengthening the Family"
initiative. Recently, the Women's Bureau invited women business owners in
Denver, Colorado and Los Angeles, California to meet with Director Shinae Chun
to discuss current issues facing women business owners and their employees.
Director Chun used these interactive sessions to gather important information
that helped shape the workshop content and program topics for "Women
Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century."
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Women business owners in Denver and Los Angeles got down to business
with Director Chun as they outlined their current business challenges in
today's uncertain economic climate. The meetings provided women business owners
with the opportunity to exchange ideas, as well as share their thoughts about
how the government can help encourage women business owners.
"It is important that we meet with women business owners
face-to-face. These meetings provided the Bureau with direct insight into what
challenges and hurdles women business owners are facing," emphasized Director
Chun.
"Women are a vital part of our nation's economy
and their input is critical."
"We were pleased with their participation and willingness to share their
comments and opinions. Women are a vital part of our nation's economy and their
input is critical," said Director Chun in summing up these meetings.
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For More Information About WB, Contact:
U.S.
Department of Labor
Women's Bureau
200 Constitution Avenue, NW - Room
S-3002
Washington, DC 20210
Telephone 1-800-827-5335 or (202)
693-6710
Fax (202) 693-6725
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