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Women in Small Business Month

October is Women in Small Business Month

October is Women in Small Business Month, and consider these impressive statistics for 2008 as compiled by the Center for Women’s Business Research:
• There were 10.1 million firms in the U.S. that were 50 percent or more owned by women;
• These businesses employed 13 million people;
• They generated $1.9 trillion in sales;
• One in five firms with revenues of $1 million or more was woman-owned.
Locally, Phoenix College is hosting an economic forum on Oct. 28. The event is entitled “Women Talk: Money and More,” and will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the John Paul Theatre, 1202 W. Thomas Road. This free event will provide a forum for women to learn about personal economic growth and development.
A panel discussion will be from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Panelists will offer presentations on women’s economic issues, education, personal safety and domestic violence awareness, debt management, budgeting and surviving in a down economy.
Seating is limited. For reservations: (602) 495-3737 or (602)-534-1557/TTY by Oct. 21.  Visit phoenix.gov/phxwoman.