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The Secretary's 21st Century Workforce Office

Women's Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century Summit
Tampa Convention Center
September 23, 2003

Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao speaks at the Summit.

Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao speaks about the issues that resonate with women entrepreneurs.

The Women's Entrepreneurship Summit on September 23, 2003 was a fabulous success! Over 1,000 women small business owners attended the Summit to hear from federal and local leaders across the country on various topics of interest to women entrepreneurs, such as access to capital, marketing tips, acquiring federal contracts, and entering global markets.

Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao (L) and  Karen M. Czarnecki, Director, Office of the 21st Century Workforce (R).

Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao (L) welcomes 1,000 women to the Summit with Karen M. Czarnecki, Director, Office of the 21st Century Workforce (R).

In addition to the many keynote addresses, breakout sessions, exhibitors, and plenary sessions, the Summit featured a feedback session from participants that addressed their concerns, challenges, and policy and practical business interests in the coming years. Many thanks to Marianne Hudson of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and Kellyanne Conway of the polling companyTM/ WomanTrend, who conducted these polls.

U.S. Small Business Administrator Hector V. Barreto.

U.S. Small Business Administrator Hector V. Barreto stresses the need for women entrepreneurs in the economic recovery in Tampa, Florida.

Keynote Speakers:

  • U.S. Secretary of Labor, The Honorable Elaine L. Chao
  • U.S. SBA Administrator, The Honorable Hector V. Barreto


Agenda:

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Transcripts:

Full transcripts of the event will be available at this location soon!

Read Secretary Elaine L. Chao's remarks here

Florida Lieutenant Governor Toni Jennings speaks during the Summit.

Florida Lieutenant Governor Toni Jennings speaks about making Florida a business paradise during the Summit.

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