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21st Century Workforce News Release:
[09/27/2004]
Contact Name: Jane Norris or Peggy Abrahamson
Phone Number: 202-693-4676 or x5052
U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao
Renews Department's Commitment to Women Entrepreneurs
Newly Updated Women-21.gov Website Offers New Technology, More
Resources
WASHINGTON—U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao today
announced a newly updated Women-21.gov website
that is more user-friendly and offers women entrepreneurs additional online
resources to help them succeed in the global marketplace.
“This Administration is committed to promoting programs and policies that
help women entrepreneurs become successful,” said Chao. “Women-21.gov has
been enhanced to help women entrepreneurs navigate and access valuable information
in the ever-changing business world so they can have the resources they need
to become successful, create jobs and opportunity for their workers, and
contribute to the economic strength of their communities and our country.”
Today, there are 6.2 million women-owned firms employing 9.2 million people
and generating sales of $1.15 trillion. Women-21.gov is
a one-stop Internet resource designed for women business owners with news
and information from the Labor Department, other federal agencies and nearly
two-dozen partner organizations. Among the various online services available,
users can register for events put on by partner groups and network with other
women entrepreneurs nationwide.
The site features a new layout and search function. New technology aids
partner organizations by making it easier to post events, news and important
business information from any Internet-connected computer.
To learn more about the site, its services and the partner organizations,
please visit www.women-21.gov.
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