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DESCRIPTION:Friday, September 29, 2006 11am-2pm \nSan Francisco — Mayor Gavin 
 Newsom’s budget has earmarked $500K for microenterprise development for 
 women.  Join Mayor Gavin Newsom, Assembly member Leland Yee and Supervisor 
 Sophie Maxwell for a symposium to discuss how this money will be spent and 
 their vision for including micro-business development in California and San 
 Francisco’s overall economic development strategy. This event is the 
 kick-off for October’s Microenterprise Development Month and is 
 co-sponsored by Assemblymember Leland Yee and Women’s Initiative for Self 
 Employment.  This month is used to raise awareness of microenterprise 
 training and support programs in our communities.  Peruse products and 
 services of local merchants at the mini tradeshow and sample delicious 
 snacks and bite-size morsel crafted by talented women entrepreneurs who are 
 graduates of the Women’s Initiative program.\n\nMicroenterprises, 
 businesses with fewer than five employees, fuel our local economy in a big 
 way.  77% of all new employment growth in California between 1999 and 2003 
 came from micro-businesses.  By supporting these storefronts, restaurants, 
 and home-based business owners with training to build sustainable and smart 
 businesses, we can ensure a more stable foundation for our local economy. 
 \n\nMicroenterprises with no employees are already a $4 billion industry in 
 San Francisco.  Over the next few years San Francisco has the potential to 
 harness the innovation of low-income women entrepreneurs to grow the 
 industry even more.  Microenterprise development can propel our economy as 
 more entrepreneurs gain the management skills, financing and connections 
 they need to start successful businesses. As women are recognized and 
 utilized as economic actors, their micro-businesses will continue to grow 
 and give back to neighborhoods in significant ways.  \n\nThis event is 
 free.  Local entrepreneurs, elected officials will be in attendance. 
 Wheelchair accessible. Call (510) 287-3113 for more information.\n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2006/09/18/18312364.php
SUMMARY:Symposium on Microenterprise/Women's Business Fair
LOCATION:San Francisco City Hall
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2006/09/18/18312364.php
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