[wanabidii] Press Releases: International Exchange Connects Women Entrepreneurs in the Americas

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: International Exchange Connects Women Entrepreneurs in the Americas 05/06/2014 01:51 PM EDT International Exchange Connects Women Entrepreneurs in the Americas Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 6, 2014 Twelve women entrepreneurs, and women leaders of organizations that support entrepreneurs, from Latin America will visit the United States on the Women’s Entrepreneurship in the Americas (WEAmericas) International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) from May 5-23. During their stay, the participants will explore the vital role of women-owned small and medium enterprises as catalysts of economic development. They will also strengthen their skill through site visits, training sessions, and workshops on topics that include leadership development and growing successful businesses. President Obama announced the WeAmericas initiative at the Summit of the Americas in April 2012. The participants are all successful business owners or work with organizations that promote women’s leadership in business. They represent fields that range from food products to tourism to apparel manufacturing. City stops in Washington, D.C.; Manchester and Concord, New Hampshire; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and San Diego, California will allow the participants to meet with business groups and organizations that cultivate innovation. The participants will also explore ways in which the U.S. fosters the advancement of women in business, industry, and the corporate sector. Upon returning home, the participants have access to further training and are encouraged to participate in mentoring programs. Additionally, the participants have been invited to join past alumnae of the program in the WEAmericas Network. The WEAmericas Network is led by a democratically elected executive board and is planning their second annual WEAmericas Convention, to be held in Chile this October. For further information on the WEAmericas IVLP, please contact the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at eca-press@state.gov. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:   External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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