[wanabidii] Press Releases: State Department Will Host Forum Launching Global Campaign for Artisans

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: State Department Will Host Forum Launching Global Campaign for Artisans 09/03/2015 11:09 AM EDT State Department Will Host Forum Launching Global Campaign for Artisans Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 3, 2015 The Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues will host Artisan Enterprise: The New Startup Economy Forum at the Department of State on September 10, 2015. Building on this summer’s Global Entrepreneurship Summit, the day-long event will focus on how governments, businesses, investors, and consumers can support artisans and the work of the Alliance for Artisan Enterprise, a global platform that promotes artisan businesses. The forum will also highlight the work of artisans from around the world and finalists from a crowd-sourced multimedia competition held by the Alliance that captured artwork from over 150 artisans from 42 countries. In addition to the event’s program, members of the media will have access to an exhibition hall where artisans will display their work. They will also have the opportunity to meet and interview artisans and other attendees working to support artisans and entrepreneurs around the world. Further details regarding the agenda and additional press opportunities will be made available shortly. For media inquiries, please contact Rachel Wallace at wallacerl@state.gov. Please click here for more details about the event, and click here for more details about the Alliance for Artisan Enterprise. Follow #chooseartisan for updates on the global campaign for artisans. 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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