U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce Business News

Support the Women’s Federal Procurement Program
The U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce and the National Women’s Lobby are calling upon Congress and the U.S. Small Business Administratsvion to implement P.L. 106-554 the Women's Procurement Program quickly. It has been 3 ½ years since this legislation was signed. In an unconscionable lack of support for women-owned businesses - this legislation (which was signed into law in 3 ½ years ago) has never been implemented.

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USWCC Supports Arizona Business Women
July 28, 2005
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U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce™ files complaint against the U.S. Small Business Administration
October 29, 2004
USWCC asks court to compel administrator to implement four-year-old women's procurement program

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Filipina American Leaders Summit in San Francisco to Strategize on How to Strengthen Their Economic and Political Influence in the U.S.
Filipina Women's Network
Two magazine publishers, a nonprofit CEO, a journalist, a political consultant, a San Francisco Supervisor candidate, and a governor of the California State Bar Board -- these remarkable Filipina American leaders will lead the first Filipina Summit on October 22-23, 2004 at the San Ramon Valley Conference Center sponsored by the Filipina Women's Network (FWN).
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USWCC Launches “Respect Our Vote” Campaign for Women Business Owners
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The Hunt is On: <br>Women business owners feel the love of the politicians – but not the respect
Thursday, September 16, 2004
USWCC Editorial
Will women business owners demand something in return for their vote? Or will they sell out to photo opportunities, events and empty promises?
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Access to Federal Procurement Markets: Getting Serious About Access to Opportunities
Wednesday, July 07, 2004
National Women's Lobby July 2004 Bulletin
Even though women-owned businesses represent 30% of the businesses in the U.S., they are still only receiving 2.98% of federal contracts. This bulletin addresses the issue and makes strong recommendations for improvement.
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Texas Women Ventures Fund, L.P. Secures Hunt Equities as Its Lead Investor
Texas Women Ventures Fund, L. P. (TWVF) announces that Ray Hunt, through Hunt Equities, will be the lead investor in the fund with a commitment to invest up to $2 million. Hunt's commitment along with the $3.2 million raised from charter investors gives TWVF the required capital to break escrow and complete its application to become a Small Business Investment Corporation (SBIC).
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Women Business Owners Avoiding Credit
Tuesday, June 15, 2004
Survey shows a large number of women-owned businesses don't have credit lines.
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USWCC Proudly Welcomes the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners as Newest Association member
Friday, June 11, 2004
Preeminent national women’s chamber extending member benefits, advocacy to NJAWBO entrepreneurs
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