From founding the first laundry in Gilpin County to purchasing mining properties with her earnings, Clara Brown used her success to uplift others. Known as "Aunt Clara," she welcomed former slaves into her home, rebuilding lives one kind gesture at a time.
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It’s great that you’re spotlighting amazing women like Clara Brown … but please consider updating the term “slave” to the more accurate “enslaved person”
Olive Ann Beech was a trailblazing Kansas native who defied industry norms to pioneer Beech Aircraft. She led the company through WWII expansion and technological advances. She was a true aviation legend, who is honored in the National Aviation Hall of Fame.
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A portion of the federal government’s annual budget is set aside for contracting with small businesses LIKE YOU.
Join us over the next two months for our series, “Doing Business with the Federal Government” to discover if contracting with the government is for you AND how to do it!
Our next training is in ONE WEEK, on March 21 at 11 am. Don’t wait - register now! ➡️ ow.ly/3OIl50QT9Ny
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TODAY IS THE DAY!!
The decision to start your own business can be both exciting and daunting -- but we want to help! The Work for Yourself@50+ is a webinar to help you gain the knowledge, support, and resources you need to make informed decisions about working for yourself and take the right first steps toward successful self-employment.
Join us TODAY at 9 am! Register now! ➡️ www.eventbrite.com/e/work-for-yourself50-west-virginia-wv-wbc-tickets-825738144017
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Jean Nidetch, the creative entrepreneur behind Weight Watchers, revolutionized the health and wellness industry. Her company that started as a small group of women meeting weekly in her living room is now an international company with members around the world.
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Did you know that more than 37 million people over the age of 50 are at risk of not having enough income to meet their basic needs? That's why we are hosting the AARP Foundation’s Work for Yourself@50+, a workshop that makes it easy for older adults to explore self-employment options to increase their financial stability.
If you're over or approaching the age of 50, do not miss the opportunity to participate in this valuable workshop.
Learn more and register today! ➡️ www.eventbrite.com/e/work-for-yourself50-west-virginia-wv-wbc-tickets-825738144017
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An entrepreneur, activist, and pioneer in the LGBTQ+ community, Jewel Thais-Williams has achieved so much - from founding The Catch One nightclub to breaking barriers in healthcare. Her legacy challenges us to continue pushing boundaries today.
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Reclaim your passion and purpose in the workplace by turning your passions into profit.
If you're over 50 and considering starting your own business, join us at the AARP Foundation's Work for Yourself@50+ workshop. Here you will discover what steps are necessary to reach self-employment.
Learn more and register ➡️ www.eventbrite.com/e/work-for-yourself50-west-virginia-wv-wbc-tickets-825738144017
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Judy W. Reed set a precedent for black women in business. In the years to follow, many would follow in her footsteps, receiving patents for their creative and inventive ideas.
Stay tuned as we feature more groundbreaking entrepreneurial women throughout the month. #WomensHistoryMonth2024
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Lillian Vernon came to the United States as a Jewish immigrant from Germany fleeing the Nazis, but by the end of her life, she had become an American household name for her ingenious catalog business.
No matter what challenges came her way, Vernon pushed through, as the strong, brilliant woman she was, and she became an inspiration for us all.
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