Janet Yellen Candidate for Chair of the Federal Reserve
9/5/2013
I read this and felt compelled to share it - Janet Yellen is being considered for appointment as the new chair for the Federal Reserve. If you feel we should have Janet appointed, call the President’s office to let him know, tell him you are joining with the US Women's Chamber to ask him to appoint Janet Yellen:
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Girl Scout Research Institute Publishes: Having It All: Girls and Financial Literacy
6/16/2013
While lack of financial literacy is a growing concern for everyone today, relatively little research has been done on how young people think about and experience money and finances, with even fewer studies focusing on girls specifically. To address this gap, the Girl Scout R...
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Close the Gap CA - putting women into leadership positions
5/16/2013
Mary Hughes and Betsy Cotton of ClosetheGapCA.org asked me to post this... the USWCC understands that the only way we will see women friendly policies is if we put more women into office. This organization is attempting to do just that. See what they are doing or get involved!
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Retirement Planning and the Workplace
5/13/2013
We expect there to be a number of suggestions from Congress regarding workplace savings programs and general retirement planning.
There are several challenges putting pressure on retirement planning including lower incomes, less two-earner families, investment return shortfalls and the federal government's need to bring in more revenue (which can cause legislators to find ways to re...
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Port of Oakland - Request for Proposal
3/6/2013
The Port of Oakland is soliciting proposals for Ramp Control Services Operations and Management (RFP 12-13/07) to be delivered to the Purchasing Department, attention Nickulaus Sioson, at 530 Water Street, Oakland, CA 94607, until 11:00 a.m. on April 11, 2013.
A Pre-proposal Meeting will be held on March 13, 2013 ...
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USWCC Seeks to Position Women in Key Appointments in Obama Administration
2/4/2013
The U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce wants to insure that women are appointed under the Obama Administration. We ask that you help in identifying qualified women for possible appointments at a number of levels, ranging from full-time appointments to boards and commissions. Please...
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Journalist seeking to speak to Small Business Owner
11/21/2012
I received a call from a journalist who is working on an article about how cuts to state courts have hurt small business, making it harder to resolve contract, creditor, and other disputes. In California, it now takes 5 years,up from 15 months just 3 years ago, to resolve a contract dispute in court.
He looking to speak with small business owners who have been affected by...
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Journalist seeking to speak to Small Business Owner
11/21/2012
I received a call from a journalist who is working on an article about how cuts to state courts have hurt small business, making it harder to resolve contract, creditor, and other disputes. In California, it now takes 5 years,up from 15 months just 3 years ago, to resolve a contract dispute in court.
He looking to speak with small business owners who have been affected by...
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Journalist seeking to speak to Small Business Owner
11/21/2012
I received a call from a journalist who is working on an article about how cuts to state courts have hurt small business, making it harder to resolve contract, creditor, and other disputes. In California, it now takes 5 years,up from 15 months just 3 years ago, to resolve a contract dispute in court.
He looking to speak with small business owners who have been affected by...
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