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National Women's Business Council To Hold Public Meeting at Iconic Raceway

Council to hear directly from women business owners, business leaders on issues related to entrepreneurship, economy

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Women's Business Council (NWBC) will hold a public meeting to review work completed since its last meeting and discuss its 2012 accomplishments and 2013 research agenda. It also will take public comments and questions.

When: Friday, Oct. 19, 2012
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (EDT)

Where:    Indianapolis Motor Speedway
               Media Center
               4790 W. 16^th Street
               Indianapolis, IN 46222

NWBC is holding its meeting at this iconic venue through the assistance of NWBC Member, and former IndyCar and NASCAR driver, Sarah Fisher. The founder and team co-owner of Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing, Fisher is the fastest woman to ever qualify for the Indy 500, the first woman to qualify fastest for a major North American open-wheel event, and the youngest woman to ever compete at the legendary Speedway.

Her three-year appointment to NWBC in 2011 reflected Fisher's commitment to representing women in the male-dominated sports and entertainment industry. It also reflects Fisher's longtime commitment to working with small businesses, particularly local parts suppliers for her team's vehicles.

Who: The National Women's Business Council is a nonpartisan, independent federal council created to advise the president, Congress and the U.S. Small Business Administration on issues important to women business owners. NWBC members are prominent women business owners and leaders of women's business organizations. The Council is comprised of 15 members, including the presidentially-appointed chairwoman.

For more information about NWBC please go to our website at nwbc.gov

Contact: Eun Kim, (202) 205-6829, eun.kim@nwbc.gov

SOURCE National Women's Business Council