ADVISORY/Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones and the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Sponsor Small Business Conference.Business Editors ADVISORY...for May 17 (Friday) --(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 2002 On Friday, May 17, 2002, the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is the Cleveland-based headquarters of the U.S. Federal Reserve System's Fourth District. The district is composed of Ohio, western Pennsylvania, eastern Kentucky, and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. and Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones  Stephanie Tubbs Jones (born September 10, 1949) is a Democratic politician who currently serves as a member of the United States House of Representatives, for the 11th District of Ohio. will sponsor "Big Ideas for Small Business," a conference for small business owners and entrepreneurs. The conference will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center. The keynote address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. will be delivered by Mark W. Olson This article needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. , Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System The managing body of the Federal Reserve System, which sets policies on bank practices and the money supply. . News media are invited to attend the conference, but must register in advance by contacting Sheila Harvey at 202/226-6708 or June Gates at 216/579-2048. Reporters will have an opportunity to talk with Congresswoman Tubbs Jones at a press conference scheduled for 10:00 a.m. during the program. Tim Mueller, chief development officer for the City of Cleveland, will be among the other conference speakers. Conference sessions, which focus on strategies for small business success, include general "how-to" clinics as well as specialized spe·cial·ize v. spe·cial·ized, spe·cial·iz·ing, spe·cial·iz·es v.intr. 1. To pursue a special activity, occupation, or field of study. 2. sessions for tech start-ups and sole proprietors. Participants will gather valuable information on developing business plans, financing options, information technology services, marketing, customer service, export opportunities, and accounting and legal issues. The conference is being held with the support of Cuyahoga Community College, the Cuyahoga County Department of Development, the City of Cleveland, and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Session presenters include representatives from those organizations as well as area technical assistance providers, government agencies, and private businesses. For a description of all of the conference sessions, visit the following website: www.clev.frb.org/CommAffairs/index.htm#C. |
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