Congressman G. K. Butterfield to Host Women’s Listening Session in Wilson


Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) is hosting a women’s listening session, entitled “When Women Succeed, America Succeeds” on March 24th in Wilson, NC. This is the second stop on Butterfield’s “Jobs and Justice Tour.”

The forum being held tomorrow at Wilson Community College will provide an opportunity for the public to hear from local and state experts about resources that can help advance their economic goals. Congressman Butterfield will also gather feedback on the support needed for women in the workforce and as entrepreneurs in North Carolina.

The forum will be moderated by Ms. Marvette Coley, founder of Positive Women, Positive Results, Inc. Confirmed panelists include:

  • Senator Erica Smith-Ingram, North Carolina State Senate (District 3)
  • Melissa Evans, Director, Wilson Community College Small Business Center
  • Kenneth Johnson, Manager, NC Department of Transportation Business Opportunity & Workforce Development

WHAT:             “When Women Succeed, America Succeeds” Women’s Listening Session

WHEN:             Thursday, March 24, 2016, 2:00pm-3:30pm

WHERE:           Frank L. Eagles Business Center

Wilson Community College

902 Herring Avenue East

Wilson, NC 27893

This event is free and open to the public. For more information and to RSVP, click here.

Press may RSVP to Meaghan Lynch at ButterfieldPress@mail.house.gov.

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