Enterprising Women Recognizes Tara Russell and Laurie DeJong with Advocacy Awards
Summary
After winning the 2009 Enterprising Women of the Year Award, DeJong began to participate in the Institute of Economic Empowerment of Women’s Peace Through Business program, mentoring a young fashion designer from Rwanda along with many other entrepreneurs from the East Africa Great Lakes Region.Quotes: “We are honored to recognize Tara Russell and Laurie DeJong as our Advocacy Award winners for the important work they are doing to advance women’s entrepreneurship and create a lasting legacy in the women’s business community,” said Smiley.The magazine provides a friendly meeting place, a public forum and a national stage for the critical issues confronting women’s businesses and daily lives from the unique perspectives and experiences of entrepreneurial women.After winning the 2009 Enterprising Women of the Year Award, DeJong began to participate in the Institute of Economic Empowerment of Women’s Peace Through Business program, mentoring a young fashion designer from Rwanda along with many other entrepreneurs from the East Africa Great Lakes Region.The magazine provides a friendly meeting place, a public forum and a national stage for the critical issues confronting women’s businesses and daily lives from the unique perspectives and experiences of entrepreneurial women.