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Women's Biz Workshop Promotes Ideas
(Press Release 06-02-06)
Hank Mooney, Office of Public Information

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A “Women’s Biz Connection Workshop, Marketing for Small Businesses” was recently held on the campus of Eastern Oklahoma State College. Estella Bennett–Mask, Eastern Business Administration Department Chair, conducted the workshop on promotion ideas for small businesses. The event was co–sponsored by Eastern’s Workforce Development and Employment Training Office, the Wilburton Chamber of Commerce, Wilburton Main Street, OSU Extension, , and Rural Enterprises Women’s Business Center.

Workshop attendees included from front left Bennett-Mask; Dr. Barbara Rackley, Durant, REI Women's Business Center Coordinator; Barbara Gilbertson, Wilburton, Owner of Brecheen Team Equipment; Cynthia Lullier, Wilburton, Owner of Hickory Creek Farm; Danette Russell, Wilburton, OSU Extension Agent; Mae Mingo, Wilburton, Chamber of Commerce Director; Shonnie Hall, Director of Workforce and Economic development, EOSC and Kelly Johnson, Director Small Business Development Center, Poteau. Back row included Karl Scifres, Director of Small Business Development Center, McAlester.