Why Paid Family and Medical Leave is a Growing Priority for Small Business
Small business owners spend their days concentrating on their particular specialties, but there's one thing they have in common: they all have to contend with a host of similar workforce issues. One topic making big news lately is paid family and medical leave. This event will include a panel of local business leaders to discuss specific policy proposals under consideration at the national level and how they will impact small businesses. We also will hear stories from local small employers who support these policies.<br><br>Speakers include:<br><br><b>Winnie Stachelberg</b>, Vice President Center for American Progress (Moderator) <br><b>Ken Weinstein</b>, Owner of Trolley Car Diner <br><b>Joseph Gidjunis</b>, Owner of JPG Photography <br><b>Mercy Mosquera</b>, Owner of Tierra Colombiana <br><b>Marianne Bellesorte</b> , Vice President of Pathways PA <br> <br>A question and answer period will follow the discussion.