As Women’s History Month ends, so does a busy first quarter of 2022 for the Direct Selling Association (DSA) hosting Women’s Entrepreneurship Roundtables with Members of Congress.
U.S. Representatives Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.), Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa), Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), and Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) all participated in the virtual events to discuss the value of direct selling, the need for flexible work, and entrepreneurship opportunities with their constituents and communities.
Almost 20 women entrepreneurs from congressional districts across the country discussed the flexibility to work their businesses around their busy schedules and how the business had provided them growth personally and professionally. Becky Cash of Zionsville, Jamie Doehrman of Fishers, Tammy Mutter of Noblesville, Lynda Thies of Indianapolis, and Dusty Vignes of Zionsville attended locally in Indiana.
“We appreciate Reps. Hinson, Mace, Mullin and Spartz taking time out of their busy schedules to attend these events connecting salesforce with the people who represent their interests and make important policy decisions that impact their businesses,” said DSA President Joseph N. Mariano. said DSA President Joseph N. Mariano. “These forums provide a great opportunity for an open dialogue about entrepreneurship from our thriving businesses.”
About the Direct Selling Association
For more than a century, the Direct Selling Association (DSA) has served as the national trade association for companies that offer entrepreneurial opportunities to independent sellers to market and sell products and services, typically outside of a fixed retail establishment. In 2020, direct selling took place across the United States, generating $40.1 billion in retail sales and 7.7 million entrepreneurs in the U.S. sold products or services through the direct selling channel, providing a personalized buying experience for 41.6 million preferred customers and discount buyers. Learn more at dsa.org.