Notices. Notice of open public meeting

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BILLING CODE 7555-01-P NATIONAL WOMEN'S BUSINESS COUNCIL Quarterly Public Meeting AGENCY: National Women's Business Council. ACTION: Notice of open public meeting. DATES: The National Women's Business Council's March Public Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held virtually via teleconference and webinar. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C., Appendix 2), the U.S. Small Business Administration

(SBA)announces a meeting of the National Women's Business Council. The National Women's Business Council conducts research on issues of importance and impact to women entrepreneurs and makes policy recommendations to the SBA, Congress, and the White House on how to improve the business climate for women. This meeting is the 2nd quarter public meeting for Fiscal Year 2017. The program, titled “A Celebration of Women Business Owners: History, Participation and Progress,” will include updates on the Council's research and engagement efforts, a keynote on the history of women in business, and an overview of the six national organizations represented on the Council. Time will be reserved at the end of the webinar for participants to address Council Members with questions, comments, or feedback. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The meeting is open to the public; advance notice of attendance is requested. To RSVP and confirm attendance, the general public should email *info@nwbc.gov* with subject line: “RSVP for 03/08/17 Public Meeting.” Further teleconference and webinar details will be provided upon RSVP. For additional questions, please email *info@nwbc.gov* or call the main office number at 202-205-3850. For more information, please visit the National Women's Business Council Web site at *www.nwbc.gov.* Matthew Parker, SBA Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2017-03159 Filed 2-16-17; 8:45 am]