HR719: HR719 Shaw, Ariel; Southern Crescent Women In Business Inc.; upon their 2025 Small Business Conference: Equip, Inform, Transform; commend

25 LC 112 3515 House Resolution 719 By: Representatives Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 63rd, and Davis of the 87th A RESOLUTION Commending Ariel Shaw and Southern Crescent Women In Business Inc. upon their 20251 Small Business Conference: Equip, Inform, Transform; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Ariel Shaw, MBA, and Southern Crescent Women In Busine ss Inc., a3 conglomerate of women-owned businesses and women in business, have worked to change4 the economic landscape in the Southern Crescent region for women-owned businesses and5 small businesses; and6 WHEREAS, the organization continues to seek to level the econom ic playing field by7 assisting women-owned and small businesses, and through its aff iliate, Southern Crescent8 Men In Business, it uses its platform to help strengthen and bu ild key relationships with9 governmental agencies, corporate entities, and the private sector; and10 WHEREAS, the Southern Crescent 2025 Women In Business Conference: Equip, Inform,11 Transform offers small businesses and solopreneurs an opportuni ty to learn from experts,12 connect with like-minded individuals, and take their careers to the next level with meaningful13 panels such as the Legacy Panel, Access to Capital Panel, Finte ch & AI Panel, Supplier14 Diversity Panel, and more; and15 H. R. 719 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3515 WHEREAS, Southern Crescent Women In Business Inc., although operating at a regional16 level, is hosting this impactful conference within the limits of Henry County and the City of17 Stockbridge; and18 WHEREAS, Visionary and Founder Ariel Shaw is hosting this small business and women's19 conference filled with insightful panels, workshops, and networking opportunities; and20 WHEREAS, Southern Crescent Women In Business Inc. continues the work to provide21 foundational support for women-owned businesses and women in business in the Southern22 Crescent region while also opening opportunities for other dynamic women and men.23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that24 the members of this body commend Ariel Shaw and Southern Crescent Women In Business25 Inc. upon the grand occasion of the 2025 Small Business Confere nce: Equip, Inform,26 Transform as well as extend best wishes for success.27 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized28 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to29 Southern Crescent Women In Business Inc. and Ariel Shaw.30 H. R. 719 - 2 -