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For Immediate Release                                                                                                           MEDIA CONTACT November, 15, 2016                                                                                            Jacqueline Lara, 240-305-2133                                                                                                                                        jacqueline@marylandwbc.org                                                          The Walmart Foundation Awards Rockville Economic Development, Inc. $25,000 Grant to Support Maryland Women’s Business Center Rockville, MD, November, 15, 2016–Today, the Walmart Foundation and the Maryland State Giving Advisory Council has awarded Rockville Economic Development, Inc. (REDI) a grant of $25,000 to support the Maryland Women’s Business Center (MWBC). “The Walmart Foundation is working around the world to empower women in our communities through job training, career advancement and educational programs,” said Erik Hingst, Director of Public Affairs & Government Relations for Walmart. “In Maryland, we are proud to support the work of the Maryland Women’s Business Center and expand their resources in order to engage more women, strengthen their role in our communities, and improve the lives of our neighbors.” MWBC’s grant was made possible through the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program. Through this…

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