The Direct Selling Association (DSA) Women’s Entrepreneurship Roundtable Series held a meeting with Senator Ted Budd, inviting six direct sellers from his home state of North Carolina to discuss the direct selling value proposition and how it has positively impacted their families and communities. Participants shared how the flexibility and built-in community inherent to direct selling makes it a good fit for military families. Between them, four direct selling companies were represented.
“It was great sitting down with small business owners from across North Carolina to hear how they are positively impacting the state’s economy,” Senator Budd said. “The spirit of entrepreneurship they bring to the state where individuals can start a flexible, low-cost business that becomes an integral part of their communities is commendable. I look forward to continuing supporting policies that will facilitate their growth in the United States Senate.”
DSA President and CEO Joseph N. Mariano believes the conversations that take place in these roundtable series meetings can have far-reaching impact on legislation.
“This series provides in-person opportunities for direct sellers to meet with elected officials like Sen. Budd in their states and districts to discuss their positive experience with the business,” Mariano said. “It’s important for policymakers to hear directly from their constituents and hear how policies being considered in Washington will impact them. We appreciate Sen. Budd for being the first United States Senator to participate in this roundtable series and hope his colleagues will follow his lead.”
