Sandy Abalos Receives Women Impacting Public Policy Award

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Sandy Abalos Receives Women Impacting Public Policy Award
WIPP Recognizes Managing Partner Of Abalos & Associates, P.C.
For Public Policy Efforts

PHOENIX – Sandy Abalos, managing partner of Abalos & Associates, P.C., has been recognized by Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) for her demonstrated leadership on a national and state level, speaking on issues which have an impact on the small business community. Abalos currently serves on the executive board and board of directors for the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and heads the organization’s Public Policy Committee.

“I am proud to be recognized by the WIPP executive advisory board,” said Abalos. “WIPP is an important organization benefiting both small businesses and women in business and I am honored to contribute to the organization.”

About Sandra A. Abalos:
Sandra A. Abalos was the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) National Accountant Advocate of the Year Award recipient, and is considered a national expert in the areas of taxation and independent contractor status. She is also a member of the U.S. SBA National Advisory Council and provides small business insights to the Small Business Administration, the IRS and Congressional bodies regarding tax issues. Abalos currently serves on the Executive Board and Board of Directors for the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and heads the organization’s Public Policy Committee. Abalos has been recognized with awards by a number of organizations, including The Small Business Administration, Working Women Magazine, Arizona Women’s News Choice Awards, Impact for Enterprising Woman, and the National Association of Women Business Owners, for excellence in Public Policy on both a local and national level.

Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
919-233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com

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