Whereas, National Business Women’s Week celebrates the accomplishments of women entrepreneurs across the country, recognizing women as key economic drivers of our nation’s economy; and
Whereas, according to the National Women’s Business Council’s annual report, women-owned businesses comprised nearly 40 percent of all firms across the country in 2024, a 13.6 percent increase from 2019. These businesses also contributed $3.3 trillion in revenue to the national economy and employed approximately 12.9 million workers; and