Women-Owned Businesses

Women-Owned Businesses Aren’t Just Growing in Washington: They’re Driving the Economy

The country is experiencing a major surge in entrepreneurship. In January alone, more than 500,000 new business applications were filed nationwide—an increase of over 36% from last year. Washington is among the fastest-growing states in the nation for entrepreneurial activity. Women are leading much of that momentum. Nearly 42% of small businesses in Washington are owned by women, the highest …