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You can call her CEO, president, chief or the lady in charge. Women are spreading their entrepreneurial wings and leaving their prints on the business world. According to recent research, women are at the helm of nearly 40 percent of American businesses.
October is National Women's Small Business Month, a time to celebrate the more than 11 million women business owners in this country. These businesses support nearly 9 million jobs and give an economic boost to the economy. Here's a look at how members of the NeighborWorks networks are supporting "ShePreneurs." |
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| Entrepreneur nation: Nonprofits help start-ups fuel the economy |
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Economists are blaming a slowdown in start-ups on the sluggishness of the recovery — and women owners are a big part of the solution.
Read this blog post to learn what NeighborWorks network members have learned about how to help start-ups of all kinds survive those crucial first years. |
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| Tiny grains bring big gains to Maine town |
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After spending years traveling and learning about the grain industry, a local woman decided to take a leap of faith and open a facility to mill oats and other local grains.
Thanks to support from NeighborWorks member CEI, her company became a key player that spurred a small town's economic revitalization. |
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| The sweet taste of opportunity |
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Two Mississippi women business owners discovered that the recipe for a successful business starts with desire and a small business loan.
The women had the desire and network member HOPE (Hope Enterprise Corp. /Hope Credit Union) had the loan. Their partnership resulted in the owners cooking up sweet profits and creating opportunities for other women. |
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| Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month |
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| As we continue to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month, we highlight how network member BCL of Texas is helping a female small-business owner empower women through fashion. |
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