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"This was the best 1st Friday event that I have ever attended! Thanks to everyone for being there and once again we have proven that when women work together, we are an unstoppable force." Debbie Ferguson, "A Round To It"
"It was great to meet so many wonderful women business owners at the 1st Friday networking event. I really enjoyed all that people shared. Hope to see you again real soon." Linda Adams, Gentle Wellness 4 Life
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First Friday - Power Tools for Women
March 2nd, 2012
Join NAWBO Delaware the 1st Friday of every month for a little "breakfast and (more...)
NAWBO Power of Partnership Networking
March 22nd, 2012
Public Policy Program
First Friday - Power Tools for Women
April 6th, 2012
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NAWBO Power of Partnership Networking - NAWBO Women Business Retreat
April 27th, 2012
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First Friday - Power Tools for Women
May 4th, 2012
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NAWBO Power of Partnership Networking
May 23rd, 2012
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First Friday - Power Tools for Women
June 1st, 2012
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NAWBO Delaware 11th Annual Awards Dinner
June 20th, 2012
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Women Owned Businesses Statistics
Women Owned Business in the United States
- 10.1 million firms are owned by women (50% or more), employing more than 13 million people, and generating $1.9 trillion in sales as of 2008.
- Three quarters of all women-owned businesses are majority owned by women (51% or more), for a total of 7.2 million firms, employing 7.3 million people, and generating $1.1 trillion in sales.
- Women-owned firms (50% or more) account for 40% of all privately held firms.
Businesses Owned by Women of Color
- 1.9 million firms are majority-owned (51% or more) by women of color in the U.S.
- These firms employ 1.2 million people and generate $165 billion in revenues annually.
- Between 2002 and 2008, these firms grew faster than all privately held firms.
Million Dollar Businesses
- One in five firms with revenue of $1 million or more is woman-owned.
- 3% of all women-owned firms have revenues of $1 million or more compared with 6% of men-owned firms.
Sources: Statistics from the Center for Women’s Business Research, 2006. Census information from 2002. Visit www.womensbusinessresearch.org for more information on women owned businesses in the United States.