Title IX: The Journey Continues

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In 2006, women business owners in the seven counties of Northeast Florida generated nearly $19 billion in total economic impact and 225,000 jobs.

Source: Women's Business Center

The estimated 36,162 privately held, majority (51% or more) women-owned firms in Hawaii generate over $6 billion in sales and employ 47,058 people.

51%

Source: Center for Women's Business Research

The percentage of women officials and managers is highest in the Banking/Credit sub sector and lowest percentage is in the Securities sub sector.

Source: The US equal opportunity employment commission

The vast majority (83 percent) of women business owners are personally involved in selecting and purchasing technology for their businesses.

Source: Center for Women's Business Research

United Airlines, where 45% of the 55,000 employees are women, now has eight female vice presidents among its 22 overall.

45%

Source: Wall Street Journal

Women business owners are prepared to face risk: most (66%) are willing to take above average or substantial risks for business investments.

66%

Source: Center for Women's Business Research