Cantwell, Risch Resolution to Honor Small Business Saturday Passes Senate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17, 2014 Contact: (202) 224-8277 Resolution recognizes importance of buying local during upcoming holiday season WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate this week passed Senate Resolution 548 (S.Res.548) to designate November 29, 2014 as “Small Business Saturday.” Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Jim Risch (R-ID), the cha... Read More
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Report: Washington Women Entrepreneurs Face Gender Gap in Access to Lending
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2014 Contact: (202) 224-8277 Women represent 29 percent of business owners, but just 11 percent of SBA loans in Washington state Cantwell introduced legislation would expand access to loans and business training for women entrepreneurs SEATTLE, WA – Women-owned businesses are a growing economic force in Washington state, g... Read More
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Invitation to 21st Century Challenges and Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs in the Northwest
The U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship will host an official roundtable on "21st Century Challenges and Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs in the Northwest" Featuring Chairwoman Maria Cantwell, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Read More
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Cantwell Introduces Legislation to Close the Gender Gap for Women Entrepreneurs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31, 2014 Contact: (202) 224-8277 Bill would improve access to lending, business training and federal contracting for women-owned businesses Senator: ‘This legislation will help break through the 21<... Read More
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Report: Women Business Owners Face Gap in Lending, Federal Contracts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Women-owned businesses are a $3 trillion economic force and support 23 million jobs but still face significant barriers compared to their male-owned counterparts when it comes to obtaining loans and growing their businesses, according to a report released today by U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Read More
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