The result has been far more cooperation among all members of my Entrepreneurial Development office B and far more help to businesswomen. From this guide, and in response to a Congressional mandate, we developed a comprehensive Annual Programmatic and Financial Review that provides a growing body of data. The Women's Business Center Program is a proven success. For example, we helped 46 women veterans open businesses last year. Our Centers today are more and more often joining forces with other SBA new markets resources in HUBZones and Empowerment Zones, and with One Stop Capital Shops.
All entrepreneurs face many barriers in establishing their businesses.
These barriers are often compounded for women, and more so for low-income women. This is a program that works. It not only transforms individual lives, but lifts up communities as well. I believe it merits your continued support. Thank you and I would be happy to answer any questions you may have.