• Focus Area 1: Dollars That Go the Distance – Equitable Access to Diverse Sources of Business Financing
  • Recommendation 1: Expand capital pathways for more BIPOC women business owners and increase support for community-based incubators, accelerators and resource partners.
  • Recommendation 2: Protect women entrepreneurs from predatory lenders and raise awareness about unfair financing terms.

• Focus Area 2: When One Door Opens – Increasing Federal Contracting Opportunities and Awards for WOSBs
  • Recommendation 1: Adequately resource and empower SBA’s WOSB Certification Program and OSDBU offices across the federal government to meet and exceed WOSB program goals.
  • Recommendation 2: Identify and highlight winning agencies, successful OSDBUs, and best practices.