Women’s Business Ownership Act turns 25

As the recently appointed Region VIII Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration, I am proud to recognize a milestone close to my heart: this year marks the 25th anniversary of enactment of the Women’s Business Ownership Act of 1988.

This landmark legislation laid the foundation for increased federal support of women-owned businesses, now one of the largest and fastest-growing segments of the nation’s economy. This milestone also is significant for me because my wife happens to be among the 8.1 million women business owners in the United States.

The SBA offers a wide range of programs and services to help women…