WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 – Woman-owned businesses in the U.S. increased 21% over the past five years, fueling interest by female founders in small business training, networking and mentoring opportunities that support their success, according to SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration. This growth is reflected in the increasing number of women seeking guidance for their business ventures – 64% of SCORE clients are women, up from 60% two years prior.
“With 10,000 volunteer mentors and more than 200 chapters across the U.S., SCORE offers women small business