ECONOMIC
Developing sustainable cities and communities that are economically strong.
We believe communities that are economically strong help to frame the thoughts and decisions it’s citizens make.
Women-Led Organizations
Reinvest 90%
Back Into Their Communities.
United Nations
Women-Owned Businesses Provide a
ROI of More Than 2x
per $1 Invested.
Boston Consulting Group
48% of Purchases
at Local Businesses
are Recirculated Locally.
“The Local Multiplier Effect”
Latest Stories
Women Left Their Jobs To Be Caregivers. A Business Coalition Wants Companies To Help
About 400,000 more women than men have left the workforce since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. They shoulder the bulk of caregiving duties, which are especially difficult if employers are not supportive.
From the White House: New Small Business & NonProfit Tax Credit for Vaccination Support
As the country moves forward with vaccination efforts, President Biden is calling on every employer in America to offer full pay to their employees for time off needed to get vaccinated and for recovery time after vaccination.
The Purchasing Power of Women
Women make up more than half of the U.S. population, and control or influence 85% of consumer spending. The purchasing power of women in the U.S. ranges from $5 trillion to $15 trillion annually.