State of Small Business for Women and Minorities

Key Takeaways According to 2023 U.S. Chamber of Commerce 

• There are 33.2 million small businesses in America, which combined account for 99.9% of all U.S. businesses.
• Small businesses are credited with just under two-thirds (63%) of the new jobs created from 1995 to 2021.
• In 2021, a record breaking 5.4 million new business applications were filed in the U.S.

What does the new year look like for woman and minority owned businesses in the U.S.? A panel of leaders share insight on programs, resources, research and future economic outlook. Reserve your ticket today. 

Moderator

Cynthia Nevels

President of Integrality

Founder of Start.Pivot.Grow. Accelerator

Guest Speakers

Alisa Sheard

WOSB Federal Contract Program Director

Deputy Director, Office of Government Contracting

U.S. Small Business Administration

Emily Ryder Perlmeter

Senior Advisor

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Saudia Davis

Ivy Strategy Consulting

CEO

Program Manager 1863 Ventures: Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business