Celebrate October National Women’s Small Business Month
October is National Women's Small Business Month. Celebrate with advocacy and support.
Women own 42% of businesses in the United States.
Women-owned businesses generate $1.9 trillion annually.
Women of color account for 50% of female business owners.
October is National Women’s Small Business Month, which means it’s time to celebrate women-owned businesses everywhere, as well as the outstanding progress female entrepreneurs have made over the years.
Here are just some of the amazing women-owned businesses we have worked within our own backyard:
1. Jefferson Inn
2. Northern Roots Yoga
3. Lancaster Motel
4. Marigold@Harkhill Antiques
5. Sunset Acres Farm
6. Trina’s Treats
7. Blue Heron Neurofeedback and Counseling
8. Magic Mirror Salon
9. SunnValley Studio
10. Cutekid’s Cupcakes
11. Mount Cabot Maple
12. Lady Failte Apothecary
13. Riverlight Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
14. North Country Marketplace
15. Root Seller / Taproot Environmental Education
16. Three Sisters Gallery
17. Annie’s on Main
18. Polish Princess Bakery
19. Copper Pot Bistro
20. Colebrook Canine
21. Kim Votta Consulting
22. Mollie White Consulting
23. Mohawk Cottages
24. Colebrook News and Sentinel
25. Margaret Hobbs Insurance
26. Atlas Market
Supporting Women Entrepreneurs
So, what are a few ways we can help women entrepreneurs across our country - regardless of color, race & creed?
1. Seek Out Women-Owned Businesses Online and In-Person when shopping for products and services.
2. Look for Ways to Make It Easier to Find Women Entrepreneurs.
3. Share Experiences in this space.
4. Collaborate with Women-owned Businesses.
5. Provide Mental Support and Mentorship.
Following are partner resources on women-owned small business.