Women-owned businesses are one of the fastest growing segments of the small business community. Today, about 30 percent of small businesses are owned by women, compared to about 5 percent in 1970.

This month the SBA officials will host a series of weekly web chats, aimed at helping aspiring and established women business owners learn more about starting or expanding small businesses, gaining access to capital, and government contracting set-asides for women.  In addition, tips on business opportunities for young women will also be discussed during the last webinar in the series.

Participants can ask questions in advance through the link below or during the live session.

Starting and Growing Your Business

Thursday, October 4 | 3 p.m. ET

Erin Andrew, Office of Entrepreneurial Development

Finding Capital

Thursday, October 11 | 4 p.m. ET

Jeanne Hulit, Associate Administrator, Office of Capital Access

Contracting with the Federal Government

Tuesday, October 16 | 3 p.m. ET

John Shoraka, Associate Administrator, Office of Government Contracting and Business Development

Business Opportunities for Young Women

Thursday, October 25 | 2 p.m. ET

Ana Harvey, Assistant Administrator for the Office of Women’s Business Ownership

For more information, go to http://www.sba.gov/octoberwebchats

Michigan SBA District Office

Email:  michigan@sba.gov

Web:   www.sba.gov/mi

Call:     313.226.6075