Women-Owned Businesses Bring Thought Diversity

I recently joined a woman-owned and operated business, and as I sit in meetings with various teams, partners and clients, it’s remarkable how many women of all ages, backgrounds and cultures have a seat at the table. As someone who has worked in the utility industry for nearly two decades and served in the U.S. Air force, that hasn’t always been the case. It’s not only wonderful to see and participate in an evolving industry, but also better for the industry in terms of the thought diversity needed to solve the industry’s greatest challenges.

I recently read this article, “Women-owned businesses drive today’s Economy!,” by Dr. Pamela Williamson, Ph.D on LinkedIn, which spells out the amazing and power impacts women-lead businesses are have in today’s business world.  I couldn’t agree more with her key points. Women-owned businesses are:

• making big impacts on the economy, “According to the National Women’s Business Council, there are over 13 million women-owned businesses in the US, and they generate $1.9 trillion in revenue annually. “
• creating more opportunities and jobs, “ According to the latest statistics over 9.4. million people are employed by women-owned businesses.” Like me! I’m fortunate to be one of the 9.4 million.

• innovating because women, “are often motivated by a desire to solve problems or meet unmet needs in the marketplace.”
• bringing diversity to solve big problems and harness new opportunities.
• impacting society by focusing on things like company social responsibility and sustainability.

I believe women-owned businesses are driving new thinking, more opportunities and creative solutions for today’s challenges. I look forward to celebrating women and women-owned businesses next month on International Women’s Day.

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Author

Angela Lockwood

VP, Marketing & Communications

4Liberty

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