WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho)—the former Chairman and current member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship–introduced a resolution celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments and vital role of women business owners in the United States ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8th.
“Idaho’s women-owned businesses play a key role in our state’s economic success. These business leaders embody the American entrepreneurial spirit, employ tens of thousands of Idahoans, and make the Gem State thrive,” said Risch. “I am proud to recognize the nearly 14.5 million women-owned businesses across the country and celebrate their continued success.”
Risch is joined by U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), John Kennedy (R-La.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) in introducing this resolution.
“Approximately one third of Idaho’s small businesses are owned by women. That means thousands of our neighbors are employed by a woman-owned small business, and these businesses provide a lifeline to our local and state economy,” said Crapo. “Support for women entrepreneurs is important for the continued success of Idaho’s economy.”
“Growing up, I saw firsthand the hard work and dedication my own mother put into her small business,” said Britt. “Women-owned small businesses are at the forefront of driving innovation, job creation, and economic growth. I’m proud to stand with my colleagues as we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring all women-owned small businesses across Alabama and our nation have the opportunities and resources needed to succeed and thrive.”
“Women entrepreneurs bring an innovative approach to their small businesses, helping to create much-needed job opportunities and strengthening local economies in Michigan and throughout the United States,” said Peters. “I’m proud to help lead this bipartisan resolution, which celebrates our women small business owners and recognizes their contributions to our country’s economic prosperity.”
“Small businesses are the backbone of Nevada’s economy, and our state is the proud home to thousands of women-owned businesses,” said Rosen. “I’m pleased to help introduce this bipartisan resolution to recognize the immense contributions of women entrepreneurs to our local communities.”
“New Hampshire is home to more than 50,000 women-owned small businesses that help power our economy and create good-paying Granite State jobs,” said Shaheen. “As a former small business owner, I know firsthand the challenges too many women entrepreneurs face in growing and maintaining their businesses. I’m proud to help lead this bipartisan resolution in celebration of the barrier-breaking New Hampshire women who have overcome obstacles to generate economic opportunity and provide vital services in their communities.”
As a member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Senator Risch works to provide resources, education, and services to entrepreneurs and female small business owners across the state of Idaho. Each month, Senator Risch highlights the Gem State’s favorite Main Street small businesses and has led the Support Local Gems initiative for the last five years to encourage Idahoans to shop at their local small businesses.?
