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Administration committed to helping women-owned businesses

Administrator Hector V. Barreto, of the Small Business Administration (SBA), reported at the "Women Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century" conference, that his agency is doing more to help level the playing field for women entrepreneurs. America's 9.1 million women-owned businesses continue to grow in numbers and influence - yet women continue to face some unique obstacles in the world of business.

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As an example of the Administration's commitment to e-government, SBA Administrator Hector Barreto touted his agency's award-winning website as an important resource for the needs of women business owners. From writing a business plan to government contracting opportunities and exporting overseas to accessing capital, Administrator Barreto encouraged attendees to utilize the services of the SBA.

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Throughout the two-day event, attendees were given opportunities to give feedback to speakers. In reviewing the top concerns of women business owners, Administration officials pledged to focus on these top issues. The issues women-business owners identified as key priorities included: tax incentives to encourage private investment, reforms to help make the nation's health care system more accountable and affordable, and changes in government contracting to increase accountability and opportunity for women-owned businesses.

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For More Information About WB, Contact:
U.S. Department of Labor
Women's Bureau
200 Constitution Avenue, NW - Room S-3002
Washington, DC 20210
Telephone 1-800-827-5335 or (202) 693-6710
Fax (202) 693-6725