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Women Making History: Celeste Maloy Champions Women-Owned Small Business
Kenesha Raeford Kenesha Raeford

Women Making History: Celeste Maloy Champions Women-Owned Small Business

This Women’s history month article features an important discussion of women owned businesses in the federal government contracting sector. Celeste Maloy, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of Utah, is at the helm of an important Bill that seeks to improve access to federal contracting opportunities for women owned small businesses. The bill is making great strides, and if passed has the potential to create significant change for women entrepreneurs across the country.

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Women Making History: A Tribute to Sheila Johnson, Trailblazing Billionaire
Kenesha Raeford Kenesha Raeford

Women Making History: A Tribute to Sheila Johnson, Trailblazing Billionaire

In this Women’s History Month Feature Article, we celebrate Sheila Johnson. A trailblazing entrepreneur who shattered glass ceilings to become the first Black female billionaire. We explore her journey, from her humble beginnings to co-founding BET and building a thriving hospitality empire with Salamander Resorts. We highlight her core values that fueled her success and how her story inspires future women entrepreneurs.

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Women Making History: The Rise of Women-Owned Small Businesses in the US
Kenesha Raeford Kenesha Raeford

Women Making History: The Rise of Women-Owned Small Businesses in the US

We are celebrating Women’s History Month by celebrating women entrepreneurs. In this article, we pay homage to the strides that women business owners have made over the last several years. These incredible leaders have changed the course of history during a critical time in our society and our economy. Here’s to more successful women-owned business ventures for many years to come.

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