Month: March 2014
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Creating a Special Niche for women in the housing economy
As we continue to evolve and reinvent new ideas and strategies in addressing new issues, we must be a leader, mentor and collaboratively work together to strengthen our industry and professional work environment. As many women in the housing economy work tirelessly living commission to commission with a significant pay decrease, it is imperative we expand…
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Women legislators seek to increase access to federal contracts
Advocates for the women’s contracting community are alive and well in Washington. An issue that has limited the success of a program designed to help women access the federal market has taken center stage in both the House and the Senate. Moving forward will require the united voice of the women’s business community and the…
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Resources to help women-owned small businesses Overcome the Competition
Despite budget instability from sequestration and the government shutdown, women business owners have had noticeable success in government contracting in recent years. According to the National Women’s Business Council, more than $100 million in contracts has been awarded through the WOSB (Women-Owned Small Business) Federal Contract set-aside program. Women contractors received another win in early…
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