3 Things to Know During Women’s Small Business Month

Women’s Small Business Month

October is a month that represents us at Applied Development. Earlier this month, we featured how our services align with the goals and mission of Disability Employment Awareness Month. October is also National Women’s Small Business Month. As an Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) certified business, we […]

Applied Development Women’s Veteran’s Business Award Finalist

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This week, the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is in Baltimore city for their annual National Conference and Business Fair. The event is a chance for women business owners and entrepreneurs to connect with each other, grow their ventures, and thrive. The three-day event features innovative educational programming, inspiring keynotes, 1:1 MatchMaker sessions, networking […]

3 Lessons from a Female Business Owner

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Owning and running any business is hard, and being a female business owner in a male-dominated industry presents unique challenges. However, organizations like the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) provide a space for women business owners and entrepreneurs to connect with and learn from each other, and grow their businesses. In anticipation of the […]

Reflections on Inspirational Women at the WBENC Salute and Summit

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Last month, our CEO Kimberly Citizen attended the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Salute and Summit in Houston, Texas. Read her reflections on what it mean to attend this great event on LinkedIn. WBENC is a leading advocate for female owned businesses and women entrepreneurs, and the largest certifier of women-owned businesses in the […]