Benefits of Working with an Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business
When you choose to work with a woman-owned small business, you are making a conscious decision to support the advancement of women in the workplace. While women-owned small businesses are on the rise, they still represent only 20% of all organizations that employ people in the United States. At Applied Development, we strongly believe that […]
4 Reasons Contracting Education Matters
Last week, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the Federal Government exceeded the goal for contracts awarded to small businesses. “I’m happy to report that for the first time in history the federal government has awarded more than $120 billion in federal contracts,” said Acting Administrator Chris Pilkerton. Small businesses strengthen the economy […]
Applied Development Women’s Veteran’s Business Award Finalist
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 […]
Reflections on Inspirational Women at the WBENC Salute and Summit
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 […]