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  • Guest Editorial: Women's History Month celebrates women's contributions to the nation's economy

    Aikta Marcoulier, SBA Regional Administrator|Mar 20, 2024

    This year we observe the 37th anniversary of Women's History Month, which is a celebration of women's contributions to history, culture, society, and business. Women have been the driving force behind America's economic rebound from the pandemic, creating 50 percent of all new businesses since 2020. In 2023, women opened more than 1,200 new businesses each day including women of color who experienced some of the highest business growth rates in American history. This post pandemic boom has been fueled by policies that encourage new business... Full story

  • Guest Editorial: Shopping small this 2022 holiday season supports Montana's essential businesses

    Aikta Marcoulier and Brent Donnelly, SBA|Dec 7, 2022

    The pandemic confirmed the critical role that small businesses play in our daily lives. It sounds cliché, but locally owned small businesses truly are the heart and soul of our cities and towns. The holiday shopping season is a crucial time for small retailers and restaurants that depend upon the boost in sales earned between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Not so long ago, it was an American tradition to shop and play at the local mall or vibrant small business district downtown. Brick-and-mortar businesses would promote their best deals of the...