Day 20

Closing the Ownership Gap for Women

Did you know that only 22% of small businesses are majority-owned by women, compared to 61% owned by men? While women entrepreneurs continue to break barriers, they remain underrepresented in small business ownership—a critical driver of economic growth and opportunity.

At Michigan Women Forward, we’re working to change this. By providing funding, resources, and mentorship, we’re helping women entrepreneurs close the ownership gap and build thriving businesses that uplift communities.

Your support fuels this mission. Together, we can create a future where more women have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and succeed.