The National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) is honored to present the 2024 Annual Report, which captures engagement opportunities, research initiatives, and notable legislation the Council connected with over the past year. This year, NWBC remained focused on access to capital and opportunity, and shifted to include a focus on inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems.

This report features policy recommendations, targeted policy levers, and numerous key resources to support women business owners and entrepreneurs. It also highlights ongoing research surrounding women’s STEM entrepreneurship, woman-business owner trends by age, and more. We are proud to share these recommendations with the White House, Congress, and the Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration.