The senate, Small Business and entrepreneurship, three women testified about their experiences running companies. And working to promote and increase ownership and investment rolls for women in American Business and industry. This is about an hour. I know everybodys having a good time and networking, and moving the enterprise forward. We really should get started. We have two votes starting at noon, were going to be on a bit of a short string here. That shouldnt in anyway denny great the importance of this hearing of the Small Business committee. What were going to do is explore ways to help Women Owned Businesses reach their full potential and grow the american economy. I want to thank my colleague for working together on this. This is of great importance to all of us and all america. As you know, october is National Womens Small Business month. Fee malentrepreneurs employ more than 9 million workers, they contribute 1. 6 trillion in sales to our national economy. And are capable of e
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