Women-owned businesses create $4.2 billion of Idaho economy

Idaho has about 36,300 women-owned businesses that employ more than 33,000 people and contribute about $4.2 billion to the state’s economy, according to a report based on U.S. Census data.

The report by American Express said Idaho ranks 25th in the nation for growth of women-owned companies, and 15th in the nation for their revenue growth since 1997.

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