Ronald Reagan

“ Women play an increasingly important role in the Nation's economy and in determining and implementing the direction of both the private and public sectors of our Nation. Women entrepreneurs currently are the fastest growing segment of the small business community, owning twenty-two percent of all sole proprietorships and realizing gross receipts of over $40 billion. ”

“ The activities of American businesswomen have experienced a dramatic transition and expansion in recent years. More and more women are participating in every aspect of business-as owners, executives, professionals, support staff and production workers. ”