The Minority & Women-Owned Business Directory was developed for use by the general public to help provide visibility to the diverse businesses found in our community, serve as a valuable resource for individuals, as well as corporate purchasing agents, promote equality of economic opportunities and help eliminate barriers for minority and women-owned businesses, according to a press release.
The United States Census Bureau’s 2007 Survey of Business Owners found that women business owners in Bloomington generated more than $189 million in receipts and paid nearly $40.5 million in payroll.
Bloomington’s minority-owned businesses contributed about $90.9 million in receipts and paid employees nearly $14.2 million.
According to the press release, women and minorities continue to be underrepresented in our country, state and city, despite these contributions.
Hannah Alani
