Wednesday, January 28, 2026
University of Missouri Extension Highlights the Growing Impact of Women-Owned Businesses in Missouri
The University of Missouri Extension – St. Francois County is highlighting new data that underscores the powerful and growing role women play in Missouri’s economy, particularly in key service and health care sectors. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Non-employer Statistics program, most Missouri businesses with employees (76 percent) and nonemployer firms (58 percent) were operated by men in 2023. However, women continue to make significant economic contributions across the state. Women-owned
