Women Lead the Way in Startups

Stamford, Connecticut

Why are women leading the way in startups, at least in Stamford, Connecticut?

... studies show that women are strong, credit-worthy borrowers, who have higher payback rates of bank loans compared to the population as a whole.

See what else is cooking for women business owners in Stamford, Connecticut where they've witnessed a 17.3 percent growth in jobs -- or a whopping 92,000 positions -- among women-led businesses -- from 2007-2011.

What does this tell the world?  Make women a priority. 

Read the entire article to find out what Stamford is doing to harness female talent and attract other women entrepreneurs:  Women Entrepreneurs Can Drive Economy 

Photo courtesy: Lee Cannon