[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 37 (Thursday, March 20, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E537]
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                         WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 20, 1997

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, March 14, 1997, the New Jersey 
Association of Women Business owners held A Salute to Women Leaders 
luncheon.
  This chapter's membership has successfully encompassed the entire 
State of New Jersey. The statewide group of women business owners is 
1,000 members strong, making it the largest chapter of the National 
Association of Women Business Owners in the United States. The New 
Jersey chapter has become a strong economic and political force at both 
the State and national levels.
  National statistics state that woman-owned businesses are the fastest 
growing segment of the U.S. economy. Currently, women own more than 6 
million businesses, which is one-third of all U.S. companies.
  Mr. Speaker, I am sure my colleagues will join me in saluting women 
leaders as well as the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners. 
I want to congratulate the chapter on a successful event and wish the 
members many more years of growth and prosperity.

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