[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 172 (Wednesday, October 30, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S6261]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      WOMEN'S SMALL BUSINESS MONTH

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, before I read, I want to apologize to 
the Small Business Women of America because October is National Women's 
Small Business Month, and my apologies because this speech should have 
been given on October 1 rather than at the end of the month.
  October is National Women's Small Business Month, and I want to 
recognize the many women-owned businesses. They really help make our 
economy stronger. In Iowa, we work hard to inspire women to start 
businesses and support them in their entrepreneurial journeys.
  According to American Express, Iowa ranks eighth out of 50 States for 
growth in the number of women-owned businesses, as well as in their own 
growth in employment and revenues.
  The network growth for women entrepreneurs and access to resources 
have helped make the difference in these women's lives and our 
communities. I hope that this growth will continue and that we will 
continue to have a massive increase in the number of women's small 
businesses in America.
  Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for 1 further minute 
as in morning business.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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