A Call to Action on Women’s Entrepreneurship Day: “Don’t Cheat Women” Campaign Encourages Equal Access to Federal Contracts for Women-Owned Businesses

Advocates Push for Fair Federal Contracting to Boost Women’s Economic Empowerment and Strengthen Communities Nationwide

PETALUMA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In honor of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day on November 19, the American Small Business League (ASBL) is spotlighting its Don’t Cheat Women campaign, a groundbreaking initiative to champion women-owned small businesses in federal contracting. This campaign aims to raise the federal contracting goal for women-owned small businesses from a modest 5% to a transformative minimum of 25%, creating significant opportunities and empowering women entrepreneurs across the United States.

The Don’t Cheat Women campaign aligns with the goals of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, underscoring the critical need for equitable access to federal contracts for women-owned businesses, which play a vital role in driving economic growth, fostering innovation, and strengthening communities. By advocating for a fair share of federal contracts, the campaign supports women entrepreneurs in creating new jobs, scaling their businesses, and contributing to a more inclusive economy.

“Women’s Entrepreneurship Day is all about celebrating women’s contributions to the economy and society through innovation, leadership, and resilience,” said Lloyd Chapman, founder of ASBL. “The Don’t Cheat Women campaign embodies this spirit by fighting for economic empowerment and equality for women-owned businesses in the federal marketplace. When we empower women entrepreneurs, we’re fueling a ripple effect that uplifts entire communities and closes critical economic gaps.”

By increasing federal contracting opportunities, the Don’t Cheat Women campaign aims to channel billions of dollars into the women-owned business economy. This shift is not only an investment in women entrepreneurs, but also a powerful step toward reducing the wage gap and supporting a network of women-led enterprises and professionals.

About American Small Business League (ASBL): The American Small Business League was formed in 2004 with the goal of helping the nation’s 30 million+ small businesses and small businesses owned by women, minorities and service disabled veterans. The ASBL was founded on the principle that small businesses are the backbone of a vital American economy and should receive a fair portion of the total value of all prime contracts as mandated by the Small Business Act of 1953. For more information, visit asbl.com.