July 31, 2025

B2B Stories

Finding financial backing for women entrepreneurs

A recent speaker to an Aiken and national audience said women own 14 million businesses in the U.S., which is about 39% of all businesses, a mixture of independent companies and franchises. They employ than 11 million and generate two and a half trillion dollars in income. In 2024, women launched 49% of all new businesses. The challenge is locating a funding source. The unique challenges facing women small business owners looking for funding were the focus of a recent webinar. Offered by Greater Aiken SCORE, the webinar was led

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CSRA company expanding programs to meet supply and demand

One of the largest employers in the CSRA, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS), is enhancing its industrial supply base. The initiative aims to increase the capability and capacity of SRNS suppliers and manufacturers to meet and perform critical mission scopes for the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). “The Supplier Technical Assessment and Validation program (STAV) is a significant benefit for our suppliers and manufacturers, bridging the gap between part requirements, manufacturing capabilities, and demonstrated execution,” said Wayne Potter, SRNS Supplier Relationship Development (SRD) Manager

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