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We're a Women-Owned Business. So What?

I've had the application to be certified as a women-owned business on my desk for six years. Here's why I just can't mail it in.

Although March is women’s history month, believe me when I say that this article has nothing to do with recognizing women for being outstanding women.  In fact, I have had the completed application to become an MWBE (Minority- and Women- Owned Business Enterprise) in a folder on my desk for the past six years. No joke. I originally looked into it because the vice-president of my company asked me to do so, thinking it might open doors for us. So why is it still sitting on my desk? My company seems to qualify, but I have never sent it in.

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