The number of women-owned businesses is on the rise in North Carolina, according to an American Express report.

54% increase in number of women-owned firms nationally over the past 15 years

83% increase in number of women-owned firms in North Carolina over the past 15 years

37% increase in number of businesses nationally over the past 15 years

256,400 number of women-owned businesses in North Carolina

Source: American Express’ The State of Women-Owned Businesses Report