Nedra Dickson

Nedra Dickson is the interim president and CEO of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). A longtime advocate for women- and diverse-owned businesses, she previously led Accenture’s global supplier diversity and sustainability programs and served as WBENC board chair. ([wbenc.org](https://www.wbenc.org/news/wbenc-announces-nedra-dickson-as-interim-president-ceo/?utm_source=openai))

Women-Owned Businesses Generate $224 Billion, but Capture Less Than 1% of Corporate Spending

Women-owned companies are creating jobs and building businesses, but they remain largely shut out of corporate supply chains and face steep barriers to capital, the speakers at Aspen Ideas: Economy in Tulsa argued. Moderated by Angela Dingle, the discussion made the case that helping more women build lasting wealth requires more than founder grit: buyers, investors and business networks must give women-led companies practical access to contracts, funding and the relationships needed to scale.

The Aspen InstituteOct 27, 202616 min read