I think the state's structure helps women-owned businesses connect the dots to business opportunity, to growth, to doing business globally, to mentoring -- all of which helps them be more competitive.

It's just part of the momentum that we are experiencing in this state with the rise of small businesses in general and we believe it's directly attributable to our entrepreneurial focus. Georgia takes a strategic approach to engaging women-owned, minority-owned businesses from having programs that are tailored to help them excel.

We're spending most of our time connecting people -- connecting people to each other and connecting people to resources.

This business has opportunity for scale and growth, which requires more depth and breadth on the management team.

I'd much rather be a woman than a man. Women can cry, they can wear cute clothes, and they are the first to be rescued off of sinking ships.

There's tremendous growth opportunity,