... . There is a fact that women owned businesses don't get their fair share of government contracts. Studies have showed that less than 3% of federal contracts go to women-owned firms. In Washington, less than 10% of state contracts and purchasing dollars go to women-owned firms-even though women own 39% of firms. Some people have already witnessed a sharp decline in opportunities ... the wringer." Before the passage of 209, Lisa Campbell had a staff that peaked at 150, with crews working up to 16 or 17 jobs at a time. She had a 10,000 square-foot combination office and warehouse. Since Nov...

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