Boston Heralded as One of Top Areas for Women-Owned Businesses

Women-owned businesses are integral to the nation's economy, employing millions and contributing billions of dollars.

According to a Boston 25 News report, the Boston area ranks among the top five metro areas for women-owned businesses, creating a hub for female entrepreneurs.

“I think there's a huge network of really strong women leaders in the Boston area,” said Martha Sheridan, president and CEO of Meet Boston, in a statement provided to Boston 25 News. “Bostonians and Massachusetts residents in general really respect strong women leaders. And I think business owners are no different. So they know that they have a place here, and there's a strong network among them where they can count on each other to, you know, bounce off ideas, get support.”

Wendy Tatlock and her business CarePatrol is only one example. 

Tatlock left the corporate business world after 20 years and now assists seniors and their families in assessing their options when they can no longer live independently in their homes.

Tatlock added that she's been able to gain support from a community of small business owners in the Boston area who are willing to support one another.

“I think women are so resourceful and so resilient, and I think corporate America can be so rigid and political,” said Tatlock. “I think when women put their mind to something, they can get things done. And around here, we just have so much opportunity.”

A recent Wallet Hub study reported that Massachusetts is one of the best states for women in 2025. It attributes this ranking to one of the lowest unemployment rates for women in the state. Massachusetts also ranks as the best state to have a baby in and the best state for support for working moms.