Even though women make up 60 percent of the population and hold 60 percent of all bachelor degrees in Ohio, the state has few women leading startups simply because women have a more difficult time finding financing. In fact, even though women own 50% of all privately held companies, they have access to only 5% of traditional capital.

Now, Bad Girl Ventures, an educational and micro-finance organization dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs in all facets of their businesses, intends to change those statistics. BGV combines micro lending with a nine-week business development course taught by business owners and professionals throughout the community as well as one-on-one coaching sessions where experts answer questions in a speed dating type format.

Learn how you can attend as a more at www.badgirlventures.com.