Cleveland's booming women-owned business economy

The big picture: Women-owned business openings rose 17% nationwide.

• Cleveland was part of the trend in Ohio with Toledo (57%), Akron (45%) and Columbus (41%) and Cincinnati (34%) also posting significant growth rates in 2023, according to Yelp.

What they're saying: "The 2024 woman is not afraid to go out on a limb and follow her dream," local business owner Chrissy Cavotta, who launched her own events company last year, tells Axios.

• "There are countless opportunities for women to stay at home and raise their family alongside of running a business. And for those who are single, they have the flexibility to either work remotely or to get out into the field."

Go deeper: The "she"-conomy is booming and expanding