2025 In the Lead: Best Women-owned Businesses

We are pleased to introduce the 2025 In the Lead: Best Women-owned Businesses in Maryland that celebrates women-owned businesses that demonstrate excellence across a broad spectrum of criteria.

The businesses highlighted in this section are contributing in many ways to the economic success we see in our state. The challenges facing women-owned businesses are well documented. Persistent stereotypes lead to invidious discrimination. The old-boy network protects its members. Access to capital can be limited. Competing demands often create self-doubt.

In the Lead showcases Maryland's power companies, creating change, impacting the community and engaging others to succeed. In the Lead is selected by The Daily Record's editorial team, with input from knowledgeable members of the community. Find our In the Lead archives on our website.

In the Lead showcases Maryland's top legacy, women-owned, start-up and family-owned businesses.

Do you know a company who you feel should appear on one of The Daily Record's future In the Lead lists? We are now accepting recommendations from you, our readers. Take a few minutes and tell us why through this form.

For questions or sponsorship opportunities, email Suzanne Fischer-Huettner at shuettner@bridgetowermedia.com