​October is a great month for so many reasons – the weather is crisp and cool, leaves are changing, and Halloween means wonderful decorations and sweet treats.  At the same time, this month, we get an extra treat:  October is the month we fete the many women-owned small businesses (WOSB) in our communities and around world; the women who lead these companies; and their hard work, success, and values that inspire and employ so many.