Summarizes the research and recommendations of theforum "Sustaining the Momentum: An Economic Forum on WomenEntrepreneurs" held in Ottawa, 27-29 October 2004. At the forum, about 100participants (management researchers, experts in women and family studies,economists, policy makers, SME service providers, and women entrepreneurs)shared cutting-edge research about women entrepreneurs, examined governmentsupport for women business owners, and identified gaps in research and publicpolicy. The forum agenda presented information about the facts of women'sbusiness ownership, and discussed how research findings could affect policydevelopment. First, contextual information about women entrepreneurs is presented withregard todemographics, Canadian federal support, and explanations aboutgender differences in business ownership. Second, the research presentationsabout owner differences, firm differences, women and self-employment, Canadianand international programs and policies, and research and evaluation ofprograms and policies are summarized. Finally, the report summarizes the recommendations that arose from theroundtable discussions and written submissions provided by the forumparticipants, including topics for research, policy and programrecommendations, and establishment of clearinghouses and advocacy programs thatfacilitate communications and partnerships.(TNM)