Women business owners are asked to complete a short survey, according to a posting on the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce group on LinkedIn.com. The survey, whose deadline is June 19, sponsored by the Center for Women’s Business Research, the National Women’s Business Council, and Wal-Mart.

The purpose of the survey it to measure the economic impact of women-owned firms in the United States, including direct spending and subsequent spending by suppliers and employees. According to the announcement, this is the first time that this type of analysis has been undertaken for women-owned businesses nationwide and it is anticipated that the results will have a profound effect on women business owners as well as policy makers, corporate executives and organizations which support women-owned businesses.

To take the survey, go to www.w-bizinsight.org/R.aspx?a=63.