Text: Nell Merlino, President and CEO of Count Me In, a New York City-based nonprofit organization that makes microloans to women-owned businesses.

"Access to capital will continue to be a challenge, but should improve as more women run major companies, cities, countries, and global financial institutions.

"The women-owned businesses will be more profitable, create more jobs and be great places to work. In 25 years, they will redefine success for men and women.