Association of Women's Business Centers

Today, the AWBC team was able to visit the Capital Region Women’s Business Center at the Anacostia Arts Center in Washington, D.C. We learned more about their incredible passion for empowering entrepreneurs, heard about their exciting plans for 2025, and celebrated the impactful work they’re doing in their community. We’re inspired by their dedication and look forward to seeing their continued success!

Happy Women’s Entrepreneurship Day! ? #smallbusiness #womensentrepreneurshipday

Continuing our Veterans Day series, we’re proud to highlight Fundraiser Blankets? | Birdy Boutique, a women-owned, veteran-led business transforming school fundraising across the country. ???? Founded by Army veteran Barbara (Basia) Kent and her sister, retired teacher Joanna Jozwik Serra, Fundraiser Blankets? empowers schools and communities by helping them meet their goals through high-quality, customizable blankets. Read more about their journey below and join us in supporting veteran-owned small businesses like Fundraiser Blankets?! ?? https://lnkd.in/e5efRfyx #VeteransDay #VeteranOwned #SupportSmallBusiness

As we observe Veterans Day we are excited to highlight Aiye Akhigbe, a veteran and passionate entrepreneur who founded Sticky Spoons Jam, LLC. Driven by a mission to create healthier, all-natural jams without compromising on taste, Aiye has built a thriving business showcasing bold, unique flavors made from locally sourced Michigan farm produce.???? Read her full story below and join us in supporting veteran-owned businesses like Sticky Spoons Jam! https://lnkd.in/eW6tX2fN #VeteransDay #VeteranOwned #SupportSmallBusiness

Today, we honor veterans for their courage, resilience, and service. Their strength enriches our communities, and we’re proud to support their entrepreneurial journey.???? In honor of Veterans Day, today we’re highlighting two inspiring women-led, veteran-owned businesses that have been supported by a Women’s Business Center. ~ Are YOU a veteran-owned business or aspiring entrepreneur? We’d love to support your journey! Visit hope2women.org to find free small business resources and connect with a Women’s Business Center near you.?? #VeteransDay #VeteranOwned #SmallBusiness

We are happy to officially share that Klassi Duncan, Vice President of the Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI) at the Urban League Of Louisiana, is the recipient of the prestigious 2024 Marsha Bailey Leadership Award!?? Klassi’s exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to empowering women entrepreneurs in the Greater New Orleans Region truly exemplify the spirit of this award. Her commitment to Servant Leadership, Integrity, Empowerment of Others, and Collaboration has not only transformed the Women’s Business Resource Center but also uplifted countless small businesses in her community. Congratulations, Klassi, on this well-deserved recognition! Your impact is inspiring, and we can’t wait to see how you continue to shape the future for women entrepreneurs! ?? Learn more below: https://lnkd.in/edK9Csez

Join Mastercard to learn how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can transform the way you run your small business. This webinar offers straightforward, practical insights the best AI solutions to save time, increase efficiency, and deliver a better customer experience.?? Plus, don’t miss an exclusive sneak peek at a groundbreaking AI tool Mastercard is developing just for small businesses! ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/efFxUU96

We are proud to celebrate the Jacksonville Women's Business Center’s 20th anniversary!?? Their recent event was a fantastic tribute to two decades of empowering women and entrepreneurs in their community. See more of the details and special guests they had in attendance below. Let's all join in congratulating them on this incredible milestone!?

?? We’re excited to celebrate the opening of the Pasadena City College Women's Business Center (WBC), providing local entrepreneurs with a dedicated space for resources, support, and connection! As Lizzy Okoro Davidson, Pasadena WBC Director, shared, "We are so excited to have the opportunity to support women in the San Gabriel Valley at every stage of their business journeys. I'm often asked why a center like this needs to exist, and the answer is simple: women face unique challenges but also have unique strengths. A little extra help to overcome those obstacles and unlock those strengths means stronger small businesses, and that's good news for everyone!" If you’re looking to connect with Pasadena City College's WBC or need support for your business, visit pasadenawbc.org to learn more! #WomensBusinessCenter #PasadenaWBC #SmallBusinessSupport

This year at the 2024 Leadership Conference, we were proud to honor Heather Lux, Regional Director of the Southeast Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC), with the Business Advisor of the Year Award! ?? Heather’s unwavering commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs has had a profound impact across Southeast Wisconsin. Her leadership, mentorship, and dedication to supporting small businesses have been instrumental in driving growth and success in her community. Read more about her impact below. Congratulations, Heather, on this well-deserved recognition! ?? https://lnkd.in/ePysJs8t