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We're thrilled to announce our new collaboration with the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development! ?? Starting in February 2025, we’ll be delivering 6 weeks of export training followed by 12 weeks of mentorship to 45 California-based women entrepreneurs. The program will be offered in both English and Spanish to reach and empower a broader audience. We're proud to continue supporting women entrepreneurs by equipping them with the skills and mentorship needed to expand their businesses globally. Stay tuned for more details as we begin recruiting participants in December 2024! ???? #ExportTraining #WomenEntrepreneurs #WMarketplace #GlobalBusiness #SupportWomen #Empowerment #BusinessGrowth

"In order for women to succeed, we have to listen to women." - Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States, Oksana Markarova. Ambassador Markarova, who spoke during our first of six virtual conferences hit the nail on the head. We have to listen to what women actually need. And sometimes, like on day 1000 of an invasion, that is particularly difficult. During the third virtual conferences today featuring women entrepreneurs in Ukraine, one of our keynote speakers abruptly had to leave her office because of a power outage and deliver her remarks in a cafe. She did so with grace and delivered a powerful message about the work her organization is doing to support startups in Ukraine. We had another speaker message us last night to let us know she wasn't sure if she would be able to connect because there was shelling in her area. She was able to connect and provided fantastic content. Both speakers exemplify the resilience, strength and tenacity of Ukrainian women. And we heard them. ???? It is HARD to start and run a small business in any context. Imagine how hard it is under these conditions. And yet they keep going, even after 1000 days. Ukrainian women inspire us and motivate us every single day to identify areas of support, and barriers that need to be removed, to fully unleash the brilliance of these women. The WMarketplace stands with Ukraine and with Ukrainian women entreprenuers. ???? Conference details and link to register in comments. #womensupportingwomen #standwithukraine #womenentrepreneurs #womensentrepreneurshipday Kate Isler Agnes Pawelkowska International Trade Administration U.S. Department of State - Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues Geeta Rao Gupta American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine U.S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC)

Today we celebrate Women’s Entrepreneurship Day—a day to honor and recognize the incredible contributions women entrepreneurs make to the global economy. From starting businesses to creating jobs, women around the world are driving innovation and leading the way in countless industries. ???? At The WMarketplace, we're proud to support and empower women entrepreneurs every day, helping them grow, succeed, and thrive in the digital economy. Let’s continue to uplift and invest in women-owned businesses, because when women succeed, we all succeed. ??? #WomensEntrepreneurshipDay #WomenInBusiness #EmpowerWomen #SupportWomen #WMarketplace #Entrepreneurship #WomenEmpowerment

?? "The contributions of Ukrainian ???? women will be crucial to revitalizing Ukraine's economy and shaping its future as a dynamic, inclusive, strong, and independent society." – U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink We couldn’t agree more! Join us for the conference series Bridging Barriers and Building Opportunities for Ukrainian Women-Led Businesses, a virtual platform bringing together Ukrainian women entrepreneurs, experts, and policymakers to explore opportunities and address barriers in the digital economy. Let’s empower and support the women critical to Ukraine's rebuilding efforts. ?? Conference 3 is Tuesday, November 19, 6am pacific, 9am eastern 4pm EET. ????♀? Learn more and get involved: link in the comments. ?? #StandWithUkraine #WomenEntrepreneurs #EconomicEmpowerment #DigitalEconomy #WMarketplace Kate Isler Agnes Pawelkowska

We're proud to share the incredible impact of our co-founder, Kate Isler. Kate’s leadership and authenticity shine through in every setting, whether she’s motivating large audiences, supporting startups, or sharing her personal and professional journey. Her ability to blend real-world expertise with inspiration is why she’s such an effective advocate for women’s economic participation and leadership. From keynote speeches to hands-on workshops, Kate embodies the mission of The WMarketplace: empowering women entrepreneurs to thrive. ?? #WomenInLeadership #Empowerment #WomenEntrepreneurs #Leadership

From the beginning, WMarketplace has built its business through partnerships. We have found like-minded organizations from non-profits, to educational institutions to government to multinational corporations with which to partner and grow. At this economic development event, we had the opportunity to see many of these partners in one place: UW Foster School of Business, U.S. Small Business Administration, Washington State Department of Commerce, Michael Fong, and more! Great, productive morning. ??

We're proud to announce the launch of our second Ukraine Accelerator today! ?? This program brings together 9 incredible women-owned businesses in Ukraine, offering six weeks of virtual workshops led by our expert facilitator, Candy Sugarman. The focus? Optimizing their online presence and driving growth. ??? At The WMarketplace, we're committed to empowering women entrepreneurs around the globe, and this cohort is a key step in helping Ukrainian businesses thrive. Stay tuned as we continue to support and uplift women making their mark in the digital world! ?? #UkraineAccelerator #WomenInBusiness #WMarketplace #EmpoweringWomen #GlobalImpact #WomenEntrepreneurs

The holiday season is the perfect time to boost your business and connect with customers. From early planning to engaging content, these three simple strategies can help you make the most of the busiest shopping season of the year. Swipe through to get tips on maximizing your holiday sales! ??? #HolidaySales #OnlineBusinessTips #EcommerceSuccess #WomenEntrepreneurs #HolidaySeason #WMarketplace

Thanks for the shout-out Kat Gabrielle! We're excited to partner with California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) and work with women entrepreneurs looking to expand their sales outside of the U.S. Cohorts launching in February for California-based, new-to-export businesses. More info here: https://lnkd.in/grsGps2i #womenentrepreneurs #womensupportingwomen #export #gobiz