The Women’s Business Center Program Receives Record Funding in Bipartisan Funding Bill
On Feb. 3, 2026, the Women’s Business Center Program (WBC) at the Small Business Administration (SBA) received $27 million for this fiscal year through the…
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Association of Women’s Business Centers Kicks Off TikTok-Powered Accelerator to Fuel Growth for Veteran-Owned Businesses
The Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC) announced today the cohort of veteran-owned businesses selected for the Veteran Business Accelerator Powered by TikTok, an eight-week virtual e-commerce program beginning…
The Association of Women’s Business Centers and Stearns Bank Celebrate Initial Success of Childcare Accelerator Program
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2025 — The Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC), in partnership with Stearns Bank, today announced early results from the new WBC Childcare Accelerator Award Program, revealing…
AWBC Celebrates 2026 Women’s Business Centers of Excellence
WASHINGTON, D.C. – AWBC is honored to celebrate and recognize 18 Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) for graduating in the 2026 cohort of the National WBC…
The Association of Women’s Business Centers Reports Nationwide Impact of Its Verizon Partnership as 2025 Engagement Reaches New Heights
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC) today reports the significant nationwide impact of its partnership with Verizon, which has strengthened digital readiness, entrepreneurship…
Nancy Swift Honored with 2025 Marsha Bailey Leadership Award at AWBC Leadership Conference
The Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC) is proud to announce Nancy Swift as the recipient of the 2025 Marsha Bailey Leadership Award, honoring her…
AWBC Launches Accelerator at VeteranStartup.org for E-Commerce Businesses
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2025 — The Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC) announced the launch of the S.O.A.R. (Supporting Our Artisans & Retailers) Together Accelerator for Veterans, at VeteranStartup.org. This…
Women’s Business Center Client Feature: Vela Creative Co.
When you talk to Kelsey Stine, founder of Vela Creative Co., her passion is clear. Passion for her clients, her team, and the kind of…
Association of Women’s Business Centers Launches National Tour to Spotlight Women-Owned Businesses
Washington, D.C. – July 22, 2025 — The Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC), the leading national voice for women’s entrepreneurship, is embarking on a…
Association of Women’s Business Centers and Stearns Bank Launch Childcare Accelerator Program
National Program will Prepare Licensed Childcare Providers to Grow, Scale and Optimize Operations [Washington, D.C. – July 15, 2025] — The Association of Women’s Business…