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    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…

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    AWBC January 9, 2026
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    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…

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    AWBC December 17, 2025
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    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…

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    AWBC December 10, 2025
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    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…

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    AWBC October 9, 2025
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    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…

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    AWBC October 9, 2025
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    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…

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    AWBC July 24, 2025
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    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…

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    AWBC July 15, 2025
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    Women’s Business Center Program Gains Unprecedented Congressional Support

    The Association of Women’s Business Centers is actively working to secure continued funding for the Women’s Business Center (WBC) program for the next fiscal year…

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    AWBC May 20, 2025
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    AWBC Statement to the Trump Administration’s Proposed Budget Cuts

    The Women’s Business Center Program at the Small Business Administration has a nearly 40-year track record of growth and success that mirrors the rise of…

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    AWBC May 6, 2025
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    2024 Year in Review for the Association of Women’s Business Centers

    2024 Advocacy Year in Review for the Association of Women’s Business Centers

    The content presented in this AWBC Advocacy Year in Review has been provided by Prism Group. AWBC continued to leverage its strong position in Washington…

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    AWBC December 11, 2024
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