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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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…
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…
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…
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…
AWBC Member Spotlight: Welcoming YWCA Maui Women’s Business Center
Meet one of the newest members of the Association of Women’s Business Centers: the YWCA Maui Women’s Business Center, a powerful force for entrepreneurship in…
AWBC Member Spotlight: Welcoming Mujeres Latinas Unidas Foundation
Today, we are excited to introduce you to a new member of the Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC) network—Mujeres Latinas Unidas Foundation. This incredible…
Women’s Business Center Client Feature: Kelli Ewert of Tropical Smoothie Café
We are passionate about sharing the stories of small business owners who are chasing their dreams, and love highlighting the Women’s Business Centers that are…
The Association of Women’s Business Centers and Stearns Bank Commit $300 Million in Funding for Women Owned Businesses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: info@awbc.org WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 6, 2024 The Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC) has announced the launch of the HOPE2Women…