The Association of Women’s Business Centers Statement on President Trump’s FY2027 Budget
Washington, D.C. – April 7, 2026 – Corinne Goble, CEO of the Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC), issued the following statement: “With the release…
Meet Paden Sickles: Army Veteran, Founder of SickFit, Veteran Business Accelerator Graduate
We are proud to introduce you to Paden Sickles, founder of SickFit and a recent graduate of the January 2026 SOAR Veteran Business Accelerator, offered…
Childcare Provider Spotlight: KiddoGarden in Thousand Oaks, California
We are proud to introduce KiddoGarden Daycare,a women-owned business, client of Women’s Economic Ventures, and a graduate of their recent childcare accelerator program made possible…
AWBC and TikTok Shop Celebrate Veteran Entrepreneurs at Accelerator Graduation in Washington, D.C.
On March 4, 2026, the Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC) celebrated the graduation of eight veteran entrepreneurs from the TikTok Shop Veteran Business Accelerator…
AWBC Celebrates Fourth Annual International Women’s Day Reception in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. – March 4, 2026 – The Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC) welcomed more than 150 guests to the Presidential Suite at Union…
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…
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…