GoodBread, AWBC, & Kansas City G.I.F.T. Win $1.38 Million Kauffman Foundation Grant to Expand Microloan Access in Kansas City

Three-year award backs a new program model designed to reach entrepreneurs shut out of traditional financing, with the Association of Women’s Business Centers serving as…

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 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 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 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…

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…

Women’s Business Center Client Feature: RyeDoodle Boarding & Training

Meet Tiana Ude, the passionate dog trainer behind RyeDoodle Boarding & Training in South Dakota. What began as a childhood dream has now grown into…

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…

Veteran-Owned Business Spotlight: Sticky Spoons Jam, LLC

We’re excited to spotlight Sticky Spoons Jam, LLC, a woman and veteran-owned business that is sweetening the lives of Michigan residents and beyond with its delicious…

Veteran-Owned Business Spotlight: Fundraiser Blankets®

We’re excited to share the story of Fundraiser Blankets®, a women-owned, veteran-led business that is transforming school fundraising across the United States. Founded by two sisters—Army…

Women’s Business Center Client Feature: Creole Made Easy, LLC 

We love shining a spotlight on small business owners who are doing big things. This month, we’re excited to share the story of Julie V, the…

Women's Business Center Client Feature: Tre’s Street Kitchen®

We love sharing the stories of inspiring small business owners who have the courage to turn their dreams into reality and make a positive impact…

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…

AWBC Celebrates the 2025 WBCs of Excellence Graduates

WASHINGTON, D.C. – AWBC is honored to celebrate and recognize 32 Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) for graduating in the 2025 cohort of the National WBC…

Heather Lux Awarded 2024 Business Advisor of the Year for Exceptional Service to Women Entrepreneurs

The Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC) is proud to announce Heather Lux, Regional Director of the Southeast Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC), as…

Klassi Duncan Honored with 2024 Marsha Bailey Leadership Award at AWBC Leadership Conference

The Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC) is proud to announce that Klassi Duncan, Vice President of the Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI) at…

Spotlight on AWBC’s Stearns Bank Partnership

Stearns Bank and the 2024 AWBC Leadership Conference In September 2024, the Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC) hosted its highly anticipated annual Leadership Conference…

Insights from Biz2Credit’s 2024 Women-Owned Business Study: Webinar

Women-owned businesses continue to make significant strides in the small to mid-sized business landscape. During a recent webinar, Corinne Goble, CEO of the Association of…

MentorshIP: The Secret Sauce for Women Entrepreneurs Webinar

Insights from the Webinar: “Mentorship: The Secret Sauce for Women Entrepreneurs” Our CEO, Corinne Goble, recently attended an enlightening webinar hosted by the U.S. Patent…