Association of Women's Business Centers | Site-Wide Activity https://awbc.org/news-feed/ Activity feed for the entire site. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:59:47 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 882b1db0616335bc3905b9dce518dbf3 AWBC posted a new post. https://awbc.org/?p=10592 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:57:04 -0400
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…

]]> 0 25495cd6fad27c337680b31dcad4299f Madison Holmes posted a new post. https://awbc.org/?p=10589 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:48:20 -0400
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…

]]> 0 a98ab204a2e2f9a53d812e45b920af93 Madison Holmes posted a new post. https://awbc.org/?p=10575 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:25:18 -0400
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…

]]> 0 85e66c2ab8356455b6dddf14c0d4724b Madison Holmes posted a new post. https://awbc.org/?p=10555 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:01:27 -0400
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…

]]> 0 9a9d0da3f745bb235529ca42920623a2 Madison Holmes posted a new post. https://awbc.org/?p=10529 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:52:40 -0400
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…

]]> 0 63676d8af8ed5a6acadfe336a84c00d9 Madison Holmes posted a new post. https://awbc.org/?p=10524 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:28:10 -0400
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…

]]> 0 f140d78548f4c843803cd19179e1f039 AWBC posted a new post. https://awbc.org/?p=10381 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:46:11 -0500
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…

]]> 0 76090b0046b71dc3b6b3af29c8d1c90f AWBC posted a new post. https://awbc.org/?p=10376 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:25:04 -0500
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…

]]> 0 366874acd0c3f7c830094c4be2c45374 Madison Holmes posted a new post. https://awbc.org/?p=10297 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:12:49 -0500
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…

]]> 0 0f8c6a964f6c5018a6b4d8f317886406 Dionne McGee posted an update: Free Resource for Small Business Owners: Please Share […] https://awbc.org/news-feed/p/1239/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:06:01 -0500 Free Resource for Small Business Owners: Please Share with Your Network

As we continue navigating shifts in funding, capacity, and access to resources, one thing remains true: education, strategy, and support for small business owners cannot pause.

In the spirit of collaboration and shared mission, I’m offering a free virtual business education…

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: BBN Business Ed Series-Dionne McGee. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Session Summary Many small business owners work hard year after year but struggle to see consistent growth. This interactive 45-minute session helps entrepreneurs identify what is truly holding their business back and how to move forward with clarity and confidence. … Continue reading

]]> 0 5f695346fa90e6dab7f3a93ff0c25e53 AWBC posted a new post. https://awbc.org/?p=10216 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:27:45 -0500
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…

]]> 0 c327cc84447d7e4b2cbd0a3c95b476cf AWBC posted a new post. https://awbc.org/?p=10198 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:03:12 -0500
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…

]]> 0 d6db2b843c388b3972ca63c21a5a1f5b AWBC posted a new post. https://awbc.org/?p=10031 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:30:38 -0400
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…

]]> 0 250b181cd727ec9908b4c7bda15b0062 Madison Holmes posted a new post. https://awbc.org/?p=10029 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:18:18 -0400
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…

]]> 0 39b2137befdcc66b5aa1d5d58a1b5e26 Madison Holmes posted a new post. https://awbc.org/?p=9715 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 22:03:34 -0400
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…

]]> 0 d37413fd262df72840c5e9deb9cc5630 Madison Holmes posted an update in the group WBC Funding Cohort: WBC Funding Center Cohort call TODAY— don’t miss it!📝 […] https://awbc.org/news-feed/p/1212/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:45:18 -0400 WBC Funding Center Cohort call TODAY— don’t miss it!

📝 Register & join the call: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nRLnUa5OTcytQVi0A6mOzw

This program supports WBCs with training in loan readiness, commercial and alternative financing, and capital strategies, all while helping you connect clients to real funding opportunities.

Any and all…

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]]> 0 83a2d3c37507e1985858836355cadbea AWBC posted a new post. https://awbc.org/?p=9539 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:16:47 -0400
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…

]]> 0 8acf836dee4540f977f840baf6e10c6d Madison Holmes posted a new post. https://awbc.org/?p=9513 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:03:51 -0400
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…

]]> 0 660ff438a4df93cf66d8221cc45b7c8e Madison Holmes posted an update: Join us for WBC Connect: Innovative Fundraising & […] https://awbc.org/news-feed/p/1188/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:00:06 -0400 Join us for WBC Connect: Innovative Fundraising & Revenue Strategies for WBCs and Hosts

🔗 https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2K-CBno2QGiYOkfkA2g2pQ#/registration

Wednesday, June 18
9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. ET

In this WBC Connect session, we’ll exchange ideas and explore creative fundraising approaches and potential revenue streams that can…

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]]> 0 1f45e54bcb2dedd8d44b84945abcd85b Indira Jeffrey posted an update: Hi Everyone!We are excited to announce that we provided […] https://awbc.org/news-feed/p/1172/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 03:35:37 -0400 Hi Everyone!

We are excited to announce that we provided six courses last quarter. From 190 participants, 56 participants graduated! 🤩

]]> 0 b42e17a9b6d13790158a56701b538ddd Jackie Perrault posted an update in the group WBC Funding Cohort: Access the recording for the 5.20.25 Funding Cohort […] https://awbc.org/news-feed/p/1157/ Tue, 27 May 2025 17:41:05 -0400 Access the recording for the 5.20.25 Funding Cohort meeting: https://youtu.be/kGdzDIVkbVA

]]> 0 974cedb71f4934771e95603c7d08d83b Jackie Perrault posted an update in the group WBC Funding Cohort: Download the 5.20.25 Funding Cohort presentation https://awbc.org/news-feed/p/1156/ Tue, 27 May 2025 17:39:51 -0400 Download the 5.20.25 Funding Cohort presentation

]]> 0 46c6753fc3120ee53acaf2447e523b53 Madison Holmes posted a new post. https://awbc.org/?p=9283 Wed, 21 May 2025 00:34:37 -0400
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…

]]> 0 a45e08b84ec5d948fcbce4be65a3c092 Madison Holmes posted an update: URGENT: Join AWBC for a Town Hall meeting today, May 15 […] https://awbc.org/news-feed/p/1150/ Thu, 15 May 2025 17:53:07 -0400 URGENT: Join AWBC for a Town Hall meeting today, May 15 at 2:30 pm ET / 11:30 am PT concerning WBC Payments. This is your opportunity to ask questions directly.

Date: TODAY Thursday, May 15

Time: 2:30 p.m. ET / 11:30 a.m. PT

Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/aDmr1eeRTuCiSvUutJPdBg#/registration

This meeting is for…

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]]> 0 7a3a3a51d257ac1835729608fea8e2f0 Corinne Goble posted an update: Happy Mother's Day! https://awbc.org/news-feed/p/1144/ Mon, 12 May 2025 01:06:42 -0400 Happy Mother’s Day!

]]> 0 f98fd9e67a345f5dcfc736535f719404 Madison Holmes posted a new post. https://awbc.org/?p=9231 Tue, 06 May 2025 19:23:43 -0400
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…

]]> 0 0ccba6bc7db439aad9c2d2dfab5be48a Jackie Perrault started the discussion WBC Childcare Accelerator Grant - Round 1 Development in the forum WBC Childcare Accelerator Grant https://awbc.org/groups/wbc-childcare-accelerator-grant/forum/discussion/wbc-childcare-accelerator-grant-round-1-development/ Fri, 02 May 2025 18:27:13 -0400 WBC Childcare Accelerator Grant - Round 1 Development

The Association of Women’s Business Centers is developing a new grant opportunity to specifically support existing childcare accelerator programs at Women’s Business Centers. As we shape the details of this initiative, we want to hear directly from you!

Share your ideas on metrics, best practices, and development for the pilot program.

]]> b46385c5e46c8aa606d4aafe8841124a Jackie Perrault posted an update in the group WBC Childcare Accelerator Grant: View the recording for the 5.1.25 WBC Childcare […] https://awbc.org/news-feed/p/1101/ Fri, 02 May 2025 18:16:57 -0400 View the recording for the 5.1.25 WBC Childcare Accelerator Grant Roundtable:

https://youtu.be/waCRSloFSNA

]]> 0 08208296b3e625c3afcc0e2b24c40173 Jackie Perrault posted an update in the group WBC Childcare Accelerator Grant: Download the 5.1.25 presentation for the WBC […] https://awbc.org/news-feed/p/1100/ Fri, 02 May 2025 18:15:53 -0400 Download the 5.1.25 presentation for the WBC Childcare Accelerator Grant Roundtable

]]> 0 a5c0f5967f314c039ba8b23c8cb3a52e Jackie Perrault created the group WBC Childcare Accelerator Grant https://awbc.org/news-feed/p/1098/ Thu, 01 May 2025 23:07:22 -0400 0 2dfe5b69c50884a12a82bf697dee286e Jackie Perrault posted an update in the group WBC Funding Cohort: View the 4.15.25 Mural […] https://awbc.org/news-feed/p/1077/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:47:21 -0400 View the 4.15.25 Mural Activity: https://app.mural.co/t/awbc5495/m/awbc5495/1744729320516/47126d8e4ac1df70bc045a4690beb3be422f059a

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]]> 0 0ec54dc8f6add4120a52c2e1962df07a Jessie Yankee posted an update: SO excited to re-engage WBCs on our updated member […] https://awbc.org/news-feed/p/1076/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:45:41 -0400 SO excited to re-engage WBCs on our updated member portal! HUGE things in the works to streamline communication and create real-time opportunities for WBC assistance, collaboration, and efficiencies!

]]> 0 b8ad251ddfe625f4fd1f6fe827c83586 Jackie Perrault posted an update in the group WBC Funding Cohort: Access the recording for the 4.15.25 Funding Cohort […] https://awbc.org/news-feed/p/1075/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:43:19 -0400 Access the recording for the 4.15.25 Funding Cohort meeting: https://youtu.be/Z84D9dLOyrs

]]> 0 4612c500fd8496b4ae959ad153319baa Jackie Perrault posted an update in the group WBC Funding Cohort: Download the 4.15.25 Funding Cohort presentation https://awbc.org/news-feed/p/1074/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:38:27 -0400 Download the 4.15.25 Funding Cohort presentation

]]> 0 4d51ff31d4a0644a748febfedd468d22 Madison Holmes posted a new post. https://awbc.org/?p=9121 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:53:09 -0400
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…

]]> 0 edec738b08e33ad80898715f8552d50f Jackie Perrault created the group WBC Funding Cohort https://awbc.org/news-feed/p/1071/ Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:51:36 -0400 0 1165d8c7f8f73f5d53150b8e2b9c0840 Madison Holmes posted a new post. https://awbc.org/?p=9068 Fri, 11 Apr 2025 21:29:36 -0400
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…

]]> 0 e67376896bfa1f529792daaf76b05da9 Jackie Perrault posted an update in the group AWBC Rural Coalition: https://awbc.org/news-feed/p/1066/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:30:17 -0400 0 4db1b10f0c0b69e768e3704b6434b2b7 Jackie Perrault created the group AWBC Rural Coalition https://awbc.org/news-feed/p/1064/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:48:47 -0400 0 b8b84f13220d83a487625eb4c5487748 Madison Holmes posted a new post. https://awbc.org/?p=9036 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 20:29:51 -0400
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…

]]> 0 3c802f8340eda6f8e5d9191699ab02fa Madison Holmes posted a new post. https://awbc.org/?p=8978 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 22:31:16 -0400
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…

]]> 0 0141ec43588fb21956e9968d81769e2a AWBC posted a new post. https://awbc.org/?p=8851 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:57:14 -0500 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…

]]> 0 ea9394bfb654bc2f3978a7eace71d832 Madison Holmes posted a new post. https://awbc.org/?p=8762 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:39:52 -0500
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…

]]> 0 4a656023a7e7417afcc7751502c106bd Madison Holmes posted a new post. https://awbc.org/?p=8758 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:22:42 -0500
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…

]]> 0 92fcc53459933e3ff0983815ed03eefb Madison Holmes posted a new post. https://awbc.org/?p=8588 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 21:27:24 -0500
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…

]]> 0 9c185297b3342a029c96fe1a24aaf74f Indira Jeffrey posted an update: Hello AWBC members!We are new members Mujeres Latinas […] https://awbc.org/news-feed/p/1042/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 01:23:00 -0500 Hello AWBC members!

We are new members Mujeres Latinas Unidas Foundation. Please visit http://www.mujereslatinasunidas.org

I’m sharing a picture of our speakers’ First Annual event on November 16, 2024, in Scottsdale, AZ.

Our speakers participated in a presentation about how immigration affects mental health. In the same event, we supported 20…

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Mujeres Latinas Unidas

We are a non-profit foundation that seeks to empower, connect and support Latina women in Arizona.

]]> 0 8b92f7a90eafadfa14611ddcc006a77d Madison Holmes posted a new post. https://awbc.org/?p=8457 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 19:07:39 -0500
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…

]]> 0 5db31ce5c784e8fad3f62aaad2347996 Madison Holmes posted a new post. https://awbc.org/?p=8406 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:48:14 -0500
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…

]]> 0 c838ea3aa2631af3b9b8b0516b6bb372 Madison Holmes posted a new post. https://awbc.org/?p=8388 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:26:18 -0500
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…

]]> 0 78465b851e7ca2af8be426a497a71d36 Madison Holmes posted a new post. https://awbc.org/?p=8252 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:29:00 -0400
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…

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